Sci-Fi Action film to release with Two Crime Dramas this weekend: Upcoming Hollywood Movies

After the big budget Superhero and Animation films taking over the US box-office so far this year, it is time for medium and low budget films releasing in the summer and mid of this year before the big films coming at the year-end. Recently released films Crazy Rich Asians, The Meg, Mile 22 and Alpha all were performing well at the box-office with the film Crazy Rich Asians emerging as the top-performing film. Among this weekend releases below are the notable films expected to top US Box-office.

A.X.L

The Sci-fi adventure film follows the story of the relationship between a boy and a robotic dog which would go to any extent to save him from dangers. The movie is based on the short film of the same name and is directed by Oliver Daly starring Thomas Jane as Miles, the boy. The movie is released by Sony Pictures this weekend the in US while the other region releases are yet to be announced.

IMDB Popularity Ranking: 92

The Happytime Murders

The first preferred Crime Action film releasing this weekend is Melissa McCarthy starring Comedy film ‘The Happytime Murders’ directed by Brain Henson known for making Animated and kids entertaining film and TV series. Melissa plays the role of Detective who solves the mystery of murders happening in the world where Human and Puppets co-exist. The movie is released by STX in the US.

IMDB Popularity Ranking: 26

Papillon

Papillon is Mystery Crime drama film starring Charlie Hunnam, Rami Malek based on the books “Papillon” and “Banco” which says the story of the escape of Jail inmates, one of whom was wrongly convicted for murder (Henri Papillon played by Hunnam). The movie is directed by Michael Noer and distributed by Bleecker Street Media.

IMDB Popularity Ranking: 61