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5 Biggest Movies to Watch This August

Remember to look out for these movies this August.

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August 6, 2026

This August, a host of exciting movies are hitting the big-screen, with one of the most mysterious films of the year finally seeing the light of day, along with a variety of other action and horror-packed releases to enjoy. Here are the films to keep your eye out for:

Above and Below

Release date: 7 August 2026

Antonio Banderas leads this thriller that follows a group of friends who are enjoying a dream vacation on a luxury yacht. However, their trip is turned upside down when they are attacked by criminals, and the exotic getaway is turned into a fight for survival.

Young Washington

Release date: 7 August 2026

If you’re interested in the life of George Washington, you should check out this film, which features an all-star cast including William Franklyn-Miller, Mary-Louise Parker, Kelsey Grammer, Andy Serkis, and Ben Kingsley. The movie follows the years of Washington before he became the first president of the United States, as his loyalty, honour, and courage are tested by fighting in the Revolutionary War.

The End of Oak Street

Release date: 14 August 2026

One of the most intriguing movies of the year is The End of Oak Street, which has been pretty shrouded in mystery since its announcement. After a mysterious cosmic event uproots Oak Street from suburbia and transports their neighbourhood to a location with prehistoric creatures, a family soon discovers that their survival depends on sticking together as they navigate their now unrecognisable surroundings. Anne Hathaway Ewan McGregor, Maisy Stella, and Christian Convery star in this dino-adventure.

Mutiny

Release date: 21 August 2026

Jason Statham is back in another action caper to deliver some punches and husky one-liners. Statham plays Cole Reed, an ex-Special Forces soldier now working in private security, who is framed for murdering his Thai billionaire friend, Tibu. While on the run, he comes across an international conspiracy in his search for the true killer.

Insidious: Out of the Further

Release date: 21 August 2026

A new entry into the Insidious franchise follows Gemma, a young mother who discovers she can travel into the Further, a purgatorial realm of lost souls that featured in previous movies. When something evil comes after her, she realises she can bring what lives there back to the real world. Once the demons realise her power, our world becomes their playground.