A stellar sci-fi sequel is among the movies on TV tonight

There's an absolutely packed line-up of movies airing tonight.

Christmas Day may have passed but that doesn't mean you can't still unwind with a good movie or two this evening. Here's what's on the box this Monday night (27 December).

Blade Runner 2049 - BBC Two - 9pm

Our pick for this evening centres on a young android blade runner (Ryan Gosling) who uncovers a secret that threatens to destabilise society, leading him to track down former blade runner Rick Deckard (Harrison Ford). The long-awaited follow-up to the 1982 sci-fi cult classic, 2049 more than lives up to expectations, boasting jaw-dropping visuals while continuing the original's fascinating exploration of what it means to be human.

Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues - RTÉ2 - 9pm

A solid sequel to the hit Will Ferrell comedy.

Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol - Comedy Central - 9pm

For my money, the second best Mission: Impossible movie.

Die Hard - ITV4 - 9pm

A seasonal classic.

Atomic Blonde - Film4 - 9pm

A hard-hitting, stylish action flick starring Charlize Theron.

Passenger 57 - Turner Classic Movies - 9pm

The movie that made Wesley Snipes an action star.

Spider-Man 3 - W - 9pm

The finale to the Tobey Maguire-starring Spider-Man trilogy.

SAS: Red Notice - Sky Showcase - 9pm

A British action-thriller.

Exorcist: The Beginning - Horror Channel - 9pm

A prequel to horror masterpiece The Exorcist.

Bridesmaids - TG4 - 9.20pm

One of the most beloved comedies of the past decade.

The Festival - E4 - 10pm

In this British comedy, a recently dumped young man and his best mate decide to spend three days at a music festival.

Jarhead - Turner Classic Movies - 10.45pm

Jake Gyllenhaal stars in this 2005 war drama.

John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum - Virgin Media Two - 11pm

Keanu Reeves shows off his action prowess once again.

American Made - More4 - 11.05pm

Tom Cruise leads the cast in this incredibly entertaining crime-comedy.

Handsome Devil - RTÉ2 - 11.10pm

A charming Irish comedy-drama.

Isle of Dogs - Film4 - 11.15pm

Fantastic Mr. Fox director Wes Anderson returns to animation.

Highlander - BBC Two - 11.30pm

"There can be only one!"

When Harry Met Sally - BBC One - 12.00am

A legendary romantic comedy.

Saturday Night Fever - RTÉ One - 12.55am

John Travolta stars in this much-loved drama about a young man who tries to escape his problems by dominating the dance floor at the local disco.