New this week
The First Purge
69 R The New Founding Fathers of America attempt to lower the crime rate through a sociological theory that vents aggression for one night in one isolated community — but it explodes across the trial-city borders and spreads across the nation. This prequel to The Purge stars Y’lan Noel, Lex Scott Davis, Joivan Wade, Steve Harris, Marisa Tomei, Luna Lauren Velez; directed by Gerard McMurray. (1 hour, 37 minutes) Opened Wednesday
Ant-Man and the Wasp
87 PG-13 Scott Lang (Paul Rudd), grappling with the consequences of his choices as a superhero and a father, must once again don the Ant-Man suit and fight alongside the Wasp (Evangeline Lilly) in an epic battle against a powerful new enemy. With Michael Douglas, Michelle Pfeiffer, Bobby Cannavale, Laurence Fishburne, Michael Pena, Walton Goggins, Judy Greer; directed by Peyton Reed. (1 hour, 58 minutes)
Whitney
89 R Kevin Macdonald’s documentary examines the life and career of singer Whitney Houston through previously unseen archival footage, exclusive recordings, rare performances and interviews. (2 hours)