Warner Bros. screened its sci-fi survival film "The End of Oak Street" for press ahead of its wide release, and early social media reactions suggest the studio may finally have a hit after a difficult 2026. The response is significant for Warner Bros., which enjoyed a strong 2025 with successes such as "Sinners" and "Superman" but has since suffered flops including "The Bride!", "Mortal Kombat II" and "Supergirl", with only "Wuthering Heights" performing well this year.

The film stars Anne Hathaway, Ewan McGregor, Maisy Stella and Christian Convery as the Platt family, whose neighbourhood is mysteriously transported from suburbia to an unknown location following a cosmic event. It is written and directed by David Robert Mitchell, known for "It Follows" and "Under the Silver Lake", and produced by J.J. Abrams, who has denied online speculation linking the film to his Cloverfield franchise. Full reviews remain embargoed until 12 August, ahead of the film's wide theatrical release on 14 August, though early critic reactions from screenings have been enthusiastic.