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SPECIAL EVENTS
“RIFFTRAX LIVE: KRULL” PG-13, 2:10. Concert/special events. Maui Mall Megaplex. 8 p.m. tonight and Saturday.
Fathom Events and Riff Trax.com bring sci-fi/fantasy classic “Krull” to movie theaters nationwide for two nights. Travel to the magical planet Krull, where people travel freely through time and space. Princess Lyssa and Prince Corwyn plan to marry and rule the magical land until the fair kingdom is invaded by The Beast and his army of slayers. The princess is kidnapped, and it’s up to Corwyn to rescue her. Naturally he assembles a rag-tag band of misfits to help him: a cyclop, a couple of wizards; a Robbie Coltrane and a Liam Neeson. Will Corwyn save his Princess from the clutches of dark magic?
NEW THIS WEEK
Melissa McCarthy promises a laugh a minute in “The Happytime Murders.” STX Entertainment via AP
“THE HAPPYTIME MURDERS” R, 1:31. Comedy. Kaahumanu 6.
Two clashing detectives with a shared secret, one human (Melissa McCarthy) and one puppet, are forced to work together again to solve the brutal murders of the former cast of a beloved classic puppet television show. Starring Melissa McCarthy, Maya Rudolph and Joel McHale.
“MILE 22” R, 1:35. Action/ adventure. Maui Mall Megaplex, Regal Wharf Cinemas.
Aided by a top-secret tactical command team, Silva must retrieve and transport an asset who holds life-threatening information to Mile 22 for extraction before the enemy closes in. Starring Mark Wahlberg, Lauren Cohan and Iko Uwais.
ONGOING
Rebecca Ferguson (left) and Tom Cruise size each other up in this scene from “Mission Impossible – Fallout.” Paramount Pictures and Skydance via AP
“ALPHA” PG-13, 1:47. Action/ adventure. Kaahumanu 6.
An epic adventure set in the last Ice Age, this is a fascinating, visually stunning story that shines a light on the origins of man’s best friend. While on his first hunt, a young man is injured and must learn to survive alone in the wilderness. Reluctantly taming a lone wolf abandoned by its pack, the pair learn to rely on each other and become unlikely allies. Starring Kodi Smit-McPhee and Johannes Haukur Johannesson.
“ANT-MAN AND THE WASP” PG-13. 1:58. Action/adventure, Sci-fi/fantasy. Maui Mall Megaplex.
Scott Lang is grappling with the consequences of his choices as both a superhero and a father. Approached by Hope van Dyne and Dr. Hank Pym, Lang must once again don the Ant-Man suit and fight alongside the Wasp in an epic battle against a powerful new enemy. Starring Paul Rudd, Evangeline Lilly and Michael Douglas.
“BLACKKKLANSMEN” R. 2:08. Drama. Kaahumanu 6.
Mark Wahlberg stars in the action/adventure blockbuster, "Mile 22." STXfilms via AP
Ron Stallworth is the first African-American detective to serve in the Colorado Springs Police Department. Determined to make a name for himself, Stallworth bravely sets out on a dangerous mission: infiltrate and expose the Ku Klux Klan. Starring John David Washington, Adam Driver and Laura Harrier.
“CRAZY RICH ASIANS” PG-13 2:00. Comedy. Kaahumanu 6, Maui Mall Megaplex, Kaahumanu 6, Regal Wharf Cinemas.
Rachel Chu is happy to accompany her longtime boyfriend, Nick, to his best friend’s wedding in Singapore. She’s also surprised to learn that Nick’s family is extremely wealthy and he’s considered one of the country’s most eligible bachelors. Thrust into the spotlight, Rachel must now contend with jealous socialites, quirky relatives and something far, far worse. Starring Constance Wu, Henry Golding and Michelle Yeoh.
“THE DARKEST MINDS” PG-13, 1:44. Suspense/thriller. Maui Mall Megaplex.
When teens mysteriously develop powerful new abilities, they are seen as a threat by the government and sent to detainment camps. After escaping, they band together to combine their collective powers to fight the adults who tried to take away their future. Starring Amandla Stenberg, Mandy Moore and Gwendoline Christie.
Adam Driver in a scene from the Spike Lee film, “BlacKKKlansman.” David Lee/Focus Features via AP
“THE EQUALIZER 2” PG, 2:01. Action/ adventure, suspense/thriller. Maui Mall Megaplex.
Robert McCall returns to deliver his special brand of vigilante justice when thugs kill his friend and former colleague. Starring Denzel Washington, Pedro Pascal and Ashton Sanders.
“CHRISTOPHER ROBIN” PG, 1:44. Action/adventure, comedy. Maui Mall Megaplex, Kaahumanu 6, Regency Kihei Cinemas.
Winnie-the-Pooh and friends reunite with old pal Christopher Robin — now an adult. Starring Ewan McGregor, Hayley Atwell and Bronte Carmichael.
“HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA 3: SUMMER VACATION” PG, 1:25 Action/adventure, Animated, Comedy, Sci-Fi/fantasy. Maui Mall Megaplex.
Ewan McGregor in a scene “Christopher Robin.” Disney via AP
Drac falls for an intriguing but dangerous woman while taking a luxury cruise with the rest of the pack. He soon learns that trying to balance family, friends and romance might just be too much to handle — even for the world’s most powerful vampire. Starring Adam Sandler, Andy Samberg and Selena Gomez.
“MAMA MIA! HERE WE GO AGAIN” PG-13, 1:50. Comedy, music/ performing arts. Maui Mall Megaplex, Regency Kihei Cinemas.
In this sequel to “Mamma Mia!,” Sophie learns about her mother’s past while pregnant herself. Starring Lily James, Amanda Seyfried and Meryl Streep.
“THE MEG” PG-13, 1:47. Sci-fi/fantasy, suspense/thriller. Kaahumanu 6, Maui Mall Megaplex, Regal Wharf Cinemas.
A deep-sea submersible has been attacked by a massive creature, previously thought to be extinct, and now lies disabled at the bottom of the deepest trench in the Pacific — with its crew trapped inside. Starring Jason Statham, Li Bingbing and Rainn Wilson.
“MISSION IMPOSSIBLE — FALLOUT” PG-13, 2:27. Action/ adventure, suspense/thriller. Maui Mall Megaplex, Regal Wharf Cinemas, Regency Kihei Cinemas.
The best intentions often come back to haunt you as Ethan Hunt, his IMF team and some familiar allies find themselves in a race against time after a mission goes wrong. Starring Tom Cruise, Henry Cavill and Simon Pegg.
“SLENDER MAN” PG-13, 1:33. Horror, suspense/thriller. Maui Mall Megaplex.
In a small town in Massachusetts, a group of friends, fascinated by the internet lore of the Slender Man, attempt to prove that he doesn’t actually exist… until one of them mysteriously goes missing. Starring Joey King, Jaz Sinclair and Julia Goldani Telles.
“THE SPY WHO DUMPED ME” PG, 1:24. Comedy. Maui Mall Megaplex.
The story of Audrey and Morgan, two best friends who unwittingly become entangled in an international conspiracy when one of the women discovers the boyfriend who dumped her was actually a spy. Starring Kate McKinnon, Mila Kunis and Justin Theroux.
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