So yes, we are basically asking you to choose what your second-most anticipated movie of the month is. On that note, we gathered the most noteworthy movies hitting theaters in August, listed alphabetically below, and asked you which of them would find a spot on your viewing calendar. Based on your votes, here are the 5 Most Anticipated Movies of August! Coyote vs. AcmeRelease Date: August 28, 2026In a bit of a surprise, Coyote vs. Acme racked up enough votes to come in second. The Dog Stars stars Jacob Elordi as a pilot who joins up with a former Marine (Josh Brolin) in search of a better life in the wake of a pandemic that has wiped out most of humanity.