Quite a few movies are new in theaters this weekend! There is a documentary about legendary dancer Alvin Ailey, an apocalyptic comedy about one woman trying to make it to one last party before the world ends, a new thriller from director M. Night Shyamalan, an origin film about G.I. Joe character Snake Eyes, and much more!
Ailey (PG-13)
An immersive portrait of dance pioneer Alvin Ailey, told through his own words and a new dance inspired by his life.
Directed by Jamila Wignot
Starring: Alvin Ailey, Bill T. Jones, Judith Jamison, George Faison
Release date: July 23
How It Ends (R)
In this feel-good apocalyptic comedy, Liza (Zoe Lister-Jones) embarks on a hilarious journey through LA in hopes of making it to her last party before it all ends, running into an eclectic cast of characters along the way.
Directed by Zoe Lister-Jones, Daryl Wein
Starring: Zoe Lister-Jones, Cailee Spaeny, Whitney Cummings, Tawny Newsome, Finn Wolfhard
Release date: July 20
Joe Bell (R)
The true story of a small town, working class father who embarks on a solo walk across the U.S. to crusade against bullying after his son is tormented in high school for being gay.
Directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green
Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Reid Miller, Connie Britton, Maxwell Jenkins, Gary Sinise
Release date: July 23
Mandibles
When simple-minded friends Jean-Gab and Manu find a giant fly trapped in the boot of a car, they decide to train it in the hope of making a ton of cash.
Directed by Quentin Dupieux
Starring: Grégoire Ludig, David Marsais, Adèle Exarchopoulos, India Hair, Coralie Russier
Release date: July 23
Midnight in the Switchgrass (R)
An FBI agent and Florida State officer team up to investigate a string of unsolved murder cases.
Directed by Randall Emmett
Starring: Emile Hirsch, Megan Fox, Bruce Willis, Lukas Haas, Lydia Hull
Release date: July 23 (Limited)
Old (PG-13)
A thriller about a family on a tropical holiday who discover that the secluded beach where they are relaxing for a few hours is somehow causing them to age rapidly reducing their entire lives into a single day.
Directed by M. Night Shyamalan
Starring: Gael García Bernal, Vicky Krieps, Rufus Sewell, Alex Wolff, Thomasin McKenzie
Re;lease date: July 23
Snake Eyes (PG-13)
A G.I. Joe spin-off centered around the character of Snake Eyes.
Directed by Robert Schwentke
Starring: Henry Golding, Andrew Koji, Haruka Abe, Takehiro Hira, Peter Mensah
Release date: July 23
Val (R)
Documentary centering on the daily life of actor Val Kilmer featuring never-before-seen footage spanning 40 years.
Directed by Ting Poo, Leo Scott
Starring: Jack Kilmer, Val Kilmer
Release date: July 23 (Limited)
What new movies have you heading back to the theaters?
