Another weekend approaches, which means we have another weekend of new summer blockbuster films to look forward to. This week’s new releases include a drama about a golfer who must choose between the sport he loves and a relationship with his autistic brother, a love story about a British police officer and a Jewish woman amidst the turmoil of 1930’s Tel Aviv, a promising reboot for Marvel’s First Family – the Fantastic Four – and much more!
2000 Meters to Andriivka
A Ukrainian platoon’s mission: traverse a heavily fortified mile of forest to liberate a strategic village from Russian forces. A journalist accompanies them, witnessing the ravages of war and the growing uncertainty about its conclusion.
Directed by Mstyslav Chernov
Release date: July 25
AJ Goes to the Dog Park
When AJ loses his favorite dog park, he must fight, fish, scrap, scrape, and sap to get it back.
Directed by Toby Jones
Starring: AJ Thompson, Greg Carlson, Danny Davy, Morgan Hoyt Davy, Owen Dennis
Release date: July 25
The Fantastic Four: First Steps (PG-13)
Forced to balance their roles as heroes with the strength of their family bond, the Fantastic Four must defend Earth from a ravenous space god called Galactus and his enigmatic Herald, Silver Surfer.
Directed by Matt Shakman
Starring: Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Joseph Quinn, Natasha Lyonne
Release date: July 25
Folktales
Teenagers attend a folk high school in Arctic Norway, relying on themselves, peers, and sled dogs as they navigate the path to adulthood and uncharted personal growth.
Directed by Heidi Ewing, Rachel Grady
Release date: July 25
The Home (R)
Follows Max, who realizes that the residents and caretakers in the retirement home he started working at hide sinister secrets.
Directed by James DeMonaco
Starring: Pete Davidson, John Glover, Ethan Phillips, Bruce Altman, Marilee Talkington
Release date: July 25
House on Eden (R)
Setting out to film their next paranormal investigation, Kris, Celina and Jay encounter a malevolent, ancient spirit that resides in an abandoned house deep in the woods.
Directed by Kris Collins
Starring: Kris Collins, Celina Myers, Jason-Christopher Mayer, Carrie Kidd, Barb Thomas
Release date: July 25
Oh, Hi! (R)
Iris and Isaac’s first romantic weekend getaway goes awry in a most unexpected way.
Directed by Sophie Brooks
Starring: Molly Gordon, Logan Lerman, Geraldine Viswanathan, John Reynolds, David Cross
Release date: July 25
The Short Game (PG)
Jeremy, a golfer, initially dismisses his autistic brother Ethan’s golfing abilities. Faced with the choice between a scholarship and his relationship with Ethan, Jeremy chooses his brother, learning life lessons.
Directed by Frank Sanza
Starring: Ben Krieger, Mackenzie Astin, Katherine Cunningham, Owen Himfar, Glenn Morshower
Release date: July 25
Shoshana
A British police officer and a Jewish woman fall in love amidst the political turmoil of 1930s Tel Aviv.
Directed by Michael Winterbottom
Starring: Irina Starshenbaum, Harry Melling, Douglas Booth, Gal Mizrav, Ian Hart
Release date: July 25
