A major holiday is upon us this week in the US, so when you’re not celebrating with friends and family or taking in fireworks displays, why not head to the movies? This week’s new releases include the inspiring story of a community who came together adopt scores of children in their local foster system and igniting a movement, a new animated adventure from Gru, his family, and the Minions, a drama inspired by the true events of a serial killer who may still be on the loose, and much more!
Boneyard (R)
Inspired by the true events of a serial killer that may still be out there today.
Directed by Asif Akbar
Starring: Mel Gibson, Nora Zehetner, Gabrielle Haugh, 50 Cent, Brian Van Holt
Release date: July 5
Dead Whisper
Dead Whisper centers on Elliot Campbell, a Cape Cod lawyer drawn to a mysterious island where he is tempted by a reunion with his dead daughter, but at the peril of his soul.
Directed by Conor Soucy
Starring: Samuel Dunning, Rob Evan, Tana Sirois, Samantha Hill, Codey Gillum
Release date: July 5
Despicable Me 4 (PG)
Gru, Lucy, Margo, Edith, and Agnes welcome a new member to the family, Gru Jr., who is intent on tormenting his dad. Gru faces a new nemesis in Maxime Le Mal and his girlfriend Valentina, and the family is forced to go on the run.
Directed by Chris Renaud, Patrick Delage
Starring: Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig, Joey King, Will Ferrell, Sofia Vergara
Release date: July 3
Escape
Follows the struggles of a North Korean sergeant who is chased by a ruthless major after he defects.
Directed by Lee Jong-pil
Starring: Song Kang, Lee Je-hoon, Koo Kyo-hwan, Shin Dong Hyeon
Release date: July 5
Kill (R)
During a train trip to New Delhi, a pair of commandos face an army of invading bandits.
Directed by Nikhil Nagesh Bhat
Starring: Abhishek Chauhan, Lakshya, Pratap Verma, Harsh Chhaya, Tanya, Maniktala
Release date: July 4
MaXXXine (R)
In 1980s Hollywood, adult film star and aspiring actress Maxine Minx finally gets her big break. But as a mysterious killer stalks the starlets of Hollywood, a trail of blood threatens to reveal her sinister past.
Directed by Ti West
Starring: Charley Rowan McCain, Simon Prast, Mia Goth, Elizabeth Debicki, Chloe Farnworth
Release date: July 5
Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot (PG-13)
Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot is the true story of Donna and Reverend Martin and their church in East Texas. 22 families adopted 77 children from the local foster system, igniting a movement for vulnerable children everywhere.
Directed by Joshua Weigel
Starring: Nika King, Demetrius Grosse, Elizabeth Mitchell, Diaana Babnicova, Jillian Reeves
Release date: July 4
To Give or Not to Give: Reparations for Slavery
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The taking of wealth from Africa: Over 10,000,000 Africans were sold into slavery during the Trans-Atlantic slave trade. Should African Americans receive reparations for slavery.
Directed by Ken Sibanda
Release date: July 4
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