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OPENING All Is True (Capitol 6) A look at the final days in the life of playwright William Shakespeare. With Kenneth Branagh, Lolita Chakrabarti and Jack Colgrave Hirst.
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Jennifer Lawrence stars in Dark Phoenix, the 12th instalment in the X-Men film series.

OPENING

All Is True
(Capitol 6) A look at the final days in the life of playwright William Shakespeare. With Kenneth Branagh, Lolita Chakrabarti and Jack Colgrave Hirst. PG

Dark Phoenix 3D
(Capitol 6, Cineplex Odeon Westshore, Landmark Cinemas Univesity Heights, SilverCity Imax) The X-Men face off against their own Jean Grey after she returns from outer space following a near-fatal encounter with a mysterious cosmic force. With Sophie Turner, James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender and Jennifer Lawrence. PG

The Secret Life of Pets 2
(Cineplex Odeon Victoria, Cineplex Odeon Westshore, Landmark Cinemas University Heights, SilverCity) A sequel to the computer-animated comedy reveals more of the antics our animal companions get up to when we’re not around. With the voices of Lake Bell, Dana Carvey, Harrison Ford and Kevin Hart. Not Rated.

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Aladdin
(Capitol 6, Cineplex Odeon Westshore, Landmark Cinemas University Heights, SilverCity, Star) Live-action adaptation of Disney’s 1992 animated musical based on the timeless fantasy tale about a charming thief, a beautiful princess and a big blue genie. With Mena Massoud, Naomi Scott and Will Smith. PG

Avengers: Endgame
(Cineplex Odeon Westshore, SilverCity) Captain America and the other surviving team members attempt to set the universe right in the aftermath of Thanos’s victory in this Marvel franchise entry. With Chris Evans, Robert Downey Jr., Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo and Scarlett Johansson. PG

Booksmart
(Capitol 6, SilverCity) As high-school graduation looms, two overachieving BFFs cut loose. With Kaitlyn Dever, Beanie Feldstein and Jessica Williams. 14A

Godzilla: King of the Monsters
(Cineplex Odeon Victoria, Cineplex Odeon Westshore, SilverCity) The giant reptile vies with Mothra, Rodan and the three-headed King Ghidorah for world domination. With Kyle Chandler, Vera Farmiga and Millie Bobby Brown. PG

John Wick: Chapter 3 — Parabellum
(Cineplex Odeon Victoria, SilverCity) The super-assassin played by Keanu Reeves is back, pursued by other hired killers looking to collect a $14-million bounty. With Halle Berry, Laurence Fishburne and Asia Kate Dillon. 18A

Ma
(Capitol 6, SilverCity) Octavia Spencer stars as a lonely woman who turns the tables on a group of teens looking to party. With Juliette Lewis, Luke Evans and Missi Pyle. 14A

Pokémon Detective Pikachu
(Cineplex Odeon Victoria, SilverCity) The son of a missing detective teams with the titular sleuth to find his father in this mix of live action and animation. With the voice of Ryan Reynolds plus Justice Smith and Suki Waterhouse. PG

Rocketman
(Cineplex Odeon Victoria, Cineplex Odeon Westshore, Landmark Cinemas University Heights, SilverCity, Star) Mild-mannered English piano player Reginald Dwight transforms into rock superstar Elton John in this musical fantasy biopic starring Taron Egerton. With Jamie Bell, Richard Madden and Bryce Dallas Howard. PG

Tolkien
(Vic Theatre) The formative years of the orphaned author J.R.R. Tolkien as he finds friendship, love and artistic inspiration among a group of fellow outcasts at school. With Nicholas Hoult, Lily Collins and Colm Meaney. PG

SPECIAL SCREENINGS

Echo In the Canyon (Friday through Sunday at Vic Theatre)
Dialogues des Carmelites (Saturday and Wednesday at SilverCity; Monday at Cineplex Odeon Victoria)
The Spongebob Movie: Sponge Out of Water (Saturday at Cineplex Odeon Westshore)
Van Gogh and Japan (Sunday at SilverCity)
Red Joan (Monday at Vic Theatre)
Gordon Lightfoot: If You Could Read My Mind (Tuesday at Vic Theatre)

CINECENTA

The Public (June 7 and 8 at 7 and 9 p.m.)
Diane (June 9 at 4:45 and 7 p.m.; June 10 at 7 and 9 p.m.)
Bob Fosse’s All That Jazz (June 11 at 7 and 9:20 p.m.)
Nureyev (June 12 and 13 at 7 and 9:15 p.m.)

IMAX VICTORIA

imaxvictoria.com for showtimes.
Top Gun: The Imax 3D Experience
Aircraft Carrier: Guardians of the Sea 3D
Cuba 2D

The Great Bear Rainforest 2D and 3D
Volcanoes: Fires of Creation 2D