Most studios steered clear of the juggernaut that is a new Spider-Man film coming out this weekend, so this week is a little light on new releases, especially in theaters. One of the only films also coming out in wide release is Gregg Araki’s I Want Your Sex, which will struggle to find screen space when Spider-Man is selling out theaters right and left and The Odyssey is still storming through theaters.The films listed are from studios other than the “Big Five” - Universal Pictures, Paramount Pictures, Warner Bros., Walt Disney Pictures, and Columbia Pictures. Note that some of the movies listed are in their first week or two of limited release in the USA, so it may take them a few more weeks (or months) to show up in your local arthouse theater or on VOD. Check out the posts from the past few weeks for more movies that may have just opened near you: July 24th, July 17th, and July 10th.I Want Your SexStars: Cooper Hoffman, Olivia Wilde, Mason Gooding, Chase Sui WondersWriter: Gregg Araki, Karley SciortinoDirector: Gregg ArakiGenre: ComedyPlot: Elliot lands a job for Erika Tracy as her sexual muse.What you should know: Though Gregg Araki has been steadily working in TV, this is his first full-length feature film since 2014’s White Bird in a Blizzard.Where to watch: In theatersThe Samurai and the PrisonerStars: Masahiro Motoki, Bando Shingo, Masaki Suda, Yuriko YoshitakaWriter: Kiyoshi Kurosawa, Honobu YonezawaDirector: Kiyoshi KurosawaGenre: DramaPlot: In 16th century Japan, Lord Murashige Araki who, besieged in his castle, confronts mysterious crimes and allies with imprisoned strategist Kanbei Kuroda to uncover the truth.What you should know: Premiered at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival.Where to watch: In theatersAbove and BelowStars: Laura Marano, Antonio Banderas, Louis Mandylor, Timothy V. MurphyWriter: Anthony Steven GiordanoDirector: Jesse V. JohnsonGenre: Action, ThrillerPlot: Friends embark on a dream vacation of parties and diving, but their trip takes a terrifying turn when criminals attack them at sea.What you should know: Filmed in Spain and Bulgaria.Where to watch: Available VODMustacheStars: Atharv Verma, Rizwan Manji, Meesha Shafi, Ayana Manji,Writer/Director: Imran J. KhanGenre: Comedy, DramaPlot: Follows Ilyas, a 13-year-old boy who navigates the social hierarchy of his new school in California with a mustache his parents won't let him shave.What you should know: Won the Audience Award at SXSW 2023.Where to watch: Available VODThe Devil’s MouthStars: Kathryn Newton, Lana Condor, Nico Hiraga, Gavin CasalegnoWriter: Aja Gabel, Myung Joh WesnerDirector: Jeff WadlowGenre: Horror, ThrillerPlot: A group of college friends' Thailand adventure turns deadly when they become trapped in submerged caves with a dangerous predator. As oxygen runs low, past conflicts emerge in their desperate fight for survival.What you should know: Director Jeff Wadlow last directed 2024’s Imaginary.Where to watch: Amazon PrimeSoulm8teStars: Lily Sullivan, David Rysdahl, Claudia Doumit, Arty FroushanWriter: Rafael Jordan, Kate Dolan, James Wan, Ingrid BisuDirector: Kate DolanGenre: Sci-Fi, ThrillerPlot: A man acquires an Artificially Intelligent android to cope with the loss of his recently deceased wife. In an attempt to create a truly sentient partner, he inadvertently turns a harmless lovebot into a deadly soulmate.What you should know: This is a M3GAN spinoff that has had its date moved several times.Where to watch: Available VOD on 8/1NightbornStars: Seidi Haarla, Rupert Grint, Pamela Tola, Pirkko SaisoWriter: Hanna Bergholm, Ilja RautsiDirector: Hanna BergholmGenre: Horror, ThrillerPlot: With dreams of starting a perfect family, Saga and her British husband Jon move to the isolated house where she spent much of her childhood, deep in the Finnish forest. As their marriage starts to crack, Jon struggles to support his wife, but only Saga suspects the disturbing truth about her newborn.What you should know: It’s in Finnish and English.Where to watch: ShudderBoyhood (2014) Re-releaseStars: Ethan Hawke, Patricia Arquette, Ellar Coltrane, Elijah SmithWriter/Director: Richard LinklaterGenre: Comedy, DramaPlot: The life of Mason, from early childhood to his arrival at college.What you should know: Filmed over 12 years with the same cast.Where to watch: In theatersA Paradise LostWriter: Kelly Anderson, Robert Pennybacker, Laurie SumiyeDirector: Laurie SumiyeGenre: DocumentaryStoryline: The strange, heartbreaking case of a bird in Hawaii suing the state to prevent its own extinction.What you should know: Nominated for the Best Hawaii Film by the 2026 Hawaii Film Critics Society.Where to watch: In theatersMajor Studio ReleaseSpider-Man: Brand New DayStars: Tom Holland, Zendaya, Mark Ruffalo, Jacob BatalonWriter: Chris McKenna, Erik SommersDirector: Destin Daniel CrettinGenre: Action, Drama, ComedyPlot: A forgotten Peter Parker lives alone as a full-time Spider-Man until mounting pressure triggers a dangerous change and a powerful new enemy emerges.What you should know: The title Brand New Day was taken from the original comic book story of the same name.Where to watch: In theatersNew to StreamingThe Super Mario Galaxy Movie (Trailer) on PeacockThe Drama (Trailer) on HBO MaxThe Devil Wears Prada 2 (Trailer) on Disney+Source 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21What have you been watching lately, ONTD? Seeing anything this weekend?