Movies coming to Sky Cinema in August 2026

There are big-screen stories for every kind of movie fan arriving on Sky Cinema this month. Horror fans can dive into the terrifying sequel Five Nights at Freddy's 2, while those looking for an emotional historical drama won't want to miss Chloé Zhao's Hamnet, a powerful adaptation of Maggie O'Farrell's bestselling novel.

Families are well catered for too, with the animated sports comedy GOAT and the sci-fi comedy adventure The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie. If you're in the mood for an uplifting musical drama inspired by a true story, Song Sung Blue hits all the right notes, while the genre-bending sci-fi romance Love Me offers a thoughtful and visually inventive take on love, identity and humanity.

With new premieres every week, there's always a wide range of superb movie action to enjoy. And if you've been too busy over the past few months to keep up with all the new premieres on Sky Cinema, scroll down to see our round-up of all the latest titles available On Demand. 

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Available in August in Sky Cinema on demand. Cert 15

The nightmare isn't over. One year after the terrifying events at Freddy Fazbear's Pizza, the town has turned the chilling story into local folklore with its very own Fazfest. But when Abby secretly reunites with Freddy and the other animatronic characters, dark secrets buried for decades begin to emerge, unleashing a terrifying new chapter of supernatural horror. Expect plenty of jump scares, unsettling twists and even more nightmare fuel than the original.

Available in August in Sky Cinema on demand. Cert 12

Award-winning filmmaker Chloé Zhao brings Maggie O'Farrell's bestselling novel to the screen in this beautifully crafted historical drama. Starring Jessie Buckley, Paul Mescal and Emily Watson, Hamnet explores the love, grief and family tragedy that inspired one of William Shakespeare's greatest works, Hamlet. It's an emotional, visually stunning story that promises unforgettable performances and plenty to discuss once the credits roll.

Available in August in Sky Cinema on demand. Cert PG

From the studio behind Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse comes an action-packed animated adventure with plenty of heart. Will may be the smallest player on the pitch, but he's determined to prove he belongs in the professional roarball league, despite his sceptical teammates. Packed with colourful animation, laugh-out-loud moments and an inspiring underdog story, GOAT looks set to be fun for the whole family.

Available in August in Sky Cinema on demand. Cert 12

Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson star in this uplifting true story about two struggling musicians who reinvent themselves as a Neil Diamond tribute act. As unexpected success brings fresh opportunities, they discover it's never too late to chase your dreams or find love along the way. Full of music, humour and heart, this feel-good drama is perfect for anyone who loves an inspiring true story.

Available in August in Sky Cinema on demand. Cert PG

Porky Pig and Daffy Duck return for their biggest adventure yet in this hilarious sci-fi comedy. When an alien invasion threatens the planet, the unlikely duo become Earth's last hope, delivering the slapstick humour, outrageous gags and larger-than-life antics that have made Looney Tunes favourites for generations. Expect fast-paced family fun that's truly out of this world.

Available in August in Sky Cinema on demand. Cert 15

Kristen Stewart and Steven Yeun lead this imaginative and deeply moving sci-fi romance unlike anything you've seen before. Set billions of years after humanity's extinction, the story follows a lonely buoy and a satellite that discover each other online and slowly learn what it means to be alive, human and in love. Blending live action, animation and groundbreaking visual techniques, Love Me is a thought-provoking film that's as inventive as it is emotional.

Whether you're in the mood for family-friendly animation, pulse-pounding horror, emotional drama or a feel-good musical story, Sky Cinema's August line-up has something for every kind of movie fan. So grab the popcorn, settle into the sofa and get ready for a month packed with unmissable film premieres.

If you subscribe to Sky Cinema on Virgin TV, you can watch on the go with Virgin TV Go. And with loads of sport and Box Sets to try out, too, you’ll always be entertained wherever you are!

The app is available to all Virgin TV customers at no extra cost and is compatible with Android, iOS, Windows 10 and PC/Mac. Get downloading (from the links below) and you’ll be one step closer to watching what you want, when you want. 

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