It's time for us to get into the month of August and see what's out there for us at the multiplex and at home on streaming with new movie options.
As we did last month, we've broken down what movies are coming out this month that catch our attention. Promising options range from the brand-new installment in the Alien franchise to a new thriller from M. Night Shyamalan.
We've also got a brand-new film from the SpongeBob SquarePants universe, an anticipated book adaptation starring Blake Lively and a big video game movie starring a couple of Oscar winners.
Let's break down which movies this month you should keep an eye on, and when you'll be able to catch them at the movies and/or on your couch.
M. Night Shyamalan returns with this serial killer cat-and-mouse chase when who we assume by the trailer is our central bad guy (Josh Harnett) must try to find his way out of a massive concert when he accidentally takes his daughter to a secret police trap to catch him.
Release Date: Aug. 2 (theaters)
Zachary Levi plays, well, Harold in this loose adaptation of the children's book about a boy who can create anything he wants with a magic purple crown.
Everybody's favorite underwater squirrel gets a spinoff movie of her own as she tries to save the world of SpongeBob Squarepants with her Texas charm and wits.
Release Date: Aug. 2 (Netflix)
Matt Damon, Casey Affleck and Hong Chau lead this starry Boston heist film directed by Doug Liman (The Bourne Identity, American Made).
Release Date: Aug. 2 (theaters), Aug. 9 (Apple TV+)
The adaptation of the popular video game finally hits theaters, featuring a starry cast headlined by Cate Blanchett, Kevin Hart and Jamie Lee Curtis.
Release Date: Aug. 9 (theaters)
The hit novel comes to the big screen with Blake Lively starring in the adaptation.
This lottery comedy from director Paul Feig (Bridesmaids, Spy) brings John Cena and Awkwafina together for hijinks galore.
Release Date: Aug. 15 (Amazon Prime Video)
The latest film in the long-running sci-fi horror series returns to scare you in space.
Release Date: Aug. 16 (theaters)
The remake of the 1994 thriller stars Bill Skarsgård as the titular seeker of vengeance.
Release Date: Aug. 23 (theaters)
Zoë Kravitz makes her directorial debut in this thriller starring Naomi Ackie and Channing Tatum.
