Movies on Mattresses Are Back: Mov'In Bed's Barangaroo Beach Cinema Is Returning for Summer 2024-25

Once, watching a movie in bed meant getting cosy indoors with whatever you choose to view on a small screen. Then Mov'In Bed came along. It takes the idea that catching a flick and lazing around on a mattress can go hand in hand, embraces it, and moves it outdoors. The crew behind it have delivered variations, too — on boats in Darling Harbour, in cars on Entertainment Quarter's rooftop and on sand at Barangaroo.

Mov'In Bed initially debuted its outdoor beach cinema in January 2024. Unsurprisingly, it proved popular. Accordingly, Mov'In Bed Outdoor Cinema is returning to Harbour Park for another summer — this time for a hefty four-month run between Friday, November 29, 2024–Sunday, March 23, 2025.

The concept behind Mov'In Bed has always answered a question: can't choose between hitting up an outdoor cinema or watching a film in bed? Here, you don't have to. The outdoor beach setup stacks on another layer to that equation like it's building a sandcastle. Can't pick between flicks under the stars, going to the beach or being cosy? Again, this is the solution.

Here's how it works: you have a choice of different mattresses, including bigger options than the pop-up's first season, or you can bring a towel to recline on on the sand. Whatever sits between you and all of those white grains beneath your feet, you'll be getting comfortable on top while peering at the 15-metre 4K screen silver screen and listening in via noise-cancelling headphones.

The movie lineup features big names from 2024's cinema releases, including the upcoming Paul Mescal (All of Us Strangers)-starring Gladiator II. Haven't seen Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, Joker: Folie à Deux, Deadpool & Wolverine, Fly Me to the Moon or It Ends with Us yet? They're also on the program.

Where's the best place to watch Sydney-shot Sydney Sweeney-starring rom-com Anyone But You? In Sydney near the water — which plays more than a small part in the movie — obviously. Given that the season runs over Christmas, yes, Elf and Love Actually are on the bill as well. More movies will be announced for the beach club-style cinema, sticking to the above mix — so recent favourites and classics.

This time around, there'll be 160 queen- and king-sized beds, all with pillows and blankets. Prices start at $12 if you're happy sitting on your own towel — with only 50 such tickets available each evening — and go up to $150 for the top level of Mov'In Bed's West Hotel VIP area, where you'll relax on a West Hotel signature mattress while enjoying bottomless popcorn and soft drinks.

For all patrons, snacking and sipping options include pizzas, burgers, coconuts and wine  — and, because no one likes getting out of bed when you're in it, your food and drinks can be delivered to you.

Mov'In Bed Outdoor Cinema's 2024–25 beach stint runs from Friday, November 29, 2024–Sunday, March 23, 2025 at Harbour Park, Barangaroo. For further details or to book, head to the Mov'In Bed Outdoor Cinema website.