August 2024 Film Releases Highlight Variety

August brings a plethora of new films across various streaming platforms and theaters, catering to diverse tastes. George Miller's 'Mad Max' prequel 'Furiosa,' starring Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth, is a standout on streaming services along with Jeff Nichols' biker drama featuring Tom Hardy and Austin Butler. In theaters, 'Alien: Romulus' returns the iconic franchise to its roots with practical effects, while Timothée Chalamet stars as Bob Dylan in a new biopic from James Mangold. Additionally, 'Skincare,' a thriller starring Elizabeth Banks, and 'The Greatest Surf Movie in the Universe,' an animated comedy, are noteworthy releases. The emotional documentary 'Date With Dad,' which won Sundance's audience award, explores the poignant relationships between incarcerated fathers and their daughters.