The Guild Screenings
August 2025
WELCOME TO THE GUILD SCREENINGS!
It's a rockin' summer, at the Guild Screenings! We've got big studio titles THE NAKED GUN, HIGHEST 2 LOWEST, FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS, WEAPONS, and NOBODY 2! Bring the kids to THE BAD GUYS 2 and FREAKIER FRIDAY! We've got awesome indies — check out SKETCH, EAST OF WALL, and RELAY!
Plus, join us for some great screenwriter Q&As. On Saturday, August 2, writer/director Dan Kay will speak after his family thriller, WHAT WE HIDE. On Saturday, August 9, we'll screen the twisted psychological tale LURKER, followed by a talk with writer/director Alex Russell. On Sunday, August 17, co-writer/director Michael Angelo Covino and co-writer Kyle Martin will chat about their wild unromantic comedy, SPLITSVILLE. Finally, on August 24, writer/director Tony Tost will appear after his modern-day western, AMERICANA!
As always, ALL MOVIES ARE FREE! You can bring TWO GUESTS to all general screenings. You get THREE GUESTS at all Family Matinees. Seating is first come, first served. No RSVP needed. And parking is free – we validate!
CLICK ON MOVIE TITLES TO VIEW TRAILERS!

THE BAD GUYS 2
Saturday, August 9
2:00 p.m.
Screenplay by Yoni Brenner & Etan Cohen
Based on the Books by Aaron Blabey
Directed by Pierre Perifel
Produced by Damon Ross
Voice Cast: Sam Rockwell, Marc Maron, Awkwafina, Craig Robinson, Anthony Ramos, Zazie Beetz, Danielle Brooks, Natasha Lyonne, Maria Bakalova, Alex Borstein, Richard Ayoade, Lilly Singh, Omid Djalili, Coline Jost, Jamie Camil
Family Matinee: Members may bring up to 3 guests (ages 3 and up) to this screening.
Rated PG, 104 minutes, Print Courtesy of Universal Pictures and DreamWorks Animation

LURKER
Saturday, August 9
5:00 p.m.
Q&A with Alex Russell immediately following.
Written and Directed by Alex Russell
Produced by Alex Orlovsky, Duncan Montgomery, Jack Selby, Galen Core, Oumo Schnabel, Francesco Melzi D’Eril, Marc Marrie, Charlie McDowell, Archie Madekwe
Cast: Théodore Pellerin, Archie Madekwe, Zack Fox, Havana Rose Liu, Wale Onayemi, Daniel Zolghadri, Sunny Suljic
Rated R, 100 minutes, Print Courtesy of MUBI

THE NAKED GUN
Saturday, August 9
8:00 p.m.
Written by Dan Gregor & Doug Mand & Akiva Schaffer
Based on the Television Series “Police Squad” Created by Jim Abrahams & David Zucker & Jerry Zucker
Directed by Akiva Schaffer
Produced by Seth MacFarlane, Erica Huggins
Cast: Liam Neeson, Pamela Anderson, Paul Walter Hauser, Kevin Durand, Danny Huston
Rated PG-13, 85 minutes, Print Courtesy of Paramount Pictures

HIGHEST 2 LOWEST
Friday, August 15
7:30 p.m.
Screenplay by Alan Fox
Based on Akira Kurosawa’s Film “High and Low” Written by Akira Kurosawa, Hideo Oguni, Ryuzo Kikushima, and Eijiro Hisaita
Based on the Novel "King's Ransom" by Ed McBain
Directed by Spike Lee
Produced by Todd Black, Jason Michael Berman
Cast: Denzel Washington, Jeffrey Wright, Ilfenesh Hadera, A$AP Rocky
Rated R, 133 minutes, Print Courtesy of A24 Films

FREAKIER FRIDAY
Sunday, August 17
1:00 p.m.
Screenplay by Jordan Weiss
Story by Elyse Hollander and Jordan Weiss
Based on the Book “Freaky Friday” by Mary Rodgers
Directed by Nisha Ganatra
Produced by Kristin Burr, Andrew Gunn, Jamie Lee Curtis
Cast: Jamie Lee Curtis, Lindsay Lohan, Julia Butters, Sophia Hammons, Manny Jacinto, Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, Rosalind Chao, Chad Michael Murray, Mark Harmon
Rated PG, 111 minutes, Print Courtesy of Walt Disney Pictures

RELAY
Sunday, August 17
4:00 p.m.
Written by Justin Piasecki
Directed by David Mackenzie
Produced by Basil Iwanyk, Gillian Berrie, David Mackenzie, Teddy Schwarzman
Cast: Riz Ahmed, Lily James, Sam Worthington
Rated R, 112 minutes, Print Courtesy of Bleecker Street

SPLITSVILLE
Sunday, August 17
7:00 p.m.
Q&A with Michael Angelo Covino & Kyle Marvin immediately following.
Written by Michael Angelo Covino & Kyle Marvin
Directed by Michael Angelo Covino
Produced by Emily Korteweg, Michael Angelo Covino, Kyle Marvin, Ryan Heller, Jeff Deutchman, Dakot Johnson, Ro Donnelly, Samantha Racanelli
Cast: Dakota Johnson, Adria Arjona, Kyle Marvin, Michael Angelo Covino, Nicholas Braun, David Castañeda, O-T Fagbenle, Charlie Gillespie, Simon Webster
Rated R, 100 minutes, Print Courtesy of Neon

WEAPONS
Friday, August 22
7:30 p.m.
Written and Directed by Zach Cregger
Produced by Zach Cregger, Roy Lee, Miri Yoon, J.D. Lifshitz, Raphael Margules
Cast: Josh Brolin, Julia Garner, Alden Ehrenreich, Austin Abrams, Cary Christopher, Benedict Wong, Amy Madigan
Rated R, 128 minutes, Print Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures

EAST OF WALL
Sunday, August 24
2:00 p.m.
Written and Directed by Kate Beecroft
Produced by Lila Yacoub, Kate Beecroft, Melanie Ramsayer, Shannon Moss
Cast: Tabatha Zimiga, Porshia Zimiga, Scoot McNairy, Jennifer Ehle, Leanna Shumphert, Brynn Darling, Wyatt Mansfield, Chancey Ryder Witt, Jesse Thorson
Rated R, 97 minutes, Print Courtesy of Sony Pictures Classics

AMERICANA
Sunday, August 24
5:00 p.m.
Q&A with Tony Tost immediately following.
Written and Directed by Tony Tost
Produced by Alex Saks
Cast: Sydney Sweeney, Paul Walter Hauser, Halsey, Simon Rex, with Eric Dane, and Zahn McClarnon
Rated R, 110 minutes, Print Courtesy of Lionsgate Films

NOBODY 2
Sunday, August 24
8:00 p.m.
Screenplay by Derek Kolstad and Aaron Rabin
Story by Derek Kolstad
Based on Characters Created by Derek Kolstad
Directed by Timo Tjahjanto
Produced by Kelly McCormick, David Leitch, Marc Provissiero, Braden Aftergood, Bob Odenkirk
Cast: Bob Odenkirk, Connie Nielsen, John Ortiz, RZA, Colin Hanks, Christopher Lloyd, Sharon Stone
Rated R, 89 minutes, Print Courtesy of Universal Pictures
Screenings are held at: Writers Guild Theater, 135 S. Doheny Drive, Beverly Hills 90211
Theater parking is available in the garage located directly behind/above the theater. However, please DO NOT park in spaces labeled ‘RESERVED’. You may only park in spaces that are not labeled and on levels 3 and up. Parking is free with validation at our self-serve kiosks located inside the theater, so make sure to bring your ticket with you.
Contact the Guild Screenings: (323) 782-4508 or email Guild Screenings.
PLEASE REMEMBER: OUTSIDE FOOD & DRINKS ARE PROHIBITED IN THE WGA THEATER. As a courtesy to your fellow members, please turn off all cell phones, pagers, etc., and refrain from talking during the screenings. Please read our Rules and Regulations before attending the screenings.