After an 8-year hiatus, acclaimed director David Robert Mitchell returns with an exciting original sci-fi drama starring Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor. Set in 1982, 'The End of Oak Street' is set to premiere in Argentine theaters on August 13, 2026, bringing a scientifically updated, feathered look at dinosaurs.

Acclaimed filmmaker David Robert Mitchell, known for cult hits like It Follows (2014) and Under the Silver Lake (2018), returns to the director's chair after an 8-year break with 'The End of Oak Street'. Produced by J.J. Abrams, the film is scheduled to premiere in Argentina on August 13, 2026, promising a thrilling mix of nostalgia, sci-fi, and family drama.

A Family on the Brink... of Prehistory

Set in a typical suburban neighborhood in 1982, the story follows the Platt family, a traditional household going through a deep crisis. Ewan McGregor plays Greg, a father hiding the fact that he lost his job and now delivers pizzas to keep up appearances. Meanwhile, Anne Hathaway plays Denise, a mother who secretly writes a novel about a woman planning to abandon her family.

Their marital conflict takes a backseat when a cosmic event alters the neighborhood's nature. Flashes of light, trees growing overnight, and an explosion that leaves everyone without basic services are just the prelude to the real surprise: the appearance of dinosaurs roaming the streets.

For producer J.J. Abrams, the script was a reminder that original movies still exist in Hollywood. Abrams stated in an interview cited by EFE that the family dynamic is present throughout the story, preventing it from becoming just another monster movie.

Technical Details

  • Title: The End of Oak Street
  • Release (Argentina): 08/13/2026
  • Runtime: 99 minutes
  • Director: David Robert Mitchell
  • Starring: Anne Hathaway, Ewan McGregor
  • Distributor: Warner Bros

Feathered Dinosaurs and Dark Humor

Far from replicating the style of the Jurassic Park franchise, Mitchell took advantage of the latest discoveries in modern paleontology to give his creatures a fresh twist. The dinosaurs in the movie sport a dense plumage and behave like real animals: they eat from gardens, drink from swimming pools, and are even shown mating or defecating in the midst of the chaos.

The director explained that they are living beings and wanted to show that it is not just about attack moments. However, critics, such as OtrosCines, point out that the computer-generated imagery (CGI) might feel somewhat evident to the modern viewer.

Sources consulted: Infobae, Clarín, OtrosCines.