There’s a LOT of entertainment to keep up with these days, from behemoth Hollywood event movies to new streaming series and small indie gems. To make sure you don’t miss anything important, you have two options: upload it all directly into your brain like Neo in The Matrix, or sign up for an Empire membership — our new, radically enhanced subscription package with all the perks -EMPIRE VIP CLUB — stay ahead of the pop-culture curve..

With an Empire VIP Club membership, you can now go deeper into the films and shows you love! Our top-tier membership plan includes the print edition of Empire magazine, with exclusive subscriber-only covers, delivered to your door every month. You’ll also get immediate access to our new Empire app and members’ website, exclusive Empire Insider newsletters and access to members-only rewards and discounts. But then, on top of all that, you’ll also get three more significant rewards:

1. Invites to exclusive live and online events

For the most thrilling live events, celebrating the hottest films and TV shows, you’ll want to become a member of the Empire VIP Club. In recent months, we’ve hosted an  exclusive screening of the first episode of Succession Season 4 (with showrunner Jesse Armstrong doing a Q&A  after); shown an episode of The Mandalorian, voted for by VIP members, on the big screen (with co-creator Jon Favreau in the house to talk the secrets of Grogu); screened buzzy new  horror Infinity Pool (director Brandon Cronenberg beamed in  a special intro, while wearing a terrifying mask); and hosted  an amazing hour-long chat with the king of the world himself, James Cameron

Last year, in December, 140 Empire readers were able to attend our exclusive In Conversation With James Cameron event. The director talked about Avatar: The Way Of Water, how his film career started, working with Arnie and much more, exclusively for Empire VIP Club members. If you’re not already a VIP, it’s the ultimate way to experience Empire — as well as getting access to events like October’s special screening of Top Gun: Maverick followed by a Q&A with legendary producer Jerry Bruckheimer, co-producer Christopher McQuarrie and Editor Eddie Hamilton or December’s screening of Rian Johnson’s Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery and a Q&A with the director himself, you’ll also get the chance to see advance previews of movies ahead of everyone else, and get exclusive VIP-only access to virtual events, such as the Inside Empire series, featuring conversations with the Empire team. VIP Members are eligible for all events, however live events will have limited capacity and tickets will be allocated on a first come, first served basis

2. The Empire Spoiler Special Podcast

The Empire Spoiler Special podcast takes you deeper into movies than ever before. Tackling all the major plot twists and story points, hugely in-depth episodes aim to mine every last secret from the latest releases, frequently inviting filmmakers to join us for an all-access breakdown of the biggest films and shows. With a minimum of two episodes per month, plus exclusive access to the 200-plus episode archive, there are hours of entertainment to enjoy.

3. 12-month Picturehouse membership or Cineworld Cinemas My Cineworld Plus membership

Never want to miss the chance to see brand-new films on the big screen? With an Empire VIP membership, you will receive a 12-month Picturehouse membership or Cineworld Cinemas My Cineworld Plus membership. The choice is yours.

PICTUREHOUSE MEMBERSHIP INCLUDES:

• Two free standard 2D adult tickets to use at any Picturehouse cinema

• 20% off food & drink

• £3 discount on all standard tickets (with no booking fee)

• Invites to preview screenings

• Priority booking where available

• Access to Picturehouse Members' Bar at Central, Fulham Road and Finsbury Park

OR

CINEWORLD CINEMAS MY CINEWORLD PLUS MEMBERSHIP INCLUDES:

• Two free standard tickets to use at any Cineworld cinema

• 10% off standard tickets when booked through your online account (booking fee applies)

• Extra £6 vouchers (3 x £2 vouchers) to redeem against ‘2 for’ combos (a regular-sized soft dispensed drink with either regular-sized popcorn, hot dog or nachos)

Terms and conditions apply

All this for only £8.99 a month!

If you're already an Empire member, you can UPGRADE to an Empire VIP Club membership. An initial payment will be taken to cover the additional costs for any issues/months remaining on your current Empire membership term, before auto-renewing onto the monthly rate of £8.99.

To upgrade, simply log in to your account at: www.greatmagazines.co.uk/upgrade

1. CLICK MY ORDERS

2. SELECT YOUR EMPIRE MEMBERSHIP

3. CLICK ON ‘UPGRADE TODAY!’