August 2025 movies: Naked Gun, Nobody 2, Demon Slayer, more

August 2025 movies quick guide

Published

July 22, 2025

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July brought a wave of latest titles from big franchises to the big screen, including Jurassic World Rebirth, Superman, and Fantastic Four.

And while the month isn’t even over yet, if you’re already planning your next movie date, August 2025 will feature even more flicks.

Here’s a quick August 2025 movies rundown:

Materialists (Columbia Pictures) – August 6

A young, ambitious New York City matchmaker finds herself torn between the perfect match and her imperfect ex.

The film is directed by Academy Award nominee Celine Song and stars Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans, and Pedro Pascal.

Weapons (Warner Bros. Pictures) – August 6

This upcoming new horror/thriller from New Line Cinema and Zach Cregger revolves around the mysterious vanishing of all but one child from the same class.

This happening leads to the community questioning who or what is behind their disappearance. The film stars Josh Brolin, Julia Gardner, and Alden Ehrenreich.

The Naked Gun (Paramount Pictures) – August 13

Liam Neeson, Pamela Anderson, and Danny Huston spearheads a star-studded comedy-action. The film also features Paul Walter Hauser, CCH Pounder, Kevin Durand, Cody Rhodes, Liza Koshy, and Eddie Yu.

Neeson plays Lt. Frank Drebin Jr. who follows in his father’s footsteps to lead a police squad and save the world.

Nobody 2 (Universal Pictures) – August 13

Bob Odenkirk returns as family man and assassin Hutch Mansell in Nobody 2, the sequel to the 2021 hit action thriller.

Timo Tjahjanto directed the follow-up film. Odenkirk is joined by Connie Nielsen, RZA, Christopher Lloyd, and Sharon Stone, among others.

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle (Columbia Pictures) – August 20

The latest animated action film based from the Infinity Castle arc of the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba manga series is finally coming to cinemas.

The battleground is set for the final battle between the Demon Slayer Corps and Muzan Kibutsuji at his fortress.

Life of Chuck – August 20 (Ayala exclusive)

From Stephen King and Mike Flanagan comes The Life of Chuck, an extraordinary story of an ordinary man.

This unforgettable, genre-bending tale celebrates the life of Charles “Chuck” Krantz as he experiences the wonder of love, the heartbreak of loss, and the multitudes contained in all of us.

The film stars Tom Hiddleston, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Karen Gillan, Jacob Tremblay, and Mark Hamill.

Caught Stealing (Columbia Pictures) – August 27

Rounding out the list of upcoming films next month is Caught Stealing. Hank Thompson (Austin Butler) was a high school baseball phenom who can’t play anymore, but everything else is going okay.

He’s got a great girl (Zoë Kravitz), tends bar at a New York dive, and his favorite team is making an underdog run at the pennant.

When his punk-rock neighbor Russ (Matt Smith) asks him to take care of his cat for a few days, Hank suddenly finds himself caught in a middle of a motley crew of threatening gangsters.

They all want a piece of him, yet he doesn’t have an idea why. As Hank tries to evade their grip, he’s got to use all his hustle to stay alive.

Netflix: Kris Aquino makes on-screen comeback with fictional role

Long-time TV icon named “C.H.I.K.A.” of Netflix

Published

August 7, 2026

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Long-time popular Philippine TV icon Kris Aquino has made her on-screen comeback as Netflix’s fictional C.H.I.K.A., or “Chief Head of Insights and Kontent Analysis.”

Netflix initially teased the campaign through a post mentioning that they were “hiring” for the said position.

The post also contained a bullet list of descriptions that served as clues. Not long after, the streaming giant bared the former presidential daughter and presidential sister has made her comeback.

A teaser has likewise been released. The fun skit features Aquino in this new fictional role, giving her signature witty commentary inside the Netflix editing room to ensure that the production of local entertainment content is of topnotch quality.

Two more episodes will be rolled out on August 14 and 20.

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New Yorkers compete in Ted Lasso lookalike contest at Apple Fifth Avenue

Futbol is life!

Published

August 7, 2026

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Apple Fifth Avenue or Nelson Road? New Yorkers gathered at the iconic flagship store as it transformed into a slice of AFC Richmond for a Ted Lasso lookalike contest celebrating the return of the hit Apple TV+ series.

Dozens of fans arrived in Ted’s signature look, complete with mustaches, visors, blue sweaters, and khakis. Inside the store, the AFC Richmond takeover continued with themed photo opportunities and hidden Easter eggs for longtime fans to discover.

The celebration continued across Midtown and Central Park, where brand ambassadors spread kindness with “Believe” signs, complimentary coffee and tea, a tunnel of cheering Teds for runners, and the Goldfish Zone, where visitors symbolically let go of worries by dropping paper fish into a fishbowl.

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The takeover marked the return of Ted Lasso, which premiered its fourth season on Apple TV+ on Aug. 5, which arrives more than three years after Season 3 concluded in 2023.

Jason Sudeikis returns as the relentlessly optimistic coach, this time leading AFC Richmond’s newly formed women’s team while reuniting with familiar faces.

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Street Fighter special look: Blanka vs. Ryu

Jason Momoa, Andrew Koji’s characters face off

Published

August 2, 2026

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Paramount Pictures has released a new special look for Street Fighter featuring Jason Momoa and Andrew Koji.

The short, minute-long clip shows the actors’ respective characters, Blanka and Ryu, in battle.

It opens with a chained prisoner struck by extreme electrical charges, transforming into the green-skinned, electricity-infused Blanka.

He unleashes a fierce roar. Meanwhile, Ryu drops into a fighting stance, but tells Blanka he does not want to fight him.

Forced to defend himself, Ryu then fires a signature Hadouken fireball towards Blanka, as the teaser cuts to the Street Fighter title card.

Street Fighter debuts in cinemas starting October 14. It is directed by Kitao Sakurai and stars an ensemble cast that includes Noah Centineo as Ken Masters, Callina Liang as Chun-Li, Joe “Roman Reigns” Anoai as Akuma, and Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson as Balrog, among others.

The film is set in 1993 when estranged Street Fighters Ryu and Ken Masters are thrown into combat when Chun-Li recruits them for the next World Warrior Tournament.