Filmmaking has evolved considerably over the years, giving rise to new genres and subgenres, such as horror, Westerns, and sci-fi. In the first half of 2024, plenty of intriguing films have been released in theaters, including Dune: Part Two, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, and Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes.
Now, as we enter the second half of the year and summer begins to come to a close, we still have several blockbusters ready to hit the big screen. While July saw the release of films such as Longlegs, Twisters, and Despicable Me 4, the following month seems equally exciting, with a romance drama based on a New York Bestseller novel and a much-anticipated Alien sequel. With that in mind, here's a list of every movie coming to theaters in August 2024.
Trap
Watch It in Theaters on August 2
While M. Night Shyamalan has always been a hit-or-miss director, when he does succeed, his films are quite memorable, as proven by The Sixth Sense, Split, and Signs. This time, the renowned filmmaker came up with a new concept with Trap, an upcoming psychological thriller written, directed, and produced by himself.
The film, starring Josh Harnett, takes place during a pop concert. A father and his daughter are locked inside as police set up a trap to apprehend a notorious serial killer known as The Butcher (not to be confused with Billy from The Boys). However, as the trailer indicates, Harnett's character is the killer, and he must avoid the police and outsmart their every move if he wants to avoid being caught. Trap will be released in theaters on Aug. 2.
Harold and the Purple Crayon
Watch It in Theaters on August 2
Zachary Levi established himself as one of the most entertaining actors with Shazam!, and now he's back with an exciting concept for younger audiences. Harold and the Purple Crayon is a forthcoming adventure comedy film that serves as a sequel to the original book of the same name, in which Harold grows up and draws himself off the book's pages into the real world.
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In this film, Harold realizes that he has a lot to learn about himself and the world, but when his power of imagination falls into the wrong hands, he will have to work with his friends to save the world. Harold and the Purple Crayon will open in theaters on Aug. 2.
It Ends With Us
Watch It in Theaters on August 9
Based on Coleen Hoover's bestselling novel, It Ends With Us depicts the tragic story of Lily, a woman in her 20s who tries to start a new life after falling in love with Ryle, a passionate neurosurgeon. However, due to the intervention of Lily's ex-lover, their relationship quickly becomes abusive, eventually wrecking her life. The film, which stars Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni, Brandon Sklenar, Amy Morton, and Jenny Slate, is due to hit theaters on Aug. 9.
Borderlands
Watch It in Theaters on August 9
Borderlands, co-written and directed by Eli Roth, is an upcoming action-adventure film based on the best-selling video game of the same name. Surprisingly, the project took almost a decade to come to fruition after a film adaptation was initially announced in 2015.
Starring Jamie Lee Curtis, Kevin Hart, Cate Blanchett, and Jack Black, the film tells the story of a ragtag team of misfits consisting of Roland, a mercenary, Tiny Tina, a teenager, Krieg, a bodyguard, Tannis, an oddball scientist, and Claptrap, a wise robot, who meet Lilith, an infamous bounty hunter looking for the daughter of a powerful man named Atlas on the most chaotic planet in the galaxy. Borderlands will be released in theaters on Aug. 9.
The Last Front
Watch It in Theaters on August 9
World War I gave rise to many patriotic soldiers who kept their country safe from invaders and countless brave men and women who enlisted to protect their loved ones. The Last Front, co-written and directed by Julien Hayet-Kerknawi, depicts a similar tale about Leonard (Iain Glen), a grieving father who leads his villagers to safety during the mayhem of World War I. The film, which also stars Sasha Luss, Leander Vyvey, and Joe Anderson, is set to hit theaters on Aug. 9.
Alien: Romulus
Watch It in Theaters on August 16
The Alien franchise has seen some of the most iconic films by outstanding filmmakers, like James Cameron, Ridley Scott, and David Fincher. While the film series has lost steam over the years, fans are hoping for a new, great installment in the sci-fi horror franchise.
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Alien: Romulus, the seventh installment in the franchise, set between Alien (1979) and Aliens (1986), will now make its way into theaters with a brand-new storyline that might revitalize the franchise's long-awaited comeback. The movie tells the story of a group of teenage colonizers who stumble upon one of the most terrifying life forms while scavenging an abandoned space station. Alien: Romulus will be available in theaters on Aug. 16.
The Crow
Watch It in Theaters on August 23
Fans have long anticipated the revival of The Crow film series, and it is finally here, with Rupert Sanders directing it. Starring Bill Skarsgard, the film serves as the fifth entry in the franchise, following The Crow (1994), The Crow: City of Angels (1996), The Crow: Salvation (2000), and The Crow: Wicked Prayer. The film's official synopsis is as follows:
Soulmates Eric (Skarsgård) and Shelly (FKA twigs) are brutally murdered when the demons of her dark past catch up with them. Given the chance to save his true love by sacrificing himself, Eric sets out to seek merciless revenge on their killers, traversing the worlds of the living and the dead to put the wrong things right.
The Crow will be released in theaters on Aug. 23.
Here is the complete list of movies coming to theaters in August 2024:
Aug. 2:
- Trap
- Harold and the Purple Crayon
- The Firing Squad
- Kneecap
- Coup!
- Experiment 77
- War Game
Aug. 9:
- It Ends with Us
- Cuckoo
- Borderlands
- Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In
- The Last Front
- Girl You Know It's True
- Dance First
Aug. 16:
- Alien: Romulus
- Caligula: The Ultimate Cut
- Skincare
- Close to You
- Ryan's World the Movie: Titan Universe Adventure
- My Penguin Friend
- bUMS
Aug. 21:
- Stream
Aug. 23:
- The Crow
- Blink Twice
- Strange Darling
- The Forge
- Between the Temples
Aug. 29:
- Take My Hand
Aug. 30:
- Afraid
- Reagan
- 1992
- You Gotta Believe
- Slingshot
- Tokyo Cowboy
- City of Dreams
