Alien: Covenant
Ridley Scott returns to the universe he created with a new chapter in his groundbreaking Alien franchise; this edition is another prequel to the original “Alien,” situated between
Vitals: Director: Ridley Scott. Stars: Michael Fassbender, Katherine Waterston, Billy Crudup, Danny McBride, Demián Bichir.
2017, CC, MPAA rating: R, 122 min., Science Fiction, Box office gross: $73.757 million, Fox.
Extras: Commentary by director Ridley Scott; 12 deleted and extended scenes; “Master Class: Ridley Scott” documentary on the making of “Alien: Covenant”; crew fear tests; an inside look at “David’s Lab”; “USCSS Covenant”: “Meet Walter,” “Phobos,” “The Last Supper”; “Sector 87 – Planet 4”: “The Crossing,” “Advent.” There are three exclusive editions at Walmart, Target and Best Buy: Walmart: Alien Day fan art designed T-shirt (4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray formats), Target: 36-page book packaging featuring an inside look at David’s Lab and the creatures of “Alien: Covenant,” plus behind-the-scenes photography and concept sketches (Blu-ray format), Best Buy: Alien baby Xenomorph steelbook (4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray formats).
Available: 08/15.
Baywatch
Big screen redo of the 1980s TV series. Matt Brody (Zac Efron) is a former Olympic swimmer who wants to join an elite team of lifeguards led by the hulking Lt. Mitch Buchannon
Vitals: Director: Seth Gordon. Stars: Dwayne Johnson, Alexandra Daddario, Priyanka Chopra, Zac Efron, Pamela Anderson, Angelique Kenney, Charlotte McKinney.
2017, CC, MPAA rating: R, 116 min., Action, Box office gross: $58.047
million, Paramount.
Blu-ray extras: Extended and theatrical versions of the film, “Meet the Lifeguards: Continuing the Legacy,” stunts & training, deleted & extended scenes.
Available: 08/29.
The Circle
A woman lands a dream job at a powerful tech company called the Circle, only to uncover an agenda that will affect the lives of all of humanity. When Mae (Emma Watson) is hired to
Vitals: Director: James Ponsoldt. Stars: Emma Watson, Tom Hanks, Bill Paxton, Glenne Headly, John Boyega, Karen Gillan, Ellar Coltrane, Patton Oswalt, Ellen Wong.
2017, CC, MPAA rating: PG-13, 110 min., Thriller, Box office gross: $20.476 million, Lionsgate.
Extras: “No More Secrets: Completing the Circle” four-part featurette, “The Future Won’t Wait: Design and Technology,” “A True Original: Remembering Bill Paxton.”
Available: 08/01.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid 4: The Long Haul
A Heffley family road trip to attend Meemaw’s 90th birthday party goes hilariously off course thanks to Greg’s newest scheme to get to a video gaming convention. The family
Vitals: Director: David Bowers. Stars: Jason Ian Drucker,Charlie Wright, Owen Asztalos, Tom Everett Scott, Alicia Silverstone.
2016, CC, MPAA rating: PG, 91 min., Comedy, Box office gross: $20.324 million, Fox.
Extras: “Making a Scene,” “Greg Heffley’s 10 Rules for the Perfect Road Trip,” “Road Games,” “Learn to Draw,” “A Decade of Wimpy Fun,” bloopers and deleted scenes, deleted animation, “Haulin’ Through Georgia.”.
Available: 08/08.
Everything, Everything
The unlikely love story of Maddy, a smart, curious and imaginative 18-year-old who, due to an illness, cannot leave the protection of the
Vitals: Director: Stella Meghie. Stars: Amandla Stenberg, Nick Robinson, Ana de la Reguera, Anika Noni Rose.
2017, CC, MPAA rating: PG-13, 96 min., Drama, Box office gross: $33.580 million, MGM/Warner.
Extras: Deleted scenes.
Blu-ray adds “Trapped in Love: The Story of Everything, Everything” featurette.
Available: 08/15.
Going in Style
Morgan Freeman, Michael Caine and Alan Arkin team up as lifelong buddies Willie, Joe and Al, who decide to buck retirement and step off the straight-and-narrow for the first time
Vitals: Director: Zach Braff. Stars: Morgan Freeman, Michael Caine, Alan Arkin Ann-Margret, Joey King, John Ortiz, Peter Serafinowicz, Matt Dillon, Christopher Lloyd.
2017, CC, MPAA rating: PG-13, 96 min., Comedy, Box office gross: $43.996 million, Warner.
Extras: Director’s commentary by Zach Braff.
Blu-ray adds deleted scenes.
Available: 08/01.
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
Set to the all-new sonic backdrop of Awesome Mixtape #2, the film’s storyline continues the team’s adventures as they traverse the outer reaches of the cosmos. The Guardians (Chris Pratt as Peter Quill/Star-Lord, Zoe Saldana as Gamora, Dave Bautista as Drax, Vin
Vitals: Director: James Gunn. Stars: Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista, Vin Diesel, Bradley Cooper, Michael Rooker, Karen Gillan, Pom Klementieff , Elizabeth Debicki, Chris Sullivan, Sean Gunn, Tommy Flanagan, Laura Haddock, Sylvester Stallone, Kurt Russell.
2017, CC, MPAA rating: PG-13, 136 min., Sci-Fi, Box office gross: $386.062 million, Disney.
Extras: “The Making of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2” four-part, behind-the-scenes look at the making of the film, done in the style of classic-rock album liner notes; “Visionary Intro”: Director James Gunn provides context on how he continues and expands the storylines; “Guardians Inferno Music Video” with David Hasselhoff and special guests in a galactic retro dance party; gag reel; deleted scenes; audio commentary with Gunn.
Available: 08/22.
How to Be a Latin Lover
When aging Latin lover Maximo (Eugenio Derbez) is suddenly dumped by the older woman he married for money, he moves in with his estranged sister Sara (Salma Hayek) and her 10-
Vitals: Director: Ken Marino. Stars: Eugenio Derbez, Salma Hayek, Rob Lowe, Kristen Bell, Raphael Alejandro, Michael Cera, Rob Corddry.
2017, CC, MPAA rating: PG-13, 115 min., Comedy, Box office gross: $32.088 million, Lionsgate.
Extras: Deleted and extended scenes, “Show Me Your Sexy! Learning How to Be a Latin Lover” featurette, “A Little Help from My Friends” featurette, commentary with director Ken Marino, producer Ben Odell, and editor John Daigle.
Available: 08/15.
King Arthur: Legend of the Sword
Vitals: Director: Guy Ritchie. Stars: Charlie Hunnam, Jude Law, Astrid Berges-Frisbey, Djimon Hounsou, Aidan Gillen, Eric Bana.
2017, CC, MPAA rating: PG-13, 126 min., Action Adventure, Box office gross: $38.534 million, Warner.
Extras: “Arthur with Swagger” featurette: Charlie Hunnam is a gentleman, a hunk and a badass, setting new standards as king and new rules with the ladies.
Available: 08/08.
Snatched
After her boyfriend dumps her on the eve of their exotic vacation, impetuous dreamer Emily Middleton (Amy Schumer) persuades her ultra-cautious mother, Linda (Goldie Hawn), to
Vitals: Director: Jonathan Levine. Stars: Amy Schumer, Goldie Hawn, Joan Cusack, Ike Barinholtz, Wanda Sykes, Christopher Meloni.
2017, CC, MPAA rating: R, 90 min., Comedy, Box office gross: $45.403 million, Fox.
Extras: Deleted scenes, extended and alternate scenes, gag reel, commentary by director Jonathan Levine.
Available: 08/08.