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August 2025: Family-Friendly Movie Releases

Here's what's coming out in August for you and your family to watch!

By Sally Jensen, Macaroni KID Garner-Clayton-Smithfield Publisher July 24, 2025

Going to the movies is always a fun time for the whole family! I've put together a list of family-fun new movies to enjoy in August:


August 1 | Bad Guys 2 | PG
The Bad Guys are struggling to find trust and acceptance in their newly minted lives as Good Guys, when they are pulled out of retirement and forced to do "one last job" by an all-female squad of criminals.


August 1 | The Wildman of Shaggy Creek | NR (Limited Release)
When a young boy discovers a Bigfoot monster may be lurking in the woods behind his house, he must face his fear to uncover the truth.


August 6 | Sketch | PG
When a young girl's sketchbook falls into a strange pond, her drawings come to life-chaotic, real and on the loose. As the towns descends into chaos, her family must reunite and stop the monsters they never meant to unleash.


August 8 | Freakier Friday | PG
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 22 | Grand Prix of Europe | PG (Limited Release)
Edda, a young mouse with big dreams, seizes her chance to race in the Grand Prix disguised as her hero, Ed. She rises to the challenge of outwitting her rival's sabotage and proving that even the smallest racer can make the biggest impact.

*All movie synopsis were sourced by IMDB.com


Please note: Macaroni KID Garner-Clayton-Smithfield is a family resource dedicated to providing local information to our community. This article serves as a resource guide for informational purposes only. We strongly encourage each family to discern which movies may or may not be appropriate for their children. Concerned about the rating and content before taking the kids? We like to check Common Sense Media prior to a trip to the theater. This website provides an in-depth look at content (with rankings for language, violence, mature themes, sexual elements, positive messages, positive role models, consumerism, etc.) as well as reviews from fellow parents. It's a great resource to provide parents with some insight and expectations before showing the kids. 


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