“The End Of Oak Street” is ridiculous.

“The End Of Oak Street” is ridiculous fun.

I am declaring “The End Of Oak Street” the sleeper hit of summer 2026.

“The End Of Oak Street” is “Back to the Future” (1985) meets “Stand By Me” (1986) meets “Jurassic Park” (1993) meets “Everything Everywhere All At Once” (2022).

“The End Of Oak Street” presents us with an insular suburban family in Flowervale, Mich., in 1982.

The split-level house is split by family bickering between the husband (Ewan McGregor) and the wife (Anne Hathaway).

Their children, daughter Audrey (Maisy Stella) and son Brian (Christian Convery), are in that awkward rebellious teen and pre-teen stage when they think their parents can do no right.

A strange series of light phenomenon occurs at night and, voila!, the cul de sac becomes a dead-end kill zone overrun by ... dinosaurs.

I warned you “The End Of Oak Street” is ridiculous.

The fun part is in the way the film-makers and the actors cope with the ridiculousness. The film has its fair share of jump cuts, surprises and suspenseful moments. I wished I had bought a bucket of popcorn to hang on to.

The appearance of the dinosaurs is explained by wormholes.

The suburban town neighborhood has been transported intact to a prehistoric time.

All of a sudden, the family dog, Starbuck, has new backyard playmates: pterosaurs, Allosaurus, erythrosuchids and other difficult-to-pronounce dinosaurs from the Jurassic Era.

The outcome of the plot, which won’t be disclosed here, strains credulity, even for a science fiction creature feature film.

Fortunately, the strong leading character actors make up the difference.

Anne Hathaway (“The Odyssey,” 2026; “The Devil Wears Prada 2,” 2026; Oscar winner, supporting actress, “Les Misérables,” 2012; Oscar nominee, actress, “Rachel Getting Married,” 2009) is great as Denise, the mama bear style wife protecting her brood. “The Devil Wears Prada” star has never brandished a shotgun more stylishly.

Ewan McGregor (Primetime Emmy Awards winner, actor, “Halston,” 2021; five-time Primetime Emmy Awards nominee; “Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith,” 2005; “Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones,” 2002; “Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace,” 1999; “Trainspotting,” 1996) is terrific as Greg, a clueless dad trying to keep his family together despite being catapulted back to an epoch when dinosaurs roamed the earth. Forget about mowing the lawn when you might become fertilizer for the turf grass.

The film is directed and written by David Robert Mitchell (director, “It Follows,” 2024; “Under the Silver Lake,” 2018; “The Myth of the American Sleepover,” 2010).

Mitchell maintains an effective mix of dinosaur terror, family bonding, sincere discussion and jokey, goofy behavior.

Mitchell again works with cinematographer Mike Gioulakis (director of photography, “It Follows”).

Composer Michael Giacchino (Oscar winner, original score, “Up,” 2010; Oscar nominee, original score, “Ratatouille,” 2008) modulates the tone from sentimental to scary.

“The End Of Oak Street” is the beginning of fun. Grab the popcorn.

“The End Of Oak Street,” MPA rated PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned: Content inappropriate for children under 13) for some strong violent content, bloody images, some strong language and suggestive material; Genre: Science Fiction, Action, Adventure; Run time: 1 hour, 39 minutes. Distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures.

Credit Readers Anonymous: Credit Readers Anonymous: “The End Of Oak Street” was filmed March 22 to June 4, 2024, in Atlanta. The soundtrack includes “Find Your Way Back” by Jefferson Starship and “Valerie” by Steve Winwood.

At The Movies: “The End Of Oak Street” was seen in the standard format at AMC Center Valley 16.

Theatrical Movies Domestic Weekend Box Office, Sept. 4-Sept. 6: “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” continued for the Labor Day weekend at No. 1 for a sixth week in a row with $18.1 million in 3,520 theaters, $917.9 million, six five weeks. 2. “The Odyssey” moved up one place, $13 million in 2,312 theaters, $584.8 million, eight weeks. 3. “Coyote vs. Acme” dropped one place, $11.9 million in 3,727 theaters, $34,4 million, two week. 4. “By Any Means,” starring Mark Wahlberg as a Mafia hit man who teams with Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as an FBI Agent Wayne investigating the death of a Civil Rights leader in 1960s’ Mississippi, $7.5 million in 2,903 theaters, opening. 5. “Insidious: Out of the Further” dropped one place, $6.5 million in 2,897 theaters, $54.16 million, three weeks. 5. “Cars,” the 2026 animation feature film, $6.3 million in 2,900 theaters, re-release opening. 7. “Buddy” dropped one place, $5.8 million in 1,771 theaters, $14.3 million, two weeks. 8. “PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie” dropped one place, $3.3 million in 2,613 theaters, $48.4 million, four weeks. 9. “The End of Oak Street” dropped one place, $3.1 million in 2,202 theaters, $50.8 million, four weeks. 10. “The Dog Stars” dropped five places, $2.7 million in 3,330 theaters, $13.1 million, two weeks.

Movie box office information is from Box Office Mojo as of Sept. 6.

Unreel, Sept. 11:

“The Uprising,” MPA rated R; 2 hours, 7 minutes. Paul Greengrass directs Andrew Garfield and Katherine Waterston in the History War Drama. Synopsis: Based on the uprising that inspired the legend of Robin Hood, Andrew Garfield stars as the leader of a rebellion against the tyranny of King Richard II in a fight for justice.

“Runner,” MPA rated PG-13; 1 hour, 37 minutes . Scott Waugh directs Alan Ritchson and Owen Wilson in the Action Thriller Comedy. Synopsis: A former soldier and his unlikely partner become the targets of a ruthless cartel while racing to complete a critical medical delivery and save the life of a little girl.

“The Fix,” MPA rated R; 2 hours, 22 minutes. Guy Moshe directs Zachary Levi and Liam Neeson in the Action Thriller. Synopsis: Disillusioned by the end of the war in Afghanistan, a group of ex-CIA operators set out to Tehran to take down a life-changing score.

“Don’t Look Back In Anger,” MPA rated; 2 hours, 2 minutes. Steven Knight directs Liam Gallagher, Noel Gallagher and Oasis in the Music Documentary. Synopsis: The rise of the rock band Oasis with rare footage and untold stories as the band reunites for the “Oasis Live ‘25” tour.

Movie opening dates as of Sept. 6 are from Internet Movie Database

Three Popcorn Boxes out of Five Popcorn Boxes