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.
The Spy Who Dumped Me
Release Date: Aug. 3
Starring: Mila Kunis, Kate McKinnon, Sam Heughan
When Audrey’s ex-boyfriend reenters her life, she and her best friend Morgan find themselves entangles in a major international conspiracy. The ex reveals that he is actually a CIA agent, and a team of assassins is on his trail.
Mile 22
Release Date: Aug. 3
Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Lauren Cohan, Ronda Rousey
An elite American intelligence officer and a top-secret tactical command unit try to secretly move a mysterious police officer with sensitive information out of a foreign country.
Christopher Robin
Release Date: Aug. 3
Starring: Hayley Atwell, Ewan McGregor, Chris O’Dowd
In this film inspired by A. A. Milne’s book “Winnie-the-Pooh,” Christopher Robin is all grown up. A working-class family man, he has lost all sense of imagination. But when Christopher encounters his childhood friend Winnie-the-Pooh and the rest of the gang from the Hundred Acre Wood, he rediscovers the joys in life.
The Meg
Release Date: Aug. 10
Starring: Ruby Rose, Jason Statham, Rainn Wilson
When a deep sea submarine is attacked by Megalodon, a 75-foot shark that was thought to be extinct, the ship becomes disabled at the bottom of the sea. Rescue diver and oceanographer Jonas Taylor must face his fears and work quickly to save the crew. Based on the 1997 science fiction book “Meg: A Novel of Deep Terror” by Steve Alten.
Slender Man
Release Date: Aug. 24
Starring: Joey King, Javier Botet, Annalise Basso
After a teenage girl goes missing, her friends are supernaturally and psychologically haunted by Slender Man – a tall, thin, horrifying figure with unnaturally long arms and a featureless face.
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!