Best Movies Out Now
Here’s a look at some noteworthy movies and special theatrical events currently out in U.S. theaters this August 2025:
Major Movie Releases in U.S. Theaters
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The Bad Guys 2 – The awaited animated sequel from DreamWorks hit theaters on August 1, bringing back the quirky heist team alongside a new group of “Bad Girls.”
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The Naked Gun – A reboot hitting theaters the same day (August 1), starring Liam Neeson as Frank Drebin Jr. in a return to slapstick comedy.
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Trouble Man – A comedic action‑mystery featuring Michael Jai White as a PI in Atlanta, released August 1 in theaters and VOD.
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Weapons – A chilling, mystery‑driven horror by Zach Cregger released August 8, being hailed as one of the best horror films of the summer.
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Freakier Friday – A nostalgic body‑swap comedy sequel with Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis, released August 8.
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My Mother’s Wedding – A comedic drama by Kristin Scott Thomas starring Scarlett Johansson, Sienna Miller, and Emily Beecham, released August 8.
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Nobody 2, Clika, Americana – Three distinct films released August 15:
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Nobody 2 continues the high‑octane action from the original,
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Clika is a musical drama about a Mexican American musician,
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Americana is a Western‑style crime thriller starring Sydney Sweeney.
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Highest 2 Lowest – Directed by Spike Lee and featuring Denzel Washington and A$AP Rocky, premieres August 15 in theaters and lands on Apple TV+ in early September.
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Late‑August Releases (Aug 29): A rich lineup is arriving in theaters, including:
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The Roses, starring Olivia Colman and Benedict Cumberbatch—a darkly comedic reimagining of The War of the Roses,
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Caught Stealing, a crime‑comedy by Darren Aronofsky with Austin Butler and Zoe Kravitz,
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Afterburn, a sci‑fi action thriller starring Dave Bautista and Jodie Comer.
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Special Theatrical Events
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Hamilton: Filmed Broadway Production – Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the filmed version of Hamilton starring the original cast returns to U.S. theaters starting September 5, following a recent Tony Awards reunion.
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Sudan, Remember Us – A documentary now playing in select U.S. theaters from August 8.
Quick Summary Table
| Release Date | Title(s) | Genre / Highlights |
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| Aug 1 | The Bad Guys 2, The Naked Gun, Trouble Man | Animation, Comedy, Action-Mystery |
| Aug 8 | Weapons, Freakier Friday, My Mother’s Wedding | Horror, Comedy, Dramatic Comedy |
| Aug 15 | Nobody 2, Clika, Americana, Highest 2 Lowest | Action, Musical Drama, Western Thriller |
| Aug 29 | The Roses, Caught Stealing, Afterburn | Dark Comedy, Crime, Sci‑Fi Action |
| Sep 5 | Hamilton (filmed stage production) | Special theatrical event |