Warwick Arts Centre offers an exciting cinema programme for film lovers - young and old! Discover a mix of family-friendly films, animated classics, blockbusters, indie gems, timeless classics and more.

Cinema at Warwick Arts Cinema | Family Film Screenings in Coventry

Whether you're after the latest hit or a cinematic adventure through diverse genres, experience the best of cinema in Coventry. Check back here for details of upcoming screenings! Looking for something to do in the school holidays? Head to Warwick Arts Centre cinema for the latest family friendly films. 

Spielberg Summer - E.T. The Extra Terrestrial

• Film: E.T. The Extra Terrestrial (U)
• Date: Sat 25th - Wed 29th July 2026 
• Venue: Warwick Arts Centre, University of Warwick, Coventry CV4 7FD
• Booking: Click here to get your tickets!

Steven Spielberg’s 1982 sci-fi fairytale has lost none of its entrancing mythic power.

Accessible & Relaxed Screenings: Various dates and times with lowered sound, lights slightly up, chill-out space and noise-cancelling headphones available — ideal for families, young children and anyone who would enjoy a more relaxed cinema environment. 

Spielberg Summer - Hook

• Film: Hook (U)
• Date: Sat 15th - Wed 19th August 2026
• Venue: Warwick Arts Centre, University of Warwick, Coventry CV4 7FD
• Booking: Click here to get your tickets!

Steven Spielberg's multi-Oscar-nominated Hook is a high-flying adventure full of imagination and magic. Robin Williams plays a grown-up Peter Pan and Dustin Hoffman the infamous Captain Hook, joined by Julia Roberts as Tinkerbell, Bob Hoskins as Smee, and Maggie Smith as Granny Wendy Darling — a wonderful '90s adaptation of the J.M. Barrie novel and a classic adventure for children of all ages.

Accessible & Relaxed Screenings: A relaxed screening runs Sat 15 Aug at 2:00pm, with lowered sound, lights slightly up, chill-out space and noise-cancelling headphones available — ideal for families, young children and anyone who would enjoy a more relaxed cinema environment. 

About Warwick Arts Cinema

Warwick Arts Cinema is part of Warwick Arts Centre, one of the Midlands’ largest arts venues located on the University of Warwick campus. It features three cinema screens and presents a broad film programme - from mainstream and independent features to international films, documentaries and family favourites.

The cinema is designed to be inclusive and accessible for all audience members, with facilities to support accessible performances and relaxed film experiences.

Check the cinema listings on the Warwick Arts Centre website to see full showtimes, ticketing and further programme details.

Did you know? Warwick Arts Centre has a brilliant programme of theatre, music and activities for families. Click here to find out more.