Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor star in Warner Bros. new sci-fi thriller The End of Oak Street from Director David Robert Mitchell.
Directed by David Robert Mitchell (It Follows, Under the Silver Lake), The End of Oak Street (formerly known during production as Flowervale Street) is one of the summer’s most anticipated original sci-fi survival thrillers.
Produced by J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot alongside Warner Bros. Pictures, the film combines suburban family drama with creature-feature survival horror.
The film is rated PG13A in the US and 12A in the UK.
At a Glance
David Robert Mitchell (It Follows)StarringAnne Hathaway, Ewan McGregor, Maisy Stella, Christian ConveryGenreSci-Fi / Creature Survival ThrillerRelease DateAugust 14, 2026 (Theaters & IMAX)Studio / ProducersWarner Bros. Pictures, Bad Robot (J.J. Abrams), Jackson PicturesComposerMichael GiacchinoCinematographerMichael GioulakisRuntime99 MinutesEstimated Budget~$85 Million
The Plot: Suburbia Transported to Prehistory
The premise centers on the Platt family, an average suburban household living on Oak Street.
The Event: A mysterious cosmic anomaly uproots Oak Street, severing it from modern civilization and dropping the entire residential strip into an unknown, dangerous wilderness inhabited by prehistoric creatures.
The Realization: When utilities cut out and neighborly boundaries dissolve, mother Denise Platt realizes their home is no longer in suburbia.
The Fight for Survival: Armed with whatever tools they can scavenge—from shotguns to fire pokers—the Platts and their neighbors must barricade their homes and stick together to survive an ecosystem of ancient apex predators.
Cast & Key Characters
Anne Hathaway as Denise Platt: The sharp-witted matriarch who quickly takes charge of the family’s defense when danger strikes.
Ewan McGregor as Greg Platt: Denise’s husband, trying to keep spirits high and maintain hope amidst catastrophic disorientation.
Maisy Stella as Audrey Platt: The teenage daughter navigating high-stakes survival.
Christian Convery as Brian Platt: The younger son facing down prehistoric monsters.
Supporting Cast: P.J. Byrne, Chris Coy, and Jordan Alexa Davis.
Director & Production Values
David Robert Mitchell: Known for creating tense, atmospheric dread in It Follows and surreal mystery in Under the Silver Lake, Mitchell wrote and directed the project.
Cinematography by Michael Gioulakis: Frequent collaborator with Mitchell (as well as M. Night Shyamalan on Split), Gioulakis shot the film using wide 80s-inspired framing to contrast peaceful suburban aesthetics with towering prehistoric landscapes.
Music by Michael Giacchino: The Oscar-winning composer behind Jurassic World, The Batman, and Rogue One delivers a score that balances intense survival brass with unsettling cosmic wonder.
Visual Effects & Bad Robot backing: Backed by J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot and an $85 million budget, the film mixes practical set builds with CGI dinosaur and creature design.
The Trailers & Title Change
Originally developed under the working title Flowervale Street, Warner Bros. officially rebranded the film to The End of Oak Street during its marketing push.
Trailer Highlights: The official trailer opens on an everyday morning on Oak Street that swiftly spirals into chaos when the sky shifts and the neighborhood’s electricity and plumbing die. It showcases tense set pieces: shadows looming over suburban rooftops, improvised barricades, and Anne Hathaway’s character taking up arms against lethal prehistoric threats.
Release Date
The End of Oak Street releases wide in theaters and IMAX across the United States and in the UK on August 14, 2026.
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