Gadar 2, Blue Beetle, Gran Turismo, and More: Movie Guide to Cinemas and Streaming in August 2023

26.07.2023 - 13:53 / gadgets.ndtv.com / David Harbour / Jackie Chan / Susan Sarandon / Jason Statham / Giancarlo Esposito

After something as monumental as July's ‘Barbenheimer' event, any impending films in the year are bound to appear less enticing. However the month of August isn't without its highlights, with Bollywood serving two highly-anticipated sequels — OMG 2 and Gadar 2. The former sees Akshay Kumar returning as a godlike figure - this time as Lord Shiva - to partake in an amusing courtroom drama at the request of an unhappy civilian. OMG 2 is out August 11 in theatres. On the same day, Sunny Deol's Tara Singh once again embarks on a trip to Lahore, Pakistan, to bring his now fully-grown son back to India, amidst the roars of the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971. Gadar 2 also sees most of the original cast reprise their roles.

Jason Statham leads the charge on the Hollywood end, taking his research team to the depths of the Mariana Trench, only to be thrust into a battle for survival as they face a group of bigger, hungrier prehistoric megalodons, who are slowly making their way to the populated beach surface. Meg 2: The Trench promises some campy yet unbridled mayhem during these humid months, and releases August 4 in theatres worldwide. While The Flash might have failed to hit its box office goals, the DC Universe is showing no signs of stoppage, as they prepare to introduce Blue Beetle to the general audience — poised to break new ground in the franchise by featuring a Latino actor in the lead. Serving as an origin story, it follows a high school student stumbling upon a mysterious blue scarab that grafts to his spine and grants alien powers. Blue Beetle drops August 18 in cinemas.

Other notable releases this month include Sony Pictures' film adaptation of Gran Turismo — out August 10 — which sees Stranger Things fame David Harbour reprising somewhat of a mentor and father-figure role to aspiring racecar driver Jann Mardenborough, played by Archie Madekwe. Also, don't expect too many major Bollywood releases during these monsoon months, as people aren't generally too keen on leaving their houses. For your convenience, we have curated the biggest August 2023 releases coming to theatres and Netflix, which you can check out below. Also, feel free to browse our Entertainment hub to keep track of any other releases that might interest you.

When: August 4Where: Theatres

The past always comes back to bite you, and in rescue diver Jonas Taylor's (Statham) case, quite literally. When a group of aquatic researchers led by James Mackreides (Cliff Curtis) detect increased activity 25,000 feet deep in the trench, our hero is summoned back in to help with a mining operation, while trying to thwart any odd beasts lurking beneath. As three massive megs escape the breach and head toward the beach shoreline, Jonas and the group are