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With August almost rolling in a few days, 2023 has already crossed its mid point. And finally, with the pandemic on the low, the movie industry has picked up its pace, rolling out some amazing titles for viewers.
2023 has already given us some great movies like John Wick 4, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, Air, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania and others. With five more months left before the year comes to an end, one can expect some more great titles to arrive in theaters.
For film buffs, August is already geared up with some great movies, which range from animated films to action adventures, superhero movies, heartwarming dramas, and biography films. So, in this article, we list out some of the biggest films that will be arriving in theaters in August 2023.
Meg 2: The Trench, Blue Beetle. and 3 more must-watch films coming to theaters in August 2023
1) Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem
TMNT: Mutant Mayhem is a computer-animated superhero film from the house of Paramount Pictures. Jeff Rowe co-directed the film with Kyler Spears from a screenplay co-written by Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, Dan Hernandez, Benji Samit, and Rowe. The film is set to release in theaters on August 2, 2023.
The characters in the movie are voiced by Jackie Chan, Nicolas Cantu, Brady Noon, Micah Abbey, Shamon Brown Jr., Post Malone, Ice Cube, Seth Rogen, Paul Rudd, John Cena, Ayo Edebiri, Rose Byrne and other notable actors.
The film is based on the popular turtle-like characters created by Peter Laird and Kevin Eastman. The official synopsis for the film reads as follows:
"In Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, after years of being sheltered from the human world, the Turtle brothers set out to win the hearts of New Yorkers and be accepted as normal teenagers through heroic acts. Their new friend April O’Neil helps them take on a mysterious crime syndicate, but they soon get in over their heads when an army of mutants is unleashed upon them."
2) Meg 2: The Trench
Meg 2: The Trench is a sci-fi action horror offering from the house of Warner Bros. Pictures. Directed by Ben Wheatley from a screenplay written by Jon and Erich Hoeber alongside Dean Georgaris, the film has been inspired from Steve Altin's 1999 novel The Trench. It is also the sequel to the 2018 film The Meg.
The film stars Jason Statham, Wu Jing, Sienna Guillory, Cliff Curtis, Skyler Samuels, Shuya Sophia Cai, Sergio Peris-Mencheta and others in central roles. Meg 2: The Trench is set to release in theaters on August 4, 2023.
The official synopsis for the film reads as follows:
"Dive into uncharted waters with Jason Statham and global action icon Wu Jing as they lead a daring research team on an exploratory dive into the deepest depths of the ocean. Their voyage spirals into chaos when a malevolent mining operation threatens their mission and forces them into a high-stakes battle for survival."
It continues:
"Pitted against colossal Megs and relentless environmental plunderers, our heroes must outrun, outsmart, and outswim their merciless predators in a pulse-pounding race against time."
3) Gran Turismo
Gran Turismo is a biographical racing film by Sony Pictures. Neill Blomkamp directed the film with a screenplay by Jason Hall, Zach Baylin, and Blomkamp. The film itself is based on Sony's simulation racing game of the same name, while the story takes inspiration from Jann Mardenborough's true life story.
The cast includes Archie Madekwe, Orlando Bloom, David Harbour, Darren Barnet, Djimon Hounsou, Gerri Horner, Emelia Hartford and others in pivotal roles. The film is set to release in theaters on August 11, 2023.
The synopsis of Gran Turismo, as available on Sony's official website, reads as follows:
"Gran Turismo is based on the unbelievable true story of a team of unlikely underdogs – a struggling working-class gamer, a failed former racecar driver, and an idealistic motorsport executive. Together, they risk it all to take on the most elite sport in the world. Gran Turismo is an inspiring, thrilling, and action-packed story that proves that nothing is impossible when you’re fueled from within."
4) Blue Beetle
Blue Beetle is a superhero film by DC Studios, which is directed by Angel Manuel Soto with Gareth Dunnet-Alcocer working on the screenplay that was inspired from DC's characters. The film will be the 14th installation under the DCEU, but going forward, it will also find its place in James Gunn's DCEU.
The film stars Xolo Maridueña, Adriana Barraza, Damián Alcázar, Raoul Max Trujillo, Susan Sarandon, Harvey Guillén, George Lopez, and others in pivotal roles. Blue Beetle is set to arrive in theaters on August 18, 2023.
The official synopsis of Blue Bettle, as obtained from DC, reads:
"Recent college grad Jaime Reyes returns home full of aspirations for his future, only to find that home is not quite as he left it. As he searches to find his purpose in the world, fate intervenes when Jaime unexpectedly finds himself in possession of an ancient relic of alien biotechnology: the Scarab."
It continues:
"When the Scarab suddenly chooses Jaime to be its symbiotic host, he is bestowed with an incredible suit of armor capable of extraordinary and unpredictable powers, forever changing his destiny as he becomes the Super Hero BLUE BEETLE."
5) White Bird
White Bird is a period war drama film from the house of Lionsgate Films. Marc Foster directs with a screenplay written by Mark Bomback. The White Bird is inspired from R. J. Palacio's graphic novel of the same name.
The cast features Ariella Glaser, Orlando Schwerdt, Helen Mirren, Bryce Gheisar and Gillian Anderson in pivotal roles. The film is set to initially release on August 18, 2023, before arriving in theaters nationwide on August 25, 2023.
The official synopsis of the White Bird, on Lionsgate's website reads as follows:
"In White Bird, we follow Julian, who has struggled to belong ever since he was expelled from his former school for his treatment of Auggie Pullman. To transform his life, Julian's grandmother finally reveals to Julian her own story of courage - during her youth in Nazi-occupied France, a boy shelters her from mortal danger. They find first love in a stunning, magical world of their own creation, while the boy's mother risks everything to keep her safe."
If readers are looking to catch a good movie in the theaters, then August is definitely a great month for it. Moreover, the titles have much to offer across genres and will undoubtedly cater to a wide audience.
Book your tickets right away and gear up for an August full of non-stop entertainment.
