We are nearing the end of summer and after Barbenheimer has dominated the box office, it is time for the animals to take charge. We have turtles, sharks, dogs and even a new racing movie coming out this month. Here are the movies you should check out this month.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem
Who doesn't love the Ninja Turtles?? I have been a fan since I was a kid. This is the second animated TMNT movie and the first movie in the TMNT franchise since 2016. Early reviews are very positive for this movie and they already have a sequel planned and a spinoff series. Get some pizza and wear your favorite turtles colors. Cowabunga! (Release Date: August 2nd)
Meg 2: The Trench
I was debating putting this on my list but I couldn't resist. The Meg wasn't great but it was an entertaining-ish movie that was a box office success making over $500 million. When you think action thriller movies Jason Statham is one of the names that comes to mind. I can't say I'll go to the theaters for this one but I'm not against watching it when it is on streaming. Round 2 of Jason Statham vs the Megalodon! (Release Date: August 4th)
Strays
A R-rated comedy about talking dogs? Sign me up. Seeing Will Ferrell and Jamie Foxx in the cast was all I need to see. I remember first seeing the red band trailer thinking this is going to be a funny movie. Dog people will like it even though the dogs are strays, it is all about them getting revenge on their owner and I bet we are even going to have a happy ending. (Release Date: August 18th)
Blue Beetle
Let's be honest. The DCEU is a complete mess. The Flash was a total flop and since James Gunn is taking over and starting fresh, no clue how this ties in to the "universe." I honestly know nothing about this superhero but this looks like a fun movie. Marvel has been trending down lately but DC would absolutely kill to have been at peak MCU. This looks like it could be a pleasant surprise and I'll pick it as my sleeper pick for this month that it is better than expected. (Release Date: August 18th).
Gran Turismo
When I heard this was going to be a movie, it immediately took me back to playing this game on the original Playstation. Solid cast and a movie about racing has me intrigued. I like that it is also based on a true story and actually looks like it will focus on racing and not go off the rails like another film franchise that I do currently like to watch....(Release Date: August 25th)
Animals are heavy on the box office this month and another superhero movie and a movie actually about racing. Which movies are you most looking forward to seeing? Did I miss any? Let me know in the comments. Cheers and Happy Viewing!
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