What’s Screening: December

This December at The Beacon, we’re bringing the magic of the season to life with a festive film line-up unlike any other, from heartwarming family classics like The Polar Express, Elf, and Home Alone to unconventional holiday picks like Die Hard and Gremlins. There’s something for everyone! Join us for a cozy, celebratory journey through yuletide cheer, laughter, and cinematic surprises.

Autism-Friendly Screening: Zootropolis 2

In this animated sequel, Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde return to Zootropolis to investigate the arrival of a mysterious reptile causing chaos across the city. Their friendship and detective skills are put to the test as they uncover a conspiracy that threatens the harmony of the mammal metropolis.

Eternity Unlimited Screening

In an afterlife where souls have one week to decide where to spend eternity, Joan is faced with the impossible choice between the man she spent her life with and her first love, who died young and has waited decades for her to arrive.

Five Nights at Freddy’s 2

One year after the nightmare at Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza, Mike, his sister Abby, and Vanessa return to face new animatronic horrors. When Abby reconnects with Freddy, Bonnie, Chica, and Foxy, they uncover dark secrets about the original pizzeria’s origins, and a terror more sinister than ever.

Christmas M4J: The Polar Express

On Christmas Eve, a doubting young boy boards the magical Polar Express bound for the North Pole. Alongside his fellow passengers, he embarks on an enchanting journey filled with wonder, hot chocolate, and a life-changing gift, discovering the power of belief. 

X-Mas Season 2025: How the Grinch Stole Christmas

The Grinch, a bitter creature living on Mount Crumpit, decides to sabotage Christmas for the Whos in Whoville by stealing their presents, decorations and food. But when the Whos unite in joyous song, his icy heart begins to thaw, teaching him that Christmas is more than material gifts.

X-Mas Season 2025: Die Hard

In this action-packed holiday thriller, NYPD officer John McClane travels to Los Angeles to reconcile with his estranged wife at her company’s Christmas party, only for it to be taken over by terrorists. McClane must fight his way through the building to save the hostages, all while delivering memorable one-liners.

X-Mas Season 2025: The Nightmare Before Christmas

Jack Skellington, the Pumpkin King of Halloween Town, stumbles into Christmas Town and becomes obsessed with celebrating the holiday. As he tries to take over Christmas, his well-meaning but misguided efforts threaten to turn the festive season upside down.

X-Mas Season 2025: Elf

Buddy’s innocent and comedic quest to find his family in New York brings plenty of laughs, festive cheer, and an unforgettable Christmas spirit.

X-Mas Season 2025: Gremlins

When a young man receives a cute creature called a Mogwai as a Christmas gift, his carelessness unleashes a horde of mischievous and dangerous gremlins. The holiday carols soon turn to chaos as these creatures run wild — a darkly comic take on Christmas mayhem.

Christmas M4J: Home Alone

Kevin McCallister is accidentally left behind when his family flies to Paris for Christmas. Alone in his house, he defends it from two bumbling burglars using clever and hilarious homemade booby traps.

X-Mas Season 2025: Home Alone 2: Lost in New York

Kevin jets off to New York City by mistake and checks into a luxurious hotel with his father’s credit card. Meanwhile, the same two burglars from the first movie reappear — and Kevin sets even more elaborate traps to outsmart them.

X-Mas Season 2025: The Muppet Christmas Carol

In this musical retelling of Charles Dickens’ classic, Ebenezer Scrooge learns the true meaning of Christmas with the help of the Muppets. Miss Piggy, Kermit, Gonzo and more bring warmth and humour to Scrooge’s journey toward redemption.

X-Mas Season 2025: Love Actually

A heartwarming interwoven story of love, heartbreak and connection, following several characters in the run-up to Christmas. From prime ministers to schoolboys, each tale reminds us that love — in all its messy forms — is what makes the season special.

Avatar: Fire and Ash

Set one year after the events of The Way of Water, Jake Sully and Neytiri face grief and a growing threat on Pandora: a fierce Na’vi tribe called the Ash People led by Varang, who allies with Quaritch in a war that will reshape their world.

The Housemaid

A modern retelling of a domestic thriller: A live-in maid becomes involved in a wealthy family’s complicated home life, uncovering secrets, power plays, and emotional turmoil.

Get Your Tickets

Don’t miss out on these festive December screenings! Head over to the Cineworld Eastbourne website for the full program and secure your tickets now. And remember, for the ultimate movie experience, consider the Cineworld Unlimited Cinema Memberships, where one screening pays for the entire month!