SCREENTALK MOVIE PLANNER
JULY - SEPTEMBER 2018
ANT-MAN AND THE WASP Real heroes. Not actual size
The dream that united a nation
GOLD
Some missions are not a choice
MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE FALLOUT THE MEG Pleased to eat you!
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MEGA BLOCKBUSTERS
ANT-MAN AND THE WASP
ACTION/ADVENTURE/SCI-FI
JULY
3D/4DX/IMAX
The sequel to 2015’s superhero film Ant-Man is set between the events of Captain America: Civil War and Avengers: Infinity War, where Scott Lang – now under house arrest after the events of Civil War, tries to balance his home life as a father with his responsibilities as Ant-Man. When approached by Hope Van Dyne and Dr. Hank Pym, Lang must once again don the Ant-Man suit and fight alongside the Wasp. The urgent mission soon leads to secret revelations from the past as the dynamic duo find themselves in an epic battle against a powerful new enemy.
GOLD (HINDI)
BIOGRAPHY/DRAMA/HISTORY
AUGUST
Gold tells the real-life story of India’s first gold medal after independence at the Olympics. Showcasing the historic victory of the field hockey team at the 1948 Summer Olympics, Gold features Akshay Kumar playing the role of Balbir Singh - who scored two goals in the final match against Britain.
MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - FALLOUT ACTION/ADVENTURE/THRILLER
JULY
3D/IMAX
When an IMF mission ends badly, the world is faced with dire consequences. As Ethan Hunt takes it upon himself to fulfill his original briefing, the CIA begins to question his loyalty and his motives. Hunt finds himself in a race against time, hunted by assassins and former allies while trying to prevent a global catastrophe.
The sixth installment in the film series is directed by Christopher McQuarrie and stars Tom Cruise, Rebecca Ferguson, Simon Pegg, Ving Rhames, Michelle Monaghan, Alec Baldwin, Sean Harris, Henry Cavill, Wes Bentley, Sian Brooke, and Angela Bassett.
ALPHA
ACTION/DRAMA/THRILLER
SEPTEMBER 3D/IMAX
The film is - directed by Reema Kagti and produced by Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar, also stars Mouni Roy, Kunal Kapoor, Vineet Kumar Singh, Amit Sadh and Sunny Kaushal,
A historical drama film about survival - set 20,000 years ago during the last Ice Age, where a young man - while on his first hunt with his tribe’s most elite group, is injured and left for dead. Awakening to find himself broken and alone - he must learn to survive and navigate the harsh and unforgiving wilderness. Reluctantly taming a lone wolf abandoned by its pack, he learns to rely on it, and they become unlikely allies, enduring countless dangers and overwhelming odds to find their way home before the deadly winter arrives.
The movie’s release date will tie-in with India’s Independence Day.
The film stars Kodi Smit-McPhee, Leonor Varela, Natassia Malthe, Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson and Mercedes de la Zerda.
*Movie release dates are subject to change
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MAXI BLOCKBUSTERS
HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA 3: SUMMER VACTION
ANIMATION/COMEDY/FAMILY
JULY 3D
The monster family embarks on a vacation on a luxury monster cruise ship so Drac can take a summer vacation. It’s smooth sailing for Drac’s pack until the dream vacation turns into a nightmare when Drac falls for the captain of the ship, Ericka, who hides a dangerous secret.
FANNE KHAN (HINDI)
COMEDY/DRAMA/MUSICAL
AUGUST
Fanne Khan is about a struggling singer who wants to make his daughter a big name in music world. The musical comedy film – which is reportedly a remake of Dutch movie Everybody’s Famous, is directed by Atul Manjrekar and stars Anil Kapoor and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan.
THE EQUALIZER 2
ACTION/CRIME/THRILLER
AUGUST
Robert McCall returns to deliver his special brand of vigilante justice - but how far will he go when it’s someone he loves? The film – directed by Antoine Fuqua, stars Denzel Washington, Ashton Sanders, Pedro Pascal, Melissa Leo, and Bill Pullman.
*Movie release dates are subject to change
SKYSCRAPER
ACTION/CRIME/DRAMA
JULY
3D/4DX/IMAX
When on an assignment in China, former FBI Hostage Rescue Team leader finds that the tallest and safest building in the world is suddenly ablaze, and he’s been framed for it. He must find those responsible, clear his name and rescue his family - who is trapped inside the building.
THE MEG
ACTION/HORROR/SCI-FI
AUGUST
3D/IMAX
THE DARKEST MINDS
SCI-FI/THRILLER
AUGUST IMAX
When teens mysteriously develop powerful new abilities, they are seen as a threat by the government and are sent to a detainment camp. Ruby escapes from her captors and joins other runaways, and together they combine their collective powers to fight back.
THE CATCHER WAS A SPY BIOGRAPHY/DRAMA/WAR
AUGUST
A massive creature attacks a deep-sea submersible, leaving it disabled and trapping the crew at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean. With time running out, rescue diver Jonas Taylor must save the crew and the ocean itself from an unimaginable threat.
This biographical spy film - directed by Ben Lewin and based on the book of the same name, is about a major league baseball player, Moe Berg, who lives a double life working for the Office of Strategic Services. The film stars Paul Rudd, Hiroyuki Sanada, Sienna Miller and Mark Strong.
THE PREDATOR
SUI DHAAGA: MADE IN INDIA (HINDI)
ACTION/ADVENTURE/HORROR
SEPTEMBER
3D/IMAX
The universe’s most lethal hunters are stronger, smarter and deadlier than ever before. When a boy accidentally triggers their return to Earth, only a ragtag crew of ex-soldiers and a disgruntled science teacher can prevent the end of the human race.
SEPTEMBER
DRAMA/FAMILY/MUSIC
A heart-warming story of pride and selfreliance, rooted in the heart of India. The film is directed by Sharat Katariya and stars Varun Dhawan and Anushka Sharma in lead roles. With such a stellar team on board, the movie holds promise and excitement.
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MINI BLOCKBUSTERS
WOMAN WALKS AHEAD
BIOGRAPHY/DRAMA/HISTORY
JULY
COMEDY/MUSICAL
Catherine Weldon, a portrait painter from 1890s Brooklyn, travels to Dakota to paint a portrait of Sitting Bull and becomes embroiled in the Lakota peoples’ struggle over the rights to their land.
CHRISTOPHER ROBIN
ANIMATION/ADVENTURE/COMEDY
AUGUST
A working-class family man, Christopher Robin, encounters his childhood friend Winnie-the-Pooh, who helps him to rediscover the joys of life. The film stars Ewan McGregor and Hayley Atwell.
DRIVE (HINDI)
ACTION/DRAMA/COMEDY
MAMMA MIA: HERE WE GO AGAIN!
SEPTEMBER
JULY
CRAZY RICH ASIANS
BIOGRAPHY/CRIME/DRAMA
John Gotti rises to the top of the New York underworld to become the boss of the Gambino crime family. His life takes a tumultuous turn as he faces tragedy, multiple trials and a prison sentence.
In this sequel to Mamma Mia!, Sophie learns about her mother’s past while pregnant herself. The film stars Amanda Seyfried, Meryl Streep, Cher, Pierce Brosnan and Colin Firth.
COMEDY
GOTTI JULY
AUGUST
MILE 22
ACTION
AUGUST
This romantic comedy, based on a global bestseller, follows New Yorker Rachel Chu to Singapore to meet her boyfriend Nick’s family - where she learns that he’s family is extremely wealthy.
An elite American intelligence officer aided by a top-secret tactical command unit, tries to smuggle a mysterious police officer with sensitive information out of the country. The film stars Mark Wahlberg.
A SIMPLE FAVOR
JOHNNY ENGLISH STRIKES AGAIN
CRIME/MYSTERY/THRILLER
SEPTEMBER
SEPTEMBER
ACTION/ADVENTURE/COMEDY
A stunt driver who moonlights as a getaway driver becomes attracted to a female neighbour - whose husband owes some money to a local gangster, and is drawn deeper into the underworld.
The movie – directed by Paul Feig, centers around Stephanie (a mommy vlogger) who seeks to uncover the truth behind her best friend Emily’s sudden disappearance from their small town.
After a cyber-attack reveals the identity of all of the active undercover agents in Britain, Johnny English is forced to come out of retirement to find the mastermind hacker. The film stars Rowan Atkinson.
THE HOUSE WITH A CLOCK IN ITS WALLS
SMALLFOOT
NIGHT SCHOOL
SEPTEMBER
SEPTEMBER
FAMILY/FANTASY/HORROR
ANIMATION/ADVENTURE/COMEDY
Starring Cate Blanchett, Jack Black and Owen Vaccaro, the film is about a young orphan named Lewis Barnavelt who aids his uncle in locating a clock with the power to bring about the end of the world.
A Yeti named Migo stirs up his community when he discovers something that he didn’t know existed - a human. The film is voiced by Channing Tatum, Zendaya and Gina Rodriguez.
*Movie release dates are subject to change
3D
COMEDY
SEPTEMBER
A man’s life takes an unexpected turn when he accidentally blows up his workplace, and is forced to attend night school to get his GED - amidst a a group of troublemakers and a feisty teacher.
TENTATIVE MOVIE RELEASE SCHEDULE - Q3 2018 RELEASE DATE
JULY 5
JULY 6
JULY 12 JULY 13
JULY 19
JULY 20
JULY 26
AUGUST 2
AUGUST 3
MOVIE TITLE
GENRE
THE ASHRAM
FANTASY/THRILLER
THE FIRST PURGE
ACTION/CRIME/HORROR
ANT-MAN AND THE WASP
ACTION/ADVENTURE/SCI-FI
MONSTERS AT LARGE
ADVENTURE/FAMILY
WOMAN WALKS AHEAD
BIOGRAPHY/DRAMA/HISTORY
TERI BHABHI HAI PAGLE (HINDI)
COMEDY COMEDY
HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA 3: SUMMER VACATION
ANIMATION/COMEDY/FAMILY
3D
SKYSCRAPER
ACTION/CRIME/DRAMA
3D/4DX/IMAX
REPRISAL
ACTION
SOORMA (HINDI)
BIOGRAPHY/SPORT
MAMMA MIA: HERE WE GO AGAIN!
COMEDY/MUSICAL
GOTTI
BIOGRAPHY/CRIME/DRAMA
THE DOMESTICS
THRILLER
THE LAST WITNESS
HISTORY/THRILLER
IN DARKNESS
THRILLER
BILLIONAIRE BOYS CLUB
BIOGRAPHY/DRAMA/THRILLER
DHADAK (HINDI)
ROMANCE
TEEN TITANS GO! TO THE MOVIES
ANIMATION/ACTION/COMEDY
MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - FALLOUT
ACTION/ADVENTURE/THRILLER
MAYA THE BEE: THE HONEY GAMES
ANIMATION/ADVENTURE/COMEDY
MARY SHELLEY
BIOGRAPHY/DRAMA/ROMANCE
KHALAWES (ARABIC)
TBC
THE DARKEST MINDS
SCI-FI/THRILLER
CHRISTOPHER ROBIN
ANIMATION/ADVENTURE/COMEDY
FIRST REFORMED
DRAMA/THRILLER
THE SPY WHO DUMPED ME
ACTION/COMEDY
SHOCK AND AWE
BIOGRAPHY/DRAMA/HISTORY
KARWAAN (HINDI)
DRAMA
FANNE KHAN (HINDI)
COMEDY/MUSICAL/DRAMA DRAMA/HISTORY
THE MEG
ACTION/HORROR/SCI-FI
AUGUST 9
THE CATCHER WAS A SPY
BIOGRAPHY/DRAMA/WAR
AL KHOUROUJ AN ALNAS (ARABIC)
TBC
AUGUST 15
GOLD (HINDI)
DRAMA/BIOGRAPHY
EL BADLA (ARABIC)
COMEDY
CRAZY RICH ASIANS
COMEDY
THE EQUALIZER 2
ACTION/CRIME/THRILLER
BLACKKKLANSMAN
BIOGRAPHY/COMEDY/CRIME
ANIMAL WORLD
ACTION/ADVENTURE/SCI-FI
REPLICAS
CRIME/MYSTERY/SCI-FI
LOOKING GLASS
THRILLER
THE HAPPYTIME MURDERS
ACTION/COMEDY/CRIME
NADI ALRIGAL ELSERRI (ARABIC)
TBC
PAPILLON
DRAMA
HARVIE AND THE MAGIC MUSEUM
ANIMATION/ADVENTURE/COMEDY
WILDLING
DRAMA/FANTASY/HORROR
LAILA MAJNU (HINDI)
DRAMA/ROMANCE
GENIUS (HINDI)
ROMANCE
AUGUST 23
AUGUST 24
AUGUST 30
AUGUST 31
SEPTEMBER 6
SEPTEMBER 7 SEPTEMBER 13 SEPTEMBER 14 SEPTEMBER 20
3D/4DX/IMAX
FRYDAY (HINDI)
MANIKARNIKA: THE QUEEN OF JHANSI (HINDI)
AUGUST 16
FORMAT
HAPPY PHIRR BHAG JAYEGI (HINDI)
DRAMA/ROMANCE
SLENDER MAN
HORROR
PRINCESS IN WONDERLAND
ANIMATION
MILE 22
ACTION
THE LITTLE MERMAID
ADVENTURE/DRAMA/FANTASY
DESTINATION WEDDING
COMEDY/DRAMA/ROMANCE
BATTI GUL METER CHALU (HINDI)
COMEDY/DRAMA
SADAK 2 (HINDI)
TBC
THE NUN
HORROR/MYSTERY/THRILLER
ALPHA
ACTION/DRAMA/THRILLER
ABOVE SUSPICION
ACTION/CRIME/THRILLER
DRIVE (HINDI)
ACTION/CRIME/DRAMA
MANMARZIYAAN (HINDI)
ROMANCE
THE PREDATOR
ACTION/ADVENTURE/HORROR
A SIMPLE FAVOR
CRIME/MYSTERY/THRILLER
BHAIYYAJI SUPERHIT (HINDI)
ACTION/COMEDY/THRILLER
JOHNNY ENGLISH STRIKES AGAIN
ACTION/ADVENTURE/COMEDY
THE HOUSE WITH A CLOCK ON ITS WALLS
FAMILY/FANTASY/HORROR
KIN
ACTION/SCI-FI
SMALLFOOT
ANIMATION/ADVENTURE/COMEDY
SEPTEMBER 27
SEARCHING
THRILLER
NIGHT SCHOOL
COMEDY
SEPTEMBER 28
SUI DHAAGA: MADE IN INDIA (HINDI)
DRAMA/FAMILY/MUSIC
*Movie release dates are subject to change
IMAX
3D/IMAX
3D/IMAX
3D/IMAX
3D/IMAX
3D
premium
content
darkened
auditorium
cinema
turns audiences
captive
audience
into customers
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