If you’ve ever looked at your peaceful neighborhood block party and thought, “This place is great, but it really needs 10-ton prehistoric apex predators,” director David Robert Mitchell (It Follows) is about to deliver hugely.
Warner Bros. has unleashed the official trailer for The End of Oak Street. It’s a glorious, mystery-box collision of retro nostalgia and pure creature-feature terror. Produced by the master of cinematic secrecy, J.J. Abrams, the high-concept horror/sci-fi thriller stars Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor as suburban parents trying to survive a neighborhood gathering that goes completely off the rails. The cast features rising stars Maisy Stella (My Old Ass) and Christian Convery (Sweet Tooth).
Welcome to Oak Street
Set in the early 1980s, the film drops the ultimate “what if” scenario onto a sleepy cul-de-sac. A mysterious, reality-bending cosmic anomaly literally rips Oak Street out of civilization and drops it into a hostile, unknown dimension.
Soon, the Platt family (Hathaway and McGregor) quickly realizes that surviving their brave new world requires teaming up with their neighbors. Why? Because their new local wildlife consists of massive, ravenous dinosaurs.
Elite Behind-the-Camera Pedigree
Mitchell has assembled an absolute powerhouse squad to bring this prehistoric neighborhood nightmare to life. Michael Gioulakis (It Follows, Us) is bringing his signature haunting, widescreen visual texture as Director of Photography. And Oscar-winning composer Michael Giacchino (Jurassic World, The Batman) is lending his blockbuster soundscapes to the madness. Maya Shimoguchi (Total Recall) and Erin Benach (Drive) ensure that pristine early-80s suburban aesthetic looks authentically perfect—right before it gets stomped on by a T-Rex.
Crafted For IMAX: 44 Minutes of Expanded Aspect Ratio
This isn’t just getting a standard theatrical release—it’s built from the ground up for the biggest screen possible. The End of Oak Street marks David Robert Mitchell’s first “Filmed for IMAX®” title, developed in close partnership with IMAX from the earliest stages of pre-production.
The IMAX Advantage:
Shot on IMAX-Certified Digital Cameras: Capturing intricate environments and suspenseful set pieces with incredible depth and scale.
Exclusive 1.90:1 Aspect Ratio: Nearly half of the film’s 99-minute runtime (44 full minutes) expands to fill the entire screen during the key suspense sequences.
IMAX DMR & Laser Audio: Frame-by-frame remastering paired with IMAX’s custom, precision-aligned sound system ensures every roar, crash, and rustle in the bushes rattles your seat.
Get Ready to Run to Theaters
J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot is producing alongside Mitchell, so expect plenty of twists and a wild, high-concept ride that demands to be seen in a theater.
The End of Oak Street stomps into theaters and IMAX nationwide on August 14, 2026. Get your tickets NOW!
