The month of August is jam-packed with new blockbuster movies premiering this month on various streaming services like HBO Max, Disney Plus, Netflix among others. From action-filled superhero movies to heart-stopping horrors and family-friendly animations, we bring you the top 5 new releases for this month.

Suicide Squad

Supervillains steal the spotlight in James Gunn’s anarchic DC comics sequel starring Margot Robbie, Idris Elba, and John Cena. The movie revolves around the US government sending the most dangerous supervillains in the world — Bloodsport, Peacemaker, King Shark, Harley Quinn and others — to the remote, enemy-infused island of Corto Maltese. Armed with high-tech weapons, they trek through the dangerous jungle on a search-and-destroy mission, with only Col. Rick Flag on the ground to make them behave. Premieres August 5th.

Free Guy

This video game-themed action-comedy starring Ryan Reynolds as a man known as Guy, a non-player character working as a bank teller in an open world video game. Due to a twist of events in the programming, Guy is conscious of living inside a video game and works to become the hero. Premieres August 13th.

Don’t Breathe 2

This horror sequel sees the return of The Blind Man and a teenage girl in his care who are menaced by a ruthless gang of criminals. Premieres August 12th.

PAW Patrol: The Movie

And now for some family friendly content, PAW Patrol: The Movie is based on the popular children’s animated TV series PAW Patrol. When their biggest rival, Humdinger, starts wreaking havoc as the mayor of Adventure City, Ryder and everyone’s favorite heroic pups kick into high gear to face the challenge. Armed with exciting new gadgets and gear, the PAW Patrol joins forces with a savvy dachshund to save the citizens of Adventure City. Premieres August 11th.

Candyman

This horror remake is directed by Nia DaCosta and written by Oscar-winning director Jordan Peele. Described as a “spiritual sequel” to the original title from 1992, Peele unleashes a fresh take on the blood-chilling urban legend. Premieres August 25th.

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