Your Top 5 Picks For A Popcorn-Filled Independence Day Weekend

Stree 2

One of the most highly anticipated horror comedies of 2024, Stree 2 is the fifth instalment in the Maddock Supernatural Universe. The film will feature an all-new monster called 'Sarkata' (Headless) who mysteriously captures men and once again, it's up to Vicky and his friends to save their town and loved ones. The film stars Shraddha Kapoor, Rajkummar Rao, Varun Dhawan, Flora Saini, Pankaj Tripathi, Aparshakti Khurana, Vijay Raaz, Himanshu Jaykar, and Abhishek Banerjee.

Fans of Indian Horror Comedy and the original Stree film will certainly love this one.

Harold and the Purple Crayon

Harold and the Purple Crayon is the first film adaptation of the beloved children's classic that has captivated young readers for decades. It revolves around a grown-up Harold who uncovers the possibilities of using his crayon in the physical world. When the power of imagination falls into the wrong hands, he must use his creativity to save the real world.

The family adventure/comedy stars Zachary Levi, Lil Rel Howery, Benjamin Bottani, Jemaine Clement, and Tanya Reynolds with Alfred Molina and Zooey Deschanel.

Creative, imaginative and fun, Harold and the Purple Crayon is the perfect film to keep your kids entertained over a long weekend.

Double Ismart

A sequel to the 2019 blockbuster iSmart Shankar, Double iSmart, starring Ram Pothineni, Sanjay Dutt, Kavya Thapar, Bani J, Getup Srinu, and Ali is set to hit theatres on August 15th. The film continues where iSmart Shankar left off, with Ram facing off against Sanjay Dutt's character who wants to be immortal and sees the memory transfer chip as the best way to do that.

Fans of Sanjay Dutt wouldn't want to miss his latest action blockbuster

Khel Khel Mein

Revolving around a group of friends who gather for dinner and end up revealing secrets about each other, Khel Khel Mein aims to redefine the comedy-drama genre, offering a "rollercoaster ride of emotions that transcends the ordinary". Akshay Kumar's latest film, starring Tapsee Pannu, Vaani Kapoor, Fardeen Khan, Ammy Virk, Aditya Seal and Pragya Jaiswal will hit theatres on August 15th.

Khel Khel Mein is the perfect lighthearted film to brighten up a long weekend.

Alien: Romulus

The seventh instalment of the Alien franchise, Alien: Romulus will release on August 16th, over 45 years after the release of the original film. Starring Cailee Spaeny, David Jonsson, Archie Renaux and more, the film is directed by Fede Alvarez. The plot is set between the events of the 1979 film Alien and the 1986 film Aliens. Alien: Romulus will follow a group of space colonists who come across a terrifying life form in space.

For fans of Creature horror flicks and the Alien franchise, this film will be a treat!