Despite the release of major films like Despicable Me 4 and Fly Me to the Moonin July, the upcoming month promises to be equally exciting with the highly anticipated sequel to Alien, a psychological thriller by Shyamalan, and a romantic drama based on Colleen Hoover’s bestseller. So, let’s scroll through to mark all the new movie releases worth watching in August 2024.
1. Trap
Famous director M. Night Shyamalan describes his new film as a “psychological thriller set during a concert.” Notably, he not only directed it, but also wrote the screenplay and produced it himself.
The story, starring Josh Hartnett, unfolds during a pop concert where a father and his daughter locked inside as the police set a trap to capture a notorious serial killer known as The Butcher. Shyamalan is known for his plot twists, so fans are already speculating whether Hartnett might be the real Butcher.
Release Date: August 2
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2. Sing Sing
Recently nominated for his first Oscar, Colman Domingo plays the lead role in this promising independent drama. A small group of inmates at the infamous maximum-security prison, Sing Sing, attempt to stage their own original production, Breakin’ The Mummy’s Code. Also, don’t miss our feature of movies about the world’s most famous prison, Alcatraz.
Release Date: August 2
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3. Harold and the Purple Crayon
Zachary Levi, known for his comedic role in Shazam!, returns with an exciting fantasy film for young viewers. Harold and the Purple Crayon is an adventure-comedy movie based on the book of the same name, where Harold grows up and draws himself into the real world.
Our protagonist learns a lot about himself and the world, but when his imagination falls into the wrong hands, he must save the world with his friends.
Release Date: August 2
4. It Ends With Us
The long-awaited adaptation of the controversial bestseller by Colleen Hoover follows a girl trying to overcome her traumatic childhood. Lily (Blake Lively) attempts to start a new life in Boston and realize her dream of opening her own business, while falling for charming neurosurgeon Ryle (Justin Baldoni). However, things begin to unravel when Lily’s first love, Atlas, reappears.
Release Date: August 9
5. Borderlands
Co-written and directed by Eli Roth, Borderlands is an upcoming adventure film based on the bestselling video game of the same name. Surprisingly, it took almost a decade for the project to come to life after it was announced in 2015.
The film boasts a stellar cast, including Jamie Lee Curtis, Kevin Hart, Cate Blanchett, and Jack Black. It tells the story of a motley crew of misfits: Roland, a mercenary, Tiny Tina, a teenager, Krieg, a bodyguard, Tannis, an oddball scientist, and Claptrap, a wise robot. When they encounter the infamous bounty hunter Lilith, searching for the daughter of a powerful man named Atlas on the galaxy’s most chaotic planet, the real adventures begin.
Release Date: August 9
6. Cuckoo
A German horror film directed by Tilman Singer, based on his own screenplay. Euphoria actress Hunter Schafer stars as a teenage girl who moves to a resort in the German Alps where her father works. However, her idyllic new home soon turns sinister when she gets caught up in her father’s boss’s wild and disturbing conspiracy.
Release Date: August 9
7. The Last Front
Co-written and directed by Julien Huyte-Kerknawe, The Last Front tells a heart-wrenching story. The focus is on Leonard Lambert (Ian Glen), a devoted husband and father trying to protect his family amidst the chaos as German troops approach their Belgian village. Amid the horrors of war, a tender love story blooms between Leonard’s son, Adrien Lambert, and Louise Janssen. Their relationship becomes a beacon of hope and resilience in the face of adversity.
Release Date: August 9
8. Alien: Romulus
Summer isn’t complete without a few blockbuster franchises. In July, Twisters was released, and in August, it’s Alien: Romulus. The film features an entirely new cast, including Cailee Spaeny, Isabela Merced, and Archie Renaux. Instead of delving deeper into the Alien mythology, this movie harkens back to the original 1979 film, which was much more of a monster horror story. It tells the story of a group of teenage colonists who explore an abandoned space station and encounter one of the most terrifying life forms.
Release Date: August 16
9. Blink Twice
The debut feature film from Zoë Kravitz as a director, and judging by the trailer, it’s a must-see in theaters. The film stars Channing Tatum (Kravitz’s fiancé) as a billionaire who invites waitress Frida (Naomi Ackie) and her friend (Alia Shawkat) to join him and his wealthy friends on a private island. But what begins as an endless party vacation soon turns sinister.
Release Date: August 23
10. The Crow
Fans have long awaited the revival of The Crow film series, and it’s finally happening, directed by Rupert Sanders. Starring Bill Skarsgård, this film is the fifth installment in the franchise following The Crow (1994), The Crow: City of Angels (1996), The Crow: Salvation (2000), and The Crow: Wicked Prayer (2005).
In the fifth film, the souls of Eric (Skarsgård) and Shelley (FKA Twigs) are brutally murdered by demons from their dark past. Given a chance to save his true love by sacrificing himself, Eric sets out to ruthlessly avenge his killers and correct wrongs, crossing between the worlds of the living and the dead.
Release Date: August 23
