All the New Movies Coming to Sky Cinema in August 2026

Genre: Drama / Biopic

Starring: Hugh Jackman, Kate Hudson

Release Date: 7th August

This larger than life tale is based on the heartwrenching real-life story of Mike and Claire Sardinia – aka Lightning and Thunder.

Bonding over their shared love of music, Mike and Claire start out as friends as they form a Neil Diamond tribute band, building an impressive fan base and falling in love in the process.

But when disaster strikes, their love is put through the ultimate test in order for their art – and their marriage –  to survive.

Genre: Action

Voiced by: Tim Roth, Radha Mitchell, Ioan Grufford, Ryan Kwanten

Release Date: 7th August

In the Australian countryside, a retired sniper is forced back into her old life when it comes back to haunt her.

When a warlord decides to track her down, she is soon reuniting her former kill squad in order to defend her family and stop her enemies in their tracks as they stake claims on things that aren’t his to take.

Genre: Animation

Starring: Eric Bauza, Candi Milo, Peter MacNichol

Release Date: 8th August

The future of Earth is left in the hands of Porky Pig and Daffy Duck when they uncover a super-secret alien plot at a bubblegum factory.

Now they need to save the world from mind control – but that’s easier said than done when no one knows how to wind each other up quite like these two, who need to learn to rely on each other in order to achieve their goals.

Genre: Drama

Starring: Paul Mescal, Jessie Buckley, Joe Alwyn

Release Date: 14th August

In this period heartbreaker, William Shakespeare and his wife, Agnes raise their family together – but suffer every parent’s worst nightmare when their son Hamnet dies at just 11.

Both William and Agnes are crushed – and soon they find themselves drifting apart as they process their grief in different ways.

As Agnes is forced to grieve away from her husband in Stratford, William heads to London and throws himself into his work: eventually creating one of his greatest works, Hamlet.

Genre: Horror

Starring: Josh Hutcherson, Elizabeth Lail, Piper Rubio, Wayne Knight, Matthew Lillard

Release Date: 21st August

A year on from the original horror story at Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza, security guard Mike has tried to move on from what happened.

But Abby, who had grown attached to the animatronic animals at the parlour, wants to reconnect with them – so sneaks out to see them. She soon comes to regret it, as Freddy, Bonnie and the gang start a new series of terrifying events.

Genre: Animation

Starring: Caleb McLaughlin, Gabrielle Union, Nicola Coughlan, David Harbour

Release Date: 28th August

GOAT is an animated adventure following the story of Will Harris – a young goat with dreams of becoming a professional roarball player.

When he’s given his shot, he has to do everything it takes to prove himself to be the greatest roarball player of all time.

Looking for even more options? Here’s the full lineup of new movie releases on Sky Cinema and NOW this month:

• Love Me (2026)
• The 6th Day
• Along Came A Spider
• Blade Runner 2049
• Boomerang
• Clear And Present Danger (1994)
• The Core
• Deep Impact
• Highlander
• Homefront (2013)
• Jaws
• Jaws 2
• Jaws III
• Kingpin
• Lake Placid
• Robin Hood: Men In Tights
• Sherlock Holmes: Murder by Decree
• Stand By Me
• Total Recall (2012)
• The Untouchables
• Toast to Italy
• Madagascar
• Bridesmaids (2011)
• Signal One
• Tom and Jerry: Forbidden Compass
• The Expendables
• The Expendables 2
• The Expendables 3
• Oblivion
• Charlie The Wonderdog
• Aussie at Heart
• Trolls World Tour
• Rise of the Conqueror
• Roxanne

With more of the latest blockbusters than anywhere else, Sky Cinema ensures you never run out of incredible films to watch. Whether you’re into brand-new premieres, award-winning classics, or family-friendly hits, August's lineup has something for everyone.

Don't forget – you can watch these movies anytime, anywhere on Sky Cinema and NOW.

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