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Movies this May includes Mortal Kombat II and The Sheep Detectives.
Cold War 1994
Director: Longman Leung
Cast: Daniel Wu, Terrance Lau, Wu Kang-ren, Chow Yun-fat, Aaron Kwok, Louis Koo, Tony Leung Ka-fai, Tse Kwan-ho, Louise Wong, Fish Liew
Release date: Now showing
Set across two timelines, the movie follows a political and criminal conspiracy linked to a past case from 1994. In the present, a high-ranking official goes missing while a key figure is assassinated, triggering an investigation that leads back decades. The story then shifts to 1994, where a kidnapping case unfolds amid a power struggle between elites, triads and colonial authorities. As connections emerge, the film explores corruption, rivalry and the forces shaping Hong Kong before the Handover.
Mortal Kombat II
Director: Simon McQuoid
Cast: Karl Urban, Adeline Rudolph, Jessica McNamee, Josh Lawson, Ludi Lin, Mehcad Brooks, Tati Gabrielle, Lewis Tan, Damon Herriman, Chin Han, Tadanobu Asano, Joe Taslim, Hiroyuki Sanada
Release date: May 6
The movie follows Earthrealm’s champions as they prepare for a decisive tournament against the forces of Outworld. Joined by Johnny Cage, the group faces escalating threats under the rule of Shao Kahn, whose conquest endangers their world. As battles intensify, each fighter is pushed to their limits in brutal one-on-one combat. The story centres on survival, loyalty and the fight to protect Earthrealm.
Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway: The Sorcery of Nymph Circe
Director: Shūkō Murase
Cast: Kensho Ono, Reina Ueda, Junichi Suwabe
Release date: May 14
Set in U.C.0105, the film follows Hathaway Noa, leader of the anti-Federation group Mafty, as he continues his campaign against a corrupt government. As he prepares for a major attack, he is confronted by past trauma and conflicting emotions stirred by a mysterious woman. At the same time, government forces close in with plans to eliminate him. The story unfolds as both sides move towards a decisive clash shaped by ideology, power and personal history.
Circus of Life
Director: Tham Wai Fook
Cast: Tom Phan, Faye An Ying Fei, Lai Thiam Tai, Khok Eng Loy
Release date: May 7
The movie follows Wei, a man who has long dreamed of building his own circus but finds himself derailed by repeated failures and growing instability. As his grip on reality weakens, he begins to believe he has been abducted by aliens. Through it all, his girlfriend remains by his side, while his mother continues searching for a way to bring him back. The story explores family, sacrifice and the enduring strength of a mother’s love.
The Sheep Detectives
Director: Kyle Balda
Cast: Hugh Jackman, Nicholas Braun, Nicholas Galitzine, Molly Gordon, Tosin Cole, Hong Chau, Emma Thompson, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Bryan Cranston, Chris O’Dowd, Regina Hall, Patrick Stewart, Bella Ramsey, Brett Goldstein, Rhys Darby
Release date: May 28
The movie follows a flock of sheep who secretly understand the detective stories their shepherd reads to them each night. When he is found dead, they take it upon themselves to solve the mystery. As they investigate, they identify suspects within the nearby village while learning more about the world beyond their farm. The story unfolds as a whodunit that explores friendship, memory and the bonds that connect them.
Tom and Jerry: Forbidden Compass
Director: Zhang Gang
Cast: John Shang, Ruan Yifei, Jiang Wen, Wang Baoshun, Li Boxin, Li Hanlin, Long Lan, Zhang Wenjie, Tu Xiongfei, Li Zongcheng, Bai Weichen, Zhang Gang
Release date: May 21
Tom and Jerry return to the big screen in a new adventure built around their familiar chase, rivalry and comic timing. The film brings the classic cat-and-mouse duo into a story aimed at families during the school holiday season. Expect humour, adventure and the same slapstick energy that has kept the characters popular across generations. The release is showing exclusively at GSC Play locations and GSC Mid Valley KL.
The Mandalorian and Grogu
Director: Jon Favreau
Cast: Pedro Pascal, Jeremy Allen White, Sigourney Weaver
Release date: May 22
Set after the fall of the Galactic Empire, Din Djarin and Grogu are recruited by the New Republic for a dangerous rescue mission. In exchange for crucial information, they must locate and save Rotta the Hutt, son of Jabba the Hutt, while Imperial remnants continue to threaten the galaxy. As the mission unfolds, the pair are drawn into a larger conflict involving bounty hunters, crime syndicates and surviving warlords. The story continues the journey of the Mandalorian and his apprentice in a new chapter beyond the Disney+ series.
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