Comic-Con 2025 may be over, but it left behind more than just cosplay photos and crowd noise—it reshaped what the next two months of cinema will look like. We’re talking about that kind of post-con buzz where genre titles suddenly feel like appointment viewing. Between sneak-peek footage, cast reveals, and those blink-and-you ’ll-miss-itblink-and-’you’ll-
But let’s not waste words. These aren’t just any upcoming movies, they’re the ones that sparked reactions. The ones already driving Reddit theories and Twitter debates. From long-awaited anime finales to spiritual horror and bloody swordplay, here’s what’s got our full attention in August and September.
Nobody 2 – August 15
Starring: Bob Odenkirk, Connie Nielsen, RZA
Directed by: Ilya Naishuller
Bob Odenkirk is back as Hutch Mansell—and this time, the chaos isn’t staying in suburbia. Early SDCC footage showed a brutal, claustrophobic fight aboard a Japanese bullet train, setting the tone for a sequel that’s faster, meaner, and way more personal. Nielsen and RZA aren’t just along for the ride—they’re finally getting to swing back, hard. And where John Wick refined the rules, Nobody 2 looks ready to break them. Quiet dad? Not anymore.
Red Sonja – August 15
Starring: Matilda Lutz, Wallis Day, Robert Sheehan
Directed by: M.J. Bassett
She’s been in reboot limbo for over a decade, but now Red Sonja’s flame is lit—and it’s raging. Matilda Lutz leads the charge in this ferocious new take on the warrior icon, and SDCC audiences got a first glimpse at the dirt-and-blood visual style that drew comparisons to Fury Road. It’s a revenge saga wrapped in chainmail and grit. Bassett isn’t interested in soft fantasy. This is a loud, visceral, sword-swinging spectacle. Forget damsels. This time, Sonja is the reckoning.
The Conjuring: Last Rites – September 5
Starring: Patrick Wilson, Vera Farmiga
Directed by: Michael Chaves
It ends here. Or so they say. Last Rites closes the book on the Warrens’ ghost-hunting legacy with a story rooted in a secret Vatican case file that, until now, was “too dangerous” to share. That’s how Comic-Con teased it, at least—and honestly, it worked. Wilson and Farmiga are back in peak form, grappling with something deeper than just possession: doubt. If this is the finale, it’s shaping up to be the most grounded and emotionally heavy chapter yet. Horror with history? We’re in.
Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle – September 12
Voiced by: Natsuki Hanae, Akari Kitō, Hiro Shimono
Directed by: Haruo Sotozaki
This is the big one. Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle isn’t just another entry—it’s the crescendo fans have been anticipating for years. When the trailer dropped, it hit 45 million views in a single day. Numbers don’t lie. Visually, it’s a feast. Emotionally, a gut punch. Sotozaki brings back the franchise’s signature blend of painterly detail and kinetic violence, dialing everything up for the final arc. Expect packed screenings, themed fan nights, and box office fireworks that could rival anything from Hollywood’s September lineup.
So, What’s the Play?
Let’s be honest—the term “upcoming movies” can sound like noise in an already loud release calendar. But the next 60 days? They cut through. These films are carrying momentum, not marketing fluff. Genre is back in the spotlight, and this time, it’s sharper: horror rooted in lore, fantasy with teeth, sequels that actually try harder, and anime that’s nothing short of cinematic fire.
Don’t scroll past these titles. They’re not background noise. They’re the reason moviegoers are still lining up.