Mandarin-language drama, set in 1988 Beijing, about a homosexual love affair forged between an architecture student from the sticks and a trading company exec with commitment issues. Based on the Internet novel “Beijing Story” by Beijing Comrades. Directed by Stanley Kwan (“Rouge,” “The Island Tales”) from a screenplay by Jimmy Ngai (“The Island Tales”). With Hu Jun (“Behind the Forbidden City”), Liu Ye, Zhang Yongning (“Frozen”), Li Shuang (“Beijing Bicycle”), Li Huatong and Su Jin. 87 min. July 26 in New York. Strand.

French-language thriller about a young woman who begins to suspect that a man – a man who might be her father – is in danger of being murdered by his second wife. Based on the novel by Charlotte Armstrong (“Don’t Bother to Knock”). Directed by Claude Chabrol (“La Ceremonie,” “The Swindle”) from a screenplay by Chabrol and Caroline Eliacheff (“La Ceremonie”). With Isabelle Huppert (“Les Destinees”), Jacques Dutronc (“Place Vendome”), Brigitte Catillon (“The Taste of Others”), Michel Robin (“Amelie”), Anna Mouglalis, Rodolphe Pauly and Mathieu Simonet. Also known as “Nightcap.” 99 min. July 31 in New York. First Run.

Romantic comedy-drama about two fiftysomethings – a divorced mother and a sexually confused male exterminator-pianist – who meet in a gay bar. Written and directed by Eric Schaeffer (“Wirey Spindell”). With Jill Clayburgh (“Going All the Way”), Jeffrey Tambor (“Pollock”), Eric Axen (“American Desi”), Caroline Aaron (“Joe Dirt,” “Pumpkin”), Bill Duke (“Exit Wounds”), Sandy Duncan (“The Cat From Outer Space”), Dolores McDougal (“Wirey Spindell”), and Michael McKean (“Teddy Bear's Picnic”). R: Strong sexual content including graphic dialogue; language. 90 min. July 12 in New York and Los Angeles. USA.

Animated comedy delving into the origins of Blossom, Bubbles and Buttercup, a trio of preteens who accidentally gain superpowers when a scientist seeking to create “perfect” little girls exposes them to the catalytic “Chemical X.” Based on the Cartoon Network TV series. Directed by series creator Craig McCracken from a screenplay by McCracken and series storyboard artists Charlie Bean, Lauren Frost, Paul Rudish and Don Shank. Featuring the voices of Cathy Cavadini, Tara Strong, Elizabeth Daily, Tom Kenny, Roger L. Jackson, Tom Kane and Jennifer Hale. July 3. Warner Bros.

Crime drama, set in the 1930s, about Michael Sullivan, the most-feared hitman in the Midwest, who finds himself on the run when the jealous son of Sullivan’s boss effects the murder of Sullivan’s wife and kid. Based on the DC Comics book by Max Allan Collins. Directed by Sam Mendes (“American Beauty”) from a screenplay by David Self (“The Haunting,” “Thirteen Days”). With Tom Hanks (“Cast Away”), Paul Newman (“Where the Money Is”), Jude Law (“A.I. Artificial Intelligence”), Daniel Craig (“Lara Croft: Tomb Raider”), Tyler Hoechlin (“Family Tree”), Liam Aiken (“Sweet November”), Stanley Tucci (“Big Trouble”), Ciarán Hinds (“Titanic Town,” “The Sum of All Fears”), Dylan Baker (“Changing Lanes”), Jennifer Jason Leigh (“The Anniversary Party”), Alfred Molina (“Texas Rangers”) and Kevin Chamberlain (“Herman U.S.A.”). R: Violence; language. July 12. DreamWorks.

Documentary about a tumultuous collaboration undertaken by the Pilobolus Dance Company and author/illustrator Maurice Sendak (“Where the Wild Things Are”), who worked to turn the the children’s opera “Brundibar” into a modern dance piece reflecting the legacy of the Holocaust. Directed by Mirra Bank. July 5 in New York. First Run.

French-language romantic comedy about a struggling sports writer who grows jealous when a handsome actor is cast opposite the writer's actress wife. Actor Yvan Attal (“Love, etc.”) directs from his own screenplay. With Charlotte Gainsbourg (“La Buche”), Terence Stamp (“Red Planet”), Jo McInnes (“Birthday Girl,” “Gangster No. 1”), Ludivine Sagnier (“Water Drops on Burning Rocks”) and Lionel Abelanski (“Train of Life”). Also known as “Ma femme est une actrice.” R: Language; nudity/sexuality. 95 min. July 12 in New York and Los Angeles. Sony Pictures Classics.

Agent Jay pulls Agent Kay out of retirement when a “neural root creature” adopts the form of a lingerie model, teams up with a two-headed henchman, and begins to visit all manner of mayhem upon Manhattan. A sequel to the 1997 sci-fi comedy blockbuster. Directed by Barry Sonnenfeld (“Wild Wild West,” “Big Trouble”) from a screenplay by Barry Fanaro (“The Crew”) and Robert Gordon (“Galaxy Quest”). Returnees from part one include Will Smith (“Ali”), Tommy Lee Jones (“Space Cowboys”), David Cross (“Ghost World”), Tony Shalhoub (“Life or Something Like It”) and Rip Torn (“Freddie Got Fingered”). Newcomers to the series include Patrick Warburton (“Big Trouble”), Lara Flynn Boyle (“Happiness”), Rosario Dawson (“Chelsea Walls”) and Johnny Knoxville (“Deuces Wild”). Flat. July 3. Sony.

Documentary about the most recent comedy tour undertaken by Margaret Cho (“I’m the One That I Want”), as the stand-up comedienne delves into colonic hydrotherapy, her family, Asian stereotypes, drag queens and sex clubs. Directed by Lorene Machado. June 28 in Los Angeles; July 3 in New York. Wellspring.

Science fiction actioner, set in an apocalyptic near future England, about a band of struggling castle-dwellers who get unexpected help from a ragged team of American military personnel who specialize in extermination – extermination of the fire-breathing dragons that have reduced most of the civilized world to cinders. Directed by Rob Bowman (“The X-Files”) from a screenplay by Zak Penn (“Behind Enemy Lines”), Greg Chabott, Kevin Peterka and Matt Greenberg (“Halloween: H20”). With Matthew McConaughey (“Frailty,” “Thirteen Conversations About One Thing”), Christian Bale (“Behind Enemy Lines”), Izabella Scorupco (“Vertical Limit”), Gerard Butler (“Harrison’s Flowers”), Doug Cockle (“The Tailor of Panama”), Alice Krige (“The Little Vampire”) and Benny Nieves (“Double Take”). July 12. Buena Vista.