On July 2, a number of new films will be released in theaters. Unlike most weekends these movies will be released two days earlier due to the July 4holiday. The following are the selections audiences will be able to choose from.

"Tammy" - Melissa McCarthy returns to cinemas with Susan Sarandon in the new comedy. Directed by Ben Falcone, "Tammy" tells the story of a woman who hits the road with her profane and hard-drinking grandmother after losing her job and learning that her husband has been unfaithful. Warner Bros. is releasing the comedy in 3,400 theaters with lots of buzz. Unfortunately, the movie is getting terrible reviews with critics stating that story is weak and the gags are forgettable. The film, however, is likely to succeed at the box office as Melissa McCarthy has proved a huge seller, especially after "Identity Theft" and "The Heat" passed the $100 million. It should provide a vehicle for female audiences which have been a strong theatrical presence throughout the 2014 year.

"Earth to Echo" - Relativity Media will release the science fiction adventure story this week trying to attract family audiences. The movie tells the story of a group of kids who embark on an adventure with an alien who needs their help to get back home. The movie has no recognizable actors and the director is new as well and this may hurt its box office. However, it was produced for little money and that could help the movie recover its budget. Reviews have been mixed with many comparing the film to Steven Spielberg's "E.T" and "The Goonies." While this may be negative promotion for the film as it recalls important and classic films, Relativity has used it as it decided to call the film this generation's "E.T." Relativity has high hopes for the movie and will bring it to 3,229 theaters.


"Deliver Us From Evil" - The horror genre returns to theaters in Scott Derrickson's new feature. The film tells the story of police officer Ralph Sarchie who investigates a series of crimes. He soon joins forces with an unconventional priest, schooled in the rituals of exorcism, to combat the possessions that are terrorizing their city. The film stars Eric Bana, Edgar Ramirez and Joel McHale and Sony Screen Gems has promoted it as the scariest film of the year. However, reviews have been weak, with many critics complaining about its lack of creativity and lack of identity. Sony will push the movie into 3,045 theaters expecting to score a big box office.

"America" - After having a successful run with "2016: Obama's America" back in 2012, Dinesh D'Sousza has directed another speculative documentary. His new film imagines the story of the United States if the country lost the Revolutionary War and therefore never existed. The film opened in limited release last weekend to mixed results. The film made $38,608 and Lionsgate is pushing the movie aggressively into 1,105 theaters, attempting to relive the magic of D'Sousza's previous film. While reviews are extremely negative, it is unlikely to hurt any potential box office.

"Life Itself" - Magnolia Entertainment will unveil the Roger Ebert documentary on July 4. The documentary recounts the inspiring and entertaining life of world-renowned film critic and social commentator Roger Ebert. The movie premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and Cannes Film Festival where it scored rave reviews. The documentary currently has a 97 percent aggregate score on Rotten Tomatoes and critics are raving about the compassionate storytelling. Like most Magnolia features, this one will be released on VOD and theaters at the same time. "Life Itself" will likely attract many filmgoers who respected and read critic Eberts reviews and film articles. As a result, the company is likely to get a better box office than it usually does.

Other releases include the Spanish animated film "Wrinkles" and Canada's "Gabrielle," which was the country's Official Oscar selection last year. Meanwhile, Monterrey Media will release the festival hits "The Girl on the Train" and "Cinemanovels."