Bridget Jones and Black Bag lead Sky Cinema's October highlights
Sky Cinema is rolling out a diverse line-up of original films this October - that range from laugh-out-loud comedies to gripping thrillers and touching dramas. With Hollywood icons, acclaimed directors, and fresh talent all on board, the collection promises something for every mood. Here’s a closer look at the titles heading your way next month:
Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy
Bridget Jones is back—and older, wiser, but no less chaotic. The new instalment in Helen Fielding’s beloved rom-com series finds Bridget grappling with life as a widow and single mum. With her trademark wit and self-deprecating humour, she relies on her friends, family, and the re-emergence of old flame Daniel to steady her through grief and reinvention.
Back at work and dipping her toe into the intimidating world of dating apps, Bridget’s love life is as unpredictable as ever. Between a flirtation with a younger man and a spark with her son’s science teacher, romance might not be finished with her just yet. The film is set to blend the heartfelt honesty of middle-aged life with the same warmth and hilarity that made Bridget a household name.
GROW
Equal parts charming family film and whimsical fable, GROW unfolds in the so-called “Pumpkin Capital of the World.” A sharp, no-nonsense farmer reluctantly takes in her estranged niece Charlie, whose gift for nurturing plants becomes the town’s best-kept secret.
Determined to enter the annual pumpkin-growing contest, Charlie raises her pumpkin “Peter” with magical devotion. But as sabotage and small-town politics come into play, the competition becomes about more than just size—it’s about healing, belonging, and family.
The ensemble cast features Bridgerton’s Golda Rosheuvel, comedy favourites Nick Frost and Joe Wilkinson, and a host of British treasures including Jane Horrocks, Jeremy Swift, Alan Carr and Kathryn Drysdale. With Sharon Rooney, Fisayo Akinade and up-and-coming talents Priya-Rose Brookwell and Dominic McLaughlin also on board, GROW is a vibrant celebration of roots—both botanical and familial.
Companion
Blending mystery, thriller, and science fiction, Companion centres on a weekend retreat at an isolated lakeside estate. A seemingly carefree holiday among friends quickly takes a darker turn as advanced technology entwines with human deception.
Secrets unravel, loyalties fracture, and unsettling truths rise to the surface—not only about the group but also about the very world they inhabit. The film is designed as a claustrophobic, slow-burn thriller that asks how much trust we place in both our closest companions and the devices around us.
Dog Man
A riotous family adventure based on the bestselling graphic novels, Dog Man tells the story of a loyal police dog and his human partner who, after a life-saving experimental surgery, are fused together to create the ultimate half-dog, half-man crime fighter.
Dog Man must navigate his unusual new life, juggling loyalty to his Chief (voiced by Lil Rel Howery) with the challenges of everyday canine urges—fetch, sit, roll over—while going head-to-head with his arch-nemesis, the mischievous Petey the Cat (voiced by Pete Davidson). Packed with slapstick humour, heart, and action, the film promises to be a treat for children and nostalgic adults alike.
Black Bag
Oscar-winning director Steven Soderbergh takes on the spy genre with Black Bag, a taut thriller about love, loyalty, and betrayal. At its centre is George Woodhouse, a revered intelligence officer whose world is upended when suspicions arise about his wife Kathryn—an equally legendary agent in her own right.
As George is torn between defending his marriage and protecting his country, the film becomes a razor-sharp meditation on trust and sacrifice in the shadowy world of espionage. The powerhouse cast includes Cate Blanchett, Michael Fassbender, Marisa Abela, Tom Burke, and Naomie Harris, promising a globe-trotting thriller with emotional stakes as high as its action sequences.
Code 3
Part buddy comedy, part workplace drama, Code 3 follows two paramedics navigating the relentless chaos of a 24-hour shift. One veteran decides to call it quits but is forced to mentor his rookie replacement before he goes.
What begins as routine quickly spirals into a rollercoaster of life-or-death emergencies, absurd encounters, and unexpected moments of intimacy. Starring Rainn Wilson and Lil Rel Howery, the film mixes biting humour with a heartfelt exploration of burnout, purpose, and the humanity behind the sirens.
Presence
Another Soderbergh entry, Presence dives headfirst into the supernatural. When a family moves into a suburban dream home, they soon find themselves haunted not just by unexplained noises and flickering lights but by something far more insidious.
As paranoia deepens and the line between reality and the unknown blurs, the family’s carefully built life begins to fracture. With Lucy Liu and Julia Fox leading the cast, Soderbergh brings his signature precision to a ghost story that promises dread and sophistication in equal measure.
Lake George
Part crime thriller, part darkly comic road movie, Lake George begins with a failed hit job. Don (Shea Whigham), assigned by mobsters to kill Phyllis (Carrie Coon), can’t bring himself to do it. Instead, the unlikely pair team up for a cross-country scheme to rob the very people who ordered her death.
What follows is a twisted partnership fuelled by survival, greed, and unexpected connection. With witty dialogue, sharp tension, and rich performances, Lake George offers a fresh take on the classic outlaw duo formula.