New movies in theaters – M. Night Shyamalan’s Trap and more

By Alexandra Heilbron on August 1, 2024 | Leave a Comment

Have a look at all the new movies debuting this weekend in theaters, including M. Night Shyamalan‘s new thriller Trap. Watch the trailers below to help you decide what to see at the movies. ~Alexandra Heilbron

Trap – Cooper (Josh Hartnett) takes his teen daughter to a pop concert. They have great seats, right in front of the stage. When Cooper spots an excessive amount of police in the arena and surrounding it, he finds out that Federal agents have set up a trap to catch a serial killer, who is supposed to be in attendance. Click here for showtimes.

Harold and the Purple Crayon – Adventurous Harold (Zachary Levi) is a character in a book who can make anything come to life simply by drawing it. When he grows up, he draws himself off the book’s pages and comes into the real world. Harold discovers he has a lot to learn about real life — and that his purple crayon may set off more hilarious hijinks than he thought possible. Click here for showtimes.

Kneecap – Rapping in their native Irish language, Naoise and Liam Og become the unlikely figureheads of a Civil Rights movement to save their mother tongue. But the trio must first overcome police, paramilitaries, and politicians trying to silence their defiant sound while their anarchic approach to life often makes them their own worst enemies. Click here for showtimes.

The Instigators – Rory (Matt Damon) and Cobby (Casey Affleck) are unlikely partners thrown together for a heist. However, when it goes awry, they team up to outrun police, backward bureaucrats and a vengeful crime boss who wants them dead before they can speak to the authorities. Playing in Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal; debuts on Apple TV+ August 9. Click here for showtimes.

Sing Sing – Divine G (Colman Domingo), imprisoned at Sing Sing for a crime he didn’t commit, finds purpose by acting in a theatre group with other incarcerated men. When a wary outsider joins the group, the men decide to stage their first original comedy. Playing in Toronto; opens in Vancouver and Montreal August 9 and nationwide August 16. Click here for showtimes.

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