From The Sheep Detectives to Rivals: your complete entertainment guide to the week ahead
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- The Sheep Detectives – a comedy‑mystery film adapted from Leonie Swann’s novel, starring Hugh Jackman and Emma Thompson, is now in theaters.
- Kokuho – a three‑hour period drama directed by Lee Sang‑il, based on Shuichi Yoshida’s novel, opened in cinemas and holds the record for Japan’s highest‑grossing live‑action film.
- Mortal Kombat II – the sequel to the 2021 reboot, featuring Karl Urban alongside returning cast members, has been released.
- Rüfüs Du Sol – the Australian dance trio will perform arena shows in London on 13 May and Dublin on 15 May as part of their Inhale/Exhale tour.
- Henry Moore – a large outdoor exhibition of 30 of his monumental sculptures is now on display at Kew Gardens, running through 31 January 2027.
Why it matters: Moviegoers and concert‑goers gain fresh entertainment options, boosting box‑office and ticket sales; venues and artists see increased footfall through May, reinforcing cultural tourism and local economies.
