New this week in Myrtle Beach-area theaters

New this week

Vacation | The next generation of Griswolds is at it again. Following in his father’s footsteps and hoping for some much-needed family bonding, a grown-up Rusty surprises his wife, Debbie, and their two sons with a cross-country trip back to America’s “favorite family fun park,” Walley World. R. Starring: Ed Helms, Christina Applegate and Leslie Mann.

Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation | Ethan and team take on their most impossible mission yet, eradicating the Syndicate - an international rogue organization as highly skilled as they are, committed to destroying the IMF. PG-13. Starring: Tom Cruise, Jeremy Renner and Simon Pegg.

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Paper Towns | A coming-of-age story centering on Quentin and his enigmatic neighbor Margo, who loved mysteries so much she became one. After taking him on an all-night adventure through their hometown, Margo suddenly disappears – leaving behind cryptic clues for Quentin to decipher. PG-13. Starring: Nat Wolff, Cara Delevingne and Halston Sage.

Pixels | As kids in the 1980s, Sam Brenner, Will Cooper, Ludlow Lamonsoff and Eddie “The Fire Blaster” Plant saved the world thousands of times – at 25 cents a game in the video arcades. PG-13. Starring: Adam Sandler, Kevin James and Michelle Monaghan.

Southpaw | Billy Hope seemingly has it all with an impressive career, a beautiful and loving wife, an adorable daughter and a lavish lifestyle. When tragedy strikes and his lifelong manager and friend leaves him behind, Hope hits rock bottom and turns to an unlikely savior at a rundown local gym: Tick Willis, a retired fighter and trainer to the city’s toughest amateur boxers. R. Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Rachel McAdams and Rita Ora.

Mr. Holmes | In 1947, an aging Sherlock Holmes returns from a journey to Japan, where, in search of a rare plant with powerful restorative qualities, he has witnessed the devastation of nuclear warfare. PG. Starring: Ian McKellen, Laura Linney and Milo Parker.

Ant-Man | Armed with the astonishing ability to shrink in scale but increase in strength, con-man Scott Lang must embrace his inner hero and help his mentor, Dr. Hank Pym, protect the secret behind his spectacular Ant-Man suit from a new generation of towering threats. PG-13. Starring: Paul Rudd, Evangeline Lilly and Hayley Atwell.

Trainwreck | Since she was a little girl, it’s been drilled into Amy’s head by her rascal of a dad that monogamy isn’t realistic. Now a magazine writer, Amy lives by that credo - enjoying what she feels is an uninhibited life free from stifling, boring romantic commitment - but in actuality, she’s kind of in a rut. R. Starring: Amy Schumer, Bill Hader and Brie Larson.

Minions | The story of Minions begins at the dawn of time. Starting as single-celled yellow organisms, Minions evolve through the ages, perpetually serving the most despicable of masters. PG. Starring: Sandra Bullock, Jon Hamm and Pierre Coffin.

Self/Less | In this provocative, psychological science-fiction thriller, an extremely wealthy man dying from cancer undergoes a radical medical procedure that transfers his consciousness into the body of a healthy young man. PG-13. Starring: Ryan Reynolds, Ben Kingsley and Natalie Martinez.

Amy | Despite just two albums to her name, Amy Winehouse is one of the biggest music icons in British history. Starring: Amy Winehouse.

Magic Mike XXL | The remaining Kings of Tampa likewise are ready to throw in the towel. But they want to do it their way: burning down the house in one last blow-out performance in Myrtle Beach. R. Starring: Channing Tatum, Matt Bomer and Joe Manganiello.

Terminator Genisys | The year is 2029. John Connor, leader of the resistance, continues the war against the machines. PG-13. Starring: Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Ted 2 | In the years since we last saw John and Ted, they’re both still living the dream in Boston. R. Starring: Mark Wahlberg.

Max | A precision-trained military dog serves on the front lines in Afghanistan alongside his handler, U.S. Marine Kyle Wincott. When things go terribly wrong on maneuvers, Kyle is mortally wounded, and Max, traumatized by the loss of his best friend, is unable to remain in service. PG. Starring: Robbie Amell.

Inside Out | Growing up can be a bumpy road, and it’s no exception for Riley, who is uprooted from her Midwest life when her father starts a new job in San Francisco. PG. Starring: Amy Poehler.

Jurassic World | Steven Spielberg returns to executive produce the long-awaited next installment of his groundbreaking Jurassic Park series. PG-13. Starring: Chris Pratt.

San Andreas | After the infamous San Andreas Fault finally gives, a search and rescue helicopter pilot and his estranged wife save their only daughter. PG-13. Starring: Dwayne Johnson.

The Gallows | Twenty years after an accident caused the death of the lead actor during a high school play, students at the same small town school resurrect the failed stage production. R. Starring: Cassidy Gifford.

Dope | Malcolm is carefully surviving life in a tough neighborhood in Los Angeles while juggling college applications, academic interviews and the SAT. R. Starring: Shameik Moore.

Pitch Perfect 2 | It’s been three years since the Bellas brought their signature vocals, style and attitude to become the first all-female group to win a national title. PG-13. Starring: Anna Kendrick.

Compiled by Lisa Urban, lurban@thesunnews

This story was originally published July 30, 2015 at 12:12 PM with the headline "New this week in Myrtle Beach-area theaters."