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A wave of wide and limited releases brings horror, comedy, and global cinema to theaters this August.

As summer winds into its final stretch, theaters remain packed with fresh releases, from high-concept horror and family-friendly sequels to international dramas and concert events. Whether you’re looking to escape into a body-swap comedy, a psychological thriller, or a poetic foreign film, this week’s theatrical slate offers something for every kind of moviegoer.


Leading the weekend’s wide releases is Weapons, the mysterious horror thriller from Warner Bros. starring Josh Brolin and Julia Garner. When an entire class of students disappears without a trace, a small town is thrown into chaos, suspicion, and paranoia. Helmed by Barbarian director Zach Cregger, this one promises elevated genre thrills and a chilling narrative.


Also debuting in wide release is Disney’s Freakier Friday, the long-awaited sequel to the 2003 classic. Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis return as Anna and Tess, whose worlds are once again flipped upside down—only this time, their newly blended families are caught in the middle. Equal parts heartwarming and chaotic, it’s a multi-generational comedy with a nostalgic twist.


Beyond the major studio debuts, a number of compelling indies and international titles are arriving in select theaters. Among them: Sudan, Remember Us, a poignant drama from Watermelon Pictures; Souleymane’s Story, a wide release from Kino Lorber; and The Musicians, an artful European import via Outsider Pictures.


Now Playing in Theaters


the full list of new releases arriving in U.S. theaters this week:


August 5, 2025


What If… | Fathom Events, Limited



August 6, 2025

Sketch | Angel Studios, Limited

August 7, 2025

Stans | AMC Theatres, Wide







DCI 2025: Big, Loud, Live | Fathom Events, Special Engagement



August 8, 2025


Weapons | Warner Bros. Pictures, Wide






Freakier Friday | Walt Disney Studios, Wide



Sudan, Remember Us | Watermelon Pictures, Limited



Souleymane’s Story | Kino Lorber, Wide



The Musicians | Outsider Pictures, Limited



My Mother’s Wedding | Vertical Entertainment, Limited





Strange Harvest | Roadside Attractions, Limited




Site | Blue Fox Entertainment, Limited




Boys Go To Jupiter | Cartuna, Limited






The Lovers on the Bridge | Janus Films, Limited Re-Release



Ebony and Ivory | Drafthouse Films, Limited



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Hola Frida | Level 33 Entertainment, Limited






Shaman | Well Go USA Entertainment, Limited



August 9, 2025



Runseokjin EP Tour in Amsterdam: Live Viewing | Trafalgar Releasing, Limited

Whether you’re looking for a high-stakes horror flick, a music-driven live event, or a small indie with big heart, August continues to deliver one of the most diverse theatrical calendars of the year.



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