‘Escapes’ announces first-ever family friendly FREE screening this February
Escapes is on a mission to offer families a free and exciting way to spend a Sunday together at the cinema this February by screening the funny and heartfelt animation The Sloth Lane at UK cinemas ahead of its official release. Since launching in February 2024, the initiative has welcomed over 65,000 people across the UK to discover a range of incredible independent films, from the gripping The Iron Claw starring Zac Efron to the Oscar-nominated Kneecap and the 90’s cult classic Point Break. Backed by the BFI and National Lottery funding, Escapes will continue to bring fresh films to audiences every month in 2025, providing the perfect opportunity for families to enjoy a cinematic adventure together at no cost.
Its first family friendly offering, Escapes will bring the highly anticipated animation The Sloth Lane to cinemas nationwide on Sunday 9th February ahead of the film’s official release on Friday 14th February. A speedy sloth named Laura and her kooky family move to the big city in their rusted old food truck, hoping to make their business a success. A coming-of-age tale that the whole family will love, the movie reminds the audience to appreciate the delicious, funny and wonderful parts of life, and to ‘season’ the moment.
The Sloth Lane will be screened as a Sunday matinee, offering families a heartwarming escape from the winter chill with a perfect afternoon of cinema. For the first time, Escapes is making it even easier for families to enjoy this magical experience together, allowing bookings of up to two adults and three children per order. This exciting opportunity means families can step into a world of storytelling, laughter, and shared moments without spending a penny.
Shining a light on the beauty and charm of independent cinema and spotlighting hidden gems, Escapes is partnering with leading cinema chains, as well as independent venues across the UK. From Nottingham’s Savoy Cinema, which stands as the only surviving pre-Second World War cinema in Nottingham, to Whitley Bay’s Jam Jar, Glasgow’s Omniplex and many more, Escapes will bring The Sloth Lane to over 80 cinemas this February. Every screening of The Sloth Lane will also feature descriptive subtitles to ensure it’s accessible to a wider audience.
Promising another incredible year of free independent film, Escapes will announce a new and exciting film every month. Tickets are FREE and available for sign up now via: escapes.cinematik.app
Escapes confirmed locations*
England:
Ambleside, Annan, Birmingham, Bodmin, Boston, Bo’ness, Bury St Edmunds, Burnham On Crouch, Catterick, Chippenham, Chorley, Cleethorpes, Corby, Croydon, Doncaster, East Finchley, Fakenham, Fareham, Falmouth, Fishguard, Folkestone, Gloucester, Goole, Grantham, Haverfordwest, Hexham, High Wycombe, Hull, Ilfracombe, Ipswich, King’s Lynn, Kingsbridge, Leeds, Littlehampton, London, Lytham Saint Annes, Mablethorpe, Malvern, Manchester, Mile End, Morecambe, New Brighton, Newlyn, Newark, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Nottingham, Okehampton, Omagh, Penrith, Plymouth, Penzance, Port Talbot, Portree, Richmond, Rochdale, Reading, Redruth, St Ives, Stowmarket, Sunderland, Sutton, Sidcup, Torquay, Truro, Weston-Super-Mare, Whitley Bay, Woking, Wakefield, Wisbech, Worksop, Worthing, and Woodhall Spa.
Scotland:
Aberfeldy, Annan, Bo’ness, Cumbernauld, Clydebank, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness, Kirkwall, Portree, Stirling, Thurso, and Wotton.
Wales:
Aberystwyth, Brynamman, Fishguard, Haverfordwest, Neath, and Port Talbot.
Northern Ireland:
Belfast, Derry, Londonderry, Newry, Omagh, and Workington.
