Operation Fortune

Super-spy Orson Fortune (Jason Statham) must track down and stop the sale of a deadly new weapons technology wielded by billionaire arms broker Greg Simmonds (Hugh Grant). Reluctantly teamed with some of the world’s best operatives (Aubrey Plaza, Cary Elwes, Bugzy Malone), Fortune and his crew recruit Hollywood’s biggest movie star, Danny Francesco (Josh Hartnett), to help them on their globe-trotting undercover mission to save the world.

Directed by: Guy Ritchie

Written by: Guy Ritchie, Ivan Atkinson and Marn Davies

Produced by: Guy Ritchie, Ivan Atkinsonand Bill Block

OPENING WEDNESDAY

M3GAN

Don’t worry, I’ll protect you

A robotics engineer at a toy company builds a life-like doll using artificial intelligence that begins to take on a life of its own.

M3GAN is a science-fiction horror directed by Gerard Johnstone from a screenplay by Akela Cooper and a story by Cooper and James Wan.

Producers: Jason Blum and James Wan

Stars: Allison Williams, Violet McGraw, Ronny Chieng and Brian Jordan Alvarez

BED REST

Is this real or imagined?

A pregnant woman put on bed rest by her doctors, begins to wonder if the new house she and her husband just moved into is haunted.

Director: Lori Evans Taylor

Writer: Lori Evans Taylor

Stars: Melissa Barrera, Guy Burnet, Edie Inksetter

NOW SHOWING

Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance With Somebody

The greatest voice of her generation

Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance With Somebody is a powerful and triumphant celebration of the incomparable Whitney Houston. Directed by Kasi Lemmons, written by Academy Award nominee Anthony McCarten, produced by legendary music executive Clive Davis and starring BAFTA Award winner Naomi Ackie, the film is a no-holds-barred portrait of the complex and multifaceted woman behind The Voice. From New Jersey choir girl to one of the bestselling and most awarded recording artistes of all time, audiences are taken on an inspirational, poignant —and so emotional — journey through Houston’s trailblazing life and career, with show-stopping performances and a soundtrack of the icon’s most beloved hits as you’ve never heard them before. Don’t you wanna dance?

Also starring Stanley Tucci, Ashton Sanders, Tamara Tunie, Nafessa Williams and Clarke Peters.

Puss In Boots: The Last Wish

Is this really the end?

For the first time in more than a decade, DreamWorks Animation presents a new adventure in the Shrek universe, as daring outlaw Puss in Boots (PiB) discovers that his passion for peril and disregard for safety have taken their toll.

Academy Award nominee Antonio Banderas returns as the voice of the notorious PiB, as he embarks on an epic journey into the Black Forest to find the mythical Wishing Star and restore his lost lives. But with only one life left, Puss will have to humble himself and ask for help from his former partner and nemesis: the captivating Kitty Soft Paws (Oscar nominee Salma Hayek).

Director: Joel Crawford

Producer: Mark Swift

Executive Producer: Chris Meledandri

Avatar: The Way of Water

Protect the family

Set more than a decade after the events of the first film, Avatar: The Way of Water begins to tell the story of the Sully family (Jake, Neytiri, and their children), the trouble that follows them, and the lengths they go to, to keep each other safe.

Directed by Academy Award winner James Cameron and produced by Cameron and Jon Landau, this epic sci-fi adventure stars Zoe Saldana, Sam Worthington, Academy Award nominee Sigourney Weaver, Stephen Lang, Cliff Curtis, Joel David Moore, CCH Pounder, Edie Falco, Jemaine Clement and Academy Award winner Kate Winslet.

Ninth big week

Black Panther – Wakanda Forever

Show them who we are

In the wake of King T’Challa’s death, Queen Ramonda (Academy Award nominee Angela Bassett), Shuri (Letitia Wright), M’Baku (Winston Duke), Okoye (Danai Gurira) and the Dora Milaje (including Florence Kasumba) fight to protect their nation from intervening world powers. As the Wakandans strive to embrace their next chapter, the heroes must band together with the help of War Dog Nakia (Academy Award winner Lupita Nyong’o) and Everett Ross (Martin Freeman) and forge a new path for the kingdom of Wakanda.

Director: Ryan Coogler

Writer: Ryan Coogler

Movie vouchers – Ideal for gifting

Treat yourself, or give the gift of movies all year long with discounted movie vouchers. These are available in batches, from six upwards, to fit your choice of regular, box or children’s vouchers. Available at our head office and our box offices.

Palace Amusement is now officially a Giftme merchant.

Patrons here and overseas now have the option to purchase digital gift cards for moviegoing.

https://shopgiftme.com/buy-gift-cards/palaceamusement

Schedules

Schedules are subject to change. For further details on held-over films, matinees, your cinema of choice, half-off specials and any other tidbits, check us out in this space, on social media (FB, IG, Twitter – insert symbols)@palacemovies or at www.palaceamusement.com.

Please note: At all cinemas, the box office opens daily at noon.

Safety is a responsibility we all share – See you at the movies!

Our cinemas are open for your entertainment – Carib 5 in Cross Roads; Sunshine Palace, Portmore; Palace Cineplex, Sovereign Centre, Liguanea; andPalace Multiplex in Montego Bay.

Once inside our cinemas, please wear a mask for your safety, sanitise and observe queues at the box office and concession.

Sanitisation stations are available at convenient points throughout.

Our air conditioning systems, installed with the specified MERV-13 air filters, have been regulated to bring in maximum fresh air.

Thorough cleaning and sanitisation is done to ensure a safe and relaxed atmosphere for all.

Thanks again, and PLEASE remember to observe protocols for the well-being and enjoyment of all.