Best New Movies

Here are the latest theatrical releases in the U.S. for August 2025, along with a few upcoming titles:


🎬 Just Released — Early August 2025

  • The Bad Guys 2 (Animation, Comedy, Crime)
    Released August 1, this sequel to the DreamWorks hit features the familiar gang pulled into one final heist. A family-friendly caper for the end of summer .

  • The Naked Gun (Comedy)
    Also released August 1 in U.S. theaters, this reboot stars Liam Neeson as Frank Drebin Jr., alongside Pamela Anderson. A nostalgic riff on the classic slapstick franchise, it has received generally positive reviews and grossed ~$30 million so far .


🎥 Mid‑Month Releases

  • Weapons (Mystery Horror Thriller)
    Released August 8, directed by Barbarian’s Zach Cregger. Featuring a star-studded ensemble (Julia Garner, Josh Brolin, Benedict Wong), the film centers on a chilling mass disappearance of schoolchildren. It’s already been critically acclaimed, including a rare 100% Rotten Tomatoes score.

  • Freakier Friday (Family Comedy)
    Also out August 8, this Disney reboot reunites Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan in a chaotic, four-way body‑swap adventure. Fans of lighter fare will find this one aimed squarely at nostalgia and fun .


🎬 Later in August

  • Nobody 2 (Action)—August 15*
    Bob Odenkirk returns as Hutch Mansell in this high-intensity sequel directed by Timo Tjahjanto, joined by Sharon Stone and Colin Hanks. Expect explosive action and emotional stakes.

  • Red Sonja (Sword & Sorcery)—August 13*
    This high-fantasy reboot stars Matilda Lutz in the iconic title role. Produced by Samuel Goldwyn Films, it reimagines the classic comic-book heroine in a modern setting.

  • Afterburn (Post‑Apocalyptic Thriller)—August 22*
    Starring Dave Bautista and Samuel L. Jackson, this action‑driven feature deals with survival and betrayal in a dystopian setting, slated for select U.S. theaters on August 22 .

  • Americana (Crime Thriller)—August 22*
    Directed by Tony Tost, this drama stars Sydney Sweeney, Paul Walter Hauser, and Halsey, focused on a gritty criminal underworld and identity crises

  • The Toxic Avenger (Horror/Comedy)
    Premieres August 29, featuring Peter Dinklage and Elijah Wood in a comedic horror reboot of the classic cult property .

  • The War of the Roses (Comedy)
    Reimagined for 2025 with Olivia Colman, Benedict Cumberbatch, and Andy Samberg, this satire hits theaters August 29 .

  • Caught Stealing (Crime Thriller)—August 29*
    Directed by Darren Aronofsky, this gritty drama stars Austin Butler, Vincent D’Onofrio, and Liev Schreiber .


📋 Quick Schedule Overview

Release DateTitleGenreNotable Features
Aug 1, 2025The Bad Guys 2Animated Crime ComedyFamily animated sequel
Aug 1, 2025The Naked GunComedyReboot with Liam Neeson
Aug 8, 2025WeaponsMystery Horror ThrillerCritically praised, eerie mystery
Aug 8, 2025Freakier FridayFamily ComedyBody‑swap reboot with Curtis & Lohan
Aug 13, 2025Red SonjaSword & SorceryHigh‑fantasy action
Aug 15, 2025Nobody 2ActionBob Odenkirk returns
Aug 22, 2025AfterburnPost‑Apocalyptic ThrillerBautista and Jackson in survival drama
Aug 22, 2025AmericanaCrime ThrillerGritty, stylized crime drama
Aug 29, 2025The Toxic AvengerHorror ComedyCult property reboot
Aug 29, 2025The War of the RosesComedyStar‑studded satire
Aug 29, 2025Caught StealingCrime ThrillerDirected by Darren Aronofsky

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