Autumn brings a varied month of cinema to Pathé, with big new releases, thrillers and plenty of family adventures. Tom Cruise stars in Digger, while The Social Reckoning explores the story of Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen. There is also psychological suspense in Verity, arcade-inspired action in Street Fighter and more horror arriving as Halloween approaches.
Beyond the major releases, Pathé’s In the Picture selection includes a new adaptation of Sense and Sensibility, the unusual love story Wicker and Laika’s stop-motion adventure Wildwood. Horror classics return to the big screen throughout the month, while younger visitors can enjoy a new Shaun the Sheep adventure and two Sinterklaas films.
Pathé Specials
Opera: Così fan tutte – 3 October
The season of The Met: Live in HD opens with Mozart’s comedy about love, loyalty and temptation. Phelim McDermott’s production takes inspiration from Coney Island in the 1950s, placing the story in a colourful seaside fairground. Federica Lombardi and Samantha Hankey perform as sisters Fiordiligi and Dorabella, alongside Duke Kim and Andrey Zhilikhovsky as Ferrando and Guglielmo.
Ladies Night: Wen Er Maar Aan – 7 October
Dutch comedy Wen Er Maar Aan follows actress M. as menopause, family tensions and the loss of her regular television role turn her life upside down. Determined to show that her future still holds possibilities, she sets out to reinvent herself. Pathé’s Ladies Night preview includes a snack, drink and goodie bag.
Queen Budapest – 7 October
Queen’s 1986 concert at Budapest’s Népstadion returns to the big screen in IMAX. Filmed during the Magic Tour, the band’s final tour with Freddie Mercury, the concert has been newly scanned and remastered in 4K with a new audio mix. The set includes favourites such as Bohemian Rhapsody, I Want to Break Free and We Are the Champions.
New top movies at Pathé
Digger – 1 October
Tom Cruise plays the most powerful man in the world, who makes a desperate attempt to save humanity from a catastrophe he has unleashed himself. The cast also includes Riz Ahmed, John Goodman, Sandra Hüller, Michael Stuhlbarg and Jesse Plemons. Available in Dolby and IMAX at participating cinemas.
Verity – 1 October
Based on Colleen Hoover’s bestselling novel, this psychological thriller stars Dakota Johnson as struggling writer Lowen Ashleigh. Hired to ghostwrite for celebrated author Verity Crawford, played by Anne Hathaway, Lowen moves into the family’s secluded country house. A disturbing discovery draws her into secrets involving Verity and her husband Jeremy, played by Josh Hartnett.
Forgotten Island – 1 October
DreamWorks Animation’s latest adventure centres on two best friends who must find a way to grow closer before they grow apart. From the studio behind How to Train Your Dragon, Shrek and The Wild Robot, the film is available in its original version as Forgotten Island and in Dutch as Het Vergeten Eiland.
The Social Reckoning – 8 October
This follow-up to The Social Network, written by Aaron Sorkin, draws on the events behind The Wall Street Journal’s“The Facebook Files”. Mikey Madison plays Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen, who works with journalist Jeff Horwitz, played by Jeremy Allen White, to expose secrets within the social media company.
Whalefall – 14 October
Following his father’s death, Jay Gardiner, played by Austin Abrams, dives off the Californian coast in search of his remains. When a huge whale swallows him, Jay finds himself trapped with just an hour’s oxygen remaining. Lessons from his father, played by Josh Brolin, may offer his only chance of escape. Available in 4DX at participating cinemas.
Street Fighter – 15 October
Set in 1993, Street Fighter reunites estranged fighters Ryu and Ken Masters when Chun-Li recruits them for the World Warrior Tournament. Behind the competition lies a deadly conspiracy that forces them to confront both their opponents and their past. Director Kitao Sakurai brings the arcade game to cinemas with familiar characters, signature moves and spectacular action.
Clayface – 22 October
DC Studios’ horror thriller stars Tom Rhys Harries as Matt Hagen, whose rapid rise from the streets of Gotham to Hollywood ends after a brutal attack. An experimental treatment appears to restore his former appearance, but his hold on reality begins to slip. Directed by James Watkins, the film follows his increasingly destructive pursuit of revenge.
Other Mommy – 29 October
Young Bela forms a connection with a sinister presence in her home that looks disturbingly like her own mother. Directed by Rob Savage, this horror film comes from producer James Wan and Blumhouse Atomic Monster.
In the Picture
Pathé’s In the Picture selection highlights distinctive films that bridge mainstream cinema and the film-house programme.
Sense and Sensibility – 15 October
Jane Austen’s story returns in a new adaptation starring Daisy Edgar-Jones and Esmé Creed-Miles. Produced by the makers of Pride & Prejudice, the film brings another classic literary tale to the big screen.
Wicker – 22 October
Olivia Colman and Alexander Skarsgård star in an unusual story about love, desire and the courage to go against convention. With Skarsgård playing the Wickerman, the film promises a strange and intriguing approach to the complications of love.
Wildwood – 22 October
Laika, the studio behind Coraline, presents a new stop-motion adventure directed by Travis Knight. Its imaginative world and detailed animation make this a film to experience on the big screen, with an adventure designed to appeal to both younger and older viewers.
Classics: Halloween on the big screen
October brings a selection of horror favourites back to cinemas:
Friday the 13th – 1 October: the reopening of Camp Crystal Lake leads to a terrifying series of murders.
The Shining – 8 October: Stanley Kubrick’s adaptation of Stephen King’s novel stars Jack Nicholson and Shelley Duvall as a family spending the winter in an isolated hotel. Also showing in IMAX.
The Craft – 22 October: a new student joins a group of school outsiders who discover the power, and dangers, of witchcraft.
A Nightmare on Elm Street – 31 October: Wes Craven’s horror classic brings Freddy Krueger and his deadly dream world back to the cinema for Halloween.
For the kids at Pathé
Het Vergeten Eiland – 1 October
The Dutch-language version of DreamWorks’ Forgotten Island follows two best friends facing changes in their friendship.
De Club van Sinterklaas Film: Paniek in het Pietendorp – 1 October
Preparations for Sinterklaas’s annual journey to the Netherlands are going smoothly until his staff disappears and bags of presents go missing. Suspecting a thief, the Pieten set out to solve the mystery.
De Grote Sinterklaasfilm en de Vliegende Pieten – 1 October
Extreme winter weather threatens to derail Pakjesavond. Unable to deliver presents across snow-covered rooftops, the Pieten begin working on an invention that could save the celebrations.
Shaun het Schaap: Het Beest op de Boerderij – 7 October
Shaun the Sheep returns for a new family adventure. The farm’s residents are looking forward to Halloween, but their plans are threatened when a clumsy farmer destroys the sheep’s pumpkin patch.
Dutch cinema
De Tatta’s: Daan – 8 October
Daan promises to find an unforgettable birthday present for his crush, Layla. With his grandfather Richard along for the ride, a seemingly simple mission becomes a chaotic journey through the Hollandwijk, full of unexpected encounters.
Pathé news
A cinema visit to bring people together
For the Week against Loneliness, Pathé and the Nationaal Ouderenfonds joined forces to encourage people to take an older person experiencing loneliness to the cinema. The initiative highlights how a shared outing can create opportunities for connection.
Looking ahead: The Hunger Games Marathon
Pathé has announced a marathon of all five Hunger Games films on 14 and 15 November at 25 cinemas. The programme brings together the four original films and the prequel about Coriolanus Snow, ahead of the announced release of The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping on 19 November.
Pathé Thuis
There are also family films to enjoy at home through Pathé Thuis.
In De Film van Rutger, Thomas & Paco, Rutger and Thomas must solve a mystery when their dog Paco suddenly turns into a cat. They soon discover that other dogs are at risk too.
Paw Patrol: De Dino Film takes the pups to a tropical island inhabited by dinosaurs. When Mayor Humdinger’s plans trigger a volcanic eruption, the team faces a rescue mission of prehistoric proportions.
Pathé Thuis
There are also new releases to watch at home through Pathé Thuis during September, including Minions & Monsters, a new chapter in Illumination’s animated Despicable Me universe.
Release dates and screenings may change, so check Pathé directly for the latest programme, participating cinemas and tickets.
Pathé is the first and largest cinema brand in the Netherlands, founded in Paris in 1896 by true pioneers of film: the Pathé brothers. Their aim was to share the wonderful world of film with as many people as possible. Throughout the Netherlands, Pathé has 30 locations, 253 screens and 1,900 employees. Through its wide range of films, livestreams of opera, sports and gaming, among others, the latest techniques such as IMAX, 4DX, Dolby Cinema and ScreenX, and business events, Pathé creates special and unforgettable cinema stories for all.
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For four decades, ACCESS has supported internationals making the Netherlands their home. The organisation marked the milestone with a celebration at The Social Hub The Hague, bringing together the volunteers, staff members, partners and friends who have shaped its work.
ACCESS celebrated its 40th anniversary in The Hague on Thursday 17 September, with a gathering at The Social Hub The Hague.
The event brought together people from across the organisation’s past and present, including volunteers, former volunteers, staff members, board members, partners and patrons. It was one of three anniversary gatherings organised by ACCESS, with celebrations also taking place in Amsterdam and Utrecht.
Speakers included Deborah Valentine, Executive Director of ACCESS; Kim Jooste, Chairperson of the ACCESS Board; and Hildemarij Fortanier-Mesker, Department Head of International Affairs at the Municipality of The Hague and Manager of The Hague International Centre.
Together, they reflected on an organisation that began by providing practical information in English but has developed into something broader: a community offering information, understanding, professional experience and a sense of belonging.
From information to belonging
Speaking on behalf of the Municipality of The Hague, Hildemarij Fortanier-Mesker highlighted the people behind the organisation and their contribution to making internationals feel welcome.
“People do not move to a new country looking only for information,” she said. “They are looking for connection. They are looking for understanding. They are looking for a community.”
She described how ACCESS volunteers have done more than answer practical questions. By sharing their own experiences, listening to newcomers and offering reassurance, they have also supported people as they built friendships, networks and confidence.
The long-running partnership between ACCESS and The Hague International Centre has made this personal support part of the welcome received by internationals arriving in the region.
Fortanier-Mesker noted that The Hague International Centre has achieved a client satisfaction score of 9.6, but said the city’s welcome could not be created by a website, registration procedure or information desk alone.
“It is created by people,” she said.
Her speech also paid tribute to Deborah Valentine and the many staff members, volunteers, board members and partners who have shaped ACCESS. While the organisation was originally created to improve access to English-language information and services, she said its role today is also about belonging, bringing communities together and enabling internationals and local residents to understand one another.
A special connection with The Hague
Kim Jooste reflected on the particular significance of celebrating the anniversary in The Hague, the home city of ACCESS and the location of several important firsts.
The Hague was the first municipality to establish a formal partnership with ACCESS and the first to welcome ACCESS volunteers directly into its own international helpdesk.
Jooste said this strong foundation remained important as both the city and the needs of its international community continued to evolve.
She also highlighted the many former ACCESS volunteers who have remained in the region, built careers and made The Hague their long-term home. Guests were invited to show how long they had lived in the Netherlands, with some having been here for more than 10, 20, 30 or even 40 years.
The moment illustrated how an organisation initially created to support people through relocation has itself become part of many people’s longer story in the Netherlands.
Four decades of change
ACCESS was established in 1986 as the Administrative Committee to Coordinate English Speaking Services.
Its beginnings can be traced to a community needs assessment carried out in 1985 and 1986. The international community had identified a need for reliable English-language information, emotional support and opportunities for people to connect and contribute their skills.
The organisation’s early work included a telephone helpdesk, information mornings and training sessions. In 1989, it produced its first Information Calendar and Baby Book. These were followed by employment and healthcare publications, newsletters and, later, ACCESS Magazine.
The historical displays at the anniversary celebration showed just how much the methods of providing information have changed. ACCESS progressed from telephone calls, paper files and a Rolodex to computer databases, a website, social media and face-to-face services delivered in cooperation with international centres.
The purpose behind those tools, however, has remained remarkably consistent: making it easier for internationals to find reliable information, appropriate support and a community in the Netherlands.
Volunteers at the heart of ACCESS
ACCESS remains a not-for-profit organisation built around the knowledge and experience of its international and Dutch volunteers.
Many volunteers understand the challenges of relocation personally. They draw on that experience to respond to questions, guide newcomers towards relevant services and offer the reassurance that can only come from someone who has navigated similar circumstances.
Volunteering also gives internationals a place to use their professional skills, develop new experience and establish networks while building their own lives in the Netherlands.
Over the years, thousands of people have contributed to ACCESS. Their work has supported internationals through the organisation’s helpdesks, website, Counselling Services Network, Training Network, childbirth preparation courses and partnerships with international centres.
Today, ACCESS provides free information and guidance to internationals in The Hague, Amsterdam, Amstelveen and Utrecht, as well as through its national helpdesk and online resources.
Looking towards the next chapter
The anniversary celebration was an opportunity to recognise the organisation’s history, but also to consider what internationals need today and in the years ahead.
The tools may continue to change, as they have throughout the past four decades. The need for reliable information, human connection and a welcoming community remains.
As ACCESS enters its next chapter, its story continues to be shaped by the people who contribute their time, experience, knowledge and kindness.
For 40 years, ACCESS has supported people in finding their way in the Netherlands. More importantly, it has supported many of them in finding their place.
Photos: Vinita Salomé.
Source: ACCESS and speeches delivered during the ACCESS 40th anniversary celebration at The Social Hub The Hague.
On Wednesday, September 9, Alderman Isabelle Broeders (Public Space) officially opened the renovated Houtzagerssingel. After three years of work, the quay wall and the street have been renewed. With the completion of the project, the Houtzagerssingel is ready for the future.
The works were part of the Multi-Year Structures Programme , through which the municipality is making bridges and quay walls in the city future-proof. The old quay wall has been replaced and can last another 100 years.
‘This new quay wall is more than just stone. It is an investment in the future of the neighborhood. With more greenery, pleasant places to linger, and space for socializing, we are making Houtzagerssingel more attractive and livable. It is wonderful to see that residents themselves are also making a difference. The small front gardens show how much pride and involvement there is in this street,’ says Alderman Broeders.
In addition to the renewal of the quay wall, the public space has also been redesigned. The Houtzagerssingel has been re-paving and more space has been created for greenery. New trees have been planted and new planting beds have been laid out along the quay. The final trees will be planted and the permanent planting beds laid out this autumn. Benches have also been placed along the water so that residents and visitors can enjoy the surroundings even better. A new boarding and disembarking point for tour boats has been created near Paulus Potterstraat.
The works demonstrate that renewal and preservation can go hand in hand. Therefore, a trial was also conducted to preserve ferns from the old quay wall. The plants were removed from the old quay, stone and all, and replanted in the new wall. One of the ferns successfully survived the relocation.
Golden Watering Can
During the opening ceremony, Alderman Broeders presented the Golden Watering Can to the resident with the most beautiful facade garden. In the project, existing facade gardens were improved and new ones were created. Residents themselves organized the competition for the most beautiful facade garden. The opening marked an important milestone for Houtzagerssingel and the neighborhood. The prize went to Rosa van Driel from Paulus Potterstraat.
” I am very happy with how the Houtzagerssingel has turned out. We already had beautiful trees, but it is nice that new trees and extra greenery are replacing them. We already had a small front garden, but thanks to this project, many neighbors have now created a front garden as well. As a result, the street has become much greener and more inviting ,” says Ms. Van Driel.
As summer slowly makes way for autumn, September brings another varied month of cinema to Pathé. From the return of Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman in Practical Magic 2 to the tense true-story drama Pressure and a frightening new take on Resident Evil, there is plenty coming to the big screen.
Beyond the major new releases, September also has plenty for fans of music, classics and more unusual cinema. Oasis: Don’t Look Back in Anger goes behind the scenes of the long-awaited Oasis reunion, while Pathé’s In the Picture selection puts the spotlight on films including The Incomer and No Good Men.
A number of much-loved films are also returning to cinemas as part of the FAME classics programme, including A Star Is Born, Birdman, Singin’ in the Rain, Cabaret and Bohemian Rhapsody. And for Marvel fans, Avengers: Endgame Encore returns to the big screen later in the month.
Pathé Specials
Oasis: Don’t Look Back in Anger
Follows the long-awaited Oasis Live ’25 reunion tour, which brought Liam and Noel Gallagher back on stage together after more than sixteen years. The documentary takes viewers behind the scenes of one of the biggest musical comebacks in recent years, with footage from rehearsals, backstage and live performances. The brothers also tell their story together in a joint interview for the first time in more than twenty years.
Oasis: Don’t Look Back in Anger @2026 Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures (NL). All rights reserved.
New top movies at Pathé
Pressure – 10 September
Based on a true story, Pressure follows the extremely stressful 72 hours leading up to D-Day, when decisions had to be made that could change the course of history. The film comes from the producers of the Academy Award-winning Darkest Hour.
Pressure @2026 StudioCanal (BENELUX). All rights reserved.
Practical Magic 2 – 10 September
Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman return as the Owens sisters in Practical Magic 2, once again entering a world of moonlit mystery and powerful ancient magic. The sisters are confronted with the dark curse that threatens to tear their family apart for good, in a new story mixing magic, chaos and humour.
Resident Evil – 17 September
Filmmaker Zach Cregger, known for Weapons and Barbarian, gives the Resident Evil franchise a new and frightening direction. The film follows Bryan, played by Austin Abrams, a medical courier whose ordinary night suddenly turns into a nightmare and a spectacular fight for survival. Also available in formats including Dolby, Atmos, ScreenX, IMAX and 4DX at participating cinemas.
Resident Evil @2026 UPI/Sony (NL). All rights reserved.
In the Picture
Pathé’s In the Picture label focuses on distinctive and compelling films that sit somewhere between mainstream cinema and the traditional film-house programme.
The Incomer – 10 September
On a remote Scottish island, a brother and sister survive by catching seabirds, telling stories about their ancestors and defending their home against feared outsiders. Their isolated world is disrupted when an awkward local government official arrives to remove them from the place where they were born.
No Good Men – 17 September
Set in Afghanistan in 2021, shortly before the Taliban returns to power, No Good Men follows Naru, the only female camera operator at Kabul’s leading television station. While fighting to retain custody of her three-year-old son, she is offered a new professional opportunity by Qodrat, one of Kabul TV’s leading journalists. As they travel through the city reporting on the final days of freedom, their relationship develops and Naru begins questioning some of her assumptions about the men around her.
FAME: classics return to the big screen
September is also FAME month at Pathé, bringing a selection of well-known films back to cinemas.
The programme includes:
Boogie Nights – from 27 August
Black Swan – from 27 August
A Star Is Born – from 3 September
Almost Famous – from 3 September
Birdman – from 10 September
Singin’ in the Rain – from 17 September
Sing (NL) – from 20 September
Cabaret – from 24 September
Bohemian Rhapsody – from 24 September
A Star Is Born – 3 September
Experienced musician Jackson Maine discovers struggling singer Ally and falls in love with her. Ally has almost given up on her dream of becoming a singer when Jack brings her onto the stage. As Ally’s career begins to take off, however, their personal relationship starts to struggle as Jack battles his own demons.
Avengers: Endgame Encore – 23 September
Marvel fans will also have another opportunity to experience Avengers: Endgame on the big screen. Following the events of Infinity War, the surviving Avengers join forces with Ant-Man and Captain Marvel in an attempt to defeat Thanos and reverse the destruction caused by the Infinity Stones. The Encore release will be shown in formats including Dolby, Atmos, ScreenX, IMAX and 4DX at participating locations.
Pathé Thuis
There are also new releases to watch at home through Pathé Thuis during September, including Minions & Monsters, a new chapter in Illumination’s animated Despicable Me universe.
Release dates and screenings may change, so check Pathé directly for the latest programme, participating cinemas and tickets.
Pathé is the first and largest cinema brand in the Netherlands, founded in Paris in 1896 by true pioneers of film: the Pathé brothers. Their aim was to share the wonderful world of film with as many people as possible. Throughout the Netherlands, Pathé has 30 locations, 253 screens and 1,900 employees. Through its wide range of films, livestreams of opera, sports and gaming, among others, the latest techniques such as IMAX, 4DX, Dolby Cinema and ScreenX, and business events, Pathé creates special and unforgettable cinema stories for all.
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Pathé is a partner of The Hague Online, and we receive cinema tickets in exchange for sharing monthly updates and links on our website and in our enewsletter. Text is provided by Pathé in Dutch and translated into English by The Hague Online. Images are provided by Pathé. Text and images may not be copied and shared without written permission.
U2two returns to the immersive 360° Dome at Museon-Omniversum this autumn for six more performances of its spectacular U2:UV Tribute show. Following sold-out shows and enthusiastic reactions from thousands of visitors, the tribute band will return to the ‘Haagse Sfeâh’ in September, October and November.
Step once again into the magic of U2, as if you were in the legendary Sphere in Las Vegas, but much closer to home. U2two brings the energy, emotion and iconic sound of Bono, The Edge and the rest of the band with stunning precision.
This new series of shows offers fans another chance to experience a spectacular tribute in a unique, fully immersive setting.
What can you expect in Part 2? New, spectacular 360° visuals on the giant dome. Each song is once again an explosion of image and sound. A new setlist featuring different classics, unexpected gems and, of course, U2’s most beloved hits. “Next-level tribute… Tribute 2.0” – Shownieuws. This is a fully immersive experience that makes you feel as though you are truly there with the band.
New show dates:
Friday 18 September 2026
Saturday 19 September 2026
Friday 16 October 2026
Saturday 17 October 2026
Saturday 21 November 2026
Saturday 28 November 2026
Show time: 20:00, doors open at 19:30 Duration: 150 minutes Tickets: €53.50, including an interval drink Location: Museon-Omniversum Dome, President Kennedylaan 5, The Hague
Tickets for previous performances sold quickly, so advance booking is recommended for the new autumn dates.
