As we inch closer to the scorching month of August 2023, the silver screen is set to dazzle with a lineup of unmissable cinematic wonders. This article is your ultimate guide to the must-see upcoming movies in August 2023, packed with excitement, drama, and thrills. Whether you’re a fan of mind-bending sci-fi, heartwarming romances, or close-to-death adventures, we have handpicked the most anticipated films that will keep you glued to your seat.

Meg 2: The Trench

In this science-fiction thriller, we have Jason Statham, Wu Jing and their team take on an underwater research expedition that becomes more dangerous than they expected it to be as they have to overcome the challenges exerted by their adversaries, a mining corporation and multiple large-sized Megs (megalodon sharks) that are all putting their life at stake. Meg 2: The Trench is certainly a nerve-racking thriller that will have you on the edge of your seat until the very end.

Release Date: August 3
Language: English
Where to watch: Theatres

Mamamoo: My Con

Following the success of two K-pop documentaries based on BTS members Suga (Min Yoongi) and J-Hope (Jung Hoseok), Trafalgar is releasing another limited-period screening project in the shape of Mamamoo: My Con that will only run in theatres for two days. The documentary follows the four-member girl group as they prepare and perform on their first global tour. It is an excellent opportunity for fans (MooMoos) to see their favourite idols’ scintillating stage performances on the big screens while also getting to know all the behind-the-scene activities.

Screening Dates: August 9 and 12
Language: Korean with English subtitles
Where to watch: Theatres

Red, White and Royal Blue

If you are a fan of star-crossed romance, then you should add this new romantic comedy that narrates the tale of the son of the US President and the Prince of England who fall in love with each other against all odds with the unusual circumstances of the romance forcing them to keep their relationship a secret. This enemy-turned-lover romance flick, based on a novel by the same name, is a must-see swoon-worthy LGBT rom-com.

Release Date: August 11
Language: English
Where to watch: Amazon Prime

Depp v. Heard

Based on the infamous Johnny Depp vs Amber Heard trial last year is this three-part documentary that telecasts the entire case. Rather than focusing only on the court arguments, the documentary goes beyond the courtroom. It addresses how the outside world, particularly social media, had an effect during and after the trial. Taking an objective stance on the popular libel suit is Depp v. Heard, which will interest fans of the documentary and legal drama genres.

Release Date: August 16
Language: English
Where to watch: Netflix

Blue Beetle

This upcoming DC movie marks the big-screen debut of Blue Beetle, a superhero, the franchise initially introduced in their comics back in 1939. Starring Cobra Kai’s Xolo Maridueña as the titular character Blue Beetle, Maridueña plays Jaime Reyes, a university graduate who stumbles upon a device called Scarab that turns him into the superhero, Blue Beetle, who possesses many superpowers. Blue Beetle is an exciting action-packed adventure that depicts the turn of events that occur following this incident.

Release Date: August 17
Language: English
Where to watch: Theatres

Concrete Utopia

Post a huge earthquake, the entire world has crumbled into pieces except for one apartment in Seoul, so when more people start moving into the building for survival, it becomes a fight for resources between the tenants and the newcomers. Fans of the survival genre who enjoy a good apocalypse movie can certainly look forward to this South Korean adventure film Concrete Utopia starring Park Seo Joon and Park Bo Young in the lead.

Release Date: August 17
Language: Korean with English and Chinese subtitles
Where to watch: Theatres

Everyphone Everywhere

When three former classmates – Chit, Ana and Raymond – have a reunion after 25 years, they discuss how their lives turned out in comparison to the plans and desires they had in the past. With this as the primary plot of the movie, audiences are introduced to more storylines that take us into some of the memorable incidents that have occurred in each main character’s life, and in every story, a mobile phone turns out to be the focal object. Set in Hong Kong, Everyphone Everywhere is a nice feel-good movie with a mix of nostalgia, comic relief and other heartfelt emotions.

Release Date: August 17
Language: Cantonese with English and Chinese subtitles
Where to watch: Theatres

Strays

Forgotten on the streets by its careless owner, a border terrier named Reggie waits hopefully to return home, only to be completely abandoned and left to struggle in the streets by his owner, Doug. Angered and disappointed by Doug’s actions, Reggie is resolute on taking revenge with the help of his newly-found four-legged friends Bug, Maggie and Hunter. Strays swings away from the ‘dog is a man’s best friend’ concept and is a fun live-action comedy guaranteed to make you laugh your socks off.

Release Date: August 24
Language: English
Where to watch: Theatres