3 New Movies and Shows Coming August 19th: Peacemaker's Return and a New Pixar Animation

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What to choose for viewing at the end of summer? Three major premieres at once.

This week brings a new animated film from the legendary Pixar studio, a continuation of "Peacemaker" starring John Cena, and a fresh animated series from the creators of "BoJack Horseman".

"Elio"

Digital Release: August 19

Starring (voice cast): Yonas Kibreab, Zoe Saldana, Remy Edgerly

Pixar's diving back into sci-fi territory. Eleven-year-old dreamer Elio accidentally finds himself at the center of galactic diplomacy — he's mistaken for Earth's official ambassador. Now the kid has to navigate relationships with eccentric aliens, find friends among strange worlds, and figure himself out along the way.
Elio trailer
The studio promises their signature blend of spectacular adventures, humor, and touching themes — friendship, growing up, and self-acceptance.

"Peacemaker" (Season 2)

Premiere: August 21, HBO Max

Starring: , Danielle Brooks, Freddie Stroma

After the first season's stunning success (95% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes), James Gunn brings back his signature character — the ultra-patriotic and slightly unhinged mercenary Christopher Smith.
Actor John Cena in a superhero costume wearing a silver helmet and red jacket
Scenes from the second and first seasons of Peacemaker
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This time around, Peacemaker gets a deadly enemy — Rick Flag Sr., who's out for revenge over his son's death. Expect even more dark humor, absurd situations, and brutal fights.

The second season will serve as a soft reboot of the series.

"Long Story Short"

Premiere: August 22, Netflix

Starring (voice cast): Dave Franco, Lisa Edelstein, Ben Feldman

The creators of "BoJack Horseman" are back with a new adult animated comedy. The story centers on a brother, sister, and another brother, whose relationships we'll see across different periods of their lives — from childhood to adulthood. There'll be fights, reconciliations, and plenty of irony.
Long Story Short trailer
The creators describe the project as "a comedy for anyone who's ever hated their family." Given ShadowMachine studio's signature style, expect smart humor with a touch of absurdity.

It's shaping up to be a packed week: Pixar delivers cosmic sci-fi for the whole family, HBO Max brings back superhero mayhem with John Cena, and Netflix responds with adult animation from genre masters. There's something here for every viewer. Earlier, we at zoomboola.com covered 4 new movies that everyone's talking about on social media right now.