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The month of May brings a lively mix of new cinema releases for young audiences and educators alike, and once again we've picked out some of the most relevant and engaging films to help you plan your next cinema trip and to inspire learners of all ages.
From missions across the galaxies and adventures with talking animals, to thought-provoking documentaries and coming-of-age dramas, there's plenty here to spark discussion in the classroom and beyond. Across these titles you'll find big questions about identity, responsibility and belonging, alongside stories that celebrate creativity, community and the great outdoors.
The Devil Wears Prada 2 (12A) - in cinemas 1 May
Twenty years after the culture phenomenon that was The Devil Wears Prada, this much-awaited sequel reunites the original characters in a new story. Journalist Andy Sachs, former assistant to the intimidating fashion editor Miranda Priestly, returns to Runway magazine as it faces one of its greatest crises, marred by a sweatshop scandal and struggling to navigate the decline of print publishing. Meanwhile another of Miranda's former assistant, Emily Charlton, now works for a luxury brand and wields power over her old boss. Who really dictates taste and trends in the digital age? This glitzy comedy both satirises and celebrates the fashion industry while posing pertinent questions around modern media.
Wild Foxes (15) - in cinemas 1 May
This French-language drama explores themes of adolescent masculinity, identity and friendship. Camille is a talented young boxer from a troubled home studying at a sports boarding school near Paris. While out exploring the nearby woodland with his best friend Matteo, he narrowly survives a fatal accident, lucky to get away with just a scar along his arm. But as he gets back to his training, he is plagued by a phantom pain and anxiety, leading him to lose focus in his sport. The subsequent fall out with his coach and teammates leads Camille to wonder if there is more to life than boxing.
The Sheep Detectives (PG) - in cinemas 8 May
Whoever said that sheep aren't clever animals? In this family comedy, a flock of sheep follow attentively as their beloved shepherd, George, reads aloud to them every evening before bed. They particularly love crime novels, which ironically becomes very relevant when George is found dead under suspicious circumstances. Unimpressed by the bumbling local detective's efforts, the sheep decide it's up to them to catch the killer. After all, they've grown up on a diet of grass and murder mysteries! But the woolly creatures didn't bargain on the human world being quite so overwhelming, so must work together to muster all their bravery.
Trad (15) - in cinemas 8 May
Part road movie, part coming-of-age story, this joyful film is about the value of tradition and the need to sometimes deviate from it. Shóna is a gifted teenage fiddle player from Donegal who has become disillusioned by the local music scene and feels confined by her controlling mother. But her outlook begins to change when she meets an anarchic troupe of travelling musicians, and she and her younger brother Mickey decide to join them as they tour around Ireland's rural landscapes, on what turns out to be a journey of self-discovery, romance and musical exploration.
Our Land (12A) - in cinemas 8 May
Being out in the countryside sounds like the perfect spring-time activity: it's good for your health, it connects you to nature and it's free. But access is not always so simple, as most land in England remains off-limits to the general public despite its natural beauty. This intriguing documentary questions who has the right to enjoy the English countryside, following the Right to Roam movement through mass trespass, campaigning and education, while also examining landowners' concerns about conservation and the risks of wider access to an already threatened landscape.
Charlie the Wonderdog (PG) - in cinemas 22 May
Timid nine-year-old Danny and his beloved dog Charlie are inseparable, until Charlie is mysteriously abducted by aliens and returns with extraordinary superpowers - and the ability to talk! As Charlie's heroic rescues go viral, he becomes the world's newest superstar. But not everyone is cheering: the cat who lives next door, Puddy, has powers of his own and plans to take over the world. With friendship, teamwork and plenty of comic chaos, Danny and Charlie must learn what real courage looks like, and discover that being a hero is also about kindness and responsibility.
Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu (12A) - in cinemas 22 May
Set after the fall of the Empire, this latest addition to the Star Wars franchise reunites Din Djarin, a lone Mandalorian bounty hunter, with his powerful young apprentice, Grogu. With Imperial warlords still causing chaos across the galaxy, the New Republic needs help to keep the fragile peace, and Din Djarin and Grogu are offered a dangerous new mission to protect everything the Rebellion fought for. With thrilling space battles and bizarre creatures, the film explores loyalty, responsibility and what it means to choose the right side. Enjoyable for both long-time fans and Star Wars newbies, this film is an exciting introduction to two of the saga's most loved heroes.
Please note: Film is a powerful tool for learning, helping to develop critical thinking, empathy, and an understanding of different perspectives. Our films have been selected with consideration to age-appropriateness, safeguarding, the curriculum and statutory and non-statutory guidance to schools. Some of our films and resources include sensitive content which is highlighted in the guidance that Into Film provides with each film. Educators should carefully watch or read all elements of any content and must ensure they are following their own school's policies and guidelines prior to using films and resources in the classroom or in after-school clubs. The final decision to use any film or resource sits with teachers, who should decide what is appropriate for their students using their professional judgement and their knowledge of their students, their school context and their community. Teachers must follow their school's safeguarding protocol if a student is distressed or makes a disclosure as a result of the use of any film or other content.
