August 2026 Movies To-Do
New movies releasing in August 2026.
Buddy
Roadside AttractionsHorror/ComedyCasper KellyA children's TV mascot turns nightmare when one kid refuses to play along. From the Too Many Cooks creator. 87% RT and ~$26M on a $3M budget.
Releases Aug 28, 2026
Coyote vs. Acme ★
Ketchup EntertainmentComedy/Animation HybridThe famously shelved Looney Tunes legal comedy, rescued from the WB vault. 96% RT, A CinemaScore, ~$108M worldwide on ~$70M.
Releases Aug 28, 2026
Insidious: Out of the Further
SonyHorror/SupernaturalA young mother discovers she can travel into the Further. Directed by Jacob Chase.
Releases Aug 21, 2026
One Night Only
UniversalRomantic Comedy$11.3M domestic on a $25M budget. 46% RT.
Releases Aug 7, 2026
Mutiny
LionsgateAction/ThrillerJason StathamJason Statham boards a cargo ship to avenge his boss. ~50% RT and $29M worldwide on $40-50M, after Amazon accidentally posted the full film early.
Releases Aug 21, 2026
August 2026 Movies Collection
Movies released before August 2026, ranked. Full write-ups in our Best Movies of 2026 hub.
The Odyssey ★
UniversalEpic/AdventureChristopher NolanIMAXReleased Jul 17, 2026
Spider-Man: Brand New Day ★
SonySuperheroMCUReleased Jul 31, 2026
Obsession
Focus FeaturesHorror/ThrillerReleased May 15, 2026
Project Hail Mary ★
Amazon MGMSci-FiRyan GoslingReleased Mar 20, 2026
Toy Story 5 ★
DisneyAnimationPixar92% RTReleased Jun 19, 2026
28 Years Later: The Bone Temple
SonyHorror/Sci-FiReleased Jan 16, 2026
Disclosure Day ★
UniversalSci-Fi/ThrillerSpielberg80% RTReleased Jun 12, 2026
Hoppers ★
DisneyAnimationPixarReleased Mar 6, 2026
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
UniversalAnimationNintendoReleased Apr 1, 2026
The Drama
DramaA24Released Apr 3, 2026
GOAT
SonyAnimation/Sports ComedyReleased Feb 13, 2026
Michael ★
LionsgateMusical BiopicReleased Apr 24, 2026
Send Help
LionsgateHorror/ComedySam RaimiReleased Jan 30, 2026
Backrooms ★
A24Horror/Sci-Fi87% RTReleased May 29, 2026
Minions & Monsters
UniversalAnimation/ComedyIlluminationReleased Jul 1, 2026
Wuthering Heights
Warner BrosRomance/DramaReleased Feb 13, 2026
Reminders of Him
SonyRomance/DramaReleased Mar 13, 2026
Crime 101
Warner BrosCrime/ThrillerReleased Feb 13, 2026
Scream 7
ParamountHorror/SlasherReleased Feb 27, 2026
The Mandalorian & Grogu ★
DisneySci-Fi/ActionReleased May 22, 2026
The Devil Wears Prada 2
DisneyComedy/DramaReleased May 1, 2026
Mortal Kombat II
Warner Bros.Action/FantasyReleased May 8, 2026
The Sheep Detectives
Amazon MGMMystery/ComedyReleased May 8, 2026
Scary Movie
ParamountComedy/HorrorReleased Jun 5, 2026
Evil Dead Burn
Warner Bros.HorrorReleased Jul 10, 2026
Motor City
IFC FilmsAction/ThrillerReleased Jul 24, 2026
Masters of the Universe
Amazon MGMAction/Adventure68% RTReleased Jun 5, 2026
Supergirl
Warner BrosSuperheroDCU56% RTReleased Jun 26, 2026
Animal Farm
Angel StudiosAnimationReleased May 1, 2026
The Death of Robin Hood
A24Drama/AdventureReleased Jun 19, 2026
Kraken
Samuel GoldwynHorror/MonsterReleased Jun 12, 2026
Moana
DisneyFantasy/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.
