Most Anticipated Hollywood Releases in August 2025

The Bad Guys 2 hits theaters on August 1. The fun-loving animal heist crew returns with a new female crime squad twist.

The Naked Gun reboot premieres on August 1, starring Liam Neeson as the comedy detective Frank Drebin Jr.

Weapons, from the director of Barbarian, premieres August 8, a gripping horror mystery starring Julia Garner and Josh Brolin.

Freakier Friday, arriving August 8, reunites Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis in a hilarious four-way body swap sequel.

Nobody 2, a high-octane action sequel starring Bob Odenkirk, releases on August 15. Expect personal stakes and explosive scenes.

Highest 2 Lowest (A24) premieres August 15 — a modern crime thriller reimagining Kurosawa’s classic High and Low.

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Most Anticipated Hollywood Releases in August 2025

The Bad Guys 2 hits theaters on August 1. The fun-loving animal heist crew returns with a new female crime squad twist.

The Naked Gun reboot premieres on August 1, starring Liam Neeson as the comedy detective Frank Drebin Jr.

Weapons, from the director of Barbarian, premieres August 8, a gripping horror mystery starring Julia Garner and Josh Brolin.

Freakier Friday, arriving August 8, reunites Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis in a hilarious four-way body swap sequel.

Nobody 2, a high-octane action sequel starring Bob Odenkirk, releases on August 15. Expect personal stakes and explosive scenes.