August 2025 Movies that You Shouldn’t Miss

Don’t miss these titles, opening in cinemas in August 2025! August 6 – Materialists (Columbia Pictures) Cast: Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans, Pedro Pascal Directed by: [...]

August 2025 Movies that You Shouldn’t Miss

Don’t miss these titles, opening in cinemas in August 2025!

August 6 – Materialists (Columbia Pictures)

Cast: Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans, Pedro Pascal

Directed by: Celine Song

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A young, ambitious New York City matchmaker finds herself torn between the perfect match and her imperfect ex in “Materialists.” The film is directed by Celine Song, who was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Picture and Best Original Screenplay for her directorial debut, “Past Lives.” 

August 6 – Weapons (Warner Bros. Pictures)

Cast: Josh Brolin, Julia Garner, Alden Ehrenreich

Directed by: Zach Cregger

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From New Line Cinema and Zach Cregger, the wholly original mind behind “Barbarian,” comes a new horror/thriller: “Weapons.” When all but one child from the same class mysteriously vanish on the same night at exactly the same time, a community is left questioning who or what is behind their disappearance.

August 13 – The Naked Gun (Paramount Pictures)

Cast: Liam Neeson, Pamela Anderson, Danny Huston

Directed by: Akiva Schaffer

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Only one man has the particular set of skills… to lead Police Squad and save the world! Lt. Frank Drebin Jr. (Liam Neeson) follows in his father’s footsteps in “The Naked Gun,” directed by Akiva Schaffer (“Saturday Night Live,” “Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping”) and from producer Seth MacFarlane (“Ted,” “Family Guy”). Joining the case are cast Pamela Anderson, Paul Walter Hauser, CCH Pounder, Kevin Durand, Cody Rhodes, Liza Koshy, Eddie Yu, with Danny Huston.

August 13 – Nobody 2 (Universal Pictures)

Cast: Bob Odenkirk, Connie Nielsen, RZA, Christopher Lloyd, Sharon Stone

Directed by: Timo Tjahjanto

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Nobody ruins his vacation. Bob Odenkirk (“Breaking Bad,” “Better Call Saul”) returns as family man and assassin Hutch Mansell in “Nobody 2,” the new chapter to the 2021 hit action thriller.

August 20 – Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle (Columbia Pictures)

Cast: Natsuki Hanae, Akari Kitō, Hiro Shimono, Yoshitsugu Matsuoka

Directed by: Haruo Sotozaki

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While growing stronger and deepening his friendships and bonds with fellow Demon Slayer Corps members, Tanjiro Kamado has battled many demons. As the Demon Slayer Corps members and Hashira engaged in a group strength training program, the Hashira Training, in preparation for the forthcoming battle against the demons, Muzan Kibutsuji appears at the Ubuyashiki Mansion. With the head of the Demon Corps in danger, Tanjiro and the Hashira rush to the headquarters but are plunged into a deep descent to a mysterious space by the hands of Muzan Kibutsuji. The destination of where Tanjiro and Demon Slayer Corps have fallen is the demons’ stronghold – the Infinity Castle. And so, the battleground is set as the final battle between the Demon Slayer Corps and the demons ignites.

August 20 – Life of Chuck (Ayala EXCLUSIVE)

Cast: Tom Hiddleston, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Karen Gillan, Jacob Tremblay, Mark Hamill

Directed by: Mike Flanagan

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From the hearts and minds of Stephen King and Mike Flanagan comes “The Life of Chuck,” the extraordinary story of an ordinary man. This unforgettable, genre-bending tale celebrates the life of Charles “Chuck” Krantz as he experiences the wonder of love, the heartbreak of loss, and the multitudes contained in all of us.

August 27 – Caught Stealing (Columbia Pictures)

Cast: Austin Butler, Regina King, Zoë Kravitz, Matt Smith, Liev Schreiber

Directed by: Darren Aronofsky

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Hank Thompson (Austin Butler) was a high-school baseball phenom who can’t play anymore, but everything else is going okay. He’s got a great girl (Zoë Kravitz), tends bar at a New York dive, and his favorite team is making an underdog run at the pennant. When his punk-rock neighbor Russ (Matt Smith) asks him to take care of his cat for a few days, Hank suddenly finds himself caught in the middle of a motley crew of threatening gangsters. They all want a piece of him; the problem is he has no idea why. As Hank attempts to evade their ever-tightening grip, he’s got to use all his hustle to stay alive long enough to find out…

Photo credit: Universal Pictures, Colombia Pictures, Ayala Malls Cinema