A selection of the new movies and TV releases you won’t want to miss this month.
STRIKING RESCUE
Director: Cheng Si-Yu
Cast: Tony Jaa, Hong Junjia, Philip Keung,
Chen Duo-Yi
When his family is brutally taken from him, Bai An (Tony Jaa), a Muay Thai master, sets out on a relentless mission of rescue and revenge. Alongside unexpected allies, he battles ruthless gangs, high-tech mercenaries and impossible odds, turning grief into
unstoppable fury. Striking Rescue blends emotional stakes with non-stop action, making every punch, kick and leap feel like
survival in motion.
DEMON SLAYER:
KIMETSU NO YAIBA INFINITY CASTLE
Director: Haruo Sotozaki
Cast: (English dub): Zach Aguilar, Abby Trott, Bryce Papenbrook, Johnny Yong Bosch, Erika Harlacher, Channing Tatum
Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle drops you into Muzan’s twisted fortress, where Tanjiro and the Demon Slayers fight through impossible gravity and shifting halls to confront demonic elites. Shinobu faces her sister’s killer, Akaza fights with tragic fury and Tanjiro discovers hidden skills in a life-or-death showdown. With Haruo Sotozaki at the helm, the feature raises the bar with soaring emotions, brutal clashes and imagery alive with unfiltered energy.
THE TOXIC AVENGER
Director: Macon Blair
Cast: Kevin Bacon, Peter Dinklage, Jacob
Tremblay, Taylour Paige, Julia Davis, Jonny Coyne, Elijah Wood
The Toxic Avenger arrived in theatres on August 29, bringing back the cult superhero in a wild new way. Peter Dinklage stars as a janitor who becomes a toxic mutant after an accident, turning into an unlikely hero with a mop as his weapon. Directed by Macon Blair and featuring Kevin Bacon and Elijah Wood, this remake promises messy fun, crazy action and plenty of laughs.
Disney+
LILO & STITCH
Director: Dean Fleischer Camp
Cast: Maia Kealoha, Chris Sanders, Sydney Agudong, Billy Magnussen, Zach Galifianakis, Courtney B. Vance, Tia Carrere
Disney’s live-action Lilo & Stitch revivesthe 2002 cult favourite with warmth and cheeky chaos. Directed by Dean Fleischer
Camp (Marcel the Shell), it introduces newcomer Maia Kealoha as Lilo, while Chris Sanders reprises his iconic Stitch. After its
May theatrical run, the film hits Disney+ in September, leaning on its timeless ‘ohana means family’ spirit, and mixing Hawaiian charm, playful chaos and Disney’s signature emotional punch.
Prime Video
THE RUNAROUNDS
Director: Jonas Pate
Cast: William Lipton, Axel Ellis, Jeremy Yun, Zendé Murdock, Jesse Golliher, Brooklyn Decker
The Runarounds doesn’t just follow a band, it feels like joining one. Five friends fresh out of high school throw themselves into late-night gigs, broken strings and messy first loves, chasing the dream of making it big before reality catches up. With raw energy, original tracks and sun-soaked vibes, this teen dramedy bursts with the reckless joy of youth.
