List of upcoming movies coming soon (August 2024)

 List of upcoming movies coming soon
List of upcoming movies coming soon (Image via LionsGate Movies)

For those who enjoy films, upcoming movies are always a highlight; August 2024 looks to be interesting. From drama and romance to sci-fi and horror, the month is set to see much-awaited releases that would appeal to many palates. Big-banner films highlighting the inventiveness and diversity of Hollywood will enable moviegoers an immersive cinematic experience.

August 2024 brings a blend of fresh releases and continuing excitement for films. The lineup includes everything from debut directorial projects to sequels of popular franchises. The buzz around these films highlights the eagerness of audiences to witness new stories and familiar favorites unfold on the big screen.

Comprising a mix of genres and star-studded casts, this list of forthcoming films arrives in August 2024. There's something for everyone, so here's s a comprehensive view of what the month holds.


List of upcoming movies coming in August 2024

1) Good One

Upcoming movies in August 2024: Good One (Image via Metrograph)
Upcoming movies in August 2024: Good One (Image via Metrograph)

Good One is a 2024 American drama film marking India Donaldson's directorial debut. It stars Lily Collias as Sam, James Le Gros as Chris and Danny McCarthy as Matt, with Sumaya Bouhbal, Diana Irvine, Sam Lanier, Peter McNally and Eric Yates in supporting roles.

Focusing on the combining lives of its characters, the film explores complex emotional narratives. Originally scheduled for the Sundance Film Festival in 2024, Good One will be theatrically released by Metrograph Pictures on August 9, 2024.

The movie is set to look at personal development and human relationships with great sensitivity.


2) Borderlands

Upcoming movies in August 2024: Borderlands (Image via Lionsgate Movies)
Upcoming movies in August 2024: Borderlands (Image via Lionsgate Movies)

It's time for an exciting trip to Pandora, the busiest planet in the galaxy, in Borderlands. A strange group of people work together to find Atlas' (Edgar Ramírez) missing daughter. Lilith, played by Cate Blanchett, is a skilled bounty hunter with a mysterious past.

The tough soldier Roland (Kevin Hart), the explosives expert Tiny Tina (Ariana Greenblatt), her guardian Krieg (Florian Munteanu), the strange scientist Tannis (Jamie Lee Curtis) and the funny robot Claptrap (Jack Black) are all in this strange group.

They face threats from aliens and vicious thieves together and find secrets that could change the universe forever. This film is coming out on August 9, 2024.


3) Running on Empty

Upcoming movies in August 2024: Running on Empty (Image via Lionsgate Movies)
Upcoming movies in August 2024: Running on Empty (Image via Lionsgate Movies)

Kier Gilchrist plays Mortimer in Running on Empty, a quirky romantic comedy. Mortimer, a goofy but smart young man from California's San Fernando Valley, receives life-changing news and starts seeking meaning for the same.

He finds the girl of his dreams and starts a touching journey of self-discovery and love. This film is going to be released on August 9, 2024, combining humor and heartfelt moments.


4) Cuckoo

Upcoming movies in August 2024: Cuckoo (Image via NEON)
Upcoming movies in August 2024: Cuckoo (Image via NEON)

In Cuckoo, a 17-year-old Gretchen leaves her life in the United States to live with her father and his new family in the German Alps. When they get there, they meet Mr. König, her father's mysterious boss, who is very interested in Gretchen's deaf half-sister Alma.

As Gretchen gets used to her new home, she starts to hear strange noises and see horrible things that lead her to a scary realization about her own family. Viewers might be on the edge of their seats for this scary story of mystery and suspense directed by Tilman Singer. From August 9, 2024, "Cuckoo" will be shown in theaters.


5) My Penguin Friend

Upcoming movies in August 2024: My Penguin Friend (Image via IGN movie)
Upcoming movies in August 2024: My Penguin Friend (Image via IGN movie)

My Penguin Friend stars Jean Reno as João, a humble fisherman and Oscar nominee Adriana Barraza as his wife. The film depicts João, who rescues an oil-drenched penguin and forms a strong bond with it.

Although his wife is upset, João takes the penguin under his wing and finds joy for the first time in years. After disappearing, the penguin has misadventures to return home. This film about friendship and resilience opens on August 9, 2024.


6) It Ends With Us

It Ends With Us (Image via Sony Pictures Entertainment)
It Ends With Us (Image via Sony Pictures Entertainment)

It Ends With Us is an adaptation of Colleen Hoover's novel. The movie will star Lily Bloom.

The plot includes Lily overcoming a traumatic childhood and moving to Boston, where she meets charming neurosurgeon Ryle Kincaid. Lily finds disturbing similarities in her past as their relationship grows.

When Atlas Corrigan, her first love, returns, she finds it difficult to choose. This emotional drama about love, strength and self-discovery will be released on August 9, 2024.


7) Coraline 3D 15th Anniversary

Coraline 3D (Image via Laika Studios)
Coraline 3D (Image via Laika Studios)

For its 15th anniversary on August 15, 2024, Coraline 3D makes a comeback to theaters. Dakota Fanning voices 11-year-old Coraline Jones in this animated classic as she finds a secret door leading to another universe.

Her parents' doppelgängers present her an idealized life in this other world but at a terrible cost. With its breathtaking images and creative narrative, the film's special mix of fantasy and horror never fails to enthrall viewers — new and returning alike.


8) Alien: Romulus

Alien: Romulus (Image via IGN)
Alien: Romulus (Image via IGN)

Fede Alvarez's Alien: Romulus reboots the popular sci-fi/horror series. C. Spaeny, David Jonsson, Archie Renaux, Isabela Merced, Spike Fearn and Aileen Wu star. Scavenging a wrecked space station, a group of young colonizers encounters the universe's most terrifying creature.

Alien: Romulus, produced by Ridley Scott, guarantees fear and suspense. This upcoming August 16, 2024 release is a must-see for sci-fi fans.


9) Caligula: The Ultimate Cut

Upcoming movies in August 2024: Caligula: The Ultimate Cut (Image via Drafthouse Films)
Upcoming movies in August 2024: Caligula: The Ultimate Cut (Image via Drafthouse Films)

Malcolm McDowell plays Caligula in Caligula: The Ultimate Cut, which is a reconstructed version of the 1980 historical epic, while Helen Mirren plays Caesonia.

Directed by Thomas Negovan, it has footage that has never been seen before, giving a fuller picture of the notorious Roman Emperor's fall into sin.

The film, with its beautiful sets designed by Oscar-winner Danilo Donati, looks at how power can corrupt people. Caligula: The Ultimate Cut comes out on August 16, 2024.


10) Stream

Upcoming movies in August 2024: Stream (Image via JoBlo Horror)
Upcoming movies in August 2024: Stream (Image via JoBlo Horror)

Roy and Elaine Keenan are the lead characters in the suspenseful thriller Stream. They decide to re-create a family vacation to get back in touch with their scattered family. However, their peaceful stay in a cute hotel turns deadly when they meet four crazy killers.

In this intense, edge-of-your-seat story, Roy has to fight to protect his family. On August 21, 2024, the movie will come out. It combines family drama with high-stakes horror, making it a tight and exciting watch.


11) Close Your Eyes

Upcoming movies in August 2024: Close Your Eyes (Image via La voz del adiós AIE)
Upcoming movies in August 2024: Close Your Eyes (Image via La voz del adiós AIE)

The film Close Your Eyes is centered on Julio Arenas, a renowned Spanish actor who mysteriously vanishes during the production of a film. The film, directed by Miguel Garay, digs deeper into the enigma of Julio's disappearance by revisiting the final scenes he caught.

Secrets begin to emerge as a television program revisits his career and the circumstances of his disappearance. On August 23, 2024, this fascinating narrative will be released, exploring the enigmatic nature of human existence, memory and fame.


12) Blink Twice

Upcoming movies in August 2024: Blink Twice (Image via Amazon MGM Studios)
Upcoming movies in August 2024: Blink Twice (Image via Amazon MGM Studios)

Channing Tatum portrays the role of tech billionaire Slater King in Blink Twice, while Naomi Ackie portrays the role of cocktail waitress Frida. Frida's reality is called into question when she's extended an invitation to a dream vacation on Slater's private island, as a result of peculiar occurrences.

Frida must uncover the trut to survive as the island's dark secrets unravel. This thriller, set to release on August 23, 2024, is all set to bring in suspense and mystery.


13) The Crow

Upcoming movies in August 2024: The Crow (Image via Lionsgate Movies)
Upcoming movies in August 2024: The Crow (Image via Lionsgate Movies)

Bill Skarsgård's portrayal of Eric Draven seeks retribution following his brutal murder alongside his soulmate Shelly Webster (FKA twigs). Eric sets out across the worlds of the living and the dead to right the wrongs, having an opportunity to save his love by giving himself up.

Releasing on August 23, 2024, this dark and emotionally charged film, The Crow, presents a compelling story of love, loss and vengeance.


14) The Forge

Upcoming movies in August 2024: The Forge (Image via The Forge Movie)
Upcoming movies in August 2024: The Forge (Image via The Forge Movie)

The Forge portrays a young man, Isaiah Wright, with no direction in life. Under the direction of his mother's prayers and a new mentor, Isaiah starts to see his calling.

Set for release on August 23, 2024, this inspirational film emphasizes faith and personal development. It's set to present a rich story about discovering one's road and the value of mentoring.


15) Bookworm

Upcoming movies in August 2024: Bookworm (Image via RialtoDistribution)
Upcoming movies in August 2024: Bookworm (Image via RialtoDistribution)

Bookworm stars an 11-year-old Mildred, whose life is upended when her estranged father, Strawn Wise, a washed-up magician, comes to care for her. They embark on a camping trip to find the mythical Canterbury Panther. This adventure-filled film looks through themes of family and reconciliation.

Scheduled for release on August 29, 2024, Bookworm promises a heartwarming and fantastical journey for audiences of all ages.


16) Reagan

Upcoming movies in August 2024: Reagan (Image via JoBlo Upcoming Movies)
Upcoming movies in August 2024: Reagan (Image via JoBlo Upcoming Movies)

Dennis Quaid stars biographically as Ronald Reagan in Reagan. It follows Reagan's path from small-town origins to Hollywood and finally to the presidency. Filmed from the point of view of a former KGB agent, it provides an original view of Reagan's life and legacy.

Set for August 30, 2024, this film presents an in-depth look at one of America's most powerful figures.


17) AfrAId

Upcoming movies in August 2024: AfrAId (Image via IGN)
Upcoming movies in August 2024: AfrAId (Image via IGN)

AfrAId features John Cho as Curtis, who tests a revolutionary new home device: a digital family assistant called AIA.

As AIA begins to anticipate the family's needs, it also becomes increasingly controlling and protective. This sci-fi thriller, exploring the boundaries of artificial intelligence, is set to release on August 30, 2024.


The roster of forthcoming films arriving in August 2024 is exciting and varied. Every movie enthusiast can find something from emotional dramas and eccentric comedies to great thrillers and sci-fi adventures.

Every movie guarantees to present original narratives and unforgettable encounters. August 2024 looks to be a remarkable month in movies as viewers eagerly await these arrivals.

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