What's Coming Out This Week (August 11 - August 17, 2025)
Here's your one-stop guide to all the films and shows hitting theaters and streaming this week!
Need to know what’s coming out this week? Great! We’ve got you covered. Scroll down to see what’s premiering in theaters or streaming over the next few days. We bet there’s something worth adding to your watchlist. So, grab your calendar, queue it up, and enjoy!
⇩ In Theaters This Week 🎥
★ Red Sonja
(Wed, Aug. 13th — limited release; One Night Only)
When a fiery-haired barbarian huntress is captured by the tyrant Dragan the Magnificent (Robert Sheehan), she forges an unlikely alliance of warriors to reclaim her freedom and end his bloody rule—all while clashing with his formidable bride, Dark Annisia (Wallis Day). Italian actress Matilda Lutz (of Revenge fame) wields the sword in this larger-than-life, chainmail-clad reboot of the ‘80s cult sword-and-sorcery flick based on the Conan the Barbarian-related fantasy heroine— proving some legends refuse to be slain.
★ Shin Godzilla 4K
(Thurs, Aug. 14th — re-release; Limited Engagement)
Storming back into North American theaters in a stunning 4K restoration for the first time. When an ever-evolving monster rises from Tokyo Bay, Japan’s leaders scramble to contain the devastation before it swallows the nation whole. From filmmakers Hideaki Anno and Shinji Higuchi, this sharp, satirical reimagining of the King of the Monsters delivers both city-smashing spectacle and biting political commentary.
★ Nobody 2
(Fri, Aug. 15th — wide release)
Hutch Mansell (Bob Odenkirk) just wanted a peaceful family vacation—until a run-in with local thugs sparks an all-out war with a ruthless Queenpin (Sharon Stone). Now, between roadside attractions and mob shootouts, the world’s most unlikely suburban assassin is back to doing what he does best: making bad guys regret their life choices.
★ Highest 2 Lowest
(Fri, Aug. 15th — wide release)
A New York music mogul’s world shatters when his son is kidnapped and held for a $17.5 million ransom. As the clock ticks and the stakes rise, he must decide if he’s a father willing to risk it all... or a power player who can’t afford to show weakness. Directed by Spike Lee and starring Denzel Washington, this is a modern New York reimagining of Akira Kurosawa’s classic noir High and Low.
★ Americana
(Fri, Aug. 15th — limited release)
When a million-dollar Native American “ghost shirt” falls into the wrong hands, a small-town dreamer (Sydney Sweeney), her devoted suitor (Paul Walter Hauser), a desperate single mom (Halsey), an antique collector (Zahn McClarnon), and a rogue’s gallery of crooks (Simon Rex, Eric Dane) all dive headfirst into a whirlwind of cons, double-crosses, and gunfire. From TV producer-writer Tony Tost (Longmire, The Terror: Infamy), making his feature film debut, this offbeat crime caper proves that in the pursuit of fortune, trust is the first thing to vanish.
★ East of Wall
(Fri, Aug. 15th — limited release)
In the wide-open prairies of South Dakota, a newly widowed mother (portrayed by real-life cowgirl Tabatha Zimiga) fights to keep her horse ranch alive while raising her teen daughter (played by Tabatha’s real-life daughter Porshia) and offering refuge to troubled teens. Blending documentary aesthetic and semi-fictional drama, filmmaker Kate Beecroft’s striking debut captures the grit, grace, and quiet heroism of everyday life—proving that sometimes the strongest fences are built around the heart.
★ Witchboard
(Fri, Aug. 15th — limited release)
When a cursed Ouija board unleashes vengeful spirits in New Orleans, a young couple is drawn into a deadly game of possession and deception. From director Chuck Russell (A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors, The Mask) and starring Madison Iseman and Jamie Campbell Bower, this remake of the 1986 cult horror flick proves that in the Big Easy, dark magic plays for keeps... and the board always has the last move.
★ The Knife
(Fri, Aug. 15th — limited release)
Former NFL star turned actor-filmmaker Nnamdi Asomugha directs and leads this tense, slow-burn thriller about a family whose lives are shattered by a violent home invasion. But as the investigation unfolds, a veteran detective (Oscar-winner Melissa Leo) begins peeling back layers of the family’s story. Was it self-defense... or are they covering up the truth about the now-dead intruder—one that could imply a premeditated act... and raise the chilling question: who was really holding the knife that night? Also starring Aja Naomi King and Manny Jacinto, and co-written and executive produced by Mark Duplass.
★ Jimmy and Stiggs
(Fri, Aug. 15th — limited release)
When a washed-up filmmaker on a booze-fueled bender becomes convinced aliens are coming back to finish what they started, he ropes his loyal war buddy into one long night of paranoia, bloodshed, and cosmic chaos. Cult horror filmmaker Joe Begos (Christmas Bloody Christmas) directs and stars in this neon-soaked splatterfest where friendship, bad decisions, and maybe-invading extraterrestrials collide in the most deranged comeback story you’ll ever see.
★ Went Up the Hil
(Fri, Aug. 15th — limited release)
After his estranged mother’s death, a young man travels to New Zealand for her funeral—only to meet her widow, who claims the deceased still speaks through her. As grief and the supernatural intertwine, long-buried truths emerge in writer-director Samuel Van Grinsven’s hauntingly intimate ghost story starring Stranger Things actor Dacre Montgomery and Phantom Thread star Vicky Krieps.
★ Checkpoint Zoo
(Fri, Aug. 15th — limited release)
Amid the chaos of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, a fearless group of zookeepers and volunteers risk everything to save thousands of animals trapped behind enemy lines. Told through gripping first-hand footage, Joshua Zeman’s documentary is a powerful testament to courage, compassion, and the fight to protect life in the face of war.
★ Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: 35th Anniversary
(Fri, Aug. 16th thru Wed, Aug. 20th — re-release, Via Fathom Entertainment)
Four sewer-dwelling turtles, transformed by mysterious green ooze and trained in martial arts by their wise rat sensei, rise from the shadows to defend New York against the ruthless Foot Clan. Returning to theaters for its 35th anniversary, this cult ‘90s favorite delivers pizza, nunchucks, and pure turtle power back where it belongs... on the big screen! Turtle power!
⇩ Streaming This Week 🎦
❖ Sharp Corner
(Tues, Aug. 12th — streaming on Netflix)
Imagine living in your dream home, only to have it turned into a nightmare. Ben Foster and Cobie Smulders star as a married couple whose life takes a dark turn when multiple car accidents keep occurring in their front yard on a monthly basis. As the crashes pile up, Ben Foster’s character, a loving father, becomes disturbingly obsessed with saving car accident victims, leading him down a dangerous path of psychological unraveling. Now, his wife and children are left to grapple with the consequences. The film makes its streaming debut this week.
❖ Fixed
(Wed, Aug. 13th — streaming on Netflix)
When a happy-go-lucky dog learns he’s getting snipped in the morning, he rounds up his pack for one final night of debauchery, bucket-list antics, and puppy love confessions. From Samurai Jack creator Genndy Tartakovsky, this no-holds-barred raunchy animated comedy, featuring voices from Adam Devine, Idris Elba, and Kathryn Hahn, shows that sometimes you just have to let sleeping dogs lie... and the others party ‘til sunrise!
❖ Night Always Comes
(Fri, Aug. 15th — streaming on Netflix)
With just one night to find $25,000 and save her family from eviction, a desperate woman plunges into Portland’s criminal underbelly where every deal comes at a dangerous cost. Starring Vanessa Kirby, Jennifer Jason Leigh, and Zack Gottsagen, this tense Netflix thriller asks how far you’d go when survival is the only choice left.
❖ The Legend of Ochi
(Fri, Aug. 15th — streaming on HBO MAX)
When a young girl named Yuri (Helena Zengel) is sent to hunt a mythical creature, she soon discovers the fabled “Ochi” is more scaredy-cat than monster. Determined to protect it from angry villagers, she sets off on a daring adventure across the island. Directed by music video helmer Isaiah Saxon in his feature debut, this visually striking fantasy fable also stars Finn Wolfhard, Willem Dafoe, and Emily Watson. The film makes its streaming debut this weekend.
❖ It Feeds
(Fri, Aug. 15th — streaming on Hulu)
In this new horror thriller, Twilight alum Ashley Greene stars as a clairvoyant psychiatrist who helps clients confront their inner demons—until one decides to target her daughter. With an evil force hunting her child, Greene's character must face a supernatural terror more horrifying than anything she’s ever dealt with. This chilling supernatural horror will remind you that some fears aren’t just in your head... they’re hungry. It streams this weekend.
⇩ On VOD This Week ⏩
✰ Eddington
(Tues, Aug. 12th — on VOD/Digital)
Lockdowns, lies, and lunacy! Welcome to small-town America, Ari Aster style. In this pitch-black COVID-era satire, Joaquin Phoenix plays Sheriff Joe Cross, a straight-shooting enforcer tasked with keeping his desert town of Eddington, New Mexico from unraveling during the early days of the pandemic. But when conspiracy theories spread faster than the virus itself —and the resistance is led by a slick social media preacher (Austin Butler), an opportunistic mayor (Pedro Pascal), and even his own wife (Emma Stone)—Cross finds himself spiraling into chaos. Written and directed by Aster, this is a blistering descent into paranoia, politics, and public health gone to hell.
✰ Smurfs
(Tues, Aug. 12th — on VOD/Digital)
It’s a Smurfed-up summer, and those little blue creatures are back... bolder, louder, and more musical than ever. When Papa Smurf (John Goodman) is snatched by the sinister sorcerer Gargamel and his brother Razamel, Smurfette (Rihanna) leads the gang on a wild rescue mission through the streets of Paris. With help from a long-lost Smurf clan led by Papa Smurf’s long-lost brother (enter, Nick Offerman), they’ll dance, sing, and Smurf their way toward saving the universe. Directed by Chris Miller and written by Pam Brady, this CG/live-action hybrid reboot is bursting with magic, music, and just enough chaos to Smurf your face off.
✰ Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore
(Tues, Aug. 12th — on VOD/Digital)
In this bold and intimate documentary, Oscar-winner Marlee Matlin reflects on her trailblazing career as the first Deaf actor to win an Academy Award, and the decades of advocacy, artistry, and quiet rebellion that followed. Directed by deaf actress Shoshannah Stern in her directorial debut, the film reimagines the documentary format with ASL, open captions, and split-screen interviews that put Deaf storytelling at the center. A celebration of resilience, representation, and a woman who never stopped signing her truth. Because some voices are felt, not heard.
✰ Star People
(Tues, Aug. 12th — on VOD/Digital)
When a reclusive photographer (Kat Cunning) gets a lead on the UFO sighting that haunted her childhood, she sets out to uncover the truth behind the infamous Phoenix Lights. But as a brutal heatwave bears down and unexpected visitors arrive, her quest for answers spirals into a tense fight for survival. Inspired by the largest mass UFO sighting in U.S. history.
✰ Superman
(Fri, Aug. 15th — on VOD/Digital)
The cape is back! In the first major installment of James Gunn’s hotly anticipated DC cinematic relaunch, David Corenswet steps into the red boots of the world’s most iconic hero, facing public scrutiny, personal doubt, and a conniving Lex Luthor (Nicholas Hoult) with no moral limits. With Rachel Brosnahan’s Lois Lane asking the hard questions and a world unsure if it wants a savior, this summer’s most talked-about superhero film aims to ground the Man of Steel with heart, hope, and a whole new DCU blueprint.
✰ Descendent
(Fri, Aug. 15th — on VOD/Digital)
New fatherhood is scary enough. Add some aliens in the mix! And now it’s a full-blown nightmare. Walking Dead actor Ross Marquand stars as a man spiraling into paranoia after a strange encounter leaves him convinced he’s been abducted... and that something otherworldly wants his unborn child. Is it all in his head, or is a real threat lurking in the stars? From the producers of The Endless and Synchronic, this psychological sci-fi thriller explores the fear of the unknown... both out there and within!
⇩ On TV This Week 📺
✪ Irish Blood
(Mon, Aug. 11th — on Acorn TV)
Alicia Silverstone stars as a sharp-tongued American divorce lawyer who travels to Ireland after hearing from the father she’s never known, only to uncover family secrets hidden in the cliffs of the Emerald Isle. This Acorn TV dramedy blends wit, warmth, and a dash of mystery... because sometimes your roots aren’t quite what you expected.
✪ Alien: Earth
(Tues, Aug. 12th — on FX, Hulu/Disney+)
Set two years before the events of the original film, a deep-space vessel crash-lands in the heart of Prodigy City—releasing a deadly Xenomorph onto a corporately controlled Earth. As a hybrid prototype named Wendy (Sydney Chandler) and her battle-hardened handler (Timothy Olyphant) lead a recovery mission, survival becomes the only objective in FX’s Noah Hawley–created series that asks: if humanity’s greatest predator is now on our home turf, what chance do we have?
✪ Butterfly
(Wed, Aug. 13th — on Prime Video)
Daniel Dae Kim stars as a former U.S. intelligence operative hiding in South Korea who is forced out of the shadows when he discovers his estranged daughter (Reina Hardesty)—now a highly trained assassin—has been ordered to kill him. Co-starring Piper Perabo, this Prime Video spy action-thriller series proves that in the world of espionage, family reunions can be ... murder.
✪ Sausage Party: Foodtopia: Season 2
(Wed, Aug. 13th — on Prime Video)
Frank Frankfurter (voiced by Seth Rogen), Barry Sausage (Michael Cera), and Sammy Bagel Jr. (Edward Norton) leave their crumbling utopia in search of a new home, only to find a gleaming city where food rules and humans serve. But under the sugar coating lurks a bitter truth ... and in this adult animated series, our foul-mouthed edibles must decide whether to join the empire or take a bite out of it.
✪ Tyler Perry's Miss Governor Season 1: Part 2
(Thurs, Aug. 14th — on Netflix)
As Mississippi’s first Black lieutenant governor-turned-governor, she’s juggling political scandals, eccentric coworkers, and a family that’s even more unpredictable than the state legislature. Starring Terri J. Vaughn, Tyler Perry’s political comedy returns for part two of its first season with more laughs, heart, and southern charm—proving that in politics and family, the drama never takes a recess.
✪ The Kingdom
(Thurs, Aug. 14th — on ESPN/Disney+)
This six-part ESPN original docuseries follows the Kansas City Chiefs’ high-stakes quest to make NFL history with a third consecutive Super Bowl win. Chronicling the team’s 2024 season, storied legacy, and the larger-than-life figures driving its dynasty, it’s a front-row seat to football greatness in the making.
✪ The Rainmaker
(Fri, Aug. 15th — on USA Network)
A hot-shot rookie attorney (Milo Callaghan) takes on a powerful corporation in a wrongful death case that could make ... or break his career. Also starring Lana Parrilla, P. J. Byrne, and John Slattery, USA Network’s new adaptation of John Grisham’s legal thriller delivers a David vs. Goliath courtroom battle where the underdog refuses to back down.
✪ Limitless: Live Better Now (Season 2)
(Fri, Aug. 15th — on NATGEO/Hulu/Disney+)
Thor actor Chris Hemsworth pushes mind and body to the limit in three extreme challenges—a surprise stadium drumming performance, a 600-foot frozen wall climb, and grueling Special Forces training in South Korea—to uncover science-backed secrets for living longer and better.
✪ Women Wearing Shoulder Pads
(Sun, Aug. 17th — Midnight on Adult Swim, Comedy Central)
In a gloriously over-the-top stop-motion spoof of telenovelas, a fabulously wealthy and dangerously ambitious Spaniard navigates scandal, seduction, and outrageous plot twists—all while rocking the fiercest shoulder pads in the Southern Hemisphere. Told entirely in Spanish with English subtitles, this all-female marionette irreverent stop-motion soap opera romp proves that drama this big can’t be contained by mere human actors.