February 2026 UK movie releases covered four big cinema Fridays: 6, 13, 20 and 27 February. The biggest film was Wuthering Heights (13 February), followed by GOAT, Scream 7, Send Help and Crime 101. This guide gives you the UK date for every film, plus its age rating, how it did at the box office and where to watch it now.
February is now in the past, so most of these films have left cinemas. We checked availability on 16 October 2026. We don’t host or stream any films ourselves. We only point you to the right place.
February 2026 UK Movie Releases at a Glance
All dates below are UK and Ireland cinema dates. They sometimes differ from US dates, so don’t rely on American listings.
| Film | UK release | Genre | Release type | Age rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Send Help | 6 February | Comedy horror | Wide | 15 |
| Wuthering Heights | 13 February | Gothic romance | Wide | 15 |
| GOAT | 13 February | Animation | Wide | PG |
| Crime 101 | 13 February | Crime thriller | Wide | Check BBFC |
| Cold Storage | 20 February | Sci-fi horror comedy | Wide (479 cinemas) | Check BBFC |
| Wasteman | 20 February | British prison thriller | Limited | Check BBFC |
| The Secret Agent | 20 February | Political thriller | Limited (MUBI) | 15 |
| If I Had Legs I’d Kick You | 20 February | Drama | Limited | 15 |
| Scream 7 | 27 February | Horror | Wide | 18 |
| The Testament of Ann Lee | 27 February | Historical musical drama | Limited (182 cinemas) | Check BBFC |
Hamnet is not in this list. It reached UK cinemas on 9 January 2026 and was still playing in February, but it was not a February release. We mention it in the awards section.
New UK cinema releases by Friday (titles covered in this guide)
20 February was the busiest Friday, mostly thanks to limited and arthouse titles.
New Films in UK Cinemas on 6 February 2026
Send Help (6 February)
Sam Raimi directs Rachel McAdams and Dylan O’Brien in a dark comedy about an employee and her awful boss stranded on a desert island after a plane crash. It is rated 15 for strong bloody violence, gore, threat and language. It was the UK number one film in its opening week. Some screens showed it a day early, on 5 February.
Smaller films released the same day
- The Chronology of Water: Kristen Stewart’s first film as director (limited release).
- Twinless: a drama with Dylan O’Brien (limited release).
- 100 Nights of Hero: a fairytale-style arthouse film (limited release).
- The Scarecrows’ Wedding and The Shepherd and the Bear: two gentle family films.
New Films in UK Cinemas on 13 February 2026
Wuthering Heights (13 February)
Emerald Fennell’s version of the Brontë classic stars Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi. It is stylish, dark and divisive. Warner Bros. released it on Valentine’s weekend, and it played in about 760 UK cinemas. It is rated 15 and runs for roughly 2 hours 16 minutes.
It opened at number one with £7.6 million across the 13-15 February weekend, or £7.7 million including previews — the second-highest opening for a romance since the pandemic, behind Mad About The Boy. It held top spot into a second weekend and finished February on about £22 million in the UK and Ireland, per Screen Daily. It is now on Sky Cinema in the UK, through Sky’s HBO Max arrangement, and on digital rental and purchase. Search the title on JustWatch UK before you pay, because availability changes.
GOAT (13 February)
An animated comedy about a small goat who joins a fast, physical animal sport. Stephen Curry is one of the producers. It is rated PG and was the main family film for half-term, earning about £12 million.
Crime 101 (13 February)
A slick heist thriller with Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo and Barry Keoghan. It earned roughly £3.9 million in the month, a solid result for an adult thriller.
Also out on 13 February
Stitch Head (family animation) and Whistle (teen horror) both opened in the same week and entered the UK chart.
New Films in UK Cinemas on 20 February 2026
Cold Storage (20 February)
Liam Neeson, Joe Keery and Georgina Campbell star in this horror comedy about a mutating fungus that escapes from a sealed base. David Koepp wrote it from his own novel, and Jonny Campbell directed. It runs for 1 hour 39 minutes. StudioCanal released it in 479 UK cinemas, which is why it appears here rather than on 13 February, the date given in some older previews.
It reached UK home platforms on 6 April 2026, so you can rent or buy it digitally. Blu-ray and DVD followed on 11 May.
Wasteman (20 February)
A British prison thriller from Lionsgate UK, directed by Cal McMau and starring David Jonsson and Tom Blyth. A man up for parole sees his chance of a fresh start threatened by a relationship inside. It opened at number eight with £330,866.
The Secret Agent (20 February)
Kleber Mendonça Filho’s Brazilian thriller stars Wagner Moura as a man on the run in 1977 during the military dictatorship. MUBI released it in UK cinemas. It is rated 15, runs for about 2 hours 40 minutes, and opened at number five with £416,158. It was a major awards-season title.
If I Had Legs I’d Kick You (20 February)
Mary Bronstein’s drama follows a mother (Rose Byrne) coping with a series of personal crises, including her child’s illness. Picturehouse Entertainment handled the UK release, and it is rated 15. Critics praised Byrne’s performance.
More 20 February releases
- Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die: a sci-fi comedy from director Gore Verbinski, released by Entertainment Film Distributors.
- The Moment: a Charli XCX mockumentary-style film.
- Man on the Run and Night King: both entered the chart that weekend.
UK opening weekend, 20 to 22 February 2026 (£ thousand)
Sources: 25thframe UK weekend chart and Box Office Mojo. Cold Storage converted from the reported dollar figure.
New Films in UK Cinemas on 27 February 2026
Scream 7 (27 February)
Neve Campbell returns as Sidney Prescott as a new Ghostface targets her family. Kevin Williamson directs, and Courteney Cox also returns. It is rated 18 for strong bloody violence. It topped the UK and Ireland box office with £3.3 million on its opening weekend, a franchise record, and took about £5 million across its first stretch — the biggest start of the month’s horror films. If you’re weighing up a big-screen night, our Jurassic World Rebirth vs Scream 7 cinema experience piece helps you decide.
The Testament of Ann Lee (27 February)
Mona Fastvold directs Amanda Seyfried as Ann Lee, founder of the Shakers, in a musical drama with Lewis Pullman and Thomasin McKenzie. It runs for about 2 hours 17 minutes. Disney released it in 182 UK cinemas and it opened with about $219,000 (roughly £160,000). Some earlier previews gave 20 February, but the box office record shows 27 February.
Other late February releases
Sirât, a Spanish arthouse drama from Altitude, opened the same day. Twenty One Pilots: More Than We Ever Imagined was a concert film shown in cinemas through Trafalgar Releasing, which means it was an event screening, not a normal long run.
Best February 2026 UK Movies by Type
| If you want… | Watch |
|---|---|
| Horror | Scream 7, Send Help, Cold Storage, Whistle |
| Family and animation | GOAT, Stitch Head, The Scarecrows’ Wedding, The Shepherd and the Bear |
| A Valentine’s date | Wuthering Heights |
| British films | Wasteman, The Testament of Ann Lee |
| Arthouse and international | The Secret Agent, If I Had Legs I’d Kick You, Sirât, The Chronology of Water |
| A crime thriller | Crime 101 |
Family Films and UK Half-Term
Most schools in England and Wales had half-term in the week of 16 to 20 February 2026. Dates vary by local authority, and Scotland and Northern Ireland follow their own calendars, so check your school. GOAT (PG) was the safest big-screen choice, with Stitch Head as a smaller alternative. Check each film’s advice on the BBFC website before taking young children, especially for anything rated PG or above.
February 2026 UK Box Office Results
Screen Daily reported that UK and Ireland cinemas took £82.2 million in February 2026, against £101.1 million in February 2025 — about 18% down. The year-to-date total stood at £193.9 million, only 1% behind the £195.5 million at the same point in 2025, so the month looked worse in isolation than the year did overall. Wuthering Heights was the clear leader.
Share of the £82.2m UK and Ireland box office, February 2026 (approximate)
Source: Screen Daily and Comscore figures as reported. Film totals are rounded and may cover slightly different periods.
Box Office Mojo reports Wuthering Heights at about $21.9 million in the UK, which matches the roughly £22 million figure once you account for the currency. Limited films did far smaller numbers, but The Secret Agent and Wasteman both reached the top ten on opening weekend. For exact weekly figures, use the BFI weekend box office reports.
BAFTA and Oscar Connections
The BAFTAs took place on 22 February 2026. One Battle After Another won six awards, including Best Film and Best Director. Hamnet, which was still in cinemas in February after its January release, won Outstanding British Film and Leading Actress for Jessie Buckley, who later won the Oscar for Best Actress. At the Oscars, Sinners won four awards from a record 16 nominations, including Original Screenplay and Best Actor for Michael B. Jordan.
Of the films released in February, The Secret Agent was the main awards-season name. If I Had Legs I’d Kick You also drew strong praise for Rose Byrne. Worth noting on Sinners: its 16 nominations were an Academy Awards record, beating the 14 shared by Titanic, All About Eve and La La Land. Full lists are on the BAFTA and Academy Awards sites.
Where to Watch February 2026 UK Movie Releases Now
Most of these films have left cinemas. In the UK, films usually move from cinema to digital rental first, then to subscription streaming. Our guide to how films move from cinema to streaming in the UK explains the usual order.
| Film | Where to look (checked 16 October 2026) |
|---|---|
| Wuthering Heights | Sky Cinema (and NOW), through Sky’s HBO Max arrangement. Also digital rent or buy on Amazon, Apple TV, Sky Store and Rakuten TV. |
| Cold Storage | Digital rent or buy since 6 April. Blu-ray and DVD since 11 May. |
| The Secret Agent | Try MUBI first, then digital rental. |
| Send Help | Disney+ and digital rental. Confirm on JustWatch UK. |
| Scream 7 | Streaming now on Sky Cinema and NOW (Sky lists it from 16 October). Also on Paramount+ and digital rental. |
| Other films | Search the title on JustWatch UK or the distributor’s website. |
Not sure which service suits you? Our UK streaming services comparison breaks down prices and libraries, and there are plenty of free films on UK streaming services if you’d rather not pay. Our where to watch in the UK hub is a good starting point for anything else.
UK vs US Release Dates in February 2026
Studios release films on different dates in different countries to avoid clashes and to suit local holidays. That is why this guide uses UK dates throughout. Three examples from February 2026:
- Cold Storage: US 13 February, UK 20 February.
- The Testament of Ann Lee: US Christmas Day 2025, UK 27 February 2026.
- Hamnet: UK 9 January 2026, so earlier than some listings suggest.
How to Check Ratings, Showtimes and Accessibility
UK cinema ratings are U, PG, 12A, 15 and 18. The BBFC website shows the rating and a short note on why, such as violence or strong language. Always check it for the final word, because some ratings above come from cinema or listing sites.
For current showtimes, use the websites of Odeon, Vue, Cineworld, Picturehouse and Everyman. Most list subtitled and audio-described screenings, and the CEA Card is accepted by the main chains.
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies came out in UK cinemas in February 2026?
The main ones were Send Help (6 February), Wuthering Heights, GOAT and Crime 101 (13 February), Cold Storage, Wasteman and The Secret Agent (20 February), and Scream 7 and The Testament of Ann Lee (27 February). The full calendar is above.
What was the biggest film in the UK in February 2026?
Wuthering Heights. It topped the chart for two weekends and earned around £22 million in UK and Ireland.
When was Wuthering Heights released in UK cinemas?
13 February 2026, the day before Valentine’s Day.
Which films suited February half-term?
GOAT (PG) was the main choice. Stitch Head, The Scarecrows’ Wedding and The Shepherd and the Bear were smaller family options.
Which horror films came out in February 2026?
Send Help, Whistle, Cold Storage and Scream 7.
Where can I watch these films now?
Most are on digital rental or purchase, and some have reached subscription streaming. Search the film on JustWatch UK for today’s options.
Were UK release dates different from US dates?
For some films, yes. Cold Storage came a week later in the UK, and The Testament of Ann Lee arrived two months later.
Final Thoughts
February 2026 gave UK cinemagoers a bit of everything: a big gothic romance, a hit family cartoon, a returning horror franchise and a strong run of arthouse films. If you missed one, start with Wuthering Heights for drama, GOAT for the family and Scream 7 for scares.
Looking for what to watch at home? See what came to Netflix UK in February 2026, then plan ahead with our Netflix UK March 2026 guide and our list of upcoming movies in the UK in 2026.
If you by any chance missed Netflix new release in January 2026: What’s New on Netflix UK in January 2026: The Ultimate Series & Show Update
Sources: Screen Daily February 2026 box office, Screen Daily on the Wuthering Heights opening, Screen Daily on Scream 7, plus Box Office Mojo, 25thframe, BFI, BAFTA, Academy Awards, StudioCanal and The Movie Waffler. Streaming availability re-checked 26 October 2026.
Last updated: 26 October 2026.
