Must-Watch August Releases: Top Titles in Theaters and on OTT to Lift Your Spirits
2nd August 2024: The month of August is poised to be a cinematic treat for audiences, with multiple exciting titles lined up for release in both theatres and on OTT. Be it a fantasy-fueled spectacle inspired by Tolkien’s world of Elves and Dwarves, or the thrilling adventures of apes in the reboot of a multi-billion dollar film franchise, watch out for these unmissable titles this month!
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season Two sets the stage for the arrival of J.R.R. Tolkien’s legendary villain, Sauron, as he casts a dark shadow over Middle-earth’s Second Age. Building on Season One’s epic scope and ambition, the new season plunges even its most beloved and vulnerable characters into a rising tide of darkness, challenging each to find their place in a world that is increasingly on the brink of calamity.Elves and dwarves, orcs and men, wizards and Harfoots… as friendships are strained and kingdoms begin to fracture, the forces of good will unite and fight fiercely to hold on to what matters to them the most: each other. The second season of this acclaimed fantasy drama premieres on August 29, exclusively on Prime Video, in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, and English, alongside multiple other international languages, reaching audiences in 240 countries and territories worldwide.
Modern Masters: SS Rajamouli – August 02 on Netflix
The engrossing documentary highlights visionary film director SS Rajamouli’s remarkable contributions to Indian cinema, including his revolutionary work on award-winning films like Baahubali and RRR. By integrating interviews, behind-the-scenes footage, and personal anecdotes from his family and celebrity friends, it paints a vivid picture of the director’s influence in the world of filmmaking, which extends to a global scale. Directed by Raghav Khanna and produced by Anupama Chopra, Modern Masters arrives on Netflix on August 2.
Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes – August 02 on Disney+Hotstar
Set a few hundred years after the events depicted in its 2017 predecessor, Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes follows a young chimpanzee named Noa (Teague), who joins forces with a speaking human he named Nova (Allan) to rescue his clan from the clutches of a ruthless clan led by Proximus Caesar (Durand). As they embark on a harrowing journey, Noa is forced to question everything he has known about the past, making choices that will shape the future of apes and humans. Starring Owen Teague, Freya Allan, Kevin Durand, and Peter Macon, among others, the latest installment in the Planet of the Apes reboot series is directed by Wes Ball, and it spans several generations after Caesar’s reign.
Stree 2 – August 15 in Theatres
Featuring RajKummar Rao and Shraddha Kapoor in lead role, the horror-comedy is amongst the highly anticipated films of 2024. Boasting a stellar supporting cast such as Pankaj Tripathi, Aparshakti Khurana and Abhishek Banerjee, the film marks the much-awaited return of the spooky yet hilarious world, as the small town of Chanderi is being haunted again, this time by a headless entity. Directed by Amar Kaushik and produced by Dinesh Vijan and Jyoti Deshpande under the banners of Maddock Films and Jio Studios, this sequel to the 2018 blockbuster Stree is the fifth instalment in the Maddock Supernatural Universe, set to hit the theatres on 15th August.
JACKPOT! – August 15 on Prime Video
In the near future, a ‘Grand Lottery’ has been newly established in California – the catch: kill the winner before sundown to legally claim their multi-billion dollar jackpot. When Katie Kim (Awkwafina) moves to Los Angeles, she mistakenly finds herself with the winning ticket. Desperate to survive the hordes of jackpot hunters, she reluctantly teams up with amateur lottery protection agent Noel Cassidy (John Cena), who will do everything in his power to get her to sundown in exchange for a piece of her prize. However, Noel must lock horns with his slick rival Louis Lewis (Simu Liu), who also seeks to collect Katie’s commission at all costs. JACKPOT! is directed by Paul Feig and written by Rob Yescombe, and it’s slated to premiere on Prime Video on August 15.
