Sky Cinema's new releases in July

Monday 8 July 2024 by Ash Walker  News

July will see some excellent films added to Sky Cinema, featuring everything from Shakespearean romantic comedies to demonic nuns. And don’t forget - on Wednesdays we wear pink.

Read on for all the new releases coming to Sky Cinema this month.

Sky Cinema new releases: What’s on in July

Anyone But You - 5th July

Credit: ANYONE BUT YOU – Official Trailer (Sony Pictures Entertainment, YouTube)

Singletons Bea (Sydney Sweeney - Euphoria, Immaculate) and Ben (Glen Powell - Top Gun: Maverick, Hit Man) hate each other. But when they find themselves having to attend a destination wedding, they join forces, pretending to be a loving couple for their own gains. Lots of thinly-veiled bickering ensues as the couple come to realise that maybe they actually do have feelings for one another.

An old-school romantic comedy blockbuster - essentially a loose adaptation of Much Ado About Nothing - set in a tropical paradise, with two implausibly attractive leads. What’s not to love?

Eileen - 6th July

Credit: Eileen | Official Trailer (Hulu, YouTube)

Thomasin McKenzie (Last Night in Soho) stars as the titular Eileen, a shy, quiet secretary working in a prison for teenage boys, who falls under the seductive spell of glamorous psychologist Rebecca (Oscar-winner Anne Hathaway).

Based on the novel by Ottessa Moshfegh, this is a dark, twisty Hitchcockian thriller with some stellar performances and serious noir vibes, not least from the brilliantly-realised 1960s setting.

Manodrome - 7th July

Sort of like Fight Club given a contemporary twist, this disturbing thriller tells the story of down-on-his-luck Ralphie (Jesse Eisenberg), who finds himself drawn into a mysterious ‘family’ of men promising self-improvement, community and direction.

This looks to be an interesting, thought-provoking look at identity and modern masculinity, and how easily toxic ideas can take root in vulnerable people. Also stars Adrien Brody (The Grand Budapest Hotel) as the charismatic, sinister leader of the Manodrome cult.

The Nun II - 12th July

Credit: THE NUN II | OFFICIAL TRAILER (Warner Bros. Pictures, YouTube)

Taissa Farmiga’s Sister Irene - a budding seminary Scully - is sent to a creepy boarding school to investigate the grisly murder of a priest. Unfortunately for everyone involved, the demon Valak (Bonnie Aarons) is behind the growing chaos. The first movie was messy but fun, and this sequel is a much more confident, much stronger entry.

Packed with demonic possession, goat monsters and, of course, faceless nuns, this is bonkers Catholic horror at its best, and features some genuinely inspired moments of dreamlike dread (check out the magazine rack sequence). Perfect viewing for a rainy July evening.

Please Don't Destroy: The Treasure of Foggy Mountain  -13th July

Credit: Please Don't Destroy: The Treasure of Foggy Mountain | Official Trailer (Peacock, YouTube)

Three losers set out to find lost treasure in the wilderness in this surreal, anarchic comedy from SNL comedy trio Please Don’t Destroy (Ben Marshall, John Higgins and Martin Herlihy). Along the way they’ll have to contend with park rangers, a sinister cult and a sassy falcon.

If you’re a fan of PDD’s unique brand of slightly unhinged, rapid-fire comedy, this is a must-watch. Also stars late-night legend Conan O’Brien and John Goodman (as the Narrator).

Aporia - 14th July

Struggling in the wake of her husband’s death, Sophie (Judy Greer) is given an unexpected chance to change everything - an experimental time-bending device. But given her newfound power to alter history, will she stop at saving her husband? And has she considered the knock-on effects of fiddling with time?

This looks to be a mature, emotionally-charged drama with some heady sci-fi elements, and a rare - and well-deserved - leading role for Greer.

Mean Girls (2024) - 19th July

Credit: Mean Girls | Official Trailer (Paramount Pictures, YouTube)

Not just a straightforward remake of Tina Fey’s classic 2004 teen comedy, but a film version of the stage musical, also written by Fey.

Angourie Rice (Spider-Man: Far From Home) takes the lead role of Cady Heron, newly displaced from a childhood being homeschooled in Africa and forced to face the cut-throat realities of an American high school. She quickly finds herself taken in by the Plastics - a group of shallow, vacuous mean girls in desperate need of taking down, led by the tyrannical Regina George (Reneé Rapp).

This is just as funny as the original, with a lot of elements updated for modern teen audiences. And the songs are pretty good too.

Watch out for the hilarious cameo by Mad Men’s Jon Hamm as ill-informed sex ed teacher Coach Carr.

Uproar! - 20th July

A shy schoolboy (Julian Dennison, Hunt for the Wilderpeople) learns about himself - and his Maori heritage - through his school’s drama club and the nationwide protest movement that he becomes involved in.

This looks like a sweet, touching comedy-drama with a lot of heart, and also features supporting turns from Minnie Driver and New Zealand institution Rhys Darby.

Deep Sea - 21st July

Young Shenxiu is swept into the ocean on a magical quest to find her mother and help save a whimsical restaurant under the sea.

This Chinese animation looks to be sort of like a blend of Finding Nemo and Spirited Away, with fantastical, stunning visuals. 

Robin and the Hoods - 26th July

Credit: Robin And The Hoods | Official Trailer (Sky Cinema, YouTube)

Precocious 11-year-old Robin (Darcey Ewart) and her close-knit band of friends, the Hoods, must take matters into their own hands when an evil property developer threatens to bulldoze their magical kingdom - the patch of woodland behind their houses.

A fun, family adventure celebrating the power of imagination, this is sure to entertain the kids and feed parents’ nostalgia. Also stars Naomie Harris and Gwendoline Christie.

What Happens Later - 27th July

Screen legend Meg Ryan - also in the director’s chair here - plays Willa, a woman who reconnects with her ex Bill (David Duchovny) when they are both stranded in an airport during a snowstorm.

This looks to be a charming romantic comedy about rediscovering lost love, later in life, with a strand of magic-realism running through it.

Jericho Ridge - 28th July

A small-town cop (Nikki Amuka-Bird) finds herself under siege and fighting for her life when a gang of armed criminals attacks her remote, isolated office.

A remake of John Carpenter classic Assault on Precinct 13 in all but name, this has the potential to be a tense, hard-hitting thriller.

What are Sky Premieres?

Sky Premieres are the films that have arrived on Sky Cinema most recently, with the biggest films getting a major highlight.

These Sky Premiere movies often include some of the year’s biggest releases or major blockbusters from the last couple of years.

The Sky Cinema Premiere channel is the place to watch the new films that are introduced to the catalogue each month, but they can also be found on demand under the New to Sky Cinema section.

Is Sky Cinema the same as Sky Movies?

In a word, yes. Following a rebrand in 2016, Sky Movies is now called Sky Cinema, and offers an even wider range of titles and exclusives than ever before.

Sky Cinema boasts more of the latest blockbusters than anywhere else - including new and exclusive Sky Original films - and an extensive catalogue of over 1,000 movies on demand.

Top movies on Sky Cinema

Sky prides itself on bringing the latest and very best movies to its incredibly deep catalogue of films.

You can see many of the top films from across the year on Sky Cinema soon after leaving theatres, so you never have to wait long if you missed out on a big release.

Be sure to get set up with a Sky Cinema package if you haven’t got one already. You can find many great Sky Cinema deals on Digital TV.