August movie preview: 5 must-see new releases

Crime comedies are stealing the spotlight this August, offering a hilarious blend of mystery and humor. Get ready for everything from animated baddies and slapstick shenanigans to the big-screen return of Lindsay Lohan for another wild Friday. Read on to watch trailers and find apps to grab your tickets in advance.

August 1, PG

The baddest good guys are back in the sequel to DreamWorks’ animated hit The Bad Guys. This time, the gang of criminal animals is trying its best to stay on the straight and narrow, but a new crew – the Bad Girls – might just pull them in for one last, epic heist.

August 1, PG-13

Liam Neeson trades thrilling action for laugh-out-loud comedy in the latest installment of the beloved Naked Gun series. Neeson stars as the clueless Lt. Frank Drebin Jr., leader of the Police Squad, busting crimes alongside a cast that includes Pamela Anderson.

August 8, PG

Get ready for more body-swapping madness. Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis return as Anna and Tess Coleman in a sequel that builds on the beloved 2003 original. This time, the hijinks begin when Anna's teenage daughter, Harper – unhappy with her mom, her soon-to-be stepdad, and his daughter, Lily – finds herself in a quartet swap, with a wedding just around the corner.

August 15, R

Sydney Sweeney plays a small-town waitress with a dangerously big dream. An overheard conversation at the diner turns into a plan to steal a rare Native American shirt worth half a million dollars. The only problem? She’s not the only one with her eye on the prize. This modern-day Western looks to blend satire and crime-caper thrills.

August 22, R

When private investigator Honey O'Donahue digs into a suspicious car crash, she uncovers a case that leads her straight to a charismatic church leader. Acclaimed director Ethan Coen helms this dark comedy, featuring a star-studded cast including Margaret Qualley, Aubrey Plaza, Chris Evans, and Charlie Day.