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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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Secrets of the Penguins

Blake Lively narrates this magnificent three-part documentary about penguins, the planet’s most resilient and resourceful birds.

Fountain of Youth

Natalie Portman and John Krasinki are riveting as the leads in this gripping, globe-hopping adventure.

Blonde woman stands at a lectern that reads 'City of Seattle', surrounded by two adults and two children

The Power

Toni Colette stars in an electrifying, 10-episode adaptation of Naomi Alderman’s bestselling novel.

Two white men in shirts, ties and jackets with stern faces, standing in front of a police station

Dalziel and Pazcoe

Revisit this classic and beloved British crime-drama which intelligently explores class conflict, morality and personality.

BIFA 2024 - Nominee Deep Dive - Santosh

Proudly supported by ScreenUK, we take a closer look at BIFA Best British Independent Film nominee, Santosh, a gripping crime drama set in rural India that explores themes of morality, hierarchy, misogyny, power and resilience.

A white older man sitting in a cool blue room by a long wooden table

The Pigeon Tunnel

Dive into the story of John le Carré's extraordinary life, directed and written by Academy Award-winning documentarian Errol Morris.

forur white people, two men and two women standing in front of a brick wall facing the camera

Gavin & Stacey

Delve into this warm-hearted and Immensely popular British show, starring and co-created by James Corden and Ruth Jones.

Mr. Turner

Masterful director Mike Leigh gives Turner’s life a fresh coat of paint with this vivid biopic.