Sharks, Springsteen and Scares: Which August Blockbuster are You Most Excited to See?

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Whether or not you’re a cinephile maxing out your Moviepass or somebody simply searching for an air-conditioned room on scorching days, the summer season field workplace is the height time to go to the flicks.

By now, you have most likely seen July’s greatest blockbusters, similar to The Lion King and As soon as Upon a Time…in Hollywood, and fortunately there isn’t a slowing down on the cinemas this month both.

The highly-anticipated Quick & Livid Presents: Hobbs & Shaw kicks off the month, giving followers of the franchise a brand new film after two years since Destiny of the Livid (and amid inter-cast drama). The high-octane flick nevertheless is only the start.

August has one thing for everybody from summertime shark thrillers like 47 Meters Down: Uncaged to a hilariously R-rated coming of age story with Good Boys.

We’re excited for some book-to-movie variations too, just like the critically spooky Scary Tales to Inform within the Darkish and a unusual journey in The place’d You Go, Bernadette?

Plus, there are movies that may faucet into your nostalgia as effectively this month that you have to see. Did you develop up repeating “Swiper, no swiping?” If that’s the case, the live-action Dora and the Misplaced Metropolis of Gold is the place you need your map to take you come early-August.

Most of the movies are additionally stacked along with your favourite celebrities, together with Tiffany Haddish who’s taking up a critical position in The Kitchen and Gerard Butler who’s attempting to save lots of the president (for the third time) in Angel Has Fallen.

We have highlighted the flicks we won’t wait to look at under, so seize your popcorn after which vote for the film you are most excited to see!

Quick & Livid Presents: Hobbs & Shaw: Aug. 2

The Quick & Livid spin-off options rivals Luke Hobbs (Dwayne Johnson) and Deckard Shaw (Jason Statham) as they’re pressured to work collectively to take down a cyber-genetically enhanced terrorist performed by none aside from Idris Elba. This mega-budget flick is directed by David Leitch, the artistic power behind different stunt-driven motion films like John Wick and Atomic Blonde, and also will characteristic each Vanessa Kirby and Helen Mirren. This movie is bound to be simply the correct amount of NOS to recharge the franchise for one more lap.

Dora and the Misplaced Metropolis of Gold: Aug. 9

A grown up Dora the Explorer takes on her greatest journey but…highschool. This live-action model of the favored youngsters collection follows Dora (Isabel Moner) as she tries to slot in amongst her friends, which proves to be slightly troublesome whenever you’ve acquired a pet monkey in your backpack. Dora and her classmates find yourself again within the jungle to attempt to assist save her mother and father and resolve the thriller of the misplaced metropolis of gold.

The Kitchen: Aug. 9

After their mobster husbands are arrested by the FBI, three girls determine to take over their rackets themselves. Starring Haddish, Melissa McCarthy, and Elisabeth Moss, the movie follows the trio as they take over their 1970s Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood and take down whoever stands of their manner.

Scary Tales to Inform within the Darkish: Aug. 9

A bunch of children stumble throughout a haunted ebook that, upon studying the tales out loud, brings the monsters described inside it to life. Produced by Guillermo Del Toro, the terrifying wanting monstrosities come for the kids and show that there isn’t a purpose summertime cinema cannot nonetheless be witchy.

Blinded by the Mild: Aug. 14

This feel-good film focuses on a British-Pakistani teen (performed by Viveik Karla) whose desires of writing poetry are shot down by his conventional household. When a good friend introduces him to the music of Bruce Springsteen, he appears like somebody on the market lastly will get him and it encourages him to be bolder in his personal writing. In a yr filled with musical biopics and variations like Rocketman and Yesterday, that is one other movie so as to add to the playlist.

47 Meters Down: Uncaged: Aug. 16

Is it even summer season in the event you do not go to a shark film? Within the sequel to 2017’s 47 Meters Down, a bunch of mates dive into the ruins of a submerged Mayan metropolis, solely to seek out they don’t seem to be the one ones down there. 

Good Boys: Aug. 16

This coming-of-age movie might characteristic youngsters, nevertheless it’s undoubtedly rated for adults solely. A trio of sixth graders, together with Jacob Trembly, are invited to a celebration however panic once they study individuals kiss at it. Having no expertise themselves, they spy on their teen neighbors to study and find yourself on a wild journey involving stolen medication, a fraternity get together struggle and the cops. 

The place’d You Go, Bernadette?: Aug. 16

Primarily based on the favored novel, this movie facilities round Bernadette (Cate Blanchette), an agoraphobic architect that feels she put her artistic passions on maintain to grow to be a mom. Deciding to take a leap of religion on a brand new mission, Bernadette disappears. Her household and mates got down to discover her in what is bound to be a heart-warming story.

Prepared or Not: Aug. 21

A newlywed finally ends up regretting her vows when her husband’s household (which incorporates Adam Brody) invitations her to their custom of enjoying a recreation at midnight each time somebody will get married. It seems she should play a life-or-death recreation of cover and search and if she desires to dwell, she’ll need to survive till daybreak. As if assembly your in-laws is not already scary sufficient.

Angel Has Fallen: Aug. 23

The third film within the Olympus Has Fallen franchise brings Butler again as Secret Service agent Mike Banning. Whereas on a fishing journey, somebody tries to assassinate the president and Banning is framed because the perpetrator. Needing to clear his title and save POTUS, he groups up together with his father to seek out out who is really behind the assaults.

Summer time continues to be going sturdy, so seize your favourite field workplace snack and vote on which film you’ll be able to’t wait to see this month!