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Summer Movie Guide 2026: Here’s what’s coming to theaters and streaming from May to August

Nbcwashington · · 3122 words · By Lindsey Bahr; The Associated Press
Summer Movie Season Entertainment Industry Trends
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“Hollywood’s summer movie season kicked off the first weekend in May not with a superhero movie but with “The Devil Wears Prada 2,””
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Multiple independent sources (Metro News, ARTVOICE, Box Office Global) and Wikipedia confirm the release of 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' on May 1, 2026.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Devil Wears Prada 2 is a 2026 American comedy drama film directed by David Frankel and written by Aline Brosh McKenna. A sequel to the 2006 film The Devil Wears Prada, it sees Meryl Streep, Anne H…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Devil_Wears_Prada_2
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Devil Wears Prada may refer to: The Devil Wears Prada (novel), a 2003 novel by Lauren Weisberger The Devil Wears Prada (film), a 2006 film based on the novel The Devil Wears Prada (soundtrack), a…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Devil_Wears_Prada
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Devil Wears Prada is a 2006 American comedy-drama film directed by David Frankel and produced by Wendy Finerman. The screenplay, written by Aline Brosh McKenna, is based on the 2003 novel by Laure…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Devil_Wears_Prada_(film)
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“May also brings a Billie Eilish concert film”
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The release of the concert film 'Billie Eilish – Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D)' on May 8, 2026, is confirmed by Newsweek, Wikipedia, and the official website.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Billie Eilish Pirate Baird O'Connell ( EYE-lish; born December 18, 2001) is an American singer-songwriter. Known for her distinctive musical sound and vocal style, Eilish is a prominent figure in 2020…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billie_Eilish
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — American singer-songwriter Billie Eilish has released three studio albums, two live albums, one video album, two extended plays (EPs), 35 singles, four promotional singles, and 32 music videos. Accord…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billie_Eilish_discography
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — "Birds of a Feather" is a song by American singer-songwriter Billie Eilish from her third studio album, Hit Me Hard and Soft (2024). It was released with the album on May 17, 2024, and was made the se…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Birds_of_a_Feather_(Billie_Eil…
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“the first “Star Wars” movie in seven years”
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The release of 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' on May 22, 2026, is confirmed by a trailer and Rotten Tomatoes, with the latter specifically noting it is the first Star Wars movie in almost seven years.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Star Wars franchise involves multiple live-action and animated films, occurring within its all-encompassing fictional universe. The series was initially created as a trilogy set in medias res (par…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Star_Wars_films
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Star Wars: Starfighter is an upcoming American space opera film directed by Shawn Levy and written by Jonathan Tropper. Produced by Lucasfilm and 21 Laps Entertainment, and set to be distributed by Wa…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Wars:_Starfighter
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Lego Star Wars (stylized in all caps) is a Lego theme based on the Star Wars media franchise and fictional universe created by George Lucas. It includes over 928 Lego building toy sets, 1389 Lego mini…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lego_Star_Wars
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“a D-Day drama with Brendan Fraser as Dwight D. Eisenhower”
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Wikipedia and multiple web sources confirm the film 'Pressure' stars Brendan Fraser as Dwight D. Eisenhower and is a drama centered on the D-Day decision.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Brendan James Fraser ( FRAY-zər; born December 3, 1968) is an American and Canadian actor. Fraser had his breakthrough in 1992 with the comedy Encino Man and the drama School Ties. He gained further p…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brendan_Fraser
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — American-Canadian actor Brendan Fraser had his film debut in the 1991 period coming-of-age drama film Dogfight. He went on to star in numerous films including the comedy film Encino Man (1992), drama …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Brendan_Fraser_perform…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Pressure is an upcoming war drama film directed and edited by Anthony Maras, written by Maras and David Haig, and based on Haig's 2014 stage play. It stars Andrew Scott as meteorologist James Stagg an…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pressure_(2026_film)
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“June kicks off with a live-action He-Man”
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Web search results provided were generic (Outlook, YouTube) and contained no information regarding a live-action He-Man movie release in June.
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web search NEUTRAL — Outlook - mail.services.live.com ... Outlook
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web search NEUTRAL — Explore live streaming of gaming, music, sports, news, and more on YouTube Live.
https://www.youtube.com/LIVE
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web search NEUTRAL — Watch live videos and events on YouTube, connecting you to real-time content from creators and broadcasters worldwide.
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“a John Carney musical (with Nick Jonas and Paul Rudd!)”
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The musical 'Power Ballad', directed by John Carney and starring Nick Jonas and Paul Rudd, is confirmed for a June 5, 2026 release by Lionsgate, TikTok, and Wikipedia.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Power Ballad is a 2026 musical comedy drama film directed and co-written by John Carney and starring Paul Rudd, Nick Jonas, Havana Rose Liu, and Jack Reynor. Power Ballad had its world premiere at the…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Power_Ballad_(film)
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Jonas Brothers () are an American pop rock band formed in 2005 comprising brothers Kevin Jonas, Joe Jonas, and Nick Jonas. Raised in Wyckoff, New Jersey, the Jonas Brothers moved to Little Falls, …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jonas_Brothers
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Nicholas Jerry Jonas (born September 16, 1992) is an American singer, songwriter, musician and actor. He rose to fame as a member of the pop rock band, the Jonas Brothers, alongside his brothers Joe a…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nick_Jonas
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“an original Steven Spielberg sci-fi spectacle”
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Web search results provided only dictionary definitions of the word 'original' and no information regarding a Steven Spielberg sci-fi movie in June.
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web search NEUTRAL — May 13, 2026 · The meaning of ORIGINAL is of, relating to, or constituting an origin or beginning : initial. How to use original in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Original.
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/original
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web search NEUTRAL — Someone who is an original behaves or speaks in a way that is not like other people. The original plans have been changed. Our teacher said we’d better come up with something original. An original pie…
https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/original
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web search NEUTRAL — ORIGINAL definition: belonging or pertaining to the origin or beginning of something, or to a thing at its beginning. See examples of original used in a sentence.
https://www.dictionary.com/browse/original
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“the return of Supergirl and Woody and Buzz as well”
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Web search results were generic movie theater listings and IMDb homepages, providing no specific evidence for Supergirl or Toy Story releases in June.
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web search NEUTRAL — Movies at CineLux Almaden Café & Lounge San Jose Movie Theater Where Cinema Magic Meets Neighborhood Charm - Movies and Showtimes: Serving San Jose, Campbell & Willow Glen
https://www.cineluxtheatres.com/cinelux-almaden-cafe-lounge
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web search NEUTRAL — IMDb is the world's most popular and authoritative source for movie, TV and celebrity content. Find ratings and reviews for the newest movie and TV shows. Get personalized recommendations, and learn w…
https://www.imdb.com/
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web search NEUTRAL — Cinemark Century Oakridge 20 XD and SCREENX Theatre Info Featured Movies Advance Tickets Advance Tickets Advance Tickets Advance Tickets
https://www.cinemark.com/theatres/ca-san-jose/cinemark-centu…
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“July brings a dose of Minions in 1920s Hollywood”
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No evidence was found after searching for a Minions movie set in 1920s Hollywood releasing in July.
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“Moana [in July]”
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Only one cross-reference (Newsweek) mentions a live-action Moana movie releasing on July 10, 2026. No other independent sources were provided to corroborate.
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Moana (live‑action) — July 10, 2026
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““Spider-Man: Brand New Day” [in July]”
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“Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of “The Odyssey” where Holland plays Odysseus’ son Telemachus and Zendaya is the goddess Athena”
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“August ends the season with some comedy (“Super Troopers 3”), a supernatural horror (“The End of Oak Street”), a new Jane Schoenbrun film and two very different dog movies”
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“One is “PAW Patrol.” The other is a Ridley Scott-directed postapocalyptic survival movie.”
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“a Ben Stiller pickleball movie, the return of Enola Holmes and a John Krasinski Jack Ryan movie [streaming options]”
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““Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan: Ghost War” (Amazon MGM Studios and Prime Video, streaming): [May 20]”
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““The Mandalorian and Grogu” (Walt Disney Studios, theaters): [May 22]”
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““Tuner” (Black Bear, theaters): Leo Woodall plays a gifted piano tuner... from Daniel Roher [May 22]”
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““I Love Boosters” (Neon, theaters): Keke Palmer stars in Boots Riley’s new comedy [May 22]”
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““Passenger” (Paramount Pictures, theaters): [May 22]... with Melissa Leo”
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““Ladies First” (Netflix, streaming): Sacha Baron Cohen plays a chauvinist... Rosamund Pike co-stars [May 22]”
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““Corporate Retreat” (Western Film Service, theaters): [May 22]... with Odeya Rush, Alan Ruck and Rosanna Arquette”
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““Saccharine” (Independent Film Company and Shudder, theaters): [May 22]”
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““The Breadwinner” (Sony Pictures, theaters): Nate Bargatze... Mandy Moore [May 29]”
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““Backrooms" (A24, theaters): YouTube phenomenon Kane Parsons adapts his popular horror shorts into a feature starring Chiwetel Ejiofor and Renate Reinsve [May 29]”
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““Pressure” (Focus Features, theaters): Brendan Fraser plays Dwight D. Eisenhower... with Andrew Scott, Kerry Condon, Chris Messina and Damian Lewis [May 29]”
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““Propeller One-Way Night Coach” (Apple TV, streaming): John Travolta is director, writer and narrator [May 29]”
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““Miss You, Love You” (HBO Original Films, streaming): Jim Rash wrote and directed... Allison Janney... Andrew Rannells [May 29]”
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““Speed Demon” (Maverick Film and Complex Corp, VOD): [May 31]... Katie Cassidy and William H. Macy”
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““Toxic” (Prime Media, theaters): Indian star Yash plays two roles [June 4]”
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““The Amazing Digital Circus: The Last Act” (Fathom Entertainment, theaters): [June 4]”
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““Masters of the Universe” (Amazon MGM Studios, theaters): [June 5]... Nicholas Galitzine stars as He-Man”
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““Power Ballad” (Lionsgate, theaters): Paul Rudd plays Rick... Nick Jonas [June 5]... from writer-director John Carney”
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““Scary Movie” (Paramount, theaters): [June 5]”
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““Office Romance” (Netflix, streaming): Jennifer Lopez stars opposite Brett Goldstein [June 5]”
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““Carolina Caroline” (Magnolia, theaters): Samara Weaving and Kyle Gallner [June 5]”
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““Jinsei” (Greenwich Entertainment, theaters): Ryuya Suzuki directs [June 5]”
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““Mexico 86” (Netflix, streaming): Diego Luna stars [June 5]”
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““The Birthday Party” (Quiver Distribution, VOD): [June 5]... Willem Dafoe”
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““Disclosure Day” (Universal Pictures, theaters): [June 12]... Starring Emily Blunt, Josh O’Connor and Colman Domingo... [by] Steven Spielberg”
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““Stop! That! Train!” (Bleecker Street, theaters): RuPaul plays the U.S. president [June 12]”
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““The Furious” (Lionsgate, theaters): [June 12]... directed by Japanese stuntman and action choreographer Kenji Tanigaki and produced by Bill Kong”
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““Find Your Friends” (Shudder, streaming): [June 12]”
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““Toy Story 5” (Walt Disney, theaters): [June 19]... Filmmaker Andrew Stanton”
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““The Death of Robin Hood” (A24, theaters): Hugh Jackman... directed by Michael Sarnoski [June 19]”
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““Leviticus” (Neon, theaters): [June 19]... from Australian filmmaker Adrian Chiarella... actor Stacy Clausen”
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““Rose of Nevada” (1-2 Special, theaters): Callum Turner and George MacKay [June 19]”
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““Girls Like Girls” (Focus Features, theaters): Hayley Kiyoko adapts her hit song-turned-novel... starring Maya da Costa and Myra Molloy [June 19]”
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““Voicemails for Isabelle” (Netflix, streaming): [June 19]... Zoey Deutch... Nick Robinson”
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““Maddie’s Secret” (Magnolia Pictures, theaters): John Early directs, writes and stars [June 19]”
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““Finnegan’s Foursome” (Republic Pictures, VOD): Edward Burns wrote, directed and stars [June 19]”
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““Supergirl” (Warner Bros., theaters): Kara Zor-El (Milly Alcock) [June 26]”
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““The Invite” (A24, theaters): Olivia Wilde and Seth Rogen... Penélope Cruz and Edward Norton [June 26]”
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““jackass best and last” (Paramount, theaters): Johnny Knoxville, Steve-O, Chris Pontius and Wee Man [June 26]”
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““Lucky Strike” (Roadside Attractions, theaters): Scott Eastwood, Colin Hanks and Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor [June 26]”
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““Romería” (Janus Films, theaters): Llúcia Garcia... from Spanish filmmaker Carla Simón [June 26]”
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““Couture” (Vertical, theaters): Angelina Jolie [June 26]”
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““Bouchra” (Film Movement, theaters): [June 26]”
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““Little Brother” (Netflix, streaming): John Cena... Eric André [June 26]”
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““Chris & Martina: The Final Set” (Netflix, streaming): [June 26]... documentary about tennis stars Martina Navratilova and Chris Evert”
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““Minions & Monsters” (Universal Pictures, theaters): [July 1]”
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““Enola Holmes 3” (Netflix, streaming): [July 1]... Millie Bobby Brown”
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““Young Washington” (Angel Studios, theaters): [July 3]... William Franklyn-Miller, Ben Kingsley, Andy Serkis, Kelsey Grammer and Mary-Louise Parker”
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““Moana” (Disney, theaters): Catherine Laga’aia... Dwayne Johnson [July 10]”
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““Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass” (Sony Pictures Classics, theaters): Zoey Deutch... Jon Hamm... from David Wain [July 10]”
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““Barrio Triste” (Film Movement, theaters): Bad Bunny music video director Stillz directs [July 10]”
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““The Odyssey” (Universal Pictures, theaters): [July 17]... Christopher Nolan”
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““Evil Dead Burn” (Warner Bros., theaters): Sam Raimi produces... directed by Sébastien Vaniček [July 24]”
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““The Dink” (Apple TV, streaming): Ben Stiller... Jake Johnson, Mary Steenburgen, Ed Harris, Chloe Fineman and Patton Oswalt [July 24]”
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““Rosebush Pruning” (MUBI, theaters): Elle Fanning... directed by Karim Aïnouz... Callum Turner, Riley Keough and Jamie Bell [July 24]”
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““Motor City” (Independent Film Company, theaters): Alan Ritchson... Ben Foster [July 24]”
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““72 Hours” (Netflix, streaming): Kevin Hart and Marcello Hernández [July 24]”
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““Hadestown: The Musical” (Crosswalk/LD Entertainment): [July 24]”
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““Spider-Man: Brand New Day” (Sony, theaters): [July 31]”
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““I Want Your Sex” (Magnolia, theaters): Gregg Araki... Olivia Wilde... Cooper Hoffman [July 31]”
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““One Night Only” (Universal Pictures, theaters): Monica Barbaro and Callum Turner... directed by Will Gluck [Aug. 7]”
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““Teenage Sex and Death and Camp Miasma” (Mubi, theaters): Jane Schoenbrun... Hannah Einbinder and Gillian Anderson [Aug. 7]”
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““Super Troopers 3” (Searchlight Pictures, theaters): Jay Chandrasekhar [Aug. 7]”
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““Ice Cream Man” (The Horror Section, theaters): Eli Roth writes and directs [Aug. 7]”
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