The Protege

The Protégé is a 2021 action thriller directed by Martin Campbell, and written by Richard Wenk.

Rescued as a child by the legendary assassin Moody (Samuel L. Jackson) and trained in the family business, Anna (Maggie Q) is the world’s most skilled contract killer. But when Moody – the man who was like a father to her and taught her everything she needs to know about trust and survival – is brutally killed, Anna vows revenge. As she becomes entangled with an enigmatic killer (Michael Keaton) whose attraction to her goes way beyond cat and mouse, their confrontation turns deadly and the loose ends of a life spent killing will weave themselves even tighter.

The full cast includes Michael Keaton, Maggie Q, Samuel L. Jackson, Patrick Malahide, David Rintoul, Ori Pfeffer, Ray Fearon, Caroline Loncq, and Robert Patrick.

The Protégé is scheduled to be released on August 20th, courtesy of Lionsgate. Watch the official trailer below.

The Night House

From director David Bruckner, the guy behind horror films V/H/S, Southbound, and The Ritual, The Night House is a 2021 psychological horror thriller, based on an original screenplay by Ben Collins and Luke Piotrowski.

Reeling from the unexpected death of her husband, Beth is left alone in the lakeside home he built for her. She tries as best she can to keep it together – but then nightmares come. Disturbing visions of a presence in the house calling to her, beckoning her with a ghostly allure. Against the advice of her friends, she begins digging into her husband’s belongings, yearning for answers. What she finds are secrets both strange and disturbing – a mystery she’s determined to unravel.

The film stars Rebecca Hall, Sarah Goldberg (Barry, Elementary), Vondie Curtis Hall, Evan Jonigkeit, and Stacy Martin.

The Night House is set to hit theaters August 20th. Watch the official trailer below.

Reminiscence

Reminiscence is a 2021 sci- fi thriller film written and directed by Lisa Joy, in her feature directorial debut. Joy also produces alongside her husband and creative partner Jonathan Nolan, the brother of the great Christopher Nolan. Joy and Nolan co-created the hit HBO series Westworld, which has helped to inspire the film.

Nick Bannister, a private investigator of the mind, navigates the darkly alluring world of the past by helping his clients access lost memories. Living on the fringes of the sunken Miami coast, his life is forever changed when he takes on a new client, Mae. A simple matter of lost and found becomes a dangerous obsession. As Bannister fights to find the truth about Mae's disappearance, he uncovers a violent conspiracy, and must ultimately answer the question: how far would you go to hold on to the ones you love?

The cast includes Hugh Jackman, Rebecca Ferguson, Thandiwe Newton, Cliff Curtis, Marina de Tavira, Daniel Wu, Mojean Aria, Brett Cullen, Natalie Martinez, Angela Sarafyan, and Nico Parker.

Reminiscence will hit theaters and HBO Max August 20th. Watch the official trailer below.

Demonic

Demonic is a 2021 Canadian sci-fi horror film written, co-produced and directed by Neill Blomkamp, the man behind District 9 and Chappie. It tells the story of a young woman who unleashes terrifying demons when supernatural forces at the root of a decades-old rift between mother and daughter are ruthlessly revealed.

The cast includes Carly Pope, Chris William Martin, and Nathalie Boltt.

Demonic is set to hit limited theaters and VOD August 20th, courtesy of IFC Midnight. Watch the official trailer below.

Annette

Annette is a 2021 musical directed by Leos Carax (in his English-language debut), and with a screenplay by Ron Mael and Russell Mael of Sparks, and Carax, from an original story, music and songs by the band. It stars Adam Driver and Marion Cotillard.

Annette was released in France on July 6th, 2021 by UGC Distribution, and also premiered as the opening film at the 2021 Cannes Film Festival on the same day. It is scheduled for a limited theatrical release in the U.S. and will hit Prime Video on August 20th. Watch the official trailer below.

Paw Patrol: The Movie

PAW Patrol: The Movie is a 2021 computer-animated adventure comedy based on the television series PAW Patrol, created by Keith Chapman. The film is produced by Spin Master, the toy company behind the series, with animation provided by Mikros Image. It is directed by Cal Brunker, written by Billy Frolick, Brunker and Bob Barlen, from a story by Frolick, and produced by Jennifer Dodge.

The first film adaptation of the PAW Patrol series, the film follows Ryder and the pups who are called to Adventure City to save it from the evil Mayor Humdinger before he destroys the bustling metropolis.

The voice cast includes Kingsley Marshall, Keegan Hedley, Shayle Simons, Lilly Bartlam, Ron Pardo and Kim Roberts reprising their respective roles from the series, and are joined by newcomers Iain Armitage, Marsai Martin, Yara Shahidi, Kim Kardashian, Randall Park, Dax Shepard, Tyler Perry, Jimmy Kimmel, and Will Brisbin in his first acting role.

Paw Patrol: The Movie is set to release August 20th, both theatrically and streaming for Paramount+ subscribers. Watch the official trailer below.