August 2026 Movies To-Do
New movies releasing in August 2026.
Insidious: Out of the Further
Aug 21SonyHorror/SupernaturalA young mother discovers she can travel into the Further. Directed by Jacob Chase.
Releases Aug 21, 2026
Mutiny
Aug 21LionsgateAction/ThrillerJason StathamJason Statham boards a cargo ship to avenge his boss's murder, uncovering an international conspiracy.
Releases Aug 21, 2026
Buddy
Aug 28Roadside AttractionsHorror/ComedyCasper KellyA children's TV mascot turns nightmare when one kid refuses to play along. From the Too Many Cooks creator; Sundance Midnight premiere. Cristin Milioti and Keegan-Michael Key.
Releases Aug 28, 2026
Coyote vs. Acme ★
Aug 28Ketchup EntertainmentComedy/Animation HybridThe famously shelved Looney Tunes legal comedy, finally rescued from the WB vault.
Releases Aug 28, 2026
One Night Only
Aug 7UniversalRomantic Comedy$11.3M domestic on a $25M budget. 46% RT.
Releases Aug 7, 2026
August 2026 Movies Collection
Movies released before August 2026, ranked. Full write-ups in our Best Movies of 2026 hub.
The Odyssey ★
Jul 17UniversalEpic/AdventureChristopher NolanIMAXReleased Jul 17, 2026
Spider-Man: Brand New Day ★
Jul 31SonySuperheroMCUReleased Jul 31, 2026
Obsession
May 15Focus FeaturesHorror/ThrillerReleased May 15, 2026
Project Hail Mary ★
Mar 20Amazon MGMSci-FiRyan GoslingReleased Mar 20, 2026
Toy Story 5 ★
Jun 19DisneyAnimationPixar92% RTReleased Jun 19, 2026
28 Years Later: The Bone Temple
Jan 16SonyHorror/Sci-FiReleased Jan 16, 2026
Disclosure Day ★
Jun 12UniversalSci-Fi/ThrillerSpielberg80% RTReleased Jun 12, 2026
Hoppers ★
Mar 6DisneyAnimationPixarReleased Mar 6, 2026
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
Apr 1UniversalAnimationNintendoReleased Apr 1, 2026
The Drama
Apr 3DramaA24Released Apr 3, 2026
GOAT
Feb 13SonyAnimation/Sports ComedyReleased Feb 13, 2026
Michael ★
Apr 24LionsgateMusical BiopicReleased Apr 24, 2026
Send Help
Jan 30LionsgateHorror/ComedySam RaimiReleased Jan 30, 2026
Backrooms ★
May 29A24Horror/Sci-Fi87% RTReleased May 29, 2026
Minions & Monsters
Jul 1UniversalAnimation/ComedyIlluminationReleased Jul 1, 2026
Wuthering Heights
Feb 13Warner BrosRomance/DramaReleased Feb 13, 2026
Reminders of Him
Mar 13SonyRomance/DramaReleased Mar 13, 2026
Crime 101
Feb 13Warner BrosCrime/ThrillerReleased Feb 13, 2026
Scream 7
Feb 27ParamountHorror/SlasherReleased Feb 27, 2026
The Mandalorian & Grogu ★
May 22DisneySci-Fi/ActionReleased May 22, 2026
The Devil Wears Prada 2
May 1DisneyComedy/DramaReleased May 1, 2026
Mortal Kombat II
May 8Warner Bros.Action/FantasyReleased May 8, 2026
The Sheep Detectives
May 8Amazon MGMMystery/ComedyReleased May 8, 2026
Scary Movie
Jun 5ParamountComedy/HorrorReleased Jun 5, 2026
Evil Dead Burn
Jul 10Warner Bros.HorrorReleased Jul 10, 2026
Motor City
Jul 24IFC FilmsAction/ThrillerReleased Jul 24, 2026
Masters of the Universe
Jun 5Amazon MGMAction/Adventure68% RTReleased Jun 5, 2026
Supergirl
Jun 26Warner BrosSuperheroDCU56% RTReleased Jun 26, 2026
Animal Farm
May 1Angel StudiosAnimationReleased May 1, 2026
The Death of Robin Hood
Jun 19A24Drama/AdventureReleased Jun 19, 2026
Kraken
Jun 12Samuel GoldwynHorror/MonsterReleased Jun 12, 2026
Moana
Jul 10DisneyFantasy/AdventureReleased Jul 10, 2026
How We Rank
To-Do films are ranked on anticipation: director pedigree, cast, trailer quality, and franchise momentum. Collection films are ranked on critical reception, audience response, cultural impact, and box office performance.
S Tier = exceptional, must-see regardless of genre preference
A Tier = excellent, highly recommended
B Tier = good, worth your time if the premise appeals to you
C Tier = decent, has strengths but notable weaknesses
FAQ
What movies are coming out in August 2026?
Three films release in August 2026: One Night Only (Aug 7), Insidious: Out of the Further (Aug 21), and Mutiny (Aug 21). See the full ranked list above.
What is the biggest movie of August 2026?
One Night Only (Aug 7) leads on anticipation — Will Gluck's high-concept rom-com starring Monica Barbaro and Callum Turner. Insidious: Out of the Further and Jason Statham's Mutiny follow on Aug 21.
Is The Odyssey a Christopher Nolan movie?
Yes, The Odyssey is written and directed by Christopher Nolan. It released July 17, 2026, opening to 95% on RT with a $124M domestic debut. The film stars Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, Tom Holland, Lupita Nyong'o, and Zendaya.
What is the best movie released in 2026 so far?
The Odyssey (Jul 17) and Obsession (May 15) are our S-tier picks. The Odyssey opened to 95% on RT with a $124M debut; Obsession turned a $750K budget into $334M worldwide. Project Hail Mary leads A tier at 95% RT and $320M domestic. Full write-ups in our Best Movies of 2026 hub.
