Featured Movies for August 2026
From major studio blockbusters to independent films, explore every upcoming theatrical release and stay up to date with what's coming to the big screen.
ONE NIGHT ONLY (2026)
Release Date: August 7, 2026
Director: Minhal Baig
Cast: Callum Turner, Monica Barbaro
Genre: Romantic Comedy
Synopsis: A romantic comedy centered on a unique annual event that changes the rules of dating for one unforgettable night, forcing several couples to rethink their relationships.
LATE FAME (2026)
Release Date: August 7, 2026
Director: Kent Jones
Cast: Willem Dafoe, Greta Lee, Patrick Fischler
Genre: Drama
Synopsis: An aging poet unexpectedly finds literary fame late in life and must confront unresolved relationships, regrets, and the consequences of long-delayed success.
TONY (2026)
Release Date: August 7, 2026
Director: Matt Johnson
Cast: Dominic Sessa · Emilia Jones · Dagmara Dominczyk · Rich Sommer · Stavros Halkias · Leo Woodall · Antonio Banderas
Genre: Drama
Synopsis: A character-driven drama following a young man navigating personal struggles, family expectations, and the search for identity.
SUPER TROOPERS 3 (2026)
Release Date: August 7, 2026
Director: Jay Chandrasekhar
Cast: Jay Chandrasekhar, Kevin Heffernan, Steve Lemme, Paul Soter, Erik Stolhanske, Brian Cox
Genre: Comedy
Synopsis: The Broken Lizard crew returns for a third installment of the cult comedy franchise. When Farva's outrageous engagement to Thorny's sister spirals out of control, the Super Troopers find themselves investigating a dangerous drug ring while trying to save a wedding from disaster.
ICE CREAM MAN (2026)
Release Date: August 7, 2026
Director: Eli Roth
Cast: Ari Millen, Benjamin Byron Davis, Karen Cliche, Dylan Hawco, Sarah Abbott, Eli Roth
Genre: Horror / Thriller
Synopsis: An idyllic summer town descends into madness when a mysterious ice cream vendor begins serving frozen treats with horrifying consequences, transforming a peaceful community into a nightmare.
TEENAGE SEX AND DEATH AT CAMP MIASMA (2026)
Release Date: August 7, 2026
Director: Jane Schoenbrun
Cast: Hannah Einbinder, Gillian Anderson, Patrick Fischler, Jack Haven, Jasmin Savoy Brown
Genre: Horror / Drama
Synopsis: A young filmmaker is hired to reboot a controversial 1980s slasher franchise and becomes entangled with the original film's mysterious star, leading to a surreal journey through identity, creativity, desire, and horror.
THE END OF OAK STREET (2026)
Release Date: August 14, 2026
Director: David Robert Mitchell
Cast: Anne Hathaway, Ewan McGregor, Maisy Stella, Christian Convery
Genre: Adventure / Mystery / Fantasy
Synopsis: A family finds their quiet suburban life transformed when they uncover extraordinary secrets hidden beneath Oak Street, leading them into an unexpected adventure filled with mystery and danger.
THE WRONG GIRLS (2026)
Release Date: August 14, 2026
Director: Dylan O'Brien
Cast: Kristen Stewart, Alia Shawkat, Seth Rogen, Kumail Nanjiani, LaKeith Stanfield
Genre: Comedy
Synopsis: Two best friends become entangled in a chaotic series of misadventures after making a decision that sends their lives spiraling in unexpected directions.
THE BIRTHDAY PARTY (2026)
Release Date: August 14, 2026
Director: Miguel Ángel Jiménez
Cast: Willem Dafoe, Emma Suárez, Joe Cole, Carlos Cuevas
Genre: Drama
Synopsis: A family gathering intended to celebrate a birthday slowly reveals long-buried tensions, secrets, and emotional conflicts that threaten to tear everyone apart.
THE RIVALS OF AMZIAH KING (2026)
Release Date: August 14, 2026
Director: Andrew Patterson
Cast: Matthew McConaughey, Kurt Russell, Cole Sprouse, Owen Teague, Jake Horowitz
Genre: Crime / Drama / Thriller
Synopsis: In rural Oklahoma, a charismatic beekeeper becomes embroiled in a dangerous conflict involving family, loyalty, and a criminal operation that threatens everything he has built.
PAW PATROL: THE DINO MOVIE (2026)
Release Date: August 14, 2026
Director: Cal Brunker
Cast: McKenna Grace, Jennifer Hudson, Terry Crews, Jameela Jamil, Fortune Feimster Genre: Animation / Adventure / Family Synopsis: The PAW Patrol team embarks on its biggest rescue mission yet when dinosaurs suddenly appear, forcing the pups to work together to protect Adventure City and uncover the mystery behind the prehistoric arrival.
SPA WEEKEND (2026)
📅 Release Date: August 21, 2026
🎬 Director: Jon Lucas & Scott Moore
⭐ Cast: Leslie Mann, Isla Fisher, Anna Faris, Michelle Buteau
🎭 Genre: Comedy
📖 Synopsis: A relaxing girls' getaway quickly turns chaotic when a group of friends discover that their luxury spa retreat is anything but peaceful, leading to a weekend filled with unexpected surprises and hilarious mishaps.
INSIDIOUS: OUT OF THE FURTHER (2026)
Release Date: August 21, 2026
Director: Jacob Chase
Cast: Amelia Eve, Brandon Perea, Maisie Richardson-Sellers, Sam Spruell, Laura Gordon, Lin Shaye.
Genre: Horror / Supernatural
Synopsis: The terrifying Insidious franchise returns with a new chapter that ventures deeper into The Further, where dark entities and long-buried secrets threaten the living once again.
MUTINY (2026)
Release Date: August 21, 2026
Director: Jean-François Richet
Cast: Jason Statham, Annabelle Wallis, Roland Møller, Arnas Fedaravičius
Genre: Action / Thriller
Synopsis: After being framed for the murder of his billionaire employer, a former special operative launches a relentless mission to uncover the truth and clear his name while evading powerful enemies.
THE MAGIC FARAWAY TREE (2026)
Release Date: August 21, 2026
Director: Ben Gregor
Cast: Andrew Garfield, Claire Foy, Nicola Coughlan, Jessica Gunning, Dustin Demri-Burns
Genre: Fantasy / Adventure / Family
Synopsis: Based on Enid Blyton's beloved novels, a group of children discover a magical tree whose branches lead to extraordinary worlds filled with wonder, adventure, and unforgettable creatures.
IT ENDS (2026)
Release Date: August 21, 2026
Director: Alexander Ullom
Cast: Phinehas Yoon, Akira Jackson, Noah Toth, Mitchell Cole
Genre: Horror / Thriller
Synopsis: A group of friends become trapped on a never-ending road where reality begins to distort, forcing them to confront terrifying truths as they search for a way home.
CLIFFHANGER (2026)
Release Date: August 28, 2026
Director: Jaume Collet-Serra
Cast: Lily James, Pierce Brosnan, Nell Tiger Free, Franz Rogowski
Genre: Action / Thriller
Synopsis:A skilled mountain climber finds herself caught in a deadly heist high in the Alps when a group of criminals targets a luxury cable car system, forcing her to fight for survival.
COYOTE VS. ACME (2026)
Release Date: August 28, 2026
Director: Dave Green
Cast: Will Forte, John Cena, Lana Condor, Tone Bell
Genre: Comedy / Family / Animation
Synopsis: After years of failed attempts to catch the Road Runner, Wile E. Coyote hires a lawyer and takes the Acme Corporation to court, blaming the company for its defective products and countless mishaps.
THE DOG STARS (2026)
Release Date: August 28, 2026
Director: Ridley Scott
Cast: Jacob Elordi, Margaret Qualley, Josh Brolin, Guy Pearce
Genre: Science Fiction / Drama
Synopsis: In a post-pandemic world, a lonely pilot lives in isolation with his dog until a mysterious radio transmission offers hope that other survivors may still be out there.
COLONY (2026)
Release Date: August 28, 2026
Director: Yeon Sang-ho
Cast: Jun Ji-hyun, Koo Kyo-hwan, Ji Chang-wook, Kim Shin-rok, Shin Hyun-been, and Go Soo
Genre: Science Fiction / Thriller
Synopsis: A remote colony faces an escalating crisis when tensions among its inhabitants threaten the survival of the entire settlement, forcing its leaders to make impossible choices.
IDIOTS (2026)
Release Date: August 28, 2026
Director: Macon Blair
Cast: Dave Franco, O'Shea Jackson Jr., Mason Thames, Killer Mike.
Genre: Comedy
Synopsis: A group of eccentric friends stumble into a series of increasingly ridiculous situations that test their friendships, ambitions, and ability to survive their own bad decisions.