New Movies This Weekend (Aug 14-16, 2026): The End of Oak Street, PAW Patrol & More

This weekend delivers a strong mix of high-concept sci-fi thrills, family adventure, tense historical drama, stoner comedy, and character-driven crime storytelling. Here are the standout new releases hitting theaters.

The End of Oak Street

Sci-Fi / Thriller | PG-13 | Directed by David Robert Mitchell | Starring Anne Hathaway, Ewan McGregor, Maisy Stella, Christian Convery

From the director of It Follows, a mysterious cosmic event rips an ordinary suburban street out of the present and drops the neighborhood into a hostile prehistoric world. The Platt family (Hathaway and McGregor as the parents) must stick together to survive dinosaurs and the unknown. Produced by J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot and filmed for IMAX, this is the weekend’s biggest theatrical event.

Watch the Trailer: The End of Oak Street Official Trailer

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PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie

Animation / Family / Adventure | PG | Directed by Cal Brunker | Voice cast includes Mckenna Grace, Terry Crews, Fortune Feimster, Jennifer Hudson

The pups crash-land on a mysterious tropical island filled with dinosaurs after a storm. They team up with a new dino-savvy friend named Rex and race to stop Mayor Humdinger from triggering a volcano that could wipe out the island. Bright, energetic, and pure family fun for younger audiences.

Watch the Trailer: PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie Official Trailer

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The Brink of War

Drama / History / Thriller | PG | Directed by Michael Russell Gunn | Starring Jeff Daniels, Jared Harris, J.K. Simmons, Hope Davis

Jeff Daniels plays Ronald Reagan and Jared Harris is Mikhail Gorbachev in this tense recreation of the 1986 Reykjavik Summit. With nuclear arsenals and the fate of the world on the line, every word and decision carries enormous weight. Angel Studios positions this as serious awards-season fare.

Watch the Trailer: The Brink of War Official Trailer

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The Wrong Girls

Comedy | R | Directed by Dylan Meyer | Starring Kristen Stewart, Alia Shawkat, LaKeith Stanfield, Kate McKinnon, Seth Rogen, Kumail Nanjiani

Two codependent stoner best friends (Stewart and Shawkat) living paycheck to paycheck accidentally ingest an experimental drug that gives them telepathic abilities—and puts them in the crosshairs of dangerous people who want it back. A chaotic, star-studded Neon comedy with talking cats and big laughs.

Watch the Trailer: The Wrong Girls Official Trailer

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The Rivals of Amziah King

Crime / Drama / Thriller | R | Directed by Andrew Patterson | Starring Matthew McConaughey, Kurt Russell, Angelina LookingGlass, Cole Sprouse

Matthew McConaughey stars as a charismatic Oklahoma beekeeper and bluegrass musician whose honey empire and found family come under threat from ruthless rivals. From the director of The Vast of Night, this critically acclaimed indie (strong SXSW buzz) blends crime drama, family story, and rural atmosphere.

Watch the Trailer: The Rivals of Amziah King Official Trailer

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Also worth noting this weekend: Limited releases and anniversary screenings include the 10th-anniversary remastered Train to Busan and other specialty titles. Check local listings for availability.

Grab tickets early for the bigger openings, especially The End of Oak Street in IMAX.