The End of Oak Street Rated PG-13 Ahead of August Theatrical Release

Overview

• The Motion Picture Association assigned The End of Oak Street a PG-13 rating on Wednesday for “some strong violent content, bloody images, some strong language and suggestive material,” which sets expectations for the film’s tone.
• The film is written and directed by David Robert Mitchell and produced by J.J. Abrams, with Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor starring as parents Greg and Denise Platt.
• Its premise sends a quiet early-1980s suburban street into a prehistoric threat after a mysterious cosmic event, and the story centers on the Platt family’s efforts to survive.
• Warner Bros. plans a wide theatrical release with IMAX screenings on August 14, 2026, positioning the film as a summer event rather than a franchise entry.
• Filmmakers point to influences from classic creature pictures and Twilight Zone-style mystery, and the PG-13 rating is intended to balance bloody spectacle with broad commercial reach.