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Critics Hail “The End of Oak Street” as a Crowd-Pleasing Dinosaur Adventure, Now Showing in Cinemas

Dinosaurs are taking over suburbia in “The End of Oak Street,” and critics are loving the chaos.

Directed by David Robert Mitchell, the filmmaker behind “It Follows,” the new sci-fi adventure is earning praise for its sharp direction, nostalgic atmosphere, energetic performances, and crowd-ready thrills. Reviews have described the movie as everything from a callback to classic sci-fi adventures to one of the most entertaining dinosaur films in decades.

Now showing in cinemas, “The End of Oak Street” stars Anne Hathaway, Ewan McGregor, Maisy Stella, and Christian Convery as a family suddenly thrown into a terrifying world where survival means staying together.

A Big-Screen Adventure Built for a Crowd

Collider praised the movie as a fun and confident throwback, highlighting Mitchell’s direction and Hathaway’s performance.

It’s 90 minutes of edge-of-your-seat entertainment that commits to its concept and entertains throughout,” they wrote. “Big, loud, and guaranteed to make you jump at least once, it’s another eye-catching performance from the always-busy Hathaway, and proof that blockbuster entertainment doesn’t need to follow a franchise formula.

That sense of old-school spectacle runs throughout the film, which blends sci-fi mystery, family drama, and dinosaur mayhem into one fast-paced adventure.

Set against an ’80s suburban backdrop, the story follows the Platt family after a mysterious cosmic event tears Oak Street away from the familiar world and transports the entire neighborhood somewhere unknown.

With their surroundings transformed and danger lurking around every corner, the family quickly realizes that staying united may be their best chance of making it out alive.

Critics Feel the ’80s Movie Magic

For IndieWire, “The End of Oak Street” captures the spirit of the kind of adventurous, slightly mischievous movies that defined an era.

The publication compared its tone to beloved Amblin Entertainment classics, including “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial,” “Poltergeist,” and “Back to the Future.”

IndieWire felt they were truly back in the ’80s, a time when Amblin Entertainment (founded by Steven Spielberg) released many of their now beloved classics, including “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial,” “Poltergeist” and “Back to the Future.” “A crowd-pleasing but winkingly mean-spirited Amblin homage that perfectly captures the sweet menace of movies like ‘Gremlins’ and ‘The Goonies’ (so perfectly, in fact, that it almost feels like you’ve been sucked through a hole in space-time yourself), ‘The End of Oak Street’ is what multiplexes have been missing from recent summers,” they wrote. “Lean, clever, original, cheer-at-the-screen entertainment that will traumatize 10-year-olds for life and make their parents feel like they’re kids again.”

For JoBlo.com, “The End of Oak Street” is the best dinosaur movie since the ’90s, when dinosaurs first became a massive movie phenomenon.

ComingSoon.net wrote that the film is “an extremely entertaining popcorn movie that feels designed to be experienced with a packed theater, complete with jump scares, big thrills, audience screams, and plenty of moments that practically beg you to shout at the screen.”

In other words, this is the kind of movie that gets even more fun when the cinema is full.

David Robert Mitchell’s Dinosaur Dream Comes to Life

For Mitchell, making a dinosaur movie has been a lifelong ambition.

My dad was obsessed with dinosaurs, he had always dreamed of being a paleontologist and was always reading dinosaur books. So, I grew up around it, shares the filmmaker.

Although the fascination was always there, Mitchell wanted to find a concept that felt personal and different from other dinosaur films.

The idea eventually came to him during an ordinary walk through his neighborhood.

I fell in love with the idea of doing it, but I didn’t know what would be my version of a dinosaur film. Then a few years ago I was walking through my neighborhood, just a casual stroll, and I was passing by this really interesting house and this alleyway. And I just imagined that there was a dinosaur there digging through the trash. I just could see it, and I stopped and I looked at this interesting tableau of this fantastical thing in this mundane place in a middle-class neighborhood. And I thought, I want to write something that feels like this. I want to make a movie that feels like this image in my mind.

That contrast between the everyday and the extraordinary became one of the defining ideas behind “The End of Oak Street.”

J.J. Abrams Teases Terrifying Dinosaur Encounters

Producer J.J. Abrams, known for “Super 8” and “Lost,” believes the film contains sequences audiences will remember long after the credits roll.

There are amazing sequences in “The End of Oak Street.” “One in particular I think could be a classic terror scene,” he shares.

For Abrams, much of the movie’s appeal comes from placing enormous prehistoric creatures in an environment audiences instantly recognize.

But I think the big takeaway is the thrill of seeing dinosaurs in a suburban setting. The contrast of these wild creatures in an absolutely mundane neighborhood is spectacular.

It is an unusual combination, but that familiarity also makes the film’s larger-than-life premise feel surprisingly close to home.

“The insane story becomes far more relatable than you might expect,” Abrams adds.

Catch “The End of Oak Street” on the Big Screen

Warner Bros. Pictures presents a Bad Robot Production, a Jackson Pictures Production, a David Robert Mitchell Film: “The End of Oak Street.”

The film is distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures and opens in theaters and IMAX in North America on August 14, 2026, with its international rollout beginning August 12, 2026.

With critics praising its nostalgic charm, thrilling set pieces, clever concept, and crowd-pleasing energy, “The End of Oak Street” is shaping up to be one of those movies best enjoyed with an audience.

Run to the cinemas and catch “The End of Oak Street,” now showing nationwide.

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August 14, 2026
Run for your life: Experience “The End of Oak Street” in 4DX and A-Giant at Ayala Malls Cinemas!

This blockbuster season, Ayala Malls Cinemas elevates the movie-watching experience with their specialty cinemas, such as 4DX and A-Giant, offering more fun ways to enjoy movies. After braving strong currents in “The Odyssey” and swinging from skyscrapers in “Spider-Man: Brand New Day,” movie audiences can now flee from and chase dinosaurs in “The End of Oak Street,” a family action adventure film best enjoyed on a giant screen like A-Giant, or in a multi-sensory cinema like 4DX, where movie audiences get to be as close as they can get to all the roaring action.

In “The End of Oak Street,” starring Anne Hathaway, Ewan McGregor, Maisy Stella (“My Old Ass”) and Christian Convery (who won a Children’s and Family Emmy for his lead role in “Sweet Tooth”), the Platt family seems like a regular 1980s suburban family, playing potato sack races with the community, joking around the table while having dinner, even having disagreements with the neighbor – and with each other – every once in a while. But all that changes when one day, a mysterious cosmic event rips their neighborhood from suburbia and transports Oak Street to someplace unknown, a place where dinosaurs roam the streets.

Co-producer J.J. Abrams (Star Wars and Star Trek franchises) is excited for audiences to see “the movie on the big screen. “‘The End of Oak Street” is a total thrill ride,” he says. “I’ve seen it with audiences. They scream and laugh and cry and cheer. It’s the sort of film that reminds you why you go to the movies.”

In 4DX, the dinosaur chases are more exciting because every time someone starts to run, the seat will first thrust forward and then continue heaving, swaying or tilting, according to the action happening onscreen. When a character gets hit by one of the invading creatures, the audience will feel it too. When a dinosaur roars, there will be a rush of air. If anyone (dinosaur or human) sneezes or if water gets splashed, the audience will get a little wet too. And on A-Giant, featuring a screen that is four times bigger than the standard movie screen, the dinosaurs seem all the more larger than life.

Of course, what’s an Ayala Malls Cinemas experience without the premium features they’re known for, including top-notch Dolby Audio and Dolby Atmos technologies that produce rich, multi-dimensional sound, making every pounding footstep, creaking door, ear-splitting scream and deafening roar feel more vivid and immersive; cutting-edge laser projections that deliver sharper images; and plush seating with generous legroom that provide comfort amidst all the tension and heart-pounding action on the big screen.

For moviegoers who prefer the convenience of booking tickets online, Ayala Malls Cinemas has you covered with www.ayalaallaccess.com, where you can easily secure tickets, select preferred seats, and even pre-order your favorite snacks before your movie date. The Movie Snackbar offers refreshing drinks and delicious movie snacks, such as burgers, hotdog sandwiches, nachos, chips, fries and, of course, popcorn. Popcorn flavors include Blazing Cheddar, Texan BBQ, Sour Cream & Chives and Farmhouse Cheddar. Greenbelt 3 Cinemas also offers gourmet flavors, namely Truffle Parmesan, Smoked Gouda and Salted Caramel.

Watch the Platt family try to survive dinosaurs with your own family and friends. As a gift for those watching with a group, for every two (2) 4DX tickets presented at the 4DX/Cinema 5 door on the film’s opening day, August 12, patrons will get a limited-edition “The End of Oak Street” key chain.

Dinosaurs will move into Oak Street when “The End of Oak Street” opens only in cinemas August 12. Don’t miss out and watch all the action and adventure in Ayala Malls Cinemas, including on 4DX and A-Giant!

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August 12, 2026
Meet the Platts: Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor Fight to Keep Their Family Together in “The End of Oak Street”

Anne Hathaway wants audiences to underestimate Denise Platt.

In “The End of Oak Street,” Hathaway plays an early 1980s suburban wife and mother whose seemingly ordinary life is shattered when a mysterious cosmic event transports her neighborhood to a terrifying place ruled by dinosaurs.

Crafting Denise’s look, Hathaway found inspiration in Dorothy’s iconic blue gingham dress from “The Wizard of Oz.”

I thought about the time in history when Denise would have gotten married, and what the world around her would have been like, how things would have changed, so I wanted her to be someone who felt a little bit like a doll, who may have felt like a little girl who hadn’t quite grown up all the way.

Returning to Dorothy as a visual reference, Hathaway asked costume designer Erin Benach to dress Denise in plenty of blue before the dinosaurs arrive.

There was just something about it that I loved. I just wanted everything to feel very defenseless, so the house coat she wears, it has that pink under layer to it, pink pockets on it, and I just wanted her to feel like the last person you would ever imagine could transform into a beast.

That contrast becomes especially powerful once Denise is forced to protect her children from unimaginable danger.

when she’s got blood splattered on her and she’s screaming and protecting her children from certain death from a gigantic billion-foot-long snake thing, you’re just like, ‘wow, I had you wrong, Denise Platt.

A Family Trapped in an Impossible World

Directed by David Robert Mitchell, known for “It Follows,” and co-produced by J.J. Abrams, “The End of Oak Street” stars Hathaway, Ewan McGregor, Maisy Stella, and Christian Convery as the Platt family.

Their quiet suburban life is upended when a mysterious cosmic event tears Oak Street away from the world they know. Transported to an unknown location, the family suddenly finds dinosaurs roaming through gardens, rooftops, and neighborhood streets.

For McGregor, filming the movie’s intense action sequences was an exhilarating experience.

Annie and I had some really long runs to do,” says the actor, “over gardens, down streets, jumping fences, running over peoples’ front yards, careful not to put our ankle down a hole. But we had fun doing that.

Still, beneath the spectacle and chaos, McGregor believes the Platt family gives the movie its emotional power.

As much as the dinosaur action is going to be incredible and insane, I think if you didn’t have a believable family at the heart of it that you cared about, it wouldn’t matter so much, he explains.

Building a Believable Family

Long before cameras rolled on the film’s largest action scenes, Hathaway, McGregor, Stella, and Convery worked on developing the warm and natural chemistry the filmmakers wanted.

Playing daughter Audrey, Stella spent time talking and laughing with her co-stars between takes. Those moments helped create the genuine affection that anchors the family on screen.

Both on and off camera, McGregor became an emotional center for the cast. Hathaway admired how effortlessly he shifted into demanding stunt work, while Stella credits his warmth and humor with helping the actors quickly feel like a real family.

Prior to “The End of Oak Street,” Stella, known for “My Old Ass,” had never performed wire work.

It’s big!” she shares. “The action and the stunts and the scope of the film feel very exciting. I have not done wire work before, and it was really cool!

Despite the movie’s enormous scale, Stella says its most exciting moments remain grounded in the Platts’ relationship.

We could feel the intensity, and I think the action is really nicely balanced with the family’s love and care, and their dynamic with each other. I think it needed that really beautiful blend of both.

Dinosaurs, Rooftops, and Relentless Action

Christian Convery, who won a Children’s and Family Emmy Award for his lead role in “Sweet Tooth,” was equally enthusiastic about the film’s action.

The scale of the action on Oak Street is definitely not what you would see in a normal action movie, because there are dinosaurs! he says.

There are ravenous, murderous dinosaurs that are constantly chasing our beloved protagonists throughout this film. There’s a lot of fence hopping. There is a lot of screaming. There are a lot of rooftops and a lot of jumping.

Meet Starbuck, the Platts’ Heroic Dog

Completing the Platt family is Starbuck, their loyal dog and, according to Hathaway, the undisputed hero of the movie.

Starbuck was brought to life by two Australian Cattle Dogs named Buzz and Brisket. Buzz excelled in the film’s quieter emotional scenes, while Brisket handled many of its physically demanding action sequences.

Together, they created one unforgettable canine companion.

Working with animals is always challenging, but our Starbuck – or Starbucks, actually, there were two – I love what they did, Mitchell says.

It was really nice having them on set and some of the sequences where, for example, Christian, who plays Brian, is interacting with his dog, are really beautiful. And we had a very talented trainer for these really talented dogs, which was great.

Brisket also formed close bonds with the cast, becoming a welcome source of comfort and comic relief during long days of action-heavy filming.

He was especially fond of Hathaway, often ignoring his assigned seat and curling up beside her instead. Their friendship quickly became an on-set favorite, with Hathaway joking that pizza was more than enough motivation to keep Brisket happy.

We were lucky to have Buzz and Brisket, Hathaway says.

Get ready for a thrilling trip to a neighborhood unlike any other when “The End of Oak Street” arrives in cinemas starting August 12. In North America, the film opens only in theaters and IMAX on August 14, 2026. The film will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures.

August 5, 2026
Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor Were a Dream Cast for “The End of Oak Street,” Say Filmmakers

For producer J.J. Abrams and director David Robert Mitchell, assembling the cast of “The End of Oak Street” was nothing short of a dream.

Anne Hathaway, Ewan McGregor, Maisy Stella, and Christian Convery star as a 1980s suburban family whose ordinary life takes a terrifying turn after their neighborhood is transported to a mysterious world filled with prehistoric dangers.

“The cast is phenomenal,” says Abrams.

“I’ve known Anne a little bit for a long time and have wanted to work with her forever. Ewan as well. So, this was a bit of a dream to get a chance to work with them both. The kids are wonderful as is the supporting cast.”

Abrams knows a thing or two about memorable ensembles. The filmmaker previously directed entries in the Star Warsand Star Trek franchises and created the hit television series Lost.

Watch the trailer here:

Anne Hathaway Takes Suspense to Another Level

Mitchell was equally thrilled when Hathaway and McGregor signed on to play the parents at the center of the story.

“I was so happy when I realized that both Anne and Ewan would be the husband and wife and the parents in this family,” shares Mitchell. “And the dynamic that they have, the chemistry that they have, the different shades that their personalities have were fantastic.”

While Hathaway is widely celebrated for her dramatic and comedic performances, Mitchell believes audiences will discover a different side of the Academy Award-winning actress in “The End of Oak Street.”

“Anne is just an amazing actress,” says the director. “I knew she’d be incredible if we were lucky enough for her to do it.”

The director was particularly impressed by Hathaway’s work during the film’s most frightening sequences.

“When we started to get to the suspense and danger and fear, she took it to another level, we all felt it, everyone watching. It was phenomenal, seeing her perform in that way.”

According to Mitchell, Hathaway brings remarkable emotional range to the role, moving naturally between strength, fear, pain, and determination.

“It’s believable. It’s real,” he says.

A Collaboration Nearly Eight Years in the Making

The admiration between Hathaway and Mitchell goes both ways.

After watching Mitchell’s critically acclaimed horror film “It Follows,” Hathaway asked to meet the filmmaker for lunch. During their conversation, Mitchell mentioned a future project he had in mind.

Nearly eight years passed before the screenplay for “The End of Oak Street” finally reached Hathaway.

She immediately connected with the story, setting in motion a collaboration that had been years in the making.

Ewan McGregor Brings Heart, Charm, and Courage

Mitchell also praised McGregor’s portrayal of Greg, a devoted husband and father trying to protect his family while confronting his own personal struggles.

“I was thrilled when Ewan agreed to play the role of Greg,” says Mitchell. “He brings a depth, a charm, a real love to this person who’s struggling about some elements of his life.”

McGregor’s warmth, Mitchell explains, helps viewers form an immediate connection with the Platt family.

“Ewan portrays that, and it’s really wonderful, and also this really caring husband, this dad… There’s a really loveable, wonderful quality that he has that really allows you entrance into the family and you really connect with them and care.”

Of course, playing Greg also required McGregor to take on plenty of demanding physical action.

“Fighting with the dinosaurs was always fun to do,” McGregor shares.

“Annie and I had some really long runs to do – over gardens, down streets, jumping fences, running over peoples’ front yards, careful not to put our ankle down a hole. But we had fun doing that.”

A Nostalgic Tribute to 1980s Family Thrillers

Beyond its creatures and large-scale action, Hathaway was drawn to the film’s nostalgic spirit.

“One of the things I love about this film is that it does remind me of those wonderful films from the ’80s, which were almost like family horror movies,” she shares.

These were suspenseful adventures that younger viewers could experience with their parents, offering just enough danger to make them feel brave and grown-up.

“Movies that were full of suspense, movies that you could watch with your parents, they weren’t too scary for you. You felt grown up and sophisticated and mature that you got to watch this movie where things that were scary were going on. I remember loving that feeling when I was a kid in the ’80s and the ’90s.”

That mix of family drama, suspense, humor, and spectacle is also what Abrams believes makes the movie ideal for the big screen.

“‘The End of Oak Street’ is a total thrill ride,” Abrams teases. “I’ve seen it with audiences. They scream and laugh and cry and cheer. It’s the sort of film that reminds you why you go to the movies.”

About “The End of Oak Street”

After a mysterious cosmic event tears Oak Street away from suburbia and transports the entire neighborhood to an unknown location, the Platt family discovers that survival depends on staying together.

As they explore their now-unrecognizable surroundings, the family must face extraordinary threats, including creatures that should have disappeared millions of years ago.

Written and directed by David Robert Mitchell, “The End of Oak Street” stars Anne Hathaway, Ewan McGregor, Maisy Stella, and Christian Convery.

The film is produced by J.J. Abrams, Hannah Minghella, Jon Cohen, David Robert Mitchell, Matt Jackson, and Tommy Harper. Chris Bender, Jake Weiner, Joanne Lee, and Leeann Stonebreaker serve as executive producers.

Mitchell’s creative team includes director of photography Michael Gioulakis, production designer Maya Shimoguchi, editor John Axelrad, composer Michael Giacchino, and costume designer Erin Benach.

Warner Bros. Pictures presents a Bad Robot production, a Jackson Pictures production, and a David Robert Mitchell film.

“The End of Oak Street” opens in Philippine cinemas and IMAX on August 12, 2026. It arrives in North American theaters and IMAX on August 14, 2026.

Get ready for dinosaurs to move in.

July 31, 2026
Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor Fight for Survival in “The End of Oak Street” New Trailer

A quiet suburban street becomes the center of an unimaginable mystery in The End of Oak Street, the upcoming sci-fi thriller starring Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor. Warner Bros. Pictures has released the film’s official trailer, offering audiences a first look at the gripping story from acclaimed filmmaker David Robert Mitchell and producer J.J. Abrams.

Set to arrive in cinemas and IMAX this August, the film combines suspense, mystery, and emotional drama as one family fights to survive after a life-altering event changes everything they know.

Watch the New Trailer here:

When Home Suddenly Disappears

Life on Oak Street appears ordinary until a mysterious cosmic phenomenon tears the neighborhood away from suburbia and transports it to a strange and unfamiliar place. Cut off from the outside world and surrounded by uncertainty, the Platt family is forced to adapt quickly as they search for answers and a way to stay alive.

As the dangers around them grow, the family realizes that their greatest strength may be the bond they share. Survival becomes a test of trust, resilience, and unity in an environment that defies explanation.

A Stellar Cast Leads the Journey

Academy Award winner Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor headline the film as the parents of the Platt family. Joining them are Maisy Stella, known for her breakout role in My Old Ass, and Christian Convery, recognized by audiences for his performance in Sweet Tooth.

Together, the cast brings emotional depth to a story that explores both extraordinary circumstances and deeply personal relationships.

David Robert Mitchell Returns With a New Vision

Following the success of the cult horror favorite It Follows, writer-director David Robert Mitchell returns with a bold new cinematic experience. Known for crafting atmospheric stories filled with tension and intrigue, Mitchell once again explores the unknown while grounding the narrative in relatable human emotions.

The film is produced by J.J. Abrams, Hannah Minghella, Jon Cohen, David Robert Mitchell, Matt Jackson, and Tommy Harper. Executive producers include Chris Bender, Jake Weiner, Joanne Lee, and Leeann Stonebreaker.

Bringing the Mystery to Life

Behind the scenes, Mitchell is joined by an accomplished creative team that helps shape the film’s striking visual and emotional landscape.

The crew includes cinematographer Michael Gioulakis, production designer Maya Shimoguchi, editor John Axelrad, Academy Award-winning composer Michael Giacchino, and costume designer Erin Benach.

Their combined talents create a world that feels both familiar and unsettling, reflecting the film’s central mystery.

Coming to Cinemas and IMAX This August

The End of Oak Street is presented by Warner Bros. Pictures in association with Bad Robot Productions, Jackson Pictures, and David Robert Mitchell.

The film opens internationally beginning August 12, 2026, before arriving in North American theaters and IMAX on August 14, 2026.

Blending science fiction, suspense, and family drama, The End of Oak Street invites audiences to ask a chilling question: What would you do if your entire world vanished overnight?

June 2, 2026
Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor Face a Cosmic Nightmare in “The End of Oak Street” — Watch the Trailer Now
When Home Is No Longer Home

Suddenly—without warning—everything changes. In The End of Oak Street, a quiet suburban block is ripped from reality by a mysterious cosmic force, leaving its residents stranded in a place they don’t understand.

“Our house, our neighborhood, our whole street has moved.”

That haunting realization marks the beginning of a tense and emotional journey led by Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor, as they navigate a world where the familiar no longer exists.

A Family’s Fight to Survive

At the core of the story is the Platt family, caught in the middle of an unexplainable phenomenon. As their surroundings shift into something eerie and unpredictable, survival becomes a daily challenge.

Together with Maisy Stella (My Old Ass) and Christian Convery (Sweet Tooth), the cast brings a grounded, human perspective to an extraordinary crisis—where unity may be the only thing keeping them alive.

A Visionary Thriller from David Robert Mitchell

Written and directed by David Robert Mitchell, the filmmaker behind the critically acclaimed It Follows, the film blends suspense with striking visual storytelling. His signature style—atmospheric, unsettling, and thought-provoking—shapes every frame of this high-stakes thriller.

Mitchell also serves as producer alongside an impressive team that includes J.J. Abrams, Hannah Minghella, Jon Cohen, Matt Jackson, and Tommy Harper.

Behind the camera, a powerhouse lineup enhances the film’s cinematic scale:
- Cinematography: Michael Gioulakis
- Production Design: Maya Shimoguchi
- Editing: John Axelrad
- Music: Michael Giacchino
- Costume Design: Erin Benach
Watch the Teaser Trailer

Get your first look at the mystery and tension unfolding on Oak Street:

Experience It on the Big Screen

From Warner Bros. Pictures comes a collaboration between Bad Robot Productions, Jackson Pictures, and David Robert Mitchell.

The End of Oak Street arrives internationally on August 12, 2026, and in North America on August 14, 2026, exclusively in cinemas and IMAX—where every moment is amplified for a truly immersive experience.

Why This Film Stands Out

Blending cosmic mystery with emotional storytelling, The End of Oak Street offers more than just suspense—it explores how people respond when everything they know is taken away. With a compelling cast and a director known for crafting unforgettable tension, this film promises a cinematic experience that lingers long after the final scene.
March 27, 2026