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The Wrap: August 2026

August brought magical adventures, survival thrillers, outrageous animation and intergalactic action. Here are 10 titles powered by UK talent, production and creativity - spanning film, TV, animation and games.

ScreenUK Podcast Episode 4: Pressure

In this episode of the ScreenUK Podcast, writer David Haig and director Anthony Maras go inside the making of PRESSURE, the World War II thriller starring Andrew Scott, Brendan Fraser and Kerry Condon.

On My Screen: Richard Hunter

Richard Hunter’s must-watch UK independent film is Mike Leigh’s MEANTIME. He reflects on the film’s raw character work, its young cast including Tim Roth, Gary Oldman and Alfred Molina, and how so much of Mike Leigh’s later work feels disti…

On Location: Scotland

From Glasgow to Edzell and near Aberdeen, Celia Imrie reflects on filming across Scotland and why its beauty has stayed with her through the years.

New releases

2D animation of different coloured cats sitting on the ledge looking away, while one looks over its shoulder with a mischievous look

Alley Cats

British cats from across class lines come together in this animated series, created by UK comedy actor Ricky Gervais.

A space ship flying past space boulders, in the direction of the sun

Rogue Eclipse

Flex your piloting skills and dispatch malevolent enemies in this thrilling spaceflight action rogue-like game.

On Location: Nottingham

For Jermaine Edwards, Nottingham is more than just home - it’s where his filmmaking journey began. He reflects on growing up there, making his first films there and why returning home to shoot a film remains a major aspiration.

Two white teenagers (a girl and boy) smiling awkwardly

Finding Emily

This charming university-set rom-com features memorable and warm-hearted lead performances from Spike Fearn and Angourie Rice.

From left to right: A blonde haired fairy woman, a young girl, and a tin man. All standing in a tree

The Magic Faraway Tree

Esteemed British actors Andrew Garfield and Claire Foy lead this compelling and entertaining Enid Blyton adaptation.

A mum, dad, and two children in their basement, illuminated by a blue light, all with a scared look on their face

The Last House

Claustrophobia strikes in this thrilling horror sci-fi where a family are held hostage by an unknown, mysterious threat.

A bald white man looking down at the camera with an angry face, behind him some stacked shipping containers

Mutiny

Prolific British actor Jason Statham takes to international waters in this high-octane action thriller.

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The Divided Island

A wide range of voices are platformed in this intricate and comprehensive documentary about the history of Cyprus.

A man and woman standing on a grassy hill, looking threatening as they look ahead holding a weapon in one hand

The Incomer

Bella Ramsey is outstanding as the lead in this warm-hearted coming-of-age story about an adolescent with cancer.

A black police officer with cornrowed hair standing in the middle of 4 older people (two white women, a white man and a south asian man), all with conflicting facial expressions: shocked, intruiged, enlightened and confused

The Thursday Murder Club

American filmmaker Christopher Columbus directs and co-produces this captivating murder mystery about a group of pensioners on a mission.

Young girl with dark hair, white shirt and black sweater vest, walking waist deep into a lake

Top of the Lake

Oscar-winning writer-director Jane Campion helms this captivating female-led crime drama, featuring a remarkable performance from Elisabeth Moss.

Two young white men in suits sitting at a piano laughing and leaning into each other

The History of Sound

Paul Mescal and Josh O’Connor offer outstanding performances in this poignant exploration of music and romance.

Gassed Up

The fictional debut of British documentarian George Amponsah is action-packed, high energy and intelligently crafted.

Pixel style game play of a female character with a red ponytail, backpack holding a sword, looking across a magical green landscape with trees, mountains and vegetable patches

Kynseed

Fans of Stardew Valley will enjoy this life simulation sandbox RPG, from veterans of the beloved Fable series.

Aftersun

Paul Mescal stars in an exquisitely-crafted 90s-set drama from Scottish director Charlotte Wells.

VR gameplay of a small purple-lit futuristic built-up cityscape projected onto a real life living room coffee table

Augmented Empire

Turn-based VR/MR-RPG strategy is captivatingly combined with a thrilling dystopian narrative in this engaging game.