This summer has been full of blockbusters at the movie theaters and August will be no different.Here's a look at what's cominig to the big screen over the next few weeks. Aug. 5"Bullet Train"While on board a fast-moving bullet train, five assassins discover that their missions are similar.Cast includes Brad Pitt, Joey King, Sandra Bullock and Michael Shannon. "Bodies Bodies Bodies"A hurricane party at a remote family mansion turns deadly.Cast includes Pete Davidson, Amandla Stenberg, Maria Bakalova and Rachel Sennott."Resurrection"Margaret's past catches up to her when David comes back into her life. Cast includes Rebecca Hall, Tim Roth and Grace Kaufman. "Collide"A group of characters are linked together during the course of an evening at a restaurant in Los Angeles.Cast includes Ryan Phillippe, Kat Graham and Jim Gaffigan. "My Favorite Girlfriend"Conrad finally meets a girl who's the perfect fit, but has multiple personalities. Cast includes Bonnie Piesse, Tyler Johnson and Michael DiBacco. Aug. 12"Mack & Rita"A 30-year-old writer wakes up to find herself 70 years old during a weekend in Palm Springs. Cast includes Martin Short, Diane Keaton and Wendie Malick."Fall"Becky and Hunter are best friends who find themselves on top of a radio tower 2,000 feet in the sky.Cast includes Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Grace Caroline Currey and Virginia Gardner."Rogue Agent"Robert Freegard is a career conman who disguised himself as an agent and fooled people into going into hiding. It gets even more interesting when the woman who fell for him helps bring him down. Cast includes Sarah Goldburg, James Norton and Gemma Arterton. "Summering"Four young girls confront growing pains and experience an adventure during the weekend before middle school begins. Cast includes Lia Barnett, Sanai Victoria and Madalen Mills.Aug. 19"Beast"A massive lion begins hunting a father and his two teenage daughters in the Savanna. Cast includes Idris Elba, Sharlto Copley and Iyana Halley.Aug. 26"The Invitation"When a young woman is swept off her feet, she quickly learns it may be too good to be true. Cast includes Alana Boden, Thomas Doherty and Nathalie Emmanuel. "Maneater"A group of friends is followed by a large shark after an accident on a vacation to an island in paradise. Cast includes Shane West, Nicky Whelan and Jeff Fahey."Breaking"A Marine encounters numerous obstacles as he tries to adjust to civilian life. Cast includes John Boyega, Nicole Beharie and Selenis Leyva.Aug. 31"Three Thousand Years of Longing"On a trip to Istanbul, a lonely scholar is offered three wishes in exchange for his freedom. Cast includes Idris Elba, Tilda Swinton and Pia Thunderbolt.

Last year was a dress rehearsal for the future of movie theaters. This year will show if movies theaters are back for real.After a terrible 2020 that ravaged the movie theater industry, cineplexes turned on their projectors in 2021 for big hits like "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings," "Venom: Let There Be Carnage" and "Spider-Man: No Way Home" — one of the biggest blockbusters of all time.Other films like "Black Widow" and Warner Bros' entire slate of movies went with a hybrid approach, releasing films in theaters and at home via streaming simultaneously.Overall, the North American box office snagged $4.5 billion in 2021, a 101% increase over 2020, but a nearly 60% drop from 2019, according to Comscore.But the fact that theaters were able to show any films at all should be considered a victory given that in 2020 some were predicting the end of movie-going as we know it."Recovery has no straight-line""Recovery has no straight-line progression in this instance, especially with Covid variants and vaccine hesitation prolonging the health crisis," Shawn Robbins, chief analyst at Boxoffice.com, told CNN Business.He added that 2022 could be a better year given "a stronger movie release slate, pandemic fatigue in general, and fewer films expected to be siphoned off to streaming immediately upon release."Ultimately, though, the fate of this year's box office will depend on what theaters can offer moviegoers. And luckily for them, there are plenty of big films on the 2022 docket.Marvel Studios — the biggest blockbuster brand in Hollywood — has "Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness," "Thor: Love and Thunder" and "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever." Horror — one of Hollywood's most reliable genres — returns with big names like Jordan Peele's "Nope" and "Halloween Ends," the next installment in the Michael Myers franchise.Action films will get a double dose of Tom Cruise with "Top Gun: Maverick" and "Mission: Impossible 7." Audiences will again return to Jurassic Park with "Jurassic World: Dominion" and the Justice League will try to save the world multiple times with "The Batman," "Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom" and "The Flash."There also will be potential animated hits this year with Pixar's "Lightyear," "Minions: The Rise of Gru" and "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse — Part One."Oh yes, James Cameron's "Avatar 2" — the sequel to the biggest blockbuster of all time — is also set for theaters this year."On the release schedule for 2022 is an incredible array of potential hits, but there's still a lot of uncertainty," Paul Dergarabedian, senior media analyst at Comscore, told CNN Business. "And studios are once again faced with making the big decisions on not only when, but also how to release their film."To stream or not to streamAll of these films are currently set to be released in theaters, but it may not stay that way. Streaming has given studios the opportunity to decide whether to boost ticket sales by releasing films theatrically or try to boost subscribers by sending films to streaming services.Disney — Hollywood's most significant studio — has already made its choice for one of its 2022 films by pushing the next Pixar movie, "Turning Red," directly to Disney+.But after roughly two years of premiering big films at home, do consumers want to stream blockbusters from home? Will we see more of it in 2022?"The ebb and flow of the popularity of streaming is mainly determined by the ups and downs of the pandemic," Dergarabedian said. "That has created not only a conundrum for studios, but also for consumers who are torn between their desire to see blockbuster films on the big screen at their local multiplex or from the comfort of the couch at home."Robbins maintains that while an increasing number of star-driven films with high production value are being released by streamers, "very few of them have tapped into the cultural zeitgeist in the way major theatrical releases with strong word of mouth still do.""Although certain viewing habits are changing and evolving, I believe at the end of the day the right content at the right time clearly separates the experiential quality of watching something on TV or on a mobile device from that of a state-of-the-art theatrical setting with a live audience," he added.Robbins continued, "A myriad of factors determine what audiences want and where they want it from. Theatrical and streaming can coexist."The $40 billion questionIn 2019, the global box office topped $40 billion thanks to hits like "Avengers: Endgame," "Joker" and "Spider-Man: Far From Home."That number was wiped out in 2020, and 2021 will likely reach only half of that. Which begs the question: Given the lingering pandemic, will theaters ever get back to those box office heights?"Absolutely possible," says Robbins. But the question for him is when."I don't think anyone can confidently answer that yet until the pandemic has a less dominant presence in global news headlines and a diminished impact on everyday lives," he said. "Until then, the overall consumer base will continue to be abnormally divided between those going back, those wanting to go back, and those who won't go back nearly as often as they used to."The 2022 box office has its first test this weekend with "Scream," the fifth installment in the horror franchise. The film, which brings back original stars like Neve Campbell and Courtney Cox, is projected for roughly a $25 million domestic opening.

Some of 2020's biggest blockbusters never made it to theaters. A few went straight to streaming services, while several were postponed in hopes that audiences would eventually be able to see a new film in a movie theater for the first time in months.There are still numerous movies slated for release in 2021, although you may have to wait a while to see them in theaters. Here are a few. MayBlack WidowScarlett Johansson reprises her role as Natasha/Black Widow in the Marvel Studios production. Cast includes David Harbour, Florence Pugh, O.T. Fagbenle and Rachel Weisz.New release date: May 7, 2021Watch the trailer above.Free GuyRyan Reynolds stars in this action comedy about a bank teller who discovers he is a background character in a video game. Cast includes Jodi Comer, Lil Rel Howery, Joe Keery and Utkarsh Ambudkar.New release date: May 21, 2021June In the HeightsA feature version of the Broadway musical set in Washington Heights, the Dominican-American section of New York City. Cast includes Anthony Ramos, Stephanie Beatriz, Jimmy Smitz, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Dascha Polanco, Corey Hawkins and Marc Anthony.New release date: June 18, 2021JulyTop Gun: MaverickTom Cruise returns as Maverick in the sequel to the 1986 action film, when he's called back into action to fight drones.Release date: July 2, 2021Minions: The Rise of GruSteve Carell is back as the voice of Gru in the untold story of his character's childhood dream to become the world's greatest supervillain.Release date: July 2, 2021Jungle CruiseAudiences will take a thrill ride down the Amazon in this Disney adventure, along with skipper Frank Wolff and researcher Dr. Lily Houghton. The unlikely duo takes on numerous obstacles and supernatural forces within the rainforest, but the stakes eventually mean their fate and mankind's hang in the balance. Cast includes Dwayne Johnson, Emily Blunt, Edgar Ramirez, Jack Whitehall, Jesse Plemons and Paul Giamatti.Release date: July 30, 2021AugustSuicide SquadThe follow-up to the 2016 supervillain film includes most of the original cast, including Idris Elba in a new role, along with appearances by Storm Reid, Flula Borg, Nathan Fillion and Pete Davidson. The cast also includes Margot Robbie, Viola Davis, Joel Kinnaman, Jai Courtney, John Cena, Peter Capaldi and Sylvester Stallone.Release date: August 6, 2021 RespectJennifer Hudson portrays Aretha Franklin in the biopic about the legendary singer. Other cast members include Forest Whitaker, Marlon Wayans, Marc Maron, Audra McDonald and Mary J. Blige. Release date: August 13, 2021The King's ManSome of history's worst tyrants and criminals work together to plot a war that will wipe out millions and it's up to one man to stop them. Cast includes Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Stanley Tucci, Gemma Aterton, Harris Dickinson, Ralph Fiennes and Rhys Ifans.New release date: August 20, 2021CandymanA new Candyman returns to the neighborhood where the legend began in Chicago, where the Cabrini-Green housing projects once stood. Cast includes Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Tony Todd, Colman Domingo and Teyonah Parris.New release date: August 27, 2021SeptemberA Quiet Place Part IIThe Abbott family is back and now has to face the terrors of the outside world as they continue to fight for survival in silence. They quickly realize they're not alone and there are other threats beyond the sand path. Cast includes Emily Blunt, Cillian Murphy, Millicent Simmonds, Noah Jupe, Djimon Hounsou and Wayne Duvall.New release date: September 17, 2021Death on the NileThis film follows Hercule Poirot, who, while on vacation on the Nile, must investigate the murder of a young heiress. Starring Gal Gadot, Armie Hammer, Rose Leslie and Kenneth Branagh.New release date: September 17, 2021October DuneOn the desert planet Arrakis, Paul Atreides is tasked with leading nomadic tribes in an epic battle.Cast includes Timothée Chalamet, Josh Brolin, Rebecca Ferguson, Oscar Isaac, Javier Bardem, Jason Momoa, Dave Bautista and Zendaya.Release: October 1, 2021MorbiusJared Leto stars as one of Marvel's most conflicted characters, Michael Morbius, an enigmatic antihero. With a rare blood disorder, Morbius is determined to save others from his same fate. Cast includes Matt Smith, Adria Arjona, Jared Harris, Al Madrigal and Tyrese Gibson.New release date: October 8, 2021No Time to DieDaniel Craig returns as James Bond, who has left active service and is enjoying life in Jamaica when an old friend from the CIA asks for help rescuing a kidnapped scientist. Cast includes Ana de Armas, Léa Seydoux, Rami Malek, Ralph Fiennes and Christoph Waltz.New release date: October 8, 2021Halloween KillsThe next chapter in the Halloween franchise tells the story of Laurie Strode and her family as they're again forced to confront the psychotic serial killer, Michael Myers. Starring Jamie Lee Curtis, Anthony Michael Hall, Judy Greer and Dylan Arnold.New release date: October 15, 2021AntlersA small-town Oregon teacher and her brother, the local sheriff, discover that a young student is keeping a dangerous secret with horrifying consequences. Cast includes Keri Russell, Jesse Plemons, Jeremy T. Thomas, Graham Greene, Scott Haze and Rory Cochrane.New release date: October 29, 2021 November Ghostbusters: AfterlifeA single mother and her children arrive in a small town and soon discover their connection to the original Ghostbusters and the secret legacy within their family. Cast includes Carrie Coon, Paul Rudd, Finn Wolfhard and McKenna Grace.New release date: November 12, 2021

Paramount Pictures on Wednesday postponed the release of “Top Gun: Maverick," sending another of the fall's top movies out of 2021 due to the rise in coronavirus cases and the delta variant.Instead of opening Nov. 19, the “Top Gun” sequel, starring Tom Cruise, will instead debut Memorial Day weekend next year, on May 27. Additionally, “Mission: Impossible 7” will be delayed from May 27 to Sept. 30 next year.The postponement is the latest setback for Hollywood's once-hopeful fall movie season. The delta-driven surge has upended the industry's plans for some return to normality at multiplexes. The flight of “Top Gun: Maverick" follows a similar delay for Paramount's “Clifford the Big Red Dog." Paramount also on Wednesday pushed “Jackass Forever” from Oct. 22 to Feb. 4.While some studios have hedged their bets with big releases by simultaneously streaming them on release, Paramount Pictures and Sony Pictures have tried to stay the course of a more traditional theatrical release. Sony earlier delayed “Venom: Let There Be Carnage” from September to Oct. 15 due to the rise in cases. Following Paramount's announcement, Sony on Wednesday moved “Ghostbusters: Afterlife” from Nov. 11 to Nov. 19.But several prominent big-budget releases haven't vacated the fall. Most notably, MGM and United Artists' James Bond movie “No Time to Die” remains slated for release in North America on Oct. 8.Until recently, Paramount was gearing up to release “Maverick.” The studio last month teased the film's first 13 minutes at CinemaCon, the annual exhibitor convention.Paramount hasn't kept all of its films. It has sold off some release, like “The Tomorrow War," with Chris Pratt, to streamers. “Infinite,” a poorly reviewed sci-fi thriller with Mark Wahlberg, debuted directly on Paramount+. But films like “Top Gun: Maverick” would in normal times hope to approach as much as $1 billion in worldwide box office.Universal's “F9" has grossed more than any other movie during the pandemic, with more than $700 million in ticket sales. But most of its receipts came before the delta variant surge. Paramount's “A Quiet Place Part II," one of the first tentpoles to wade into theaters earlier this year, took in close to $300 million worldwide.

As audiences return to theaters, there are plenty of blockbusters in store for the summer. From musical adaptations, thrillers and fan-favorite franchises, the upcoming lineup has plenty to choose from. Here's a look at the movies scheduled for release in the next couple weeks. June 11"In the Heights"Based on the musical screenplay by Lin-Manuel Miranda, this film tells the story of a bodega owner who closes his store and retires to the Dominican Republic after inheriting his grandmother's fortune. The cast includes Anthony Ramos, Corey Hawkins and Leslie Grace. Watch the trailer above."The Misfits"A group of not-so-average thieves recruit renowned criminal Richard Pace after he finds himself wrapped up in a heist that could have serious consequences for him and others. The cast includes Pierce Brosnan, Nick Cannon, Jamie Chung and Tim Roth. "Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway" This sequel catches up with Thomas and Bea, who are now married and living with Peter and his family. Peter ventures out of the garden to the big city, where he meets plenty of characters and causes chaos for the family. Voice cast includes James Corden, Elizabeth Debicki, Lennie James, Margot Robbie and Rose Byrne. "12 Mighty Orphans"This film tells the true story of the Mighty Mites, the football team of a Fort Worth orphanage who, during the Great Depression, went from playing without shoes — or even a football—to competing for the Texas state championshipsCast includes Luke Wilson, Martin Sheen, Robert Duvall and Vinessa Shaw.June 16"The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard"Bodyguard Michael Bryce and hitman Darius Kincaid are back. This time, Bryce — still unlicensed — is forced into action by Sonia Kincaid and the three end up tangled in a global plot. Cast includes Ryan Reynolds, Samuel L. Jackson, Salma Hayek, Antonio Banderas and Morgan Freeman.June 18"Luca"This animated film shows one boy's unforgettable summer in a seaside town on the Italian River: complete with adventures with a new best friend, but the underlying threat of a secret sea monster just beneath the water's surface."Luca" is voiced by Jacob Tremblay, Jack Dylan Grazer, Emma Berman, Maya Rudolph, Jim Gaffigan and Marco Barricelli.June 25 "F9"Dom Toretto is living the grid with Letty and his son, little Brian, but they know that danger always lurks over the horizon. Cast includes Vin Diesel, John Cena, Charlize Theron, Helen Mirren and Michelle Rodriguez.

It's been five months since Congress created a new grant program for live music venues, theaters and museums that were forced to shut their doors because of the pandemic — but none of the $16 billion available has yet been disbursed.The Small Business Administration has said it expects the first round of grants — going to the hardest-hit businesses — will go out this week. Administrator Isabella Guzman will appear before the House Committee on Small Businesses on Wednesday to testify about the COVID-19 relief programs she oversees.The months-long wait, made longer by technical delays, is raising anxiety for some venue owners who are desperate for aid as social distancing restrictions are lifted across the country.Some Broadway shows, including "Hamilton," "Wicked" and "The Lion King," have announced they will return to the stage on Sept. 14 — a promise sign that theaters will be able to put on a fall season.But uncertainty remains about whether audiences will show up and smaller venues, especially, have a hard time booking future shows without knowing when or if the aid money will come in.More than 12,000 businesses have applied for one of the grants.First to close, last to openSoon after states and cities shut down last March, industry leaders banded together to form the National Independent Venue Association and launched a lobbying campaign known as Save Our Stages. The group now has 3,000 members.The pressure helped create bipartisan support for an emergency grant program and a bill was introduced last summer.But live venue owners were kept waiting until December's relief bill. It provided $15 billion in grants for live venue operators and promoters, theaters, and some museums, zoos and aquariums. Owners were still waiting for a chance to apply for a grant when Congress passed another huge COVID-19 relief bill in March, known as the American Rescue plan. It added $1.25 billion to the program.The new grant can total up to $10 million or up to 45% of 2019 revenue, whichever is less. The money can be used for expenses such as payroll costs, rent, utilities and personal protective equipment — and it doesn't have to be paid back.Operators who have lost at least 25% of their revenue last year are eligible and the law gives priority to those who have suffered the most economic loss — starting with an exclusive 14-day period to those who lost at least 90%.Restaurants are getting money fasterSimilar emergency grants for struggling restaurants have taken less time to go out. That program, known as the Restaurant Revitalization Fund, was approved by Congress in March and began sending money out two weeks ago, marked with a visit from President Joe Biden to a taqueria in Washington, D.C. About $6 billion has been awarded to date.But the program won't be able to meet the need. It has received more than 303,000 applications requesting about $69 billion — much more than the $28.6 billion the program was provided by Congress — and the government stopped taking applications Monday.A portion of the funds have been set aside for the smallest restaurants and bars. Businesses owned by women, veterans, or socially and economically disadvantaged individuals will get first priority for the funds.The Small Business Administration was tasked with establishing these two new grant programs while also administering two other key relief programs: the Paycheck Protection Program, which lends forgivable loans to small businesses, and the Economic Injury Disaster Loans, which makes longer-term, low-interest loans.The former is now closed to new applicants but the latter is ongoing.