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* "DRAGONBALL Z: SAIYAN DOUBLE FEATURE” PG, 1:45. Concert/special events. Maui Mall Megaplex. 12:55 p.m. Saturday and 7 p.m. Monday.

Fathom Events and Toei Animation bring the remastered English dub of "Bardock -- The Father of Guko" and "Fusion Reborn" to theaters for the first time. In "Bardock," when a low-class Saiyan soldier unexpectedly inherits the ability to see into the future, his life takes a dramatic turn for the worse. Haunted by visions of his end and the destruction of his planet, Bardock sets off on a race with fate to avert the impending disaster. In "Fusion Reborn," an industrial disaster in another world unleashes the monstrous Janemba, a beast who grows stronger with each passing minute. While Goku and Vegeta fight for Other World's survival, Goten and Trunks confront a ghoulish army of the undead back on Earth. Audiences will also receive a never-before-seen trading card (while supplies last).

NEW THIS WEEK

* "BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY” PG-13, 2:15. Drama. Ka'ahumanu 6, Maui Mall Megaplex. Opens Thursday.

Freddie Mercury takes the music world by storm as the lead singer of the rock 'n' roll band Queen. Surrounded by darker influences, Mercury decides to leave Queen years later to pursue a solo career. Diagnosed with AIDS in the 1980s, the flamboyant frontman reunites with the group for the benefit concert Live Aid -- leading the band in one of the greatest performances in rock history. Starring Rami Makek, Gwilym Lee and Ben Hardy.

* "INDIVISIBLE (2018)" PG-13, 1:59. Drama. Maui Mall Megaplex.

Based on a true story, U.S. Army Chaplain Darren Turner faces a crisis that shatters his family and faith in God upon returning from serving, but through the help of his fellow soldiers, he returns to his faith and family. Directed by David Evans.

*n "HUNTER KILLER" R, 2:01. Action/adventure, suspense/thriller. Maui Mall Megaplex.

An untested American submarine captain teams with U.S. Navy Seals to rescue the Russian president, who has been kidnapped by a rogue general. Starring Gerard Butler, Gary Oldman and Common.

* "MID90S" R, 1:24. Drama Maui Mall Megaplex.

A teen escapes his turbulent home life by hanging out with new friends he meets at a skate shop.Starring Sunny Suljic, Gio Galicia and Lucas Hedges.

* "THE NUTCRACKER AND THE FOUR REALMS” PG, 1:39. Action/adventure, sci-fi/fantasy. Maui Mall Megaplex. Regal Wharf Cinemas. Opens Thursday.

Young Clara disappears into a strange and mysterious parallel world after following a golden thread in search of a magical key to unlock a special box. In that world, she meets a soldier named Phillip, a group of mice and the regents who preside over three realms. Clara and Phillip must now enter a fourth realm to retrieve the key and restore harmony to the unstable land. Starring Keira Knightley, Mackenzie Foy and Morgan Freeman.

ONGOING

* "BAD TIMES AT THE EL ROYALE" R, 2:21. Suspense/Thriller. Kaahumanu 6 (ends tonight), Maui Mall Megaplex.

The El Royale is a run-down hotel that sits on the border between California and Nevada. It soon becomes a seedy battleground when seven strangers -- a cleric, a soul singer, a traveling salesman, two sisters, the manager and the mysterious Billy Lee -- converge on a fateful night for one last shot at redemption before everything goes wrong. Starring Chris Hemsworth, Cynthia Erivo and Dakota Johnson.

* "FIRST MAN" PG-13, 2:18. Drama. Kaahumanu 6 (ends tonight), Maui Mall Megaplex, Regal Wharf Cinemas, Regency Kihei Cinemas.

The riveting story of NASA's mission to land a man on the moon, focusing on Neil Armstrong and the years from 1961 to 1969. A visceral, first-person account, based on the book by James R. Hansen, the movie will explore the sacrifices and the cost -- on Armstrong and on the nation -- of one of the most dangerous missions in history. Starring Ryan Gosling, Claire Joy and Pablo Schreiber.

* "FIRST LOVE (2018)" 2:02. Drama/romance. Ka'ahumanu 6.

The calculated and reserved businessman meets an impulsive and optimistic photographer who believes in destiny and carpe diem (seizing the day). Starring Aga Muhlach, Bea Alonzo and Sandy Andolong.

* "GOOSEBUMPS 2: HAUNTED HALLOWEEN" PG-13, 1:55 Action/Adventure Comedy. Kaahumanu 6, Regal Wharf Cinemas, Regency Kihei Cinemas.

While collecting junk one day, best friends Sonny and Sam meet Slappy, a mischievous talking dummy from an unpublished "Goosebumps" book by R.L. Stine. Hoping to start his own family, Slappy kidnaps Sonny's mother and brings all of his ghoulish friends back to life -- just in time for Halloween. Starring Wendi Mclendon-Covey, Madison Iseman and Jeremy Ray Taylor.

* "HALLOWEEN (2018)" R, 1:31 Horror. Kaahumanu 6, Maui Mall Megaplex, Regency Kihei Cinemas.

On a cold Halloween night in 1963, six year old Michael Myers brutally murdered his 17-year-old sister, Judith. He was sentenced and locked away for 15 years. But on October 30, 1978, while being transferred for a court date, a 21-year-old Michael Myers steals a car and escapes Smith's Grove. He returns to his quiet hometown of Haddonfield, Ill., where he looks for his next victims. Starring Jamie Lee Curtis, Judy Greer and Andi Matichak.

* "THE HATE U GIVE" PG-13, 2:13, Drama. Maui Mall Megaplex.

Starr Carter is constantly switching between two worlds -- the poor, mostly black neighborhood where she lives and the wealthy, mostly white prep school that she attends. The uneasy balance between these worlds is soon shattered when she witnesses the fatal shooting of her childhood best friend at the hands of a police officer. Facing pressure from all sides of the community, Starr must find her voice and decide to stand up for what's right. Starring Amandla Stenberg, Regina Hall and Russell Hornsby.

* "JOHNNY ENGLISH STRIKES AGAIN" PG, 1:52. Action/adventure, comedy. Maui Mall Megaplex.

A cyber-attack reveals the identity of all active undercover agents in Britain, leaving Johnny English as the Secret Service's last hope. Called out of retirement, English dives head first into action with the mission to find the mastermind hacker. Starring Rowan Atkinson, Ben Miller and Olga Kurylenko

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* "NIGHT SCHOOL" PG-13, 1:51. Comedy. Maui Mall Megaplex.

A man deals with misfit students and a feisty teacher while attending night school to get his GED. Starring Kevin Hart, Tiffany Haddish and Rob Riggle.

* "THE OLD MAN & THE GUN" PG-13, 1:33. Maui Mall Megaplex.

At the age of 70, Forrest Tucker makes an audacious escape from San Quentin, conducting an unprecedented string of heists that confound authorities and enchant the public. Wrapped up in the pursuit are detective John Hunt, who becomes captivated with Forrest's commitment to his craft, and a woman who loves him in spite of his chosen profession. Starring Robert Redford, Casey Affleck and Sissy Spacek.

* "THE SISTERS BROTHERS" R, 2:02, Action/adventure, comedy, western. Maui Mall Megaplex.

The Sisters brothers find themselves on a journey through the Northwest -- a journey that will test the deadly family ties that bind. But, can it also be the path to rediscovering what remains of their humanity? Starring John C. Reilly, Joaquin Phoenix and Jake Gyllenhaal.

* "A STAR IS BORN" R, 2:15. Drama, music/performing arts. Ka'ahumanu 6, Maui Mall Megaplex, Regency Kihei Cinemas.

In this new take on the tragic love story, Jackson Maine discovers -- and falls in love with -- struggling artist Ally. She has just given up on her dream to make it big as a singer … until Jack coaxes her into the spotlight. Starring Bradley Cooper, Lady Gaga and Andrew Dice Clay.

* "VENOM" PG-13, 1:53. Action/adventure, horror. Ka'ahumanu 6, Maui Mall Megaplex, Regal Wharf Cinemas, Regency Kihei Cinemas (ends Thursday).

Reporter Eddie Brock develops superpowers after becoming a host to an alien parasite. Starring Tom Hardy, Michelle Williams and Riz Ahmed.

Movie listings reflect showings that are made available by theaters at press time. For up-to-date movies and showtimes, visit www.fandango.com

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