Weekly Entertainment Digest – July 25th

July 25, 2026

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We have local screenings coming up, gret movies to check out and a lot more happening this week. Get ready for some upcoming horror and action films! Don’t miss the local events and even more happening at your local MJR and Emagine theaters. Going to be in Long Beach this summer? Be sure to check out the 30th Anniversary Celebration of Scream at Midsummer Scream.

Don’t forget to stay up to date on the movies hitting theaters soon with the updated release schedule too!

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Movie and Entertainment Updates

MOTOR CITY | In Theaters Now

In 1970s Detroit a working-class romantic is framed by a ruthless gangster after falling for his girlfriend. After years in prison, he returns with only one mission: revenge.

With operatic scale, MOTOR CITY unleashes a barrage of brutal action, magnetic performances, and striking imagery, fueled by a thunderous rock score, precision-crafted action, and immersive sound design to create a visceral, propulsive spectacle built to electrify audiences this summer.

EVERYONE CALLS ME MIKE | Premieres Exclusively on IndiePix Unlimited on July 31st

Sailing the world aboard their blue schooner, Jean (Pierre Lottin), Isabelle (Daphné Patakia), and Isabelle’s young son Damien (Thibault Dierickx) stop in Djibouti to repair a broken engine. There they meet Mike, a resourceful taxi driver who helps them track down a hard-to-find part. As their search drags on, Mike asks to join them on the next leg of their journey. Jean is reluctant, but with the dangerous Gulf of Aden ahead, an extra pair of hands could be useful. When they finally set sail for the Seychelles, Mike comes aboard. After several days at sea, a Somali fishing vessel approaches. The fishermen reveal themselves to be pirates and seize the schooner, taking the crew hostage. Then, without warning, Mike pulls out a gun and kills the pirates’ leader, saving the family. The immediate danger is over, but the boat’s radio has been destroyed, and land is still days away. Alone on the open ocean, Jean and Isabelle find themselves trapped with a man they barely know. Why is Mike carrying a gun, and can they really trust him?

THE SAMURAI AND THE PRISONER | In Theaters July 31st, Expanding August 7th and August 14th

When Lord Murashige rises up against the tyrannical Oda, he finds himself besieged within the walls of his own castle. Isolated, he is confronted with a series of mysterious crimes that shatter the fragile order of his court, plunging the fortress into fear and suspicion. With Oda’s army closing in and a traitor hiding among his ranks, Murashige is forced into an uneasy alliance with Kanbei, a brilliant and dangerous strategist held prisoner in the dungeon, as he must outwit his enemies and uncover the truth before time runs out.

Based on the novel “Kokurojo (The Samurai and the Prisoner)” by Honobu Yonezawa

THE KUNG FU KID | Coming to Digital August 11th

Prepare for the fight of a lifetime! To save his sick father, a village boy enters an international martial arts tournament in the action-packed animated action-comedy THE KUNG FU KID, debuting on Digital August 11 from Well Go USA Entertainment. Witness a kung fu-fueled journey as the kid battles fighters and techniques from around the world in his pursuit of victory. THE KUNG FU KID will land on Blu-ray^™ and DVD exclusively through Amazon^® on September 15.

Get ready to witness the fight of a lifetime! A village boy travels to Shanghai, desperate to save his sick father and pay off medical debt. Recruited by a local Kung Fu gym, he enters “Shanghai Fight Night,” a brutal tournament packed with elite fighters and techniques from around the world. Embodying the fading tradition of Chinese martial arts, he embarks on a gripping tale of heritage, sacrifice, and the ultimate pursuit of victory.

THE END OF OAK STREET | In IMAX and Theaters August 14th

The End of Oak Street – the first Filmed For IMAX^® title from Director David Robert Mitchell – was developed in close collaboration with IMAX from the earliest stages of pre-production. Mitchell conducted camera tests and optimized the film’s visual presentation, creating a cinematic experience designed specifically for IMAX.

The film was shot with IMAX-certified digital cameras, capturing intricate visuals, atmospheric environments, and suspenseful moments with exceptional clarity and scale. It also features 44 minutes of IMAX’s exclusive 1.90:1 Expanded Aspect Ratio (EAR) – nearly half of the film’s 99-minute run time – delivering IMAX audiences more picture than anywhere else. Throughout the film’s most suspenseful sequences, the picture expands to immerse audiences even deeper into the mystery surrounding Oak Street and its escalating encounters.

The End of Oak Street was enhanced frame-by-frame with IMAX’s proprietary Digital Media Remastering (DMR) technology, delivering unprecedented image quality, contrast, and clarity. With a custom sound mix tailored to IMAX’s acoustician-designed sound system, featuring the industry’s largest speakers, and laser-aligned audio precision, IMAX audiences will feel every sound, atmospheric cue, and dramatic reveal with remarkable realism.

The End of Oak Street in IMAX delivers a uniquely immersive experience, placing audiences at the center of one of this summer’s most anticipated mysteries.

IT ENDS | In Theaters August 21st

Four friends post-college plans are derailed when a wrong turn traps them on a never-ending backroad.

GHOST: 2 BIG 2 RIG | in IMAX and Theaters August 26th

As GHOST’s second collaboration with Trafalgar Releasing, 2 BIG TO RIG was captured live on 16mm film over the course of GHOST’s two sold-out shows at Mexico City’s Palacio de los Deportes. The band’s second feature film, it transports the viewer through time and space to a spot in the crowd of nearly 40,000 who witnessed those darkly magical nights in September 2025.

In contrast to 2024’s global box office Top 10 smash RITE HERE RITE NOW, 2 BIG TO RIG focuses exclusively on the GHOST live ritual. From behind-the-scenes interludes showcasing the crew members that make the band’s theatrical vision into nightly reality to the only pro-shot footage of mesmerizing frontman Papa V Perpetua and his band of Nameless Ghouls on the entire phone-free tour, 2 BIG TO RIG is the definitive document of GHOST’s unforgettable SKELETOUR WORLD TOUR.

Presented in IMAX^® where available, the feature-length concert film is both a must for those looking to relive their SKELETOUR memories and for those witnessing the spectacle for the first time. The charismatic Papa V and his supremely talented coven of nameless ghouls have never looked or sounded better than they do here, ripping through material from GHOST’s six albums — including 2025’s global #1 SKELETÁ as well as non-LP favorites including “Mary On A Cross,” “Kiss the Go-Goat,” and “The Future is a Foreign Land.”

2 BIG TO RIG will be released in IMAX^® worldwide, beginning Wednesday, August 26, for a limited time only. Tickets are on sale now. Don’t miss your chance to experience GHOST like never before on the biggest screen possible!

Captured live over the course of GHOST’s two sold-out shows in Mexico City last year, 2 BIG TO RIG is the definitive document of the band’s unforgettable SKELETOUR WORLD TOUR, presented in IMAX® where available.

Featuring the only pro-shot footage of Papa V Perpetua and his band of Nameless Ghouls from the phone-free SKELETOUR, 2 BIG TO RIG immerses the audience in the GHOST live ritual, including exclusive behind-the-scenes and backstage access.

2 BIG TO RIG was created to share the SKELETOUR experience with the faithful in the territories where staging the show was not logistically feasible — and is a love letter to all those who have shared the GHOST ritual.

Shot on 16mm film, GHOST has never looked or sounded better, ripping through material from the band’s six albums — including 2025’s global #1 SKELETÁ as well as non-LP favorites including “Mary On A Cross,” “Kiss the Go-Goat,” and “The Future is a Foreign Land.”

COYOTE VS. ACME | In Theaters August 28th

After decades of being blown to bits by bombs, demolished by dynamite, mangled by magnets, battered by boulders, trampled by trains, tricked by tunnels, sprung by springs, steamrolled by steamrollers, maligned by misfires, bedeviled by bungees, rattled by rockets, backstabbed by bat suits, rocked by rocket skates, upended by unicycles, quaked by quake pills, rubberized by rogue bands, and hurled headlong off every cliff in the Southwest, Wile E. Coyote (Genius) finally fights back. Teaming up with billboard accident lawyer Kevin Avery (Will Forte), he takes on slick corporate counsel Buddy Crane (John Cena) and ACME, Inc., the profit-obsessed conglomerate behind every one of the Coyote’s chaotic catastrophes.

DEAR YOU | In Theaters September 4th

Following its North American premiere at the New York Asian Film Festival, the Chinese critical and box office hit DEAR YOU is set for a US and Canadian theatrical release on September 4 from leading international and indie film distributor Well Go USA Entertainment. A multi-generational story of love and loyalty, DEAR YOU is directed by Lan Hongchun and stars early-career actors Li Sitong, Wang Yantong, Wu Shaoqing, Zheng Runqi, and Wang Xiaohui.

A debt-ridden grandson travels to Thailand to find the grandfather he believes abandoned their family, hoping the man behind years of qiaopi letters and remittances can help pay his debts. Instead, he uncovers a lifelong act of love and sacrifice. Inspired by overseas Chinese traditions, DEAR YOU has become a breakout success, touching global audiences with its story of family and devotion.

“We’re honored to bring DEAR YOU to North American audiences following its extraordinary success in China,” said Doris Pfardrescher, President and CEO of Well Go USA Entertainment. “Lan Hongchun has crafted a deeply moving story about family, sacrifice, and the enduring power of human kindness that resonates across cultures. We know audiences will be captivated by its emotional honesty and unforgettable performances.”

DEAR YOU was produced by Luo Zhanhong, Xie Ying, Zheng Xuanxuan, Lin Guoming with a screenplay by director Lan Hongchun in collaboration with Leng Yang and Xuanxuan Zheng.

MAN OF WAR | Coming to Blu-ray September 8th

LaMonica Garrett (Takeover, “Designated Survivor”) stars as a US Special Forces veteran who launches a deadly rescue mission in Ukraine during early days of the Russia invasion in order to save his adopted daughter in the action-packed drama MAN OF WAR, debuting on Blu-ray^™ and DVD August 11 from Well Go USA Entertainment.Directed by action auteur William Kauffman (Shrapnel, Warhorse One), the action epic where “bullets fly, bodies drop, and the tension ramps up with every passing minute” (Action Reloaded) also stars Jason Patric (The Lost Boys, Armor), Andrew Howard (The Odyssey, The Accountant 2), Rosmary Yaneva (Subservience), and Daniel Bernhardt (John Wick, The Matrix Reloaded, Atomic Blonde).

MAN OF WAR stars LaMonica Garrett as an elite American Special Forces veteran. Against the backdrop of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the mission becomes deeply personal when his adopted daughter, an aid worker, is held hostage by Russian mercenaries. Forced to navigate a brutal landscape of fire and betrayal, he must risk everything on this high-stakes hostage rescue.

THE FIX | In Theaters September 11th

THE FIX follows a group of war-torn CIA operators mentored by “Larry” (Liam Neeson) and led by “Tucker” (Zachary Levi) who, after their mission in Afghanistan goes tragically wrong, enter the heart of Tehran to earn redemption by pulling off a daring rescue.

THE FIX is anchored by a powerhouse trio: Zachary Levi, Liam Neeson, and Quincy Isaiah. They are backed by an exceptional ensemble featuring Wes Chatham, Jake Choi, Augusto Aguilera, Navid Negahban, Elnaaz Norouzi, Grant Harvey, Lara Wolf, Annet Mahendru, and Titus Welliver.

RESIDENT EVIL | In Theaters September 18th

From the mind of visionary filmmaker Zach Cregger (Weapons, Barbarian) comes a thrilling — and terrifying — reinvention of the Resident Evil franchise. In an all-new story, Resident Evil follows Bryan (Austin Abrams), a medical courier who unwittingly finds himself in an action-packed, non-stop race for survival as one fateful, horrifying night collapses around him in chaos.

From TriStar Pictures, Constantin Film, and Davis Films, Resident Evil hits theatres September 18, 2026.

OTHER MOMMY | In Theaters October 9th

Can I go inside your heart?

From producer James Wan, one of the most influential architects of modern horror, and Blumhouse Atomic Monster, the studio behind Backrooms and Obsession, comes a terrifying trip from breakout genre director Rob Savage, into the darkening world of a young girl, Bela, who forms a relationship with a sinister entity in her home who looks uncannily like her own mother.

Academy Award^® winner Jessica Chastain (It Chapter Two, The Eyes of Tammy Faye) stars in dual roles as Bela’s mother and as “Other Mommy,” a manifestation of the entity. Jay Duplass (Transparent, Industry) plays Daddo, Bela’s father, and Arabella Olivia Clark (The Housemaid, The Hand that Rocks the Cradle) plays Bela.

The impressive supporting cast includes Actor Award nominee Dichen Lachman (Severance), Emmy and Tony Award nominee Arian Moayed (Succession) and screen legend Karen Allen (Indiana Jones films).

Other Mommy is directed by Rob Savage (Host, The Boogeyman) from a screenplay by WGA award winner Nathan Elston, writer for the Emmy-winning sensation Succession, based on the New York Times bestselling novel Incidents Around the House by Josh Malerman (Bird Box).

The film is produced by James Wan, p.g.a. (Saw, Insidious and Conjuring franchises) of Blumhouse Atomic Monster, and is executive produced by Michael Clear, Judson Scott, Rob Savage, Josh Malerman and Ryan Lewis.

EBENEZER | In Theaters November 13th

This November, Johnny Depp is Ebenezer Scrooge. The name you know, the story you don’t. From Ti West, EBENEZER also stars Rupert Grint, Andrea Riseborough, Sam Claflin, Daisy Ridley, Arthur Conti, Ellie Bamber, Henry Lloyd-Hughes, Charlie Murphy, with Tramell Tillman and Ian McKellen.