Here Are All the Movies Releasing in Theaters This Week, Including ‘The Glassworkers’

Mid August brings a lively mix of brand new stories, special events, and a couple of beloved returns to the big screen. You can chase monster mayhem, drift into music history, or lean into heartfelt drama and sharp laughs without leaving the cool of the auditorium.

Here is the full slate landing on August 14, August 15, and August 17, 2025, with cast highlights, runtimes, and how wide each one goes. Scan the lineup, circle a favorite, and make your plan before the good seats vanish.

‘Shin Godzilla’ (2016)

The towering kaiju roars back into theaters as a wide rerelease on August 14, 2025 from GKIDS. Starring Hiroki Hasegawa, Yutaka Takenouchi, Satomi Ishihara, and Ren Ôsugi, this action drama horror sci fi entry plays like a fresh shock on a huge screen.

At two hours, it shifts from dry humor to city shaking spectacle with a clean sense of scale. If you want a crowd pleaser with brains and brawn, this is your Thursday night pick.

‘RiffTrax Live: Timecop’ (2025)

Michael J. Nelson, Kevin Murphy, and Bill Corbett bring their live joke filled takedown to cinemas on August 14, 2025. This is a limited engagement, so expect a lively room and a few deep cut references packed into the show.

It is a one night hang built for friends who love quick wit and gleeful jabs. If you need a break from heavy drama, this is your easiest laugh of the week.

‘The Grateful Dead Movie’ (1977)

The concert documentary floats back for another spin on August 14, 2025 in a limited run from Trafalgar Releasing. With Jerry Garcia, Donna Godchaux, Keith Godchaux, and Bill Graham, it captures a scene that still feels warm and communal.

The film runs 2 hours and 11 minutes and plays like a time capsule that still moves. If your ideal Thursday includes music, memories, and a friendly crowd, this one fits.

‘War 2’ (2025)

Big action returns on August 14, 2025 with a limited rollout handled by Yash Raj Films USA Inc. N. T. Rama Rao Jr., Hrithik Roshan, Kiara Advani, and Ashutosh Rana lead a story that promises sleek moves and swagger.

At 2 hours and 50 minutes, it aims for showstopper status with scale and star power. Clear the schedule and settle in if you want pure adrenaline with style.

‘Americana’ (2025)

Sydney Sweeney teams with Paul Walter Hauser, Halsey, and Eric Dane for a genre bending caper that opens August 15, 2025 as a limited release from Lionsgate. It blends action, comedy, and frontier grit with a modern snap.

The runtime is 1 hour and 50 minutes, which leaves room for twisty trouble and snappy banter. If you like crime tales with a playful edge, this should hit just right.

‘The Glassworker’ (2025)

An animated romance from Watermelon Pictures arrives August 15, 2025 in a limited pattern. Voices from Art Malik, Sacha Dhawan, Anjli Mohindra, and Tony Jayawardena guide a tender story about craft and connection.

At 1 hour and 38 minutes, it favors quiet emotion and hand wrought beauty. If you want a gentle watch with heart, pencil in a calm matinee.

‘Highest 2 Lowest’ (2025)

Denzel Washington headlines a tense crime mystery with Jeffrey Wright, Ilfenesh Hadera, and A$AP Rocky. A24 sends it into theaters with a wide release on August 15, 2025, setting up a strong weekend driver.

The film runs 2 hours and 13 minutes and leans into layered characters and tightly wound stakes. If you want something grounded and gripping, start here.

‘East of Wall’ (2025)

Porshia Zimiga and Tabatha Zimiga star alongside Scoot McNairy and Jennifer Ehle in a drama opening August 15, 2025. Sony Pictures Classics is giving it a wide berth, which means solid access in many cities.

At 1 hour and 37 minutes, it looks intimate and quietly powerful. If careful performances and human scale storytelling are your thing, make time for this one.

‘Suspended Time’ (2025)

Vincent Macaigne, Micha Lescot, Nine d’Urso, and Nora Hamzawi lead a comedy drama arriving August 15, 2025 in a limited release from Music Box Films. It aims for messy hearts and lightly comic grace.

The runtime is 1 hour and 45 minutes, which suits a story about second chances and small revelations. If you smile at bittersweet slices of life, add it to the list.

‘Nobody 2’ (2025)

Bob Odenkirk returns with Christopher Lloyd, Connie Nielsen, and Sharon Stone in a lean action comedy that hits August 15, 2025. Universal Pictures International rolls it out wide, making it easy to catch on opening night.

At 1 hour and 29 minutes, it promises tight fights and dry punch lines that move fast. If you want kinetic fun that never lingers, this is the breezy choice.

‘Went Up the Hill’ (2025)

Dacre Montgomery and Vicky Krieps guide a moody blend of drama, fantasy, horror, romance, and thriller elements. Greenwich Entertainment opens it on August 15, 2025 with a limited footprint.

It runs 1 hour and 40 minutes and favors eerie atmosphere and emotional pull. If you like your chills with a tender streak, this could be your most intriguing watch.

‘Jimmy and Stiggs’ (2025)

Joe Begos teams with Matt Mercer, Riley Dandy, and Josh Ethier for a stripped down horror outing on August 15, 2025. Iconic Events Releasing handles the limited engagement.

The 1 hour and 20 minute length suggests brisk momentum and gnarly shocks. If your Friday needs crunchy practical mayhem, this one should scratch the itch.

‘Pardon Me’ (2025)

Blac Chyna, Josie Davis, Jason Mitchell, and Columbus Short anchor a tense drama thriller that arrives August 15, 2025. It is a limited release, so check your local listings for screens near you.

With a runtime of 2 hours and 6 minutes, it looks like a character driven tale with serious stakes. If you want intensity and conviction, mark it down.

‘Witchboard’ (2025)

Madison Iseman, Aaron Dominguez, Mel Jarnson, and Charlie Tahan lead a supernatural story that opens August 15, 2025. Atlas Distribution Company is sending it out as a limited release.

At 1 hour and 52 minutes, it goes for slow burn suspense with a spirit world chill. If you crave a spooky night out, this should do the trick.

‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ (1990)

The heroes in a half shell celebrate a big anniversary with a limited Fathom Entertainment return on August 17, 2025. It is a perfect excuse to share a crowd and a pizza after the show.

At 1 hour and 33 minutes, the classic still lands with jokes, teamwork, and a happy rush of nostalgia. If you want to introduce the turtles to younger fans or just relive the joy, this is a sweet Sunday treat.

Tell us what you are planning to see first this week in the comments.