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The August 2025 movie line-up certainly has a lot to live up to after July's box-office splash, thanks to big hitters like Superman and The Fantastic Four: First Steps. Thankfully, the schedule for August 2025 contains a mix of highly anticipated sequels and exciting new offerings that are sure to get movie lovers back into the theatres to experience engrossing plots and intriguing characters.
In terms of variety, the August 2025 schedule has something for everyone. From hilarious animated films to riveting thrillers, cinephiles will have plenty to choose from every week. While a considerable number of new movies are releasing in August 2025, there are a few noteworthy titles that have gained more attention as compared to the rest.
In this list, we take a look at some of the most anticipated movies releasing in August 2025 that have generated quite the buzz, both online and offline.
Disclaimer: This list contains information from various sources.
The Naked Gun, Freakier Friday and five other upcoming movies that deserve to be on your August 2025 watchlist
1) The Bad Guys 2 (August 1, 2025)
The Bad Guys 2 promise an action-packed plot with plenty of humor (Image via Official Movie Website)Animation fans are eagerly awaiting the release of this upcoming August 2025 title. Directed by Pierre Perifel, The Bad Guys 2 is the sequel to the successful heist comedy, The Bad Guys (2022).
In this installment, Sam Rockwell's Mr. Wolf and the gang have turned over a new leaf, but it is hard for them to find new jobs because of their infamous criminal background. Moreover, their attempt to brand themselves as the "good guys" hit a snag when an all-female squad of criminals pressurize them to take part in "one last job".
If this upcoming August 2025 title is anything like its predecessor, movie goers can expect well-written comedic scenes, thriving chemistry between the central characters and thoughtful closing messages.
Where to watch: The Bad Guys 2 will hit the theatres on August 1, 2025.
2) The Naked Gun (August 1, 2025)
This movie releasing in August 2025 has been directed by Akiva Schaffer (Image via Official Movie Instagram)This upcoming August 2025 movie is the fourth installment in The Naked Gun film series. The first three titles, which were released between 1988 and 1994, starred veteran comedian Leslie Nielsen in the lead. His character, Detective Sergeant Frank Drebin, is quite naive and inept, and yet still manages to get the job done, somehow.
The upcoming movie stars Liam Neeson as Frank Drebin Jr. From the looks of the trailer, he seems very much like his old man. Starring alongside him is Pamela Anderson. She plays Beth, who suspects foul play in her brother's death and enlists Frank's help.
There is no doubt that Neeson is a veteran when it comes to pulling off complex action scenes, but fans will have to wait and see if he is able to match Nielsen's on-screen charm and comedic timing.
Where to watch: The Naked Gun is slated for theatrical release on August 1, 2025.
3) Freakier Friday (August 8, 2025)
Many stars from Freaky Friday reprise their roles in this sequel (Image via Disney Movies)One of the most anticipated August 2025 titles, Freakier Friday brings back the fan-favorite duo of Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan. Directed by Nisha Ganatra, it is the sequel to Freaky Friday (2003) wherein Lohan's Anna mysteriously switches bodies with her mother, Tess (Curtis). In this upcoming installment, things get even crazier as there is a four-way body swap.
In addition to the familiar faces, which include Mark Harmon, Chad Michael Murray, and Rosalind Chao, Freakier Friday will also feature new additions such as Julia Butters, Sophia Hammons and Manny Jacinto.
Movie goers enjoyed watching Freaky Friday because of its interesting body swap premise, and so, it will be interesting to see how the creators will spice up the familiar concept with new twists in order to keep things fresh and entertaining.
Where to watch: Freakier Friday will be released theatrically on August 8, 2025.
4) Nobody 2 (August 15, 2025)
Fans of Nobody wouldn't want to miss out on this anticipated sequel (Image via Nobody Facebook Page)Directed by Timo Tjahjanto, this upcoming August 2025 movie is perfect for cinephiles looking for high-octane narratives complete with exciting twists. Bob Odenkirk reprises his role as Hutch Mansell in this sequel to Nobody (2021).
In the first installment, Hutch wanted to keep his family away from violent and risky situations, but they somehow ended up becoming targets instead. The same thing happens in Nobody 2. Hutch takes his family on a much-needed vacation, but he soon realizes that the tourist town of Plummerville is hiding many dangerous secrets.
Nobody took the audience by surprise because Hutch, who came off as meek and oppressed, was anything but. And so, fans will be eager to see how his character arc evolves in this new August 2025 movie as he faces more menacing opponents, and in greater numbers.
Where to watch: Nobody 2 will hit the theatres on August 15, 2025.
5) Highest 2 Lowest (August 15, 2025)
Movie lovers have a lot of expectations from this Spike Lee retelling (Image via A24)There is much hype around this upcoming August 2025 movie because it is a modern retelling of a Japanese film, which is considered one of Akira Kurosawa's greatest works. The classic movie High and Low (1963) revolves around a skilled businessman who plans to acquire a shoe company, but things get complicated when his driver's son is kidnapped.
In the new August 2025 movie directed by Spike Lee, the lead character, David King, portrayed by Denzel Washington, is a respected music mogul who is forced to make tough moral decisions when he becomes the target of a ransom ploy. It stars Jeffrey Wright, ASAP Rocky, Ilfenesh Hadera, and marks Ice Spice's film debut.
High and Low is considered a classic in the industry, and so, there are high expectations from Lee and the crew to deliver an equally engrossing narrative that explores relatable societal topics.
Where to watch: Highest 2 Lowest is slated for theatrical release on August 15, 2025. As per reports, the film will be made available for streaming on Apple TV+ from September 5, 2025, onwards.
6) Honey Don't! (August 22, 2025)
This movie stars Aubrey Plaza, Charlie Day and Margaret Qualley (Image via Official Instagram Page)This upcoming August 2025 movie is the second installment in a planned series of films by Ethan Coen and Tricia Cooke titled "lesbian B-movie trilogy". The first movie in the series was Drive-Away Dolls, which was released last year.
In this new movie, Margaret Qualley plays Honey O'Donahue, a female private detective based out of Bakersfield, California. When she is called in to investigate a woman's death, the clues lead her to a suspicious religious cult.
As a filmmaker, Coen has a knack for presenting unconventional stories. His filmography to date makes movie goers hopeful that this upcoming August 2025 movie will capitalize on its promising premise to present a cinematic experience boasting the perfect balance of dark humor and drama.
Where to watch: Honey Don't! is slated for theatrical release on August 22, 2025.
7) The Roses (August 29, 2025)
Black comedy fans should keep an eye out for this upcoming August 2025 movie (Image via Official Instagram Page)Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman star in this upcoming August 2025 movie directed by Jay Roach. It is a remake of The War of the Roses (1989), which is based on Warren Adler's novel.
The story revolves around Theo (Cumberbatch) and Ivy (Colman), who seem to have the ideal relationship, but cracks start to appear when Theo's career plummets while Ivy's professional pursuits gain momentum.
In the original movie, Michael Douglas, Kathleen Turner, and Danny DeVito received much praise for their performances and comedic timing. From the looks of the trailer of this upcoming August 2025 movie, it seems like Cumberbatch and Colman have great on-screen chemistry, but only time will tell if they are able to recreate the same magic as the original cast.
Where to watch: The Roses will hit the theatres on August 29, 2025.
Cinephiles should make a point to mark their calendars for these movies releasing in August 2025 because they promise engaging plots elevated by relatable characters.
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