What to do when a stormy forecast clouds big plans for a beach day in Cape May County? When in doubt, an afternoon at the movies is a classic choice. This summer features plenty of highly anticipated feature film releases that you won’t want to miss. Read on to preview some releases that seem to be generating the biggest Hollywood buzz.
Eighth Grade
Release Date: July 13
Starring: Elsie Fisher, Josh Hamilton, Emily Robinson
Thirteen-year-old Kayla, enduring typical adolescent struggles of today, attempts to survive the last week of her disastrous eight-grade year before she moves on to high school.
Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation
Release Date: July 13
Starring: Adam Sandler, Andy Samberg, Kathryn Hahn
During this sequel to Hotel Transylvania 2 (2015), Dracula, Mavis, Johnny and the rest of the family take a vacation on a luxury Monster Cruise Ship. As Dracula falls for the ship’s mysterious captain, Erika, the dream vacation turns to a nightmare. Mavis must lead the others in keeping Dracula and Erika apart, as Erika hides a dangerous secret that could destroy Dracula and all of monsterkind.
Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again
Release Date: July 20
Starring: Lily James, Amanda Seyfried, Meryl Streep
In this sequel to Mamma Mia! (2008), Sophie is pregnant and runs her mother’s villa in the Greek island of Kalokairi. She’s scared to raise a child and run a business on her own, so she learns about her mother’s past and how she owned the hotel, met all of Sophie’s possible fathers and raised a baby all on her own, too. Sophie also receives an unexpected visit from someone she’s never met before: her grandmother.
Mission: Impossible – Fallout
Release Date: July 27
Starring: Rebecca Ferguson, Tom Cruise, Henry Cavill
When an IMF mission goes wrong, the world is faced with dire consequences. Ethan Hunt and his IMF team find themselves in a race against time, hunted by assassins and former allies while trying to prevent a global catastrophe. Mission: Impossible – Fallout is the sixth installment in the Mission: Impossible film series.
Catch your favorite new release at Frank Theatres Rio Stadium 12 on Route 9 in Rio Grande or Harbor Square Theatre on 96th Street in Stone Harbor!