Autism Friendly screenings
Find an autism-friendly screening near you.
“They mean everything to me to know my son can go to the cinema once a month. I don’t have to tell him to be quiet etc, everyone’s in the same boat and understands, no way would I take him to a normal showing it just wouldn’t be possible.”
Upcoming screenings
Use the filters to find a screening at a cinema partner near you for Autism Acceptance Month 2025.
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Participating Picturehouse cinemasTimes vary by location
A rich woman’s planned re-marriage is disrupted by the arrival of her ex and a news reporter in this star-studded hollywood classic.
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Participating Showcase cinemas10.30am
There’s excitement in Peppa’s house as baby Evie arrives in this hour long special with 10 episodes and 6 new songs to sing along to.
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Participating The Light cinemasTimes vary by location
There’s excitement in Peppa’s house as baby Evie arrives in this hour long special with 10 episodes and 6 new songs to sing along to.
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Participating Picturehouse cinemasTimes vary by location
Spirited Elizabeth thinks she has figured out the proud Mr Darcy in this Oscar nominated adaptation of the famous Jane Austen novel.
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Participating The Light cinemas17.30pm (check your local cinema)
A young martial arts prodigy, Li Fong, is forced to move to a new city for school but finds trouble. With the help of Mr Han and the original Karate Kid, he enters a competition with a new blended style in this 6th film in the cult series.
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Participating Odeon cinemas10am
A live action remake of the Disney film where a not so cuddly alien befriends a little Hawaiian girl and turns her life upside down.
Please note that there are flashing images in this film.
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Participating Cineworld cinemas11am
A live action remake of the Disney film where a not so cuddly alien befriends a little Hawaiian girl and turns her life upside down.
Please note that there are flashing images in this film.
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Participating Showcase cinemas10.30am
A live action remake of the Disney film where a not so cuddly alien befriends a little Hawaiian girl and turns her life upside down.
Please note that there are flashing images in this film.
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Participating Picturehouse cinemasTimes vary by location
A creative Wes Anderson piece, co-written with Roman Coppola, about a family business, starring actors from the front row at the Oscars.
Please note: there is graphic injury shown.
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Participating Showcase cinemas10.30am
A live action remake of this story of trust between a rare dragon and Hiccup, a young leader struggling to face his future.
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Participating Picturehouse cinemasTimes vary by location
In 80s New York City, lonely dog builds himself a robot in this animated bittersweet comedy for older audiences. Please note: there are rude gestures and smoking in this film.
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Participating Odeon cinemas10am
A live action remake of this story of trust between a rare dragon and Hiccup, a young leader struggling to face his future.
- Lights left on low
- Sound turned down
- No adverts or trailers
- Staff trained in autism understanding
- Disabled access
- Chill out zone, where available
- Move around and choose where you sit
- Make noise and movements
- Use equipment and devices
- Bring your own food and drink
- Free entry for carers*
Autism-friendly screenings are sometimes called relaxed or sensory-friendly screenings. Adjustments are made to reduce stress and sensory input, such as low lighting and sound, freedom to move and staff trained in autism awareness.
