After July was chock-full of comic book films, August is taking a break and moving into a month of horror and horror-adjacent films, as well as some sequels, one to a recent favourite and another to a childhood classic.

The month is kicking off with Freakier Friday, a follow-up to the 2003 film Freaky Friday, which was in itself the fifth adaptation of the book by Mary Rodgers, which is the basis for all of the films. This should draw in anyone who was a kid when the early 2000s film was released, with both Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan returning for their roles. A more recent sequel, which is sure to be a hit at the box office, is Nobody 2 with Bob Odenkirk returning as Hutch, a former government assassin now attempting to be somewhat retired. 

In the genre space in August, there is an assortment of interesting new films. Weapons is the latest film written and directed by Zach Cregger, the director behind 2022’s fantastic horror film Barbarian. This one looks as unique and with as much potential mystery and twists as that past film has featured. Horror-adjacent this month, The Life of Chuck is the new Mike Flanagan film based on the Stephen King story of the same name. Although this story doesn’t fall into King’s horror space, and is more in line with his stories like The Green Mile, by all reports, it’s still as unique and odd, making for an interesting film. And Ari Aster’s new film, Eddington, which isn’t a horror film, but is set to be very violent from the director of Hereditary, is set in the small town of Eddington during 2020, at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, when a war of words and violence breaks out between the Mayor and the Sheriff. 

Here are all the new films coming to Australian cinemas in August 2025.

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AUGUST 6

Freakier Friday

22 years after Tess and Anna endured an identity crisis, Anna now has a daughter and a soon-to-be stepdaughter. As they navigate the challenges that come when two families merge, Tess and Anna discover that lightning might strike twice.

AUGUST 7

Future Council

Damon Gameau takes eight kids on the ultimate school excursion: a road trip across Europe to seek solutions to the climate crisis.

Red Sonja

An adaptation of the comic book, Red Sonja, a vengeful warrior known as a “She-Devil with a sword”.

Stans

Reveals a superfan’s intensely personal connection to iconic rapper Eminem and that artist’s profound influence. Explores fandom’s power to forge identity and community.

Weapons

When all but one child from the same class mysteriously vanish on the same night at exactly the same time, a community is left questioning who or what is behind their disappearance.

AUGUST 8

40 Acres

In a post-apocalyptic world with food scarcity, a Black family of Canadian farmers descended from American Civil War migrants defend their homestead against cannibals.

The Extraordinary Miss Flower

The Extraordinary Miss Flower brings to life the remarkable story of Australian-born Geraldine Flower and the discovery of a suitcase full of passionate, heartfelt letters of love sent to her in the ‘60s and ‘70s that inspired acclaimed Icelandic singer/songwriter Emilíana Torrini to return to the studio and record an entire album of new songs.

Sudan, Remember Us

In a Sudan torn apart by years of war, this documentary immerses us in the daily fight of young Sudanese. Their stories, both harrowing and inspiring, remind us of the ability to find hope even in the darkest of circumstances. This is a call to attention to a forgotten crisis, and a tribute to the power of creativity as a tool of survival and resistance.

What We Hide

After their mother suffers a fatal overdose, two sisters fear that the foster system will separate them and decide to hide the body. But their lie may be discovered and they must decide how far they are willing to go to keep their secret.

AUGUST 14

The Home

A troubled man starts working at a retirement home and realizes its residents and caretakers harbor sinister secrets.

JUJUTSU KAISEN: Hidden Inventory / Premature Death – The Movie

Pursued by a religious cult and other curse users, former friends Satoru Gojo and Suguru Geto are the only sorcerers capable of carrying the difficult task of protecting Riko Amanai, a student designated to be sacrificed as the Star Plasma Vessel, until she can fulfill her duty. A compilation of the five-episode “Hidden Inventory / Premature Death” series arc.

The Life of Chuck

A life-affirming, genre-bending story about three chapters in the life of an ordinary man named Charles Krantz.

Mr. Burton

The story of the wild school boy Rich Jenkins-son of a boozy miner- and an English teacher who recognized his talent, Philip Burton. A moving, untold story of how Rich Jenkins became Richard Burton the biggest star Wales has ever produced.

Nobody 2

Suburban dad Hutch Mansell, a former lethal assassin, is pulled back into his violent past after thwarting a home invasion, setting off a chain of events that unravels secrets about his wife Becca’s past and his own.

AUGUST 20

Yungblud. Are You Ready, Boy?

Yungblud (Dominic Harrison) films at Berlin’s Hansa Studios, where Bowie, Iggy Pop and U2 made classics – performing live tracks from his June 20 album Idols at the historic venue.

AUGUST 21

Eddington

In May of 2020, a standoff between a small-town sheriff and mayor sparks a powder keg as neighbor is pitted against neighbor in Eddington, New Mexico.

Irena’s Vow

In Nazi-occupied Poland, a young woman uses her new position as a German officer’s housekeeper to help her Jewish friends.

Kangaroo Island

When Lou returns home to ruggedly beautiful Kangaroo Island at the request of her father, years of family secrets resurface.

Primitive War

Vietnam. 1968. A recon unit known as Vulture Squad is sent to an isolated jungle valley to uncover the fate of a missing Green Beret platoon. They soon discover they are not alone.

The Naked Gun (2025)

Only one man has the particular set of skills – to lead Police Squad and save the world.

Relay

A broker of lucrative payoffs between corrupt corporations and the individuals who threaten them breaks his own rules when a new client seeks his protection to stay alive.

AUGUST 28

Caught Stealing

Burned-out ex-baseball player Hank Thompson unexpectedly finds himself embroiled in a dangerous struggle for survival amidst the criminal underbelly of 1990s New York City, forced to navigate a treacherous underworld he never imagined.

Honey Don’t!

A dark comedy about Honey O’Donahue, a small-town private investigator, who delves into a series of strange deaths tied to a mysterious church.

Ne Zha 2

After a great catastrophe, the souls of Nezha and Aobing are saved, but their bodies face ruin. To give them new life, Taiyi Zhenren turns to the mystical seven-colored lotus in a daring bid to rebuild them and change their fate.

The Ballad of Wallis Island

An eccentric lottery winner who lives alone on a remote island tries to make his fantasies come true by getting his favorite musicians to perform at his home.

The Thread (Le Fil)

Jean Monier is a disillusioned lawyer, appointed to defend Nicolas Milik, a man accused of murdering his wife. While everything points to his guilt, Monier takes up the case, convinced of his innocence.

The Toxic Avenger (2025)

A horrible toxic accident transforms downtrodden janitor Winston Gooze into a new evolution of hero: THE TOXIC AVENGER! Now wielding a glowing mop with super-human strength, he must race against time to save his son and stop a ruthless and power-hungry tyrant bent on harnessing toxic superpowers to strengthen his polluted empire.

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What films are you most excited to see in cinemas this month? Let me know in the comment section below.

Is there anything missing from this list? If so, let me know, and I’ll add it!

You can also check out what’s coming to streaming services like Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video, and more on our ‘What’s Streaming‘ page.

[Descriptions & cinema dates gathered from Flicks.com.au & IMDB]