New in movies this week is “By Any Means,” the 35th Anniversary re-release of “The Nutty Professor,” the Katy Perry concert film “Katy Perry: The Lifetimes Tour – Live from Paris” and more. Check out what’s available this week below.
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Key Takeaways
- Teenage Wasteland is available on Netflix
- Christly Brinkley stars in American Summer
- By Any Means, the true story of stars Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Mark Wahlberg, and Nicole Beharie
Onslaught
Onslaught: An action thriller starring Adria Arjona as an army sniper fighting a rogue squad of super soldiers.
By Any Means
By Any Means: An action/crime feature starring Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Mark Wahlberg, Nicole Beharie, Josh Lucas LisaGay Hamilton, LaChanze, Ethan Embry with David Strathairn and Giancarlo Esposito
Based on a true story, a young Black FBI agent (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II) is sent into 1960s Mississippi to investigate a wave of brutal killings targeting civil rights leaders. Forced to work alongside notorious mafia hitman Greg Scarpa (Mark Wahlberg), he finds himself pulled into a deadly hunt where justice and vengeance begin to blur.
Tom and Jerry Forbidden Compass: An animated family adventure
After the release of Coyote vs Acme comes, Tom and Jerry another childhood favorite for the nostalgic boomer. During a chase inside a museum, Tom and Jerry find a magical object and end up being transported through time. Lost in a distant era, they will need to work together to find a way back home.
How To Rob A Bank
How To Rob A Bank starring Nicholas Hoult, Zoë Kravitz, Anna Sawai, Rhenzy Feliz, Christian Slater as Walton, with Pete Davidson and John C. Reilly – A crew of social media-savvy bank robbers broadcasts their daring heists, unaware that their growing viral fame has put them in the crosshairs of a veteran FBI agent and a brilliant software engineer. Despite the unlikely duo closing in, the crime ring pushes past their limits, putting everything on the line for their beliefs – and their most ambitious heist yet.
cocoon – One Summer of Girlhood
Schoolgirls San and Mayu live on a peaceful island during World War II in this coming-of-age story
Fall 2: Deadpoint starring Harriet Slater, Arsema Thomas, Tom Brittney
From the survival hit that tapped into the fear of heights and left two friends stranded at the top of a tower comes a climb that goes higher, gets deadlier, and hits with next-level adrenaline. Two friends take on new heights in Thailand, where unpredictable terrain, extreme exposure, and nowhere to hide push survival further than ever before.
Katy Perry: The Lifetimes Tour – Live from Paris
Katy Perry’s concert film Katy Perry: The Lifetimes Tour – Live from Paris was released in select theaters and IMAX on September 2, 2026, with additional screenings on September 5, 2026
May Day on Apple TV – Ryan Reynolds and Kenneth Branagh
Ryan Reynolds and Kenneth Branagh star in Mayday, an action comedy about a downed pilot and ex-KGB agent, now streaming on Apple TV.
The Nutty Professor starring Eddie Murphy
The Nutty Professor returned to theaters nationwide on September 4, 2026, for a special limited theatrical re-release celebrating its 30th anniversary Grossly overweight yet good-hearted professor Sherman Klump takes a special chemical that turns him into the slim but obnoxious Buddy Love.
Dark Hollow
Dark Hollow – When a nightmarish monster emerges from the depths of an Appalachian coal mine, a young mother must hunt down the creature to protect her home and save her family.
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American Summer – starring Christy Brinkley
Mikey (Steve Guttenberg/Logan Gray) relives the unforgettable summer he met Kelly (Christie Brinkley/Mia Talerico), where baseball, first love, unforgettable adventures and lifelong friendships shaped the man he would become, even as his father remained missing overseas.
Teenage Wasteland: New release streaming on Netflix.
1991. Upstate New York. A group of teenage misfits, inspired by a renegade English teacher, embark on a student film project and uncover a vast conspiracy that is poisoning the ground beneath their feet. Banding together to confront the indifferent adults, corrupt politicians, and a violent criminal organization threatening their small town, they produce an investigative documentary that causes shockwaves in their community.
TEENAGE WASTELAND is a coming-of-age story based on exclusive access to hundreds of hours of candid, humorous, and nostalgic video outtakes, and the cooperation of Fred Isseks and his intrepid students as they reckon—thirty years later—with a defining event in their lives and a remarkable story of civic courage.
As this week’s releases hit theaters and digital platforms, movie fans have plenty to explore—from gripping new dramas to nostalgic classics and music‑driven experiences. Whether you’re revisiting “The Nutty Professor,” checking out “By Any Means,” or catching Katy Perry’s latest concert film, it’s a great week to dive into something fresh. Stay tuned to TVMusic Network for more updates on upcoming films, anniversaries, and entertainment news.
Catch up on things on film festivals in our Movies category, including movie spotlights, celebrity interviews, reviews, trailers, red carpet photos, and event highlights.
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