What's Hot at the Movies This Weekend in Western North Carolina!

WNC --  August 7, 2025: Get ready for another exciting weekend at the cinema in Western North Carolina! This Friday, August 8th, brings a fresh batch of premieres to local theaters, alongside some recent hits you might have missed.

Here's a sneak peek at what's playing near you:

Fresh From the Box Office: New Releases Premiering This Friday!

Prepare for laughs and scares as two highly anticipated films make their debut. The comedy sequel, Freakier Friday, promises more hilarious antics and will be hitting the screens at Regal Biltmore Grande and AMC River Hills 10 in Asheville. For those who prefer a thrill, the new horror flick Weapons is also premiering at both Regal Biltmore Grande and AMC River Hills 10.

Adding to the list of fresh releases is Sketch, a unique film centered around a mysterious sketchbook where drawings come to life. You can catch the premiere of Sketch at EPIC Theatres in Hendersonville, as well as other locations including Regal Biltmore Grande.

Outdoor Movie Magic Returns!

For a different kind of movie experience, head to downtown Asheville's Pack Square Park this Friday evening. As part of the popular "Movies in the Park" series, they'll be showing Wicked. This free outdoor screening kicks off around 8:25 p.m., and if you arrive early, you might even snag a pair of free green or pink sunglasses (while supplies last)! The fun starts an hour before the movie with games and food vendors.

Still Showing: Recent Hits You Can Catch!

If you're looking to catch up on some recent releases, several popular movies are still playing in local theaters. These include the action-packed The Fantastic Four: First Steps, the hilarious animated sequel The Bad Guys 2, the return of a comedy classic in The Naked Gun, the intriguing drama Together, the live-action reimagining of a beloved classic Lilo & Stitch, and the family-friendly adventure How to Train Your Dragon.

Regal Biltmore Grande (Asheville)
New Releases Premiering This Friday:

Freakier Friday: 2:00 PM, 3:00 PM, 4:45 PM, 5:45 PM, 7:30 PM, 9:20 PM, 10:15 PM

Weapons: 2:17 PM, 3:30 PM, 6:10 PM, 7:05 PM, 8:30 PM, 10:20 PM

Other Movies Playing This Friday:

The Fantastic Four: First Steps: 12:00 PM, 2:50 PM, 7:50 PM

The Naked Gun: 2:15 PM, 4:40 PM, 7:20 PM, 10:05 PM

The Bad Guys 2: 10:20 AM, 12:20 PM, 1:20 PM, 4:20 PM, 6:15 PM, 7:10 PM, 9:05 PM, 9:50 PM

How to Train Your Dragon: 11:20 AM, 5:30 PM

Together: 6:35 PM, 9:45 PM

Sketch: 1:30 PM, 4:10 PM, 6:50 PM, 6:55 PM, 9:30 PM

Lilo & Stitch: 9:45 AM, 3:10 PM

AMC River Hills 10 (Asheville)
New Releases Premiering This Friday:

Freakier Friday: 2:00 PM

Weapons: 2:17 PM, 5:30 PM

Other Movies Playing This Friday:

The Fantastic Four: First Steps: 1:10 PM, 7:00 PM

The Bad Guys 2: 1:25 PM, 7:00 PM

The Naked Gun: 2:55 PM, 5:05 PM, 8:30 PM, 9:25 PM, 10:45 PM

Together: 7:10 PM, 10:00 PM

Sketch: 1:00 PM

How to Train Your Dragon: 6:10 PM

Jurassic World Rebirth: 1:00 PM, 7:20 PM, 8:45 PM

Superman: 4:10 PM, 9:15 PM

Smurfs: 3:30 PM

EPIC Theatres of Hendersonville
New Releases Premiering This Friday:

Sketch: 2:30 PM, 4:55 PM, 7:20 PM, 9:45 PM

Freakier Friday: 2:00 PM, 4:40 PM, 7:20 PM, 10:00 PM

Weapons: 4:15 PM, 5:15 PM, 8:10 PM, 10:30 PM

Other Movies Playing This Friday:

The Fantastic Four: First Steps: 12:55 PM, 2:05 PM, 3:55 PM, 7:00 PM, 10:00 PM

The Naked Gun: 12:50 PM, 5:10 PM, 9:50 PM

The Bad Guys 2: 1:30 PM, 2:30 PM, 4:25 PM, 7:05 PM, 7:30 PM, 9:35 PM, 10:00 PM

How to Train Your Dragon: 4:05 PM, 10:15 PM

Together: 1:55 PM, 4:45 PM, 7:40 PM, 10:00 PM

Jurassic World Rebirth: 1:20 PM, 4:20 PM, 7:20 PM, 10:20 PM

Please note that these times are subject to change, and it's always best to check the theater's official website or app for the most up-to-date schedule and to purchase tickets. 

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