Here’s a clear list of major upcoming movie releases (as of August 27, 2026), focused on theatrical and key streaming titles. Dates are primarily US release dates (they often shift by a few days or weeks in other countries, including many of the ones you listed such as Pakistan, India, UK, Australia, etc.). Early reviews/scores are included where available; most films still lack full critic scores.
This Weekend / Immediate (August 28, 2026)
| Movie | Genre / Notes | Key Cast / Director | Early Notes / Scores |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dog Stars | Post-apocalyptic drama/sci-fi | Jacob Elordi, Josh Brolin, Margaret Qualley; Ridley Scott | Adaptation of Peter Heller novel. Early Metacritic-style score around 50 in some trackers. |
| Coyote vs. Acme | Live-action/CGI comedy | Will Forte, John Cena, Lana Condor | Wile E. Coyote sues Acme. Wide release; early score ~77. |
| Buddy | Horror | Cristin Milioti, Topher Grace | Twisted kids’-show horror. |
| Finding Emily | Romance/comedy | Angourie Rice, Spike Fearn | Wide release. |
| Idiots | Comedy/crime | Dave Franco, O’Shea Jackson Jr. | Limited/wide mix. |
| Colony | Zombie action-horror (Korean) | Jun Ji-hyun (Gianna Jun), Koo Kyo-hwan; Yeon Sang-ho (Train to Busan) | Limited US release. |
Also out around this time: limited titles like Wildcards, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone (25th anniversary re-release), and various streaming options (e.g., The Whisper Man on Netflix).
Early September 2026
- September 2: Fall 2: Deadpoint (survival thriller)
- September 4:
- By Any Means (crime thriller – Mark Wahlberg)
- How to Rob a Bank
- Onslaught
- Mayday (Apple TV – Ryan Reynolds, Kenneth Branagh)
- September 11: Practical Magic 2 (Sandra Bullock, Nicole Kidman) – highly anticipated sequel
- September 18: Resident Evil (new take), Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom
- Other September titles: Hope (Na Hong-jin), Heart of the Beast, various limited and streaming releases
Later Fall 2026 Highlights (Most Anticipated)
These are among the bigger or more talked-about titles further out (exact dates can still shift):
- Terrifier 4 (early October)
- Street Fighter (mid-October)
- Dune: Part Three (Denis Villeneuve – late year)
- Avengers: Doomsday (late year)
- Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey
- Other notables: The Social Reckoning, Clayface, various horror and awards-season contenders
Notes
- Reviews: Full critic reviews (Rotten Tomatoes / Metacritic) are still limited or unavailable for most August–September titles because they are just opening or in final post-production. Early audience/tracker scores exist for a few (e.g., Coyote vs. Acme looking stronger than The Dog Stars so far).
- Country variations: In places like Pakistan, India, UAE, UK, Australia, etc., major Hollywood titles usually arrive within days or 1–2 weeks of the US date. Local films, Bollywood, or regional releases (e.g., Korean, Chinese) have completely different calendars.
- Release schedules change frequently — always double-check local theater listings or sites like IMDb, Box Office Mojo, or your country’s cinema chains closer to the date.
Would you like a deeper focus on a specific month, genre (horror, blockbusters, etc.), or region (e.g., Pakistan/India releases)? Or more details on any particular film?
