This list of movies coming out in August 2024 has varying options to include in your TBW list. There will be a remake, a franchise installment, a documentary. Look out for a movie adaptation of a video game, including a suspense-filled plot.
This month’s list features well-known directors, Fede Álvarez and M. Night Shyamalan. We can’t wait to see what they have in store for us.
If you loved the Alien and Aliens franchise, then watch out for Alien: Romulus which will be hitting theaters next month.
There is also a very inspiring documentary on Father-Daughter relationships. What is so touching about this documentary? It tells the story of incarcerated fathers and their bonding with their little princesses. It’s a must-see, if you ask me. Let’s give you the details of the 5 movies you should see this August.
The Crow
This remake, done 20 years after the original movie, features Eric Draven (Bill Skarsgård) and Shelly Webster (FKA Twigs). They are a couple deeply in love, who are tragically murdered by individuals from Shelly’s troubled past. Eric is offered a second chance at life but at a great personal cost.
He returns to the world of the living, driven by a fierce determination to avenge their murders and protect Shelly’s memory; even if it means navigating the dangerous boundaries between life and death. The Crow is set to be theatrically released on August 23, 2024. Directed by Rupert Sanders.
Alien: Romulus
“Alien: Romulus” is the latest installment in the iconic Alien franchise. It is the seventh film in the series and the ninth overall to feature the deadly xenomorphs. Directed by Fede Álvarez, this highly anticipated movie takes place 20 years after the events of the original 1979 classic. Alien: Romulus serves as a thrilling bridge between the first two films.
The story follows a group of young space colonizers who embark on an adventure, exploring the depths of an abandoned space station. However, their exploration takes a terrifying turn when they come face-to-face with the universe’s most feared creature – the acid-blooded alien.
As the colonizers struggle to survive this horror, they must confront the evil forces that have brought them to this distant world. With suspense, action, and heart-pumping tension, “Alien: Romulus” promises to be a captivating addition to the Alien saga, delving deeper into the dark mysteries of the xenomorphs and their merciless reign of terror.
Trap
In the gripping film “Trap,” Josh Hartnett portrays a sinister serial killer known as “The Butcher”. He attends a concert featuring the talented Lady Raven (Saleka Shyamalan).
However, his plans take a surprising turn when he discovers that the event is actually a clever police operation designed to capture him. As the suspenseful cat-and-mouse game unfolds, “The Butcher” must utilize his wit and cunning to evade the authorities and escape.
But with unexpected twists and turns, nothing is certain until the very end. Trap is set to hit theaters on August 9.
Borderlands
This is one of the most anticipated movies in August 2024. It is based on the best-selling video game, where a group of unlikely heroes must work together to save a powerful girl from danger. Lilith, a skilled bounty hunter, returns to her home planet of Pandora to find the missing daughter of a powerful leader.
She joins forces with a team of misfits, including a mercenary, a young explosives expert, a strong protector, a quirky scientist, and a talking robot. Together, they must fight against aliens and bandits to uncover a hidden secret on Pandora.
Along the way, they learn to rely on each other and become a family. The fate of the universe depends on their success. Borderlands will be showing in theaters on August 9.
Daughters
In a heartwarming and uplifting documentary, four young girls are getting ready for a special night with their fathers, who are incarcerated at a Washington, D.C. correctional facility. Despite the challenges of their circumstances, these girls are beaming with excitement as they prepare for the Daddy Daughter Dance, a unique event made possible by an innovative fatherhood program.
The Daddy-Daughter Dance is a celebration of love, family, and connection. Despite the physical barriers that separate them, these fathers and daughters are determined to make the most of their time together. As they dance, laugh, and cherish every moment, they prove that even in the toughest of circumstances, love can conquer all. This documentary is set to be released on August 14. Directed by Angela Patton.
Which of these movies coming out in August 2024 are you eager to see?
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