From 15 to 23 December, experience the Most Wonderful Time of the Year through the magic of the Lost Worlds Cinema, curated by Brisbane International Film Festival. As twilight settles over South Bank’s Rainforest Green, the green becomes a screen with a hidden open-air cinema lighting up the night. Rediscover Christmas classics and contemporary comedies covering every shade of the festive season.

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Mon 15 Dec

White Christmas – 6.15pm
Irving Berlin’s 1954 musical sparkles in the open air. Two ex-army performers reunite with a sister act and team up to save their former general’s failing Vermont inn by staging the Christmas show of all Christmas shows. Expect golden era charm, dreamy choreography and the warmest kind of nostalgia. Grab your ticket here.

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Black Christmas – 8.30pm
A sharp and modern take on the 1974 cult classic. As a stalker targets a sorority house over the holidays, the women decide to fight back rather than become victims. Smart, tense and perfect for anyone who likes their Christmas with a horror edge. Grab your ticket here.

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Tue 16 Dec

The Muppet Christmas Carol – 6.30pm
Dickens but make it Muppets. Scrooge is visited by three ghosts who reveal the consequences of his choices, with Gonzo narrating and Kermit and Miss Piggy adding the heart. Warm, funny and completely timeless. Grab your ticket here.

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The Apartment – 8.10pm
Jack Lemmon plays a clerk who lends his apartment to company executives for their affairs in hopes of climbing the corporate ladder. When the arrangement involves the woman he loves, he faces a choice between integrity and ambition. A sharp, romantic classic that feels just right on a summer night. Grab your ticket here.

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Wed 17 Dec

Gremlins – 6.15pm
Billy receives a Mogwai, an adorable and mysterious pet, for Christmas. Thereare three rules to follow: don’t get it wet, avoid bright light, and never feedit after midnight. Naturally, things don’t go as planned. The Mogwai multipliesinto a group of mischievous gremlins who cause playful chaos around Billy’stown. Full of comedy, slapstick fun and festive mayhem, Joe Dante’s classic isa perfect mix of laughs, surprises and holiday spirit. Grab your ticket here.

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The Family Stone – 8.15pm
An uptight girlfriend meets her partner’s free spirited New England family and instantly becomes the odd one out. Her attempt to navigate the holiday turns into a charming mess of misunderstandings, heart and unexpected bonds. Grab your ticket here.

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Thu 18 Dec

The Nightmare Before Christmas – 6.30pm
Jack Skellington discovers Christmas Town and becomes obsessed with bringingthe festive spirit home to Halloween Town. What follows is a beautifully crafted stop motion fantasy filled with iconic music and unforgettablecharacters. Grab your ticket here.

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The Night Before – 8.10pm
Three best friends hit New York City on Christmas Eve for one last legendary night out before adulthood fully catches up. Their hunt for the mythical NutCracka Ball spirals into a wild mix of humour, heart and total festivechaos. Grab your ticket here.

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Fri 19 Dec

Home Alone – 6.00pm
Kevin McCallister is accidentally left behind while his family heads overseas. Two hapless burglars see an opportunity. Kevin sees a challenge. Cue homemade traps, Christmas hijinks and pure holiday fun. Grab your ticket here.

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Tokyo Godfathers – 8.10pm
On Christmas Eve in Tokyo, three homeless companions discover an abandoned babyand set out on a journey to reunite her with her parents. A heartfelt andvisually striking animated story about redemption, connection and found family.Grab your ticket here.

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Sat 20 Dec

Bush Christmas – 6.00pm
An outback family’s prize horse is stolen and the kids set off across rugged bushland to get it back before Christmas. Starring a young Nicole Kidman, this Australian classic is full of charm and adventure. Grab your ticket here.

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Go – 8.00pm
A neon soaked 90s ride that follows three overlapping stories after a drug deal implodes on Christmas Eve. Fast paced, edgy and darkly funny, it is the perfect pick for anyone after a non-traditional festive flick. Grab your ticket here.

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Sun 21 Dec

Edward Scissorhands – 6.00pm
Edward is gentle, artistic and built with scissors instead of hands. When he is welcomed into suburban life, he discovers love, loneliness and community in a world that doesn’t quite know what to make of him. Dreamy, imaginative and full of heart. Grab your ticket here.

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Tangerine – 8.10pm
Shot entirely on iPhones, this vibrant indie follows two trans sex workers across Los Angeles on Christmas Eve as they chase down a cheating ex. Raw, funny and emotionally rich, it captures the city’s pulse like few films can. Grab your ticket here.

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Mon 22 Dec

Batman Returns – 6.00pm
Gotham is glittering for Christmas, but danger lurks in every shadow. Batman faces off against The Penguin and the electric, unforgettable Catwoman. Tim Burton’s dark, stylish vision makes this a cult festive favourite. Grab your ticket here.

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Bell Book and Candle – 8.15pm
A witch in Greenwich Village casts a spell to win over her new neighbour but real feelings soon complicate the magic. Sophisticated, romantic and steeped in old Hollywood charm. Grab your ticket here.

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Tue 23 Dec

A Christmas Carol (2020) – 6.00pm
A moody and atmospheric new vision of the Dickens classic, this version dives deep into Scrooge’s inner world as he’s confronted by the ghosts of Christmas past, present and future. Shadowy, stylish and emotionally loaded, it brings afresh intensity to a story you think you know. This screening is an Australian premiere. Grab your ticket here.

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A Christmas Carol (2022) – 8.15pm
A stark and gripping Korean reinterpretation of the Christmas Carol narrative. After the murder of his mentally disabled twin brother, Joo Il woo sets out on a relentless path for justice. The story unfolds inside the brutal world ofjuvenile detention, exploring family, revenge and the cost of survival. Gritty,bold and unforgettable. This screening is an Australian premiere. Grab your ticket here.

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