Mayhem and marriage (sometimes the same thing) rule the new movies in Milwaukee theaters this week.
Here’s what’s new in Milwaukee-area theaters starting Aug. 29, as well as some of the new movies available on streaming and on demand this week.
Austin Butler stars in “Caught Stealing.”
‘Caught Stealing’
Short version: In 1990s New York City, an ex-baseball player (Austin Butler) is targeted by three separate criminal gangs after he does a favor for a less-than-scrupulous pal (Matt Smith). Zoe Kravitz, Regina King, Bad Bunny, Liev Schreiber, Vincent D’Onofrio and Carol Kane co-star in this dark, violent crime comedy directed by Darren Aronofsky (“Requiem for a Dream,” “Pi”).
Where you can see it: ACX Cinema/Bayshore; AMC Mayfair Mall; Downer Theatre; Marcus Theatres’ Bistroplex Southridge, Hillside, Majestic, Menomonee Falls, Movie Tavern Brookfield Square, North Shore, Ridge, South Shore cinemas; Rosebud Cinema.
Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman, shown before their marriage hits the fan, in “The Roses.”
‘The Roses’
Short version: Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman play the seemingly perfect couple whose marriage dissolves into chaotic and comic violence in this remake of the 1989 dark comedy “The War of the Roses.” Kate McKinnon, Andy Samberg and Allison Janney co-star.
Where you can see it: AMC Mayfair Mall; Marcus Theatres’ Bistroplex Southridge, Hillside, Majestic, Menomonee Falls, Movie Tavern Brookfield Square, North Shore, Ridge, South Shore cinemas; Oriental Theatre.
Peter Dinklage stars as the mutant vigilante in “The Toxic Avenger.”
‘The Toxic Avenger’
Short version: Toxie gets an upgrade in this reboot of the beloved Grade Z comic horror classic, with Peter Dinklage playing the janitor who, after being exposed to some toxic goo, becomes the title sort-of hero. Jacob Tremblay and Taylour Paige co-star in the unrated horror comedy.
Where you can see it: AMC Mayfair Mall; Marcus Theatres’ Hillside, Majestic, Menomonee Falls, North Shore, Ridge, South Shore cinemas.
‘Run’
Short version: After leaving her fiancé at the altar, a young woman joins her friends for an escape to a cabin in the woods, where an alien invasion ruins their plans — and maybe their chance to survive. Annie Ngosi Ilonzeh, Marques Houston and Erica Mena star in this horror thriller.
Where you can see it: AMC Mayfair Mall; Marcus Theatres’ Menomonee Falls, South Shore cinemas.
‘The Outsiders’ with C. Thomas Howell Q&A
Whether you’re a Greaser or a Soc, check out a screening of Francis Ford Coppola’s much-loved 1983 adaptation of “The Outsiders” at 8 p.m. Aug. 29 at Turner Hall Ballroom, 1040 N. Phillips Ave. C. Thomas Howell (aka Ponyboy in the movie) and Darren Dalton – who played the lead Soc, Randy – will be on hand for a post-movie Q&A. Tickets are $38.35 and $57.89. Info: pabsttheatergroup.com.
‘Sign o’ the Times’ in IMAX
Prince’s 1987 concert movie “Sign o’ the Times” — one of the best in the genre, and maybe better than “Purple Rain” at showing Prince at his musical best — is getting a welcome but brief return in IMAX theaters, including at AMC Mayfair Mall, with screenings at 7:15 p.m. Aug. 28, 10 p.m. Aug. 29, 6:45 p.m. Aug. 30 and 2 p.m. Aug. 31. Tickets are $16.99. Info: amctheatres.com.
Robert Shaw, left, Roy Scheider and Richard Dreyfuss track a great white shark in “Jaws” (1975). Universal Pictures (courtesy)
‘Jaws’ 50th anniversary screenings
Yes, it’s been 50 years since it was safe to go back into the water. You can see the summer movie that changed the summer movie season at the end of the 2025 summer movie season when “Jaws” shows in multiple screenings daily in wide release starting Aug. 29, at AMC Mayfair Mall; Avalon Theater; Marcus Theatres’ Bistroplex Southridge, Hillside, Majestic, Menomonee Falls, Movie Tavern Brookfield Square, North Shore, Ridge, South Shore cinemas; and Oriental Theatre. See theater websites for ticket info and showtimes.
Did the butler (Tim Curry) do it? Watch the 1985 movie “Clue” to find out.
‘Clue’ 40th anniversary screenings
Long before they were trying to make movies out of Ouija boards or Jumanji or Battleship, there was “Clue,” the now-beloved 1985 comedy based on the game of the same moniker. It’s back in theaters for its 40th anniversary, with varying showtimes Sept. 1 and 3 at Marcus Theatres’ Hillside, Majestic, Menomonee Falls, North Shore, Ridge and South Shore cinemas. Tickets are $14. Info: marcustheatres.com.
‘It’s Not Easy Being Green’ movies: ‘Where the Wild Things Are’
In August, Milwaukee Film is showing a series of family-friendly, green-themed movies (not environmental; think the color) in matinees at the Oriental Theatre. For the final weekend, it’s “Where the Wild Things Are” at 4 p.m. Aug. 30-31. Tickets are $13 ($7 for kids 12 and younger). Info: mkefilm.org.
Robin Wright and Cary Elwes in “The Princess Bride.”
Free outdoor movies in the Milwaukee area
Milwaukee/Lake Park: Lake Park Friends is showing “The Princess Bride” at 8 p.m. Aug. 29 at the park’s Summer Stage, 2975 N. Lake Park Road. Info: lakeparkfriends.org/visit/events.
Milwaukee/Veterans Park: The Summer Night Movies series in the park on Lake Michigan, at 1010 N. Lincoln Memorial Drive, wraps up with “Shrek” at dusk on Aug. 31. Info: giftofwingslandings.com.
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New movies on demand
“A Line of Fire”: A former FBI agent gets a call for help from a young woman who witnessed some bad guys doing some bad stuff, so he decides to turn the tables. David A.R. White, Cuba Gooding Jr., Katrina Bowden, Scott Baio and Jason Patric star in this action movie. Available Sept. 2.
Recent releases newly available on demand: “Red Sonja” (2025), Aug. 29; “Kill the Jockey,” Sept. 2.
Cyberbullying from an unexpected source is the focus of the documentary “Unknown Number: The High School Catfish.”
New movies on streaming services
“Unknown Number: The High School Catfish”: This documentary investigates the story of a high school couple who are on the receiving end of an unrelenting cyberbullying act from an unexpected source. On Netflix Aug. 29.
“Vice Is Broke”: Comedian and chef Eddie Huang (“Fresh off the Boat”) explores the evolution of news site Vice (where he once hosted a show) from scrappy indie magazine to problematic (and bankrupt) media organization. On Mubi Aug. 29.
Recent releases newly available on streaming services: “Trail of Vengeance,” Hulu Aug. 29; “Shin Godzilla,” HBO Max Sept. 1; “Lilo & Stitch” (2025), Disney+ Sept. 3.
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