July doesn’t have a blockbuster-filled roster, but there are still some noteworthy releases that movie lovers should get excited about. Here’s a rundown of what’s hitting theaters this month:
Despicable Me 4 promises more minion madness
The charming villain Gru is back with more laughs and hijinks in Despicable Me 4. Voiced by Steve Carell, Gru faces new challenges with his toddler who shows supervillain tendencies. This installment, directed by Chris Renaud and Patrick Delage, also features new songs by Pharrell Williams and scores by Heitor Pereira and Hans Zimmer, along with voices from Kristen Wiig and Will Ferrell as Gru’s nemesis, Maxime Le Mal.
Eddie Murphy returns as Axel Foley in Beverly Hills Cop Axel F
Eddie Murphy is back as Detective Axel Foley in Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F. After 30 years, Murphy reprises his role to save his daughter Jane (Taylour Paige). The film, directed by Mark Molloy, reunites fans with Taggart and Rosewood for a nostalgic yet exciting adventure.
Sharp Comedy Drama Fly Me To The Moon takes flight
Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum star in Fly Me To The Moon, a comedy-drama set against NASA’s Apollo 11 moon landing. Directed by Greg Berlanti, the film follows Kelly Jones (Johansson) hired to fix NASA’s public image. Sparks fly between her and launch director Cole Davis (Tatum), leading to chaos.
MaXXXine concludes the X trilogy with film noir elements
The latest from Ti West and Mia Goth—MaXXXine, completes their horror trilogy following X and Pearl. Starring Mia Goth, the film is set in 1985 Los Angeles filled with sex and murder. Expect influences from classic film-noir titles such as Chinatown.
A24 Drama Sing Sing tackles rehabilitation through theater
Colman Domingo shines in Sing Sing, a true story about an incarcerated man forming a theater group at Sing Sing Correctional Facility. Directed by Greg Kwedar, the ensemble includes real-life alumni from Rehabilitation Through the Arts program, bringing authenticity to the powerful story.
Nicolas Cage stars in Longlegs
Nicolas Cage’s latest thriller, Longlegs, has received rave reviews from critics. Directed by Oz Perkins, Cage’s restrained role contrasts his usual outbursts, offering a fresh take on an occult serial killer story with distinct Zodiac vibes.
Spectacular views in Skywalkers documentary
Skywalkers, directed by Jeff Zimbalist and Maria Bukhonina, follows urban climbers Angela Nikolau and Ivan Beerkus. Featuring death-defying shots taken on GoPro and presented in IMAX, this movie promises vertigo-inducing visuals of their skyscraper ascents.
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