New Movies This Week: Freakier Friday, Omniscient Reader: The Prophecy, Lola Barang, Materialists, Weapons, and More!

ClickTheCity Entertainment August 6, 2025

This week’s new movie releases have something for everyone! From family fun in Freakier Friday to heart-pounding horror in Weapons, here’s what’s hitting theaters now.

It’s New Movie Wednesday, and the lineup is wild in the best way. Freakier Friday brings another round of mother-daughter body-swapping chaos. Lola Barang taps into local folk horror with a revenge story that creeps under your skin. In Materialists, a NYC matchmaker faces a messy love triangle, while Meg & Ryan charms with a whimsical Filipino romance born from a playful bet. For action-packed thrills, Omniscient Reader: The Prophecy turns a web novel into a reality-bending apocalypse, and Weapons delivers a chilling mystery that’ll have you questioning everything.

Whether you’re after laughs, gasps, or swoons, this week’s new releases bring a mix of fantasy, fright, and heart, all waiting to be experienced on the big screen. Rally your crew, and let’s take a closer look at what’s now showing in cinemas.

Freakier Friday

2025 • PG• 1 hr 50 mins
COMEDY, FAMILY, FANTASY
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Guess who’s back in each other’s shoes—again? Years after that unforgettable mother-daughter switcheroo. Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis return for another round of hilarious body-swapping chaos, this time with a next-generation twist! Anna’s now a mom, and just when family life starts to get complicated, the universe decides it’s time for another reality-flipping lesson. Expect laughs, heartfelt moments, and a nostalgic nod to the 2003 classic.

Omniscient Reader: The Prophecy

2025 • PG• 1 hr 56 mins
ACTION, ADVENTURE, FANTASY
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A web novel becomes a terrifying reality in Omniscient Reader: The Prophecy. Ahn Hyo-seop stars as Kim Dok-ja, an office worker who suddenly finds himself the only one who knows how the world ends, after the apocalyptic web novel he reads begins to unfold. Lee Min-ho and Chae Soo-bin join him in this action-packed, fantasy adventure filled with high stakes and life-or-death decisions. Fans of K-drama and fantasy will love this.

Lola Barang

2025 • R-16• 1 hr 28 mins
HORROR
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Step into the eerie world of Filipino horror with Lola Barang, where a director’s betrayal of a folk healer sets off a terrifying revenge plot. Gina Pareño, known for her chilling performances, stars as Lola Barbara, whose wrath is as fearsome as the ghost stories she tells. Ronnie Lazaro plays the filmmaker who regrets breaking his promise. Get ready for a dark and twisted tale of supernatural retribution.

Materialists

2025 • R-13• 1 hr 59 mins
ROMANCE
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Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans, and Pedro Pascal star in this romantic drama about a successful New York matchmaker who finds herself torn between her perfect match and an imperfect ex. As Lucy navigates her love life, Chris Evans brings his signature charm to the role of her dependable but complicated ex, while Pedro Pascal adds his flair as her perfect new match. This film will have you questioning the fine line between love and destiny.

Meg & Ryan

2025 • R-13• 1 hr 46 mins
COMEDY, DRAMA, ROMANCE
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This rom-com is about a bet that leads to an unexpected connection between two strangers. Rhian Ramos and JC Santos star as Meg and Ryan, whose chance encounter leads them on a rollercoaster ride of fun and heart. With a whimsical premise and playful energy, this charming film will make you root for love in the most unexpected places.

Weapons

2025 • R-16• 2 hrs 8 mins
HORROR, MYSTERY
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Josh Brolin, Julia Garner, and Alden Ehrenreich star in this mind-bending horror thriller about a town rocked by the mysterious disappearance of a class of children. The only one left behind is a student who must help unravel the chilling mystery. Directed by Zach Cregger of Barbarian fame, this film promises a suspenseful, twist-filled ride that horror fans won’t want to miss.

FAN FAVORITES STILL SHOWING

Missed last week’s releases? No worries, these crowd-pleasers are still packing theaters with action, laughs, and heart. Here’s what’s holding strong: