August has arrived and while we’re sure you’re busy with summer holidays, or just keeping kids busy now they’re out of school, there’s always something to keep you occupied at the movies.

So there’s never been a better excuse to spend a day at the movies (not to mention get you out of the summer heat and into the cool air-conditioning of your local Vue Cinema).

And Sky Cinema customers can get two FREE tickets every month to see the latest films in theatres thanks to our partnership with Vue Cinemas – so it won’t even break the bank!

So, whether you want to watch a remake of a classic with The Naked Gun, catch up with a family favourite in Freakier Friday, or see the latest drama in Materialists, we have you covered for a free day out.

Even if you want to stay in, Sky has your back with even more new movies joining Sky Cinema. You can see the full list here of what you can watch at home.

But if you want to make use of those free Vue tickets – whether you’re in London, Glasgow, Newcastle, Manchester or anywhere else – here’s what you can use them on this month.

Release Date: August 1st

In this legacy sequel to the iconic film franchise, Liam Neeson takes over from Leslie Nielsen in his hilarious send-up of cop movies.

Neeson stars as Detective Frank Drebin Jr (the son of Neilsen’s character) who is desperate to follow in his father’s career path – every weird and whacky misstep. Now he needs to solve a murder to prevent the struggling police department he works in from being shut down.

Joining him in the cast is Pamela Anderson, Paul Walter Hauser, Kevin Durand, and Danny Huston.

Release Date: August 1st

In this fun-for-all-the-family animation, Sam Rockwell, Marc Maron and Craig Robinson are back as former criminals Mr Wolf, Mr Snake and Mr Shark.

After the events of the first movie, the pair are trying to turn over a new leaf and be good. But that’s easier said than done when The Bad Girls hijack them and force them into a new heist.

Awkwafina, Antony Ramos, Natasha Lyonne, Maria Bakalova and Zazie Beets are among this all-star cast that will leave parents and kids alike laughing.

Release Date: August 7th

Co-produced by Eminem and inspired by the rapper’s 2000 track Stan, Stans delves into the world of obsessive superfans and the relationship they have with those they love.

Dubbed “stan culture”, stans base a core part of their identity around the performer, franchise or team they love, building a community of those who feel the same. In this documentary, Stans reveals Eminem’s feelings on how his music impacts his fans and the parasocial relationship that’s formed as a result of his own success.

Release Date: August 8th

Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan are causing double the trouble in this highly anticipated sequel to 2003’s Freaky Friday.

After switching bodies 22 years ago, Tess and Anna are now tighter than ever – with Anna now dealing with her own rebellious teenage daughter and soon-to-be stepdaughter.

With her wedding coming up, the last thing she needs is another body switch… but that’s exactly what happens, this time with Tess and the two teens being dragged into it. Let the chaos commence!

Release Date: August 15th

Dakota Fanning, Chris Evans and Pedro Pascal star in this complicated story of finding romance in New York City.

Lucy (Fanning) makes a living as a matchmaker, able to find someone for just about anyone. But trouble comes her way when she meets Harry (Pascal) who, on paper, is everything she is looking for. If only she can get over her imperfect but loving ex, John (Evans).

Release Date: August 22nd

Another film starring Pedro Pascal, Eddington is a neo-Western dark comedy from the mind of Midsommar and Hereditary creator Ari Aster.

Set in the midst of the Covid pandemic in May 2020, the small town of Eddington, New Mexico finds itself torn as the rivalry between Sheriff Joe Cross (Joaquin Phoenix) and Mayor Ted Garcia (Pascal) tears the town in two.

Split between how best to tackle the pandemic, guidelines and mask mandates prove to be the spark that ignites a bitter war between the men as they fight for control of the city.

Emma Stone, Austin Butler, Luke Grimes and Deidre O’Connell also star.

Release Date: August 29th

Ever wondered what Matt Smith would look like with a mohawk? Well wonder no more as Caught Stealing makes its way onto our screens.

Directed by Darren Aronofsky, Caught Stealing follows Austin Butler’s Henry ‘Hank’ Thompson, a once-great baseball player who is now burnt out and working at a bar in New York during the 1990s.

When his punk neighbour asks him to take care of his cat while he’s out of town, this simple act of neighbourly kindness soon massively backfires as he finds himself entangled in a criminal underworld and the mobsters who run it.

Regina King, Zoë Kravitz and Liev Schreiber also star in this jam-packed cast.