Movie Guide: What's playing in Aiken for the weekend of July 1

Jul. 1—"Minions: The Rise of Gru" NEW

The untold story of one twelve-year-old's dream to become the world's greatest supervillain. With Steve Carell, Pierre Coffin and Alan Arkin. Written by Matthew Fogel and Brian Lynch. Directed by Kyle Balda, Brad Ableson and Jonathan del Val. (1:27) PG

"Elvis"

From his childhood in Tupelo, Mississippi to his rise to stardom starting in Memphis, Tennessee and his conquering of Las Vegas, Nevada, Elvis Presley becomes the first rock 'n roll star and changes the world with his music. With Tom Hanks, Austin Butler and Olivia DeJonge. Written by Baz Luhrmann, Sam Bromell and Craig Pearce. Directed by Baz Luhrmann. (2:13) PG-13

"The Black Phone"

After being abducted by a child killer and locked in a soundproof basement, a 13-year-old boy starts receiving calls on a disconnected phone from the killer's previous victims. With Mason Thames, Madeleine McGraw and Ethan Hawk. Written by Scott Derrickson and C. Robert Cargill. Based on the short story "The Black Phone" by Joe Hill. Directed by Scott Derrickson. (1:42) R

"Lightyear"

While spending years attempting to return home, marooned Space Ranger Buzz Lightyear encounters an army of ruthless robots commanded by Zurg who are attempting to steal his fuel source. With Chris Evans, Keke Palmer and Peter Sohn. Written by Angus MacLane, Matthew Aldrich and Jason Headley. Directed by Angus MacLane. (1:04) PG

"Jurassic World: Dominion"

Four years after the destruction of Isla Nublar, dinosaurs now live — and hunt — alongside humans all over the world. This fragile balance will reshape the future and determine, once and for all, whether human beings are to remain the apex predators on a planet they now share with history's most fearsome creatures in a new Era. With Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Laura Dern, Sam Neill and Jeff Goldblum. Written by Emily Carmichael, Colin Trevorrow and Derek Connolly. Based on characters created by Michael Crichton. (2:26) PG-13

"Top Gun: Maverick"

After more than thirty years of service as one of the Navy's top aviators, Pete Mitchell is where he belongs, pushing the envelope as a courageous test pilot and dodging the advancement in rank that would ground him. With Tom Cruise, Jennifer Connelly and Miles Teller. Directed by Joseph Kosinski. Written by Jim Cash, Jack Epps Jr. and Peter Craig. (2:11) PG-13