Movie Guide: What's playing in Aiken for the weekend of May 24

Aiken Standard, S.C.
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May 23—"Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga" NEW

The origin story of renegade warrior Furiosa before her encounter and teamup with Mad Max. With Anya Taylor-Joy, Chris Hemsworth and Tom Burke. Written by George Miller and Nick Lathouris. Directed by George Miller. (2:28) R

"The Garfield Movie" NEW

After Garfield's unexpected reunion with his long-lost father, ragged alley cat Vic, he and his canine friend Odie are forced from their perfectly pampered lives to join Vic on a risky heist. With Chris Pratt, Samuel L. Jackson and Hannah Waddingham. Written Paul A. Kaplan, Mark Torgove and David Reynolds. Directed by Mark Dindal. (1:41) PG

"IF"

A young girl who goes through a difficult experience begins to see everyone's imaginary friends who have been left behind as their real-life friends have grown up. With Ryan Reynolds, John Krasinski and Cailey Fleming. Written and directed by John Krasinski. (1:44) PG

"The Strangers: Chapter 1"

After their car breaks down in an eerie small town, a young couple is forced to spend the night in a remote cabin. Panic ensues as they are terrorized by three masked strangers who strike with no mercy and seemingly no motive. With Madelaine Petsch, Gabriel Basso and Richard Brake. Written by Alan R. Cohen and Alan Freedland. Directed by Renny Harlin. (1:31) R

"Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes"

Many years after the reign of Caesar, a young ape goes on a journey that will lead him to question everything he's been taught about the past and make choices that will define a future for apes and humans alike. With Freya Allan, Kevin Durand and Dichen Lachman. Written by Josh Friedman, Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver. Directed by Wes Ball. (2:25) PG-13

"The Fall Guy"

A down-and-out stuntman must find the missing star of his ex-girlfriend's blockbuster film. With Ryan Gosline and Emily Blunt. Written by Drew Pearce and Glen A. Larson. Directed by David Leitch. (2:06) PG-13

"Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire"

Two ancient titans, Godzilla and Kong, clash in an epic battle as humans unravel their intertwined origins and connection to Skull Island's Mysteries. With Rebecca Hall, Brian Tyree Henry and Dan Stevens. Written by Terry Rossio, Simon Barrett and Jeremy Slater. Directed by Adam Wingard. (1:55) PG-13

"Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire"

When the discovery of an ancient artifact unleashes an evil force, Ghostbusters new and old must join forces to protect their home and save the world from a second ice age. With Mckenna Grace, Annie Potts and Carrie Coon. Written by Gil Kenan, Jason Reitman and Ivan Reitman. Directed by Gil Kenan. (1:55) PG-13