Entertainment

Buckle Up for an Amazing August with these 5 Screen Picks

By Jio de Leon
August 1, 2025
11:18 am

August bridges the gap between summer blockbusters and the holiday season with a mix of exciting, fun, and original releases—both in theaters and from the comfort of home. Among the big premieres this month: a sequel 22 years in the making, a fierce clash of worldwide drag, and a film that critics are calling one of the scariest movies of the year.

Whether you’re looking for comedy, romance, horror, or competition, August has it all. Here are our top picks for this month:

1. Freakier Friday

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