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The Hottest Movies to Watch This Weekend

Written by Matt Nelson & Likewise Pix | Jul 19, 2024

Ready to binge on the most trending movies this weekend? Get ready for an action-packed, emotionally riveting, and fantastically animated cinematic experience with this collection of fresh releases that are sure to captivate, thrill, and entertain. From familiar faces to epic battles, here’s your ultimate guide to the latest must-see films.
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Despicable Me 4

Despicable Me 4
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Gru and Lucy and their girls — Margo, Edith and Agnes — welcome a new member to the Gru family, Gru Jr., who is intent on tormenting his dad. Meanwhile, Gru faces a new nemesis in Maxime Le Mal and his femme fatale girlfriend Valentina, forcing the family to go on the run.

Average Rating: 4.9

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Bad Boys: Ride or Die

Bad Boys: Ride or Die
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After their late former Captain is framed, Lowrey and Burnett try to clear his name, only to end up on the run themselves.

Release Date: June 5, 2024

Average Rating: 4.8

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Inside Out 2

Inside Out 2
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Teenager Riley's mind headquarters is undergoing a sudden demolition to make room for something entirely unexpected: new Emotions! Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear and Disgust, who’ve long been running a successful operation by all accounts, aren’t sure how to feel when Anxiety shows up. And it looks like she’s not alone.

Release Date: June 11, 2024

Average Rating: 4.5

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A Quiet Place: Day One

A Quiet Place: Day One
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As New York City is invaded by alien creatures who hunt by sound, a woman named Sam fights to survive.

Release Date: June 26, 2024

Average Rating: 4.5

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Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F

Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F
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Forty years after his unforgettable first case in Beverly Hills, Detroit cop Axel Foley returns to do what he does best: solve crimes and cause chaos.

Release Date: June 20, 2024

Average Rating: 4.2

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The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare

The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare
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During World War II, the British Army assigns a group of competent soldiers to carry out a mission against the Nazi forces behind enemy lines... A true story about a secret British WWII organization – the Special Operations Executive. Founded by Winston Churchill, their irregular warfare against the Germans helped to change the course of the war, and gave birth to modern black operations.

Release Date: April 18, 2024

Average Rating: 4.2

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The Fall Guy

The Fall Guy
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Fresh off an almost career-ending accident, stuntman Colt Seavers has to track down a missing movie star, solve a conspiracy, and try to win back the love of his life while still doing his day job.

Release Date: April 24, 2024

Average Rating: 4.1

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The Idea of You

The Idea of You
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40-year-old single mom Solène begins an unexpected romance with 24-year-old Hayes Campbell, the lead singer of August Moon, the hottest boy band on the planet. As they begin a whirlwind romance, it isn't long before Hayes' superstar status poses unavoidable challenges to their relationship, and Solène soon discovers that life in the glare of his spotlight might be more than she bargained for.

Release Date: May 2, 2024

Average Rating: 4.0

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IF

IF
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A young girl who goes through a difficult experience begins to see everyone's imaginary friends who have been left behind as their real-life friends have grown up.

Release Date: May 8, 2024

Average Rating: 4.0

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Challengers

Challengers
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Tennis player turned coach Tashi has taken her husband, Art, and transformed him into a world-famous Grand Slam champion. To jolt him out of his recent losing streak, she signs him up for a "Challenger" event — close to the lowest level of pro tournament — where he finds himself standing across the net from his former best friend and Tashi's former boyfriend.

Release Date: April 18, 2024

Average Rating: 4.0

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With such a varied lineup, this weekend promises to be an unforgettable movie marathon. From heartwarming family tales to thrillers that keep you on the edge of your seat, and romances that tug at your heartstrings, there’s something for everyone. Grab your popcorn, snuggle up, and dive into these captivating stories!