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New York filmgoers looking to escape the summer heat can choose from a packed August slate of feature film releases hitting theaters, according to entertainment schedules. From star-studded science fiction thrillers and nostalgic animation hybrids to high-stakes biographical dramas, the upcoming month offers counter-programming to outdoor temperatures inside air-conditioned auditoriums.
The Wrong Girls Arrives August 14
Directed and written by Dylan Meyer, the upcoming comedy The Wrong Girls stars Kristen Stewart and Alia Shawkat as two best friends who ingest an experimental drug granting them telepathic powers, according to production details. The narrative follows the pair as they quickly become entangled in a series of chaotic misadventures. The feature boasts an ensemble cast featuring LaKeith Stanfield, Kate McKinnon, Seth Rogen, and Cate Blanchett.
Tony Focuses on Anthony Bourdain’s Early Life on August 7
Adapted from Anthony Bourdain’s 2000 memoir Kitchen Confidential, the biographical drama Tony stars Dominic Sessa as a 19-year-old Bourdain working a summer job in a Cape Cod restaurant in 1975, according to project announcements. The coming-of-age story also features Antonio Banderas and Emilia Jones. The film explores the formative early years of the chef before his rise to international prominence.
Coyote vs. ACME Debuts August 28
After sitting on the shelf following shelving decisions by Warner Bros., the hybrid live-action and animation feature Coyote vs. ACME arrives in theaters on August 28, according to distribution schedules. The story follows Wile E. Coyote hiring a struggling lawyer, played by Will Forte, to sue the ACME Corporation over defective products. The project also stars John Cena.
Eli Roth Directs Ice Cream Man on August 7
Directed by horror filmmaker Eli Roth, Ice Cream Man transforms an idyllic summer village into a battleground when a suspicious ice cream vendor arrives, according to plot synopses. The narrative centers on local children who consume the vendor’s treats and transform into murderous maniacs, leaving the remaining residents to stop the spread. The film serves as an addition to the seasonal horror slate.
The End of Oak Street Lands August 14
Written and directed by David Robert Mitchell, the science-fiction survival thriller The End of Oak Street utilizes a cosmic event to transport a suburban neighborhood into an alternate reality inhabited by prehistoric creatures, according to production disclosures. Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor lead the cast of the feature, which is tailored for theatrical exhibition.
One Night Only Explores Alternative New York on August 7
Set in an alternate New York where single residents are restricted to one night per year to pursue romance, One Night Only follows strangers Allie, played by Monica Barbaro, and Owen, played by Callum Turner, on a chaotic nocturnal search for connection, according to studio overviews. The supporting cast features Maya Hawke, Julia Fox, Molly Ringwald, and Este Haim.
Insidious: Out of the Further Slated for August 21
The sixth installment in the horror franchise, Insidious: Out of the Further, follows a young mother portrayed by Amelia Eve as she discovers the ability to enter the titular dimension to return lost souls to the living world, according to franchise updates. Franchise veteran Lin Shaye returns for the chapter, which is scheduled for an August 21 theatrical release.
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