Chinese New Year 2025 Movies in Singapore (新加坡农历新年贺岁片)
One of the common traditions during Chinese New Year in Singapore is for families to head to the cinemas after visiting relatives, gathering together to enjoy a movie as a way to bond and celebrate the festive season.
This year boasts a diverse lineup of films, including two comedies by renowned Singaporean actors Jack Neo and Mark Lee, the second sequel of the epic Chinese blockbuster “Creation of the Gods”, a WWII biographical drama starring Oscar-winning actress Kate Winslet, and the family-friendly film “Paddington”, ideal for kids.
With cinemas likely to be packed, be sure to book your tickets early!
| Singapore CNY 2025 Movie List | Rating | Release Date | Duration |
| Paddington in Peru (柏灵顿： 熊熊去秘鲁) ⭐ | PG (Comedy) | 16 Jan 2025 | 106 mins |
| Wolf Man (狼人) | NC16 (Horror / Violence) | 16 Jan 2025 | 103 mins |
| Lee (李·米勒: 在前线) ⭐ | NC16 (Drama / Violence) | 16 Jan 2025 | 117 mins |
| Baby Hero (被逼英雄) | PG13 (Comedy) | 23 Jan 2025 | 105 mins |
| I Want To Be Boss (AI 拼才会赢) ⭐ | PG13 (Comedy) | 24 Jan 2025 | 123 mins |
| Number 2 (男儿王2) | NC16 (Comedy) | 28 Jan 2025 | 95 mins |
| Queen of Mahjong (麻雀女王追男仔) | TBA (Comedy) | 28 Jan 2025 | 100 mins |
| Creation of the Gods II: Demon Force (封神第二部： 战火西岐) ⭐ | TBA (Fantasy / Adventure) | 29 Jan 2025 | 145 mins |
| Detective Chinatown 1900 (唐探1900) | TBA (Comedy / Mystery) | 29 Jan 2025 | 137 mins |
⭐ Paddington in Peru (柏灵顿： 熊熊去秘鲁)
Synopsis
After discovering that his Aunt Lucy has gone missing from the Home for Retired Bears, Paddington and the Brown family set off on an adventure to the wilds of Peru to find her. The only clue to her whereabouts is a mysterious spot marked on an enigmatic map. Determined to unravel the mystery, Paddington embarks on a thrilling journey through the Amazon rainforest, where he not only searches for his aunt but may also uncover one of the world’s most legendary treasures.
- Rating: PG (Comedy)
- Duration: 106 minutes
- Opening Date: 16 January 2025
- Cast: Hugh Bonnevile, Emily Mortimer, Julie Walters, Jim Broadbent, Imedla Staunton, Carla Tous
- Country of Origin: United Kingdom
- Cinemas Showing:
- Golden Village (GV)
- Shaw Theatres
- Cathay Cineplexes
- Filmgarde Cineplexes
Wolf Man (狼人)
Synopsis
Blake inherits his childhood home in rural Oregon after his father mysteriously disappears and is presumed dead. Amid a strained marriage, Blake persuades his wife, Charlotte, to take a break from the city and visit the property with their young daughter, Ginger.
However, as the family approaches the farmhouse late at night, they are suddenly attacked by an unseen creature. In a desperate bid to escape, they barricade themselves inside, only to realise the creature is lurking outside. As the night progresses, Blake’s behavior becomes increasingly unsettling, and he begins to transform into something unrecognisable.
- Rating: NC16 (Horror / Violence)
- Duration: 103 minutes
- Opening Date: 16 January 2025
- Cast: Christopher Abbott, Julia Garner, Sam Jaeger, Matilda Firth, Benedict Hardie, Ben Prendergast, Zac Chandler, Beatriz Romilly, Milo Cawthorne
- Country of Origin: United States of America
- Cinemas Showing:
- Golden Village (GV)
- Shaw Theatres
- Cathay Cineplexes
⭐ Lee (李·米勒: 在前线)
Synopsis
Elizabeth “Lee” Miller leaves her life behind in France and moves to London after falling in love with art dealer, Roland Penrose. As their relationship blossoms, war breaks out across Europe. A renowned photographer, Lee lands assignments with British fashion magazine, Vogue, but is shocked by the restrictions placed on female photographers.
As Hitler’s regime spreads across Europe, Lee becomes increasingly frustrated by the patriarchal constraints on her work. Determined to be at the forefront of the action, she defies convention and, with the support of her friend and editor Audrey Withers, overcomes significant obstacles to reach the frontlines of World War II. Driven by a need to capture the truth, Lee turns her lens on the suffering around her, gradually revealing the devastating loss of life caused by Hitler’s brutal crimes against innocent victims.
- Rating: NC16 (Drama / Violence)
- Duration: 117 minutes
- Opening Date: 16 January 2025
- Cast: Kate Winslet, Andy Samberg, Alexander Skarsgård, Marion Cotillard, Josh O’Connor
- Country of Origin: United Kingdom
- Cinemas Showing:
- Golden Village (GV)
- Shaw Theatres
Baby Hero (被逼英雄)
Synopsis
Overwhelmed by the pressures of pursuing his music dreams, Sun returns to his hometown, Happy Village, where his family runs a small tourism business. His girlfriend, Leena, joins a tour group heading to the village, hoping to convince Sun to come back. Among the tourists is the notorious thief “Ah Jiu”, who plans to steal a magical statue from the village.
As the tour group, each with their own quirks and motives, discovers the plot, they must rely on their fists and wits to stop the villains from taking the statue. The tour group becomes unlikely heroes, determined to protect both the magical statue and Happy Village from the impending threat.
- Rating: PG13 (Comedy)
- Duration: 105 minutes
- Opening Date: 23 January 2025
- Cast: Wang Weiliang 王伟良, Long-Shi Lee 李龙世, Ya Hui 雅慧, Vithaya Pansringarm, Hayley Woo 胡佳嬑
- Country of Origin: Singapore
- Cinemas Showing:
- Golden Village (GV)
- Shaw Theatres
- Cathay Cineplexes
⭐ I Want To Be Boss (AI 拼才会赢)
Synopsis
Dongnan, a 58-year-old long-time employee at a restaurant, is infamous for his slack attitude. Despite years of service, his career has stalled due to his unreliability and arrogance, culminating in a demotion to a security guard position. At home, he constantly clashes with his wife and feels disconnected from his family. Dongnan has always dreamed of becoming his own boss, and with the help of his friend, Douyin Jie, he opens a restaurant and enjoys initial success. However, his personal struggles continue to overshadow his achievements.
Taking a friend’s advice, Dongnan buys an AI robot to ease the burdens of household chores. The robot not only manages the tasks but also helps mediate between Dongnan and his wife, leading to improvements in their relationship. Meanwhile, at the restaurant, Dongnan’s apprentice, Steven, betrays him by stealing his secret recipes and using AI technology to frame him.
Through a series of challenges, including intense competition with Steven and a family crisis, Dongnan discovers the importance of hard work, honesty and forgiveness. In the end, he re-assesses his marriage and, with the support of his friends, reconciles with his wife, finding a path toward both personal growth and professional redemption.
- Rating / Genre: PG13 (Comedy)
- Duration: 123 minutes
- Opening Date: 24 January 2025
- Cast: Jack Neo 梁智强, Henry Thia 程旭辉, Aileen Tan 陈丽贞, Patricia Mok 莫小玲
- Country of Origin: Singapore
- Cinemas Showing:
- Golden Village (GV)
- Shaw Theatres
- Cathay Cineplexes
- Filmgarde Cineplexes
Number 2 (男儿王2)
Synopsis
Facing the threat of being left behind with their outdated routines, the drag queens take on various odd jobs to make ends meet. Chee Beng, who has been moonlighting as a property agent, finds himself in a heated altercation during one of his viewings, resulting in public humiliation. The fallout from this incident leads to Chee Beng being expelled from the drag community and banned from performing in Singapore.
However, a new opportunity presents itself, a prestigious drag competition in Thailand. Determined to regain their former glory, Chee Beng rallies his team to compete. At the same time, he struggles with his rebellious teenage son, Mason, as they navigate their complex relationship.
- Rating / Genre: NC16 (Comedy)
- Duration: 95 minutes
- Opening Date: 28 January 2025
- Cast: Mark Lee 李国煌, Jasper Lai 赖宇涵, Darius Tan 陈日成, Kiwebaby Chang 张承喜, Gadrick Chin 陈俊权
- Country of Origin: Singapore
- Cinemas Showing:
- Golden Village (GV)
- Shaw Theatres
- Cathay Cineplexes
- Filmgarde Cineplexes
Queen of Mahjong (麻雀女王追男仔)
Synopsis
The head of Long Village, Long Juanfeng, has three daughters – Long Xiaodong, Long Xiaonan, and Long Xiaoqian – and one son, Long Xiaobei. The eldest daughter, Xiaodong, is a highly successful Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT) financial consultant, consistently ranked among the top performers for five years. While Xiaodong seems to have it all as a career-driven professional, she harbours a secret, she’s a mahjong addict. When she falls in love with Ma Zhuang, a scientist who deeply loves her but despises the game, Xiaodong struggles to hide her passion for mahjong in an effort to please him, torn between her love for the game and her relationship.
The second sister, Xiaonan, studied drama but, after graduation, couldn’t land an acting role. Instead, she works as an “intimate instructor” on a film set. It’s here she meets the temperamental actor Qianhong. Though their differing goals in the industry lead to constant clashes, their bickering slowly turns into unexpected attraction, sparking a surprising romance.
Meanwhile, the third sister, Xiaoqian, catches the attention of Lin Yuyun, the heir to a bra factory, who pursues her with earnest interest. Just as their love seems destined for a fairytale ending, a shocking secret comes to light, one that dramatically alters the course of their relationship.
As these three pairs of men and women navigate their complex love stories, each filled with twists, secrets, and unexpected turns, their lives become more intertwined, revealing deeper layers of love, sacrifice and self-discovery.
- Rating / Genre: TBA (Comedy)
- Duration: 100 minutes
- Opening Date: 28 January 2025
- Cast: Kenneth Ma 马国明, Samantha Ko 高海宁, Dada Chan 陈静, Carlos Chan 陈家乐, Bob Lam 林盛斌, Hui Shiu Hung 许绍雄
- Country of Origin: Hong Kong, China
- Cinemas Showing:
- Shaw Theatres
⭐ Creation of the Gods II: Demon Force (封神第二部： 战火西岐)
Synopsis
In the second installment of the Chinese gods creation trilogy (封神三部曲), “Creation of the Gods 2: Demon Force (封神第二部： 战火西岐)”, the Kingdom of Xiqi faces a brutal invasion by the Shang Dynasty army. With their homeland under siege, Jiang Ziya and Ji Fa, aided by the immortals of Kunlun, rally civilians from across the country to join the fight. As the two opposing forces clash in a fierce battle of magic and strategy, the struggle for the powerful “Investiture of the Gods” (封神榜) intensifies, shaping the fate of both gods and mortals.
- Rating / Genre: TBA (Fantasy / Adventure)
- Duration: 145 minutes
- Opening Date: 29 January 2025
- Cast: Huang Bo 黄渤, Yu Shi 于适, Na Er Na Xi 那尔那茜, Chen Mu Chi 陈牧驰, Kris Phillips / Fei Xiang 费翔, Naran 娜然, Ci Sha 此沙
- Country of Origin: Mainland China
- Cinemas Showing:
- Golden Village (GV)
- Shaw Theatres
- Cathay Cineplexes
- Filmgarde Cineplexes
Detective Chinatown 1900 (唐探1900)
Synopsis
In 1900s San Francisco, the murder of a white woman in Chinatown sends shockwaves through the city, with a Chinese man emerging as the prime suspect. The crime sparks public outcry, and calls grow louder to outlaw Chinatown altogether. Amidst the turmoil, Qin Fu, a Chinese medicine practitioner, and Ah Gui, a determined Chinese man, are drawn into the investigation. As they race against time to uncover the truth, they find themselves embroiled in a tense battle of wits and courage, navigating both cultural tensions and the threat of injustice.
- Rating / Genre: TBA (Comedy / Mystery)
- Duration: 137 minutes
- Opening Date: 29 January 2025
- Cast: Wang Baoqiang 王宝强, Liu Haoran 刘昊然, Chow Yun Fat 周润发, Bai Ke 白客, Zhang Xincheng 张新成, John Cusack, Yue Yunpeng 岳云鹏
- Country of Origin: Mainland China
- Cinemas Showing:
- Golden Village (GV)
- Shaw Theatres
- Cathay Cineplexes
- Filmgarde Cineplexes
