What’s Coming to Netflix in August 2026

Welcome to your comprehensive full guide to everything coming to Netflix in the United States throughout August 2026. As the summer winds down, Netflix’s content slate is staying as hot as ever with a packed lineup of blockbuster originals, returning TV favorites, and stellar licensed titles. Whether you’re preparing for an emotional farewell to the Pogues in the fifth and final season of Outer Banks, strapping in for the sci-fi survival thrills of The Last House, or heading back to Colorado for season 3 of My Life with the Walter Boys, there is absolutely no shortage of binge-worthy options to round out your summer.

We’ve already previewed some of the biggest new Netflix Originals on the way here in more detail, and we’ll include those below in addition to everything else coming up on Netflix US. 

As always, not only should you keep an eye on what’s coming up, but you should also be paying attention to all the removals planned throughout August 2026. We’re dilligently tracking all of those departures here.

• The Rotten Files with Stephanie Shoo (Podcast)

What’s Coming to Netflix on August 1st

• 3 Ninjas: Kick Back (1994) – Following their grandfather to Japan, three martial arts-trained brothers find themselves defending a magical championship dagger from an old rival. Directed by Charles T. Kanganis, this family comedy stars Victor Wong, Max Elliott Slade, Sean Fox, and J. Evan Bonifant.
• About Last Night… (1986) – After a casual one-night stand, a yuppie couple attempts to build a serious relationship despite their own insecurities and the constant interference of their cynical best friends. Directed by Edward Zwick, this romantic comedy stars Rob Lowe, Demi Moore, James Belushi, and Elizabeth Perkins.
• Anaconda (1997) – A documentary film crew navigating the Amazon River is taken hostage by an obsessive snake hunter tracking a legendary, monstrously large anaconda. Directed by Luis Llosa, this creature feature stars Jennifer Lopez, Ice Cube, Jon Voight, and Eric Stoltz.
• Annie (1982) – A spunky orphan is taken in by a wealthy billionaire to improve his public image, but the two unexpectedly form a deep bond despite the scheming of her cruel orphanage matron. Directed by John Huston, this family musical stars Aileen Quinn, Albert Finney, Carol Burnett, and Tim Curry.
• Are We Done Yet? (2007) – Hoping to provide a better life for his new family, a man moves them to the countryside, only to face a wildly eccentric contractor and a house that requires endless, chaotic repairs. Directed by Steve Carr, this family comedy stars Ice Cube, Nia Long, and John C. McGinley.
• Balls of Fury (2007) – Down-and-out former ping-pong prodigy Randy Daytona is recruited by the FBI to infiltrate an illegal, underground table tennis tournament. His mission: smoke out Feng, the ruthless triad boss who hosts the deadly event and murdered Randy’s father. Directed by Robert Ben Garant, this martial-arts comedy spoof stars Dan Fogler, Christopher Walken, George Lopez, and Maggie Q.
• Chucky Movie Collection
  • Bride of Chucky (1998) 
  • Child’s Play 2 (1990)
  • Child’s Play 3 (1991) 
  • Seed of Chucky (2004) 
  • Curse of Chucky (2013) 
  • Cult of Chucky (2017)
• Chief of Station (2024) – After learning his wife’s sudden death was not a tragic accident, a former CIA Station Chief is pulled back into the dangerous espionage underworld. Teaming up with a rogue agent, he unravels a deadly international conspiracy that forces him to question everything. Directed by Jesse V. Johnson, this action thriller stars Aaron Eckhart, Olga Kurylenko, and Alex Pettyfer.

• Clueless (1995) – A shallow, wealthy, but well-meaning Beverly Hills high school student decides to play matchmaker and give a klutzy new transfer student a total social makeover. Directed by Amy Heckerling, this coming-of-age comedy stars Alicia Silverstone, Paul Rudd, Brittany Murphy, and Stacey Dash.

• Daddy Day Camp (2007) – Two fathers decide to expand their childcare business by taking over a run-down summer camp, facing off against a rival, ultra-competitive camp across the lake. Directed by Fred Savage, this family comedy stars Cuba Gooding Jr., Lochlyn Munro, Richard Gant, and Paul Rae.

• Daddy Day Care (2003) – After being laid off, two fathers decide to open an unconventional day care center in their home, much to the dismay of their strict, high-end competitor. Directed by Steve Carr, this family comedy stars Eddie Murphy, Jeff Garlin, Steve Zahn, and Anjelica Huston.

• Elysium (2013) – In a dystopian 2154, a dying factory worker takes on a desperate, high-stakes mission to break into an exclusive, pristine space habitat for the ultra-wealthy to access a life-saving medical pod. Directed by Neill Blomkamp, this sci-fi action film stars Matt Damon, Jodie Foster, Sharlto Copley, and Alice Braga.

• Fast and Furious Movie Collection
  • The Fast and the Furious (2001)
  • 2 Fast 2 Furious (2003)
  • The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift (2006)
  • Fast & Furious (2009)
  • Fast Five (2011)
  • Fast & Furious 6 (2013)
  • Furious 7 (2015)
• Field of Dreams (1989) – An Iowa farmer hears a mysterious voice instructing him to build a baseball diamond in his cornfield, which miraculously summons the ghosts of disgraced baseball legends to play again. Directed by Phil Alden Robinson, this sports fantasy stars Kevin Costner, Ray Liotta, James Earl Jones, and Amy Madigan.
• Holmes & Watson (2018) – In this slapstick comedic spin on the classic literary duo, legendary detective Sherlock Holmes and his loyal partner Dr. John Watson are given just four days to solve a murder at Buckingham Palace before their nemesis, Professor Moriarty, assassinates Queen Victoria. Directed by Etan Cohen, the film stars Will Ferrell, John C. Reilly, Ralph Fiennes, and Rebecca Hall.
• Marie Antoinette (2006) – A stylized retelling of the ill-fated French queen’s life, tracing her journey from an isolated Austrian archduchess to the lavish, doomed monarch of Versailles. Directed by Sofia Coppola, this historical drama stars Kirsten Dunst, Jason Schwartzman, Judy Davis, and Rip Torn.
• Mile 22 (2018) – An elite American intelligence task force must escort a vital foreign asset holding highly classified information through 22 miles of hostile territory to an extraction point. Directed by Peter Berg, this action thriller stars Mark Wahlberg, Iko Uwais, Lauren Cohan, and John Malkovich.
• Minions (2015) – Evolving from single-celled yellow organisms, three lovable Minions embark on a cross-country journey in 1968 to find a new, despicable master to serve. Directed by Pierre Coffin and Kyle Balda, this animated comedy features the voices of Sandra Bullock, Jon Hamm, Michael Keaton, and Allison Janney.
• National Security (2003) – Two mismatched security guards—a disgraced former cop and a rejected police academy applicant—are forced to team up to bust a smuggling ring. Directed by Dennis Dugan, this action-comedy stars Martin Lawrence, Steve Zahn, Colm Feore, and Bill Duke.
• Nightcrawler (2014) – A driven but sociopathic drifter discovers the lucrative world of freelance crime journalism in Los Angeles, blurring the line between observer and participant to get the perfect shot. Directed by Dan Gilroy, this psychological thriller stars Jake Gyllenhaal, Rene Russo, Riz Ahmed, and Bill Paxton.
• Party Girl (1995) – A carefree, underground club promoter in New York City is forced to take a job as a library clerk after getting arrested, unexpectedly discovering her calling in organizing the stacks. Directed by Daisy von Scherler Mayer, this comedy stars Parker Posey, Anthony DeSando, and Guillermo Díaz.
• Selma (2014) – Chronicling a tumultuous three-month period in 1965, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. leads a dangerous campaign to secure equal voting rights in the face of violent opposition. Directed by Ava DuVernay, this historical drama stars David Oyelowo, Carmen Ejogo, Tom Wilkinson, and Tim Roth. 
• Smallfoot (2018) – High up in the snowy peaks of the Himalayas, a bright and friendly Yeti named Migo makes a shocking discovery that turns his tight-knit community upside down: he encounters a human, a mythical creature known to his kind only as a “Smallfoot.” Directed by Karey Kirkpatrick, this animated musical adventure features the voices of Channing Tatum, James Corden, Zendaya, Common, LeBron James, Gina Rodriguez, and Danny DeVito.
• Something’s Gotta Give (2003) – An aging music executive with a penchant for younger women suffers a heart attack and unexpectedly falls for his young girlfriend’s accomplished, playwright mother. Directed by Nancy Meyers, this romantic comedy stars Jack Nicholson, Diane Keaton, Keanu Reeves, and Amanda Peet.
• Speed (1994) – A Los Angeles SWAT cop must keep a rigged city bus driving above 50 miles per hour, or else a vengeful extortionist’s bomb will detonate and kill all the passengers aboard. Directed by Jan de Bont, this action thriller stars Keanu Reeves, Sandra Bullock, Dennis Hopper, and Jeff Daniels.
• Speed 2: Cruise Control (1997) – A relaxing Caribbean cruise turns into a high-speed nightmare when a disgruntled computer genius hacks the ship’s navigation system and sets it on a deadly collision course. Directed by Jan de Bont, this action thriller stars Sandra Bullock, Jason Patric, and Willem Dafoe.
• Tears of the Sun (2003) – A veteran U.S. Navy SEAL is sent to rescue an American doctor from the Nigerian jungle, but disobeys orders when she refuses toleave without her refugee patients. Directed by Antoine Fuqua, this war thriller stars Bruce Willis, Monica Bellucci, Cole Hauser, and Tom Skerritt.
• The Hitman’s Bodyguard (2017) – A disgraced elite protection agent is tasked with escorting a notoriously lethal hitman to the International Court of Justice to testify against a ruthless dictator. Directed by Patrick Hughes, this action-comedy stars Ryan Reynolds, Samuel L. Jackson, Gary Oldman, and Salma Hayek.
• The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard (2021) – Trying to take a peaceful sabbatical from bodyguarding, Michael Bryce is forcibly dragged back into the deadly world of espionage by a notorious hitman and his volatile wife.

• The Kid Detective (2020) – A once-celebrated child sleuth, now a washed-up and depressed adult struggling to be taken seriously, finally gets a chance at redemption when a naive client hires him to solve his first real murder case. Directed by Evan Morgan, this dark comedy-mystery stars Adam Brody, Sophie Nélisse, Tzi Ma, and Wendy Crewson.
• The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones (2013) – A seemingly ordinary teenager discovers she is a descendant of a secret line of half-angel warriors locked in an ancient battle to protect the world from demons. Directed by Harald Zwart, this urban fantasy film stars Lily Collins, Jamie Campbell Bower, Robert Sheehan, and Lena Headey.
• Zero Dark Thirty (2012) – Chronicling the decade-long international manhunt following the September 11 attacks, a relentless CIA operative dedicates her life to tracking down and eliminating Osama bin Laden. Directed by Kathryn Bigelow, this political thriller stars Jessica Chastain, Jason Clarke, Joel Edgerton, and Mark Strong.

What’s Coming to Netflix on August 2nd

• Best Medicine (Season 1) – Based on the British series Doc Martin, this medical comedy-drama follows Dr. Martin Best, a brilliant Boston heart surgeon who relocates to a quaint Maine fishing village after developing a phobia of blood. Desperate to be left alone, his blunt bedside manner immediately clashes with the quirky locals, dragging him into their personal chaos. Developed by Liz Tuccillo, the series stars Josh Charles, Abigail Spencer, and Annie Potts.
• GATE24:The Border (Season 1 – New Episodes Weekly) – Japanese Drama series.
• Ingrid Goes West (2017) – Reeling from the loss of her mother, an unstable and lonely young woman cashes out her inheritance and relocates to Los Angeles to befriend popular Instagram lifestyle guru Taylor Sloane. What begins as a calculated string of staged encounters embeds Ingrid into Taylor’s inner circle, but her fabricated reality soon threatens to violently unravel. Directed by Matt Spicer, this dark comedy stars Aubrey Plaza and Elizabeth Olsen.
• Spoiler Alert (2022) – Based on the memoir Spoiler Alert: The Hero Dies by Michael Ausiello, this biographical romantic comedy-drama chronicles the 14-year relationship between Ausiello (Jim Parsons) and photographer Kit Cowan (Ben Aldridge). The film explores their journey from their initial meeting to the complexities of long-term partnership, ultimately focusing on the final year of Kit’s life following a terminal cancer diagnosis. Directed by Michael Showalter, co-starring Sally Field.

What’s Coming to Netflix on August 3rd

• Asphalt City (2024) – A young, idealistic paramedic begins working the grueling night shift in New York City alongside a hardened, seasoned veteran. As they navigate an unrelenting stream of medical emergencies, violence, and intense ethical dilemmas on the chaotic streets, the extreme stress begins to fracture their sanity. Directed by Jean-Stéphane Sauvaire, this gritty thriller stars Sean Penn, Tye Sheridan, and Michael Pitt.

• Eighth Grade (2018) – Struggling with crippling social anxiety, an introverted thirteen-year-old girl tries to survive the incredibly awkward and emotionally fraught final week of middle school before transitioning to high school. Directed by Bo Burnham, this poignant coming-of-age comedy-drama stars Elsie Fisher, Josh Hamilton, Emily Robinson, and Jake Ryan.
• Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 (2025) – Set a year after the horrific events of the first film, Mike and Vanessa attempt to move on and hide the dark truth from Mike’s younger sister, Abby. But when Abby sneaks out to reconnect with her animatronic friends, she accidentally unleashes a terrifying chain of events, revealing sinister secrets about the true origins of Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza. Directed by Emma Tammi, starring Josh Hutcherson and Elizabeth Lail.
• Sing (2016) – Animated movie from Illumination set in a bustling city of humanoid animals, ever-optimistic koala Buster Moon attempts to save his struggling theater from foreclosure by hosting a grand singing competition.
• Spoiler Alert (2022) – Based on Michael Ausiello’s best-selling memoir, this biographical romantic drama chronicles the heartwarming and ultimately heartbreaking 14-year relationship between television journalist Michael Ausiello and photographer Kit Cowan. Their profound bond and loving partnership are put to the ultimate test when Kit receives a terminal cancer diagnosis, forcing them to navigate the final year of his life with humor, grace, and deep affection. Directed by Michael Showalter, the film stars Jim Parsons, Ben Aldridge, and Sally Field.
• Sesame Street: Storm on the Street (2026) Netflix Original – 30-minute kids special with Post Malone.

What’s Coming to Netflix on August 4th

• Badly in Love (Season 2) Netflix Original – Japanese reality dating show.

• Best Medicine (Season 1) – In this Fox adaptation of the British hit Doc Martin, brilliant but abrasive Boston heart surgeon Dr. Martin Best abruptly relocates to a quirky Maine fishing village to work as a general practitioner after developing a debilitating phobia of blood. His blunt bedside manner immediately clashes with the eccentric, needy locals who constantly drag him into their personal chaos. Developed by Liz Tuccillo, the comedy-drama stars Josh Charles, Abigail Spencer, Josh Segarra, Annie Potts, and Cree.
• Beyond the Lights (2014) – Struggling with the immense pressure of her skyrocketing fame and a highly controlling stage mother, a rising pop star finds herself on the brink of despair. Her life takes an unexpected turn when she is saved by a young, ambitious police officer assigned to her security detail, and their passionate romance helps her find the courage to break free and express her true artistic voice. Directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood, this romantic drama stars Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Nate Parker, Minnie Driver, and Danny Glover.
• The Cocktail Lab (Season 1) – America’s Test Kitchen spin-off series.

What’s Coming to Netflix on August 5th

• 1670 (Season 3) Netflix Original – Polish period comedy series.
• Alone: Australia (New Season) – Survival reality series.
• Big Chicken: A Fast Food Conspiracy (2026)Netflix Original – Stand aside, Super Size Me. Comedian Mo Gilligan is here to try a new 28-day experiment where he eats absolutely nothing but fried chicken.
• Inside the Trustor Scandal (2026) Netflix Original – This gripping Swedish documentary special offers a fascinating deep dive into the shocking events and aftermath of one of the country’s most infamous corporate financial crimes.
• Let’s Marry Harry (Season 1) Netflix Original – New reality dating series. 
• One Hundred Years of Solitude (Part 2) Netflix Original – Following the massive launch of Part 1, the sweeping Spanish-language adaptation of Gabriel García Márquez’s masterpiece returns. This grand finale beautifully wraps up the generations-spanning magical realism saga of the Buendía family in the mythic town of Macondo.
• Soul Surfer (2011) – Based on the inspiring true story of teenage surfing champion Bethany Hamilton, this biographical drama follows her incredible journey after losing her left arm in a horrific shark attack. With the unwavering support of her family and youth group leader, she overcomes her fears and physical limitations to get back on her board and compete professionally once again. Directed by Sean McNamara, the film stars AnnaSophia Robb, Helen Hunt, Dennis Quaid, and Carrie Underwood.

What’s Coming to Netflix on August 6th

• Atlas Shrugged Part III: Who Is John Galt? (2014) – As the United States economy hurtles toward collapse under an increasingly authoritarian government, brilliant railroad executive Dagny Taggart discovers a hidden utopian society known as “Galt’s Gulch.” She must finally decide whether to return and save her crumbling corporate empire or join the enigmatic John Galt in his orchestrated strike of the world’s greatest innovators. Directed by James Manera, starring Laura Regan and Kristoffer Polaha.
• Black Trick: The Lawyer Who Controls Justice (Season 1) – SVOD debut of the Japanese courtroom drama with Gackt.
• In the Land of Saints and Sinners (2024) – Hoping to leave his dark past behind, a retired hitman seeks a quiet existence in a remote Irish coastal town during the 1970s Troubles. His peaceful retirement is shattered when ruthless, on-the-run IRA terrorists lay low in his village, forcing the former assassin to protect his newfound community. Directed by Robert Lorenz, this gritty action-thriller stars Liam Neeson, Kerry Condon, Jack Gleeson, and Ciarán Hinds.
• Manila’s Finest (2025) – Set in the turbulent late 1960s ahead of the First Quarter Storm in the Philippines, principled Manila Police Captain Homer Magtibay and his young partner investigate a string of brutal murders in the city’s slums. As they trace the killings to a violent gang turf war, the officers uncover a dark web of corruption involving powerful businessmen, politicians, and their own police force just as the nation teeters on the edge of martial law. Directed by Raymond Red, this period crime thriller stars Piolo Pascual, Enrique Gil, Ariel Rivera, Rica Peralejo, and Ashtine Olviga.

• My Life with the Walter Boys (Season 3) Netflix Original – The hit teen romantic drama returns to Colorado for its third season. In the fallout from George being rushed to the hospital, Alex turns to a new rodeo riding team, Cole explores his potential in racing, and Jackie pours her heart into a community space until a childhood friend arrives from New York.
• Stars Fell on Alabama (2021) – A successful Hollywood agent returns to his rural Alabama hometown for his 15-year high school reunion and convinces his client, a famous movie star, to pose as his girlfriend to impress his former classmates. Directed by V.W. Scheich, this romantic comedy stars James Maslow, Ciara Hanna, Lesa Wilson, and Jason Burkey.
• Tortilla Soup (2001) – A retired Mexican-American master chef who has lost his senses of taste and smell continues to prepare elaborate, mandatory Sunday dinners for his three fiercely independent adult daughters. As the women navigate their own complex career choices and romantic entanglements, their traditional family dynamics are further upended when their father unexpectedly finds love himself. Directed by Maria Ripoll, this heartwarming comedy-drama—an English-language remake of Ang Lee’s Eat Drink Man Woman—stars Héctor Elizondo, Jacqueline Obradors, Elizabeth Peña, Constance Marie, and Raquel Welch.
• Unlucky Bae (Season 1) – Thai romantic comedy series debuts with weekly episodes. Betrayed and brokenhearted, Rin casts a curse to get revenge on his ex — but when it hits a classmate, he must fix it without exposing his secret legacy.
• Violet (2021) – A successful film executive realizes that the relentless, intensely critical voice in her head has been dictating all her choices out of fear, prompting her to finally start ignoring it and living life on her own terms. Directed by Justine Bateman, this psychological drama stars Olivia Munn, Luke Bracey, and Justin Theroux as the guiding inner voice.

What’s Coming to Netflix on August 7th

• Alley Cats (Season 1) Netflix Original – An adult animated comedy sitcom from the mind of Ricky Gervais. The series follows a gang of foul-mouthed feral British cats from all walks of society who cause havoc and seek companionship while musing on the meaning of life in a brutal human world.
• Death Inc. (Season 4) Netflix Original – Final season of the rescued Spanish comedy drama.
• Operation Safed Sagar: The Untold Story of the Kargil War (2026) Netflix Original – Set against the backdrop of the 1999 Kargil War, this military drama series follows the Indian Air Force’s Golden Arrows Squadron as they launch a high-stakes aerial campaign against entrenched enemy forces. The show explores the immense courage, personal sacrifices, and impossible choices faced by the fighter pilots and their families as they overcome unprecedented high-altitude terrain and operational challenges to protect their country’s borders. Created by Kushal Srivastava and directed by Oni Sen.
• Our Sticky Love (Season 1) Netflix Original – When a dangerous run-in with a powerful crime syndicate leaves fierce prosecutor Go Eun-sae with severe amnesia, she unexpectedly crosses paths with Jang Tae-ha, a former boxing prodigy turned gang member. Recognizing Eun-sae as his childhood first love, Tae-ha decides the only way to protect her from the mob is to falsely claim he is her boyfriend and whisk her away into hiding. Directed by Kim Jang-han, this South Korean romantic comedy series stars Jung Hae-in, Ha Young, Heo Sung-tae, and Lee Jae-won.
• The Last House (2026) Netflix Original – Formerly developed under the working title 11817, this genre-bending sci-fi horror blockbuster is directed by action veteran Louis Leterrier. Starring Greta Lee and Wagner Moura, the 1-hour and 50-minute survival thriller is poised to be one of Netflix’s biggest late-summer cinematic events.

What’s Coming to Netflix on August 8th

• The Ribbon Hero (2026) Netflix Original – Anime fans are in for a treat with this brand-new Japanese feature film based on the pioneering manga Princess Knight by Osamu Tezuka, the “Godfather of Manga.” The movie promises gorgeous animation and an epic story that honors its legendary source material.

What’s Coming to Netflix on August 9th

• Lazareth (2024) – Following a deadly pandemic, a fiercely protective aunt raises her two orphaned nieces in complete isolation in a remote woodland cabin to shield them from a self-destructing world. Their peaceful, off-the-grid existence is thrown into chaos ten years later when they take in a wounded teenage boy, threatening their safety and unraveling their carefully constructed reality. Directed by Alec Tibaldi, this post-apocalyptic thriller stars Ashley Judd, Sarah Pidgeon, Katie Douglas, and Asher Angel.

What’s Coming to Netflix on August 10th

• Dr. Seuss’s Red Fish, Blue Fish (Season 3) Netflix Original – This beloved animated preschool series returns for a vibrant third season right before the back-to-school rush begins. Featuring 10 brand-new episodes, it promises to keep the little ones entertained with wholesome adventures and classic characters.
• Midwinter Break (2026) – Retired couple Stella and Gerry take an impromptu holiday to Amsterdam, hoping to escape the staid routines of their lives in Glasgow. However, as they wander the picturesque European city, the trip forces them to confront long-buried trauma, deep-seated resentments, and the uncertain future of their decades-long marriage. Directed by Polly Findlay, this intimate and stirring relationship drama stars Lesley Manville, Ciarán Hinds, and Niamh Cusack.

What’s Coming to Netflix on August 11th

• Mourinho (Season 1) Netflix Original – Sports documentary series on the rise of one of football’s most iconic managers
• Rory Scovel: Show Must Go On (2026) Netflix Original – Stand-up comedy special.
• The Auditors (Season 1) – South Korean drama.
• What’s Eating Dan? (Season 1) – Food and travel docu-series with Chef Dan Souza.
• Woman at War (2018) – Behind the quiet facade of a respected choir director, a 50-year-old Icelandic woman leads a secret double life as a radical environmental activist, waging a passionate one-woman war against the local aluminum industry to protect the pristine highlands. Just as she begins planning her boldest sabotage operation yet, her life is turned upside down when she receives unexpected news that her long-forgotten application to adopt a young girl from Ukraine has been approved, forcing her to choose between her environmental crusade and her dream of motherhood. Directed by Benedikt Erlingsson, this quirky and acclaimed comedy-drama stars Halldóra Geirharðsdóttir, Jóhann Sigurðarson, Juan Camillo Roman Estrada, and Jörundur Ragnarsson.

What’s Coming to Netflix on August 12th

• Banana Fish (Season 1) – Complete with a new English dub, this beloved anime makes its Netflix debut. A teenage gang leader in New York City faces his abuser and rival gangs alongside a photojournalist from Japan as they investigate a deadly new drug. 
• Conversations with a Killer: The Charles Manson Tapes (Limited Series) Netflix Original – Documentary series. Previously unreleased prison calls, firsthand accounts and archival footage shed chilling insight into the mind of cold-blooded criminal Charles Manson.
• Nando Between Two Worlds – A Sintonia Film (2026) Netflix Original – Fans of the beloved Brazilian teen crime drama Sintonia won’t want to miss this highly anticipated Portuguese-language spin-off movie. It centers entirely on fan-favorite Nando as he navigates his dangerous dual life, delivering plenty of signature action and high stakes.

What’s Coming to Netflix on August 13th

• A Child of My Own (2026) Netflix Original – After suffering multiple miscarriages, a recently married woman fabricates a pregnancy to escape societal shame, sparking an elaborate charade that ultimately erupts into a massive national media scandal. Directed by Oscar-nominated filmmaker Maite Alberdi, this intimate docudrama explores the crushing weight of societal expectations and stars Ana Celeste Montalvo Peña, Luisa Guzmán, and Armando Espitia.

• Immaculate (2024) – An American nun embarks on a new journey at a remote convent in the picturesque Italian countryside, only to discover she is inexplicably pregnant. Her supposedly miraculous conception soon turns into a living nightmare as she unearths the convent’s sinister and horrifying secrets. Directed by Michael Mohan, this psychological horror film stars Sydney Sweeney, Álvaro Morte, Benedetta Porcaroli, and Simona Tabasco.
• MLB Field of Dreams: Phillies vs. Twins (LIVE) Netflix Original 
• My Brilliant Career (Season 1) Netflix Original – Australian period drama series. Modern, rebellious Sybylla dreams only of writing. Choosing an exciting career over a safe marriage is easy — until she falls in love unexpectedly.
• This, That and Everything in Between (2026) Netflix Original – Filipino drama movie.
• Tires (Season 3) Netflix Original – Shane Gillis’s hit workplace comedy races back to our screens for its third outing. The acclaimed series remains a reliable performer, dropping viewers right back into the hilarious, mundane, and often raunchy antics of the Valley Forge Automotive Center crew.

What’s Coming to Netflix on August 14th

• Don’t Say Good Luck (2026) Netflix Original – This breezy 93-minute comedy boasts an absolutely stacked ensemble cast to cap off the summer. Featuring comedic heavyweights like Melanie Lynskey, Max Greenfield, and Stephanie Beatriz alongside Sunny Sandler, this hilarious romp is teased to be your ultimate summer movie obsession.
• Moria (Season 1) Netflix Original – As she celebrates her 80th birthday, Argentine entertainment icon Moria Casán takes control as the puppeteer of her own life story in this fictionalized biographical drama. Serving as both an intimate portrait of a woman who turned transgression into survival and a grand tribute to Argentine pop culture, the series chronicles her sprawling career across film, theater, and television. Rather than a traditional biopic, three acclaimed actresses—Sofía Gala Castiglione, Griselda Siciliani, and Cecilia Roth—portray Casán at different stages of her life, starring alongside the icon herself.
• My Best Friend, His Girlfriend and Me (2026) Netflix Original – German romance movie. 
• To the Max (2026) Netflix Original – Spanish comedy. 
• Umthetho (Season 1) Netflix Original – South African drama series.

What’s Coming to Netflix on August 15th

• Firehouse Dog (2007) – After a stunt goes wrong, a pampered Hollywood canine superstar finds himself lost and ends up being adopted by a rebellious teenager and his fire chief father, eventually helping them save their struggling fire station. Directed by Todd Holland, this family comedy stars Josh Hutcherson, Bruce Greenwood, and Dash Mihok.
• Smurfs: The Lost Village (2017) – After finding a mysterious map, Smurfette and her best friends Brainy, Clumsy, and Hefty embark on a thrilling race through the magical Forbidden Forest to discover a legendary hidden village before the evil wizard Gargamel does. Directed by Kelly Asbury, this fully animated adventure features the voices of Demi Lovato, Rainn Wilson, Joe Manganiello, and Julia Roberts.
• The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011) – A disgraced journalist and a brilliant, deeply antisocial computer hacker are hired by a wealthy industrialist to investigate the unsolved disappearance of his niece from forty years ago, uncovering a dark and twisted family history. Directed by David Fincher, this gripping psychological thriller stars Daniel Craig, Rooney Mara, and Christopher Plummer.
• The Shallows (2016) – While surfing alone at a secluded, picturesque beach, a medical student is attacked and left stranded on a tiny rock just two hundred yards from shore, forcing her into a desperate battle of wits against a relentless great white shark. Directed by Jaume Collet-Serra, this tense survival thriller stars Blake Lively.

What’s Coming to Netflix on August 17th

• Armageddon Time (2022) – Growing up in 1980s Queens, New York, a young Jewish-American boy navigates the complex expectations of his family while forming a close bond with a rebellious Black classmate. As the two boys confront the harsh realities of prejudice and privilege in their daily lives, the boy relies on the moral guidance of his beloved grandfather to make sense of the world around him. Directed by James Gray and based on his own childhood, this deeply personal coming-of-age drama stars Banks Repeta, Jaylin Webb, Anne Hathaway, Jeremy Strong, and Anthony Hopkins.
• The CoComelon Patch (Season 1) 

What’s Coming to Netflix on August 18th

• Kelsey Cook: Happy Hour (2026) Netflix Original – Stand-up comedy special. 
• On the Road (Season 1)– America’s Test Kitchen spin-off with Bryan Roof.
• Seal Team (Seasons 1-7) – All seasons of the CBS-turned-Paramount military drama.
• Take a Hike! (2026) Netflix Original – This highly entertaining new Korean unscripted reality series features popular musician Car the Garden, who hilariously tries to balance his use of weight-loss medications with the grueling physical demands of mountain hiking.

What’s Coming to Netflix on August 19th

• Freefall: A Reckoning for Boeing (2026) Netflix Original – Acclaimed documentary filmmaker Rory Kennedy returns with a 93-minute sequel to her gripping 2022 feature Downfall: The Case Against Boeing. This investigative documentary delivers a deeply concerning, hard-hitting portrait of the ongoing controversies surrounding the aerospace giant.
• Here the Whole Time (2026) Netflix Original – Brazilian film.
• Love is Blind: UK (Season 3) Netflix Original 
• Swiss Army Man (2016) – Stranded on a deserted island and on the verge of despair, a young man discovers a flatulent corpse washed ashore and soon realizes the body possesses bizarre, supernatural abilities. The two form a deeply unusual friendship as they utilize the corpse’s absurd powers to survive the wilderness and find their way back to civilization. Directed by Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, this surreal and heartfelt comedy-drama stars Paul Dano, Daniel Radcliffe, and Mary Elizabeth Winstead.

What’s Coming to Netflix on August 20th

• Blood Sacrifice (Limited Series) Netflix Original – Swedish crime drama.
• Chompoo: Lost & Forgotten (2026) Netflix Original – Thai documentary
• Mike Wallace Is Here (2019) – Relying exclusively on archival footage, this biographical documentary tracks the storied career and troubled personal life of the legendary 60 Minutes newsman Mike Wallace. Assembled from decades of broadcasts, the film interrogates the interrogator, exploring how his uniquely confrontational interview style transformed him into a fearsome journalist and helped shape the modern landscape of televised news. Directed by Avi Belkin, the film features Wallace alongside archival appearances by notable interview subjects such as Donald Trump, Yasir Arafat, Bill O’Reilly, Ruhollah Khomeini, and Oprah Winfrey.

• Outer Banks (Season 5) Netflix Original – It’s the end of the line for the Pogues as the fifth and final season of the wildly successful coming-of-age action drama arrives. Filmed back-to-back with Season 4, this conclusive chapter promises an emotional, action-packed farewell as John B, Sarah, and the crew embark on one last high-stakes treasure hunt.
• Outer Banks: The Official Podcast (Season 1) – The stars of “Outer Banks” reflect on five seasons of mischief, mayhem and friendship in this official companion podcast hosted by Ria Ciuffo.
• S&X (Season 1) Netflix Original – Japanese drama series.
• To Catch a Cheater (2026) – When a harmless game turns deadly, three mothers become entangled in a world of paranoia and suspicion, where every secret is a threat and the pursuit of justice could cost them everything. Directed by Damián Romay and Annahita Palar, this Lifetime mystery-thriller stars Kate Watson, Philip Boyd, Roy Lynam, and Steven McCormack.

What’s Coming to Netflix on August 21st

• Facing El Chapo (2026) Netflix Original – Mexican film.
• Pyaar Prema Kalyanam (2026) Netflix Original – Bollywood film.

What’s Coming to Netflix on August 23rd

• Talamasca: The Secret Order (Season 1) – Set within Anne Rice’s Immortal Universe, this supernatural spy thriller follows Guy Anatole, a telepathic young lawyer who is recruited into the clandestine ranks of the Talamasca, a secretive international organization dedicated to monitoring the supernatural world. Sent undercover to the London Motherhouse, he is tasked with investigating a dangerous vampire and unmasking a traitor who threatens to bring down the ancient society from within. Created by John Lee Hancock, the AMC series stars Nicholas Denton, Elizabeth McGovern, Celine Buckens, and William Fichtner.

What’s Coming to Netflix on August 24th

• Sesame Street: Cookie Monster’s Foodie Truck (Season 1) – Cookie Monster and his energetic chef pal Gonger team up to run a busy food truck. When they receive a video order from a child and realize they are missing a key ingredient, the duo visits a real-world farm or factory to learn where their food comes from before returning to the kitchen to cook up a delicious educational dish.
• Danny Go! (Season 2) – Kids series.
• M3GAN (2022) – After unexpectedly gaining custody of her newly orphaned niece, a brilliant roboticist gifts the grieving girl a prototype of a highly advanced, lifelike artificial intelligence doll. However, this well-intentioned decision has terrifying consequences when the android becomes self-aware and violently overprotective of her human companion. Directed by Gerard Johnstone, this sci-fi horror comedy stars Allison Williams, Violet McGraw, Ronny Chieng, Amie Donald, and Jenna Davis.
• Revival (Season 1) – On one miraculous day in rural Wisconsin, the recently deceased suddenly rise from their graves, returning not as mindless zombies, but as seemingly normal people who look and act exactly as they did before. Based on the comic book series and created by Aaron B. Koontz and Luke Boyce, this supernatural horror-noir series stars Melanie Scrofano, Romy Weltman, David James Elliott, and Andy McQueen.

What’s Coming to Netflix on August 25th

• Martha Cooks (Season 1) – Culinary legend opens up her kitchen for this reality cooking series.
• Rhythm + Flow France (Season 5) Netflix Original
• Stamptown (2026) Netflix Original – Live taping of the comedy special from Netflix is a Joke.
• Untold: The Testimony of Vince Young (2026) Netflix Original – Sports documentary.

What’s Coming to Netflix on August 26th

• The Airport Chaplain (Season 1 – New Episodes Weekly) – Hugo Weaving and Shabana Azeez headline this new Australian-produced drama that’s hitting Netflix weekly.

What’s Coming to Netflix on August 27th

• Beauty in Black (Season 3) Netflix Original – The latest (but no longer final) season of Tyler Perry’s high-stakes drama series.
• Gin Tama: Yoshiwara in Flames (2026) – Anime film.
• Grand Theft Auto VI Extended Look (2026) – Rockstar Games brings an extended look at its upcoming video game scheduled for release in November.

• Leanne (Season 2) Netflix Original – Stand-up comedian Leanne Morgan and sitcom king Chuck Lorre return with the second season of their hit multi-cam comedy. Look out for a special family reunion this season, as legendary actress Tyne Daly makes a highly anticipated guest appearance alongside her real-life brother and series regular, Tim Daly.

What’s Coming to Netflix on August 28th

• All the Truth in My Lies (Season 1) Netflix Original – Spanish adaptation of the Elísabet Benavent’s novel.
• The Whisper Man (2026) Netflix Original – Produced by the Russo Brothers’ AGBO banner, this gritty 1-hour and 46-minute crime thriller stars Robert De Niro and Adam Scott. When his eight-year-old son is abducted, a widowed crime writer looks to his estranged police detective father for help, discovering a connection to a decades-old serial killer case.
• All the Truth in My Lies (2026) Netflix Original – This brand-new 5-episode Spanish romance drama miniseries is an Elísabet Benavent adaptation that promises to round out the month’s international slate with unexpected twists, heartbreak, and undeniable passion.
• Graveyard (Season 3) Netflix Original – The hit Turkish drama series makes its grand return at the end of the month, bringing fans a highly anticipated third season filled with gripping storytelling, emotional weight, and intense character arcs.
• Mousetrap (Season 1) Netflix Original – K-Drama series. A reclusive writer wakes to find his identity stolen — and must ally with a ruthless loan shark to reclaim his life from a man known as “The Rat.”
• The Secret Woman (2026) Netflix Original –  Danish mystery thriller. After discovering she has a family and a shipping empire, a woman with amnesia returns to a wealthy and seemingly perfect past to uncover why she left. 

What’s Coming to Netflix on August 29th

• Four Hands, Two Sonatas (Season 1) Netflix Original – K-drama series.

What’s Coming to Netflix on August 31st

• Irena’s Vow (2023) – During World War II, a courageous young Polish nurse risks her own life to hide a dozen Jewish workers in the basement of a German commandant’s home. Directed by Louise Archambault and based on an incredible true story, this tense historical drama stars Sophie Nélisse, Dougray Scott, and Andrzej Seweryn.
• The Sex Lives of College Girls (Seasons 1-3)– Four 18-year-old freshmen roommates from vastly different backgrounds are thrown together at the prestigious, fictional Essex College in Vermont. As they navigate their newfound freedom, chaotic romantic entanglements, and the intense academic pressures of campus life, they form a tight-knit bond to support each other through the unpredictable ups and downs of early adulthood. Created by Mindy Kaling and Justin Noble, this comedy-drama stars Pauline Chalamet, Amrit Kaur, Reneé Rapp, and Alyah Chanelle Scott.
• Sheriff Labrador (Season 2) – Kids animated series.

Keep this post bookmarked for more releases as and when we learn about them!