It’s time for another look ahead at what’s coming to Netflix US over the next seven days! As we move into the back half of August, Netflix is delivering an incredibly strong lineup to close out the summer. Between the highly anticipated final season of a massive teen action-drama, the latest (two) AMC series to hit the platform, and some fantastic licensed movies, there is plenty to keep you entertained.
ere is a breakdown of everything coming to Netflix between August 17th and August 23rd, 2026, including three expanded highlights you definitely won’t want to miss.
Best New Shows and Movies Coming to Netflix This Week
Outer Banks (Season 5)
P4L! 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. This conclusive chapter promises an emotional, action-packed farewell as John B, Sarah, JJ, Kiara, Pope, and Cleo embark on one last high-stakes treasure hunt. If you’ve been riding with the crew since the beginning, clear your Thursday schedule because you won’t want the internet to spoil how this epic adventure ends.
The Audacity (Season 1)
Continuing the incredibly fruitful licensing relationship between Netflix and AMC, this dark, star-studded Silicon Valley satire is making its streaming debut. Created by Emmy Award-winner Jonathan Glatzer (Succession, Better Call Saul), the series follows a wannabe tech titan (Billy Magnussen) whose life begins to unravel after he blackmails his therapist (Sarah Goldberg) into helping him save his company. Co-starring Zach Galifianakis, Rob Corddry, and Simon Helberg, this sharply written comedy is a timely, hilarious roasting of tech culture.
I Swear (2025)
After a highly successful, BAFTA-sweeping theatrical run in the UK, this powerful, critically acclaimed biographical drama makes its SVOD debut in the US. Robert Aramayo delivers a phenomenal, award-winning performance as John Davidson, a Scottish activist who grew up navigating severe Tourette syndrome in 1980s Galashiels—a time when the condition was deeply misunderstood. Featuring an authentic script and co-starring Maxine Peake and Shirley Henderson, this is an uplifting, must-watch true story about community, friendship, and the power of an unfiltered voice.
Armageddon Time (2022)
Another smaller budget film that’s making its Netflix US debut this week is James Gray’s deeply personal and critically acclaimed coming-of-age drama. Set in 1980s Queens, the film follows a young Jewish-American boy navigating the complex expectations of his family while forming a close bond with a rebellious Black classmate. Featuring incredible performances from a powerhouse cast—including Anne Hathaway, Jeremy Strong, and Anthony Hopkins—it’s a moving, thought-provoking film about privilege, prejudice, and the moral guidance of family.
Full List of New Arrivals Planned for Netflix US This Week
Coming to Netflix on Monday, August 17th
- Armageddon Time (2022) – James Gray’s deeply personal coming-of-age drama starring Banks Repeta, Anne Hathaway, Jeremy Strong, and Anthony Hopkins.
- The CoComelon Patch (Season 1) – New animated adventures for the little ones.
Coming to Netflix on Tuesday, August 18th
- Kelsey Cook: Happy Hour (2026) Netflix Original – A brand new original stand-up comedy special.
- On the Road (Season 1) – An America’s Test Kitchen spin-off series hosted by Bryan Roof.
- Seal Team (Seasons 1-7) – Binge all seven seasons of the hit military drama starring David Boreanaz.
- Take a Hike! (2026) Netflix Original – A highly entertaining new Korean unscripted reality series featuring musician Car the Garden navigating weight-loss medications and grueling mountain hikes.
Coming to Netflix on Wednesday, August 19th
- Freefall: A Reckoning for Boeing (2026) Netflix Original – Acclaimed documentary filmmaker Rory Kennedy returns with a gripping sequel to Downfall, continuing to investigate the ongoing controversies surrounding the aerospace giant.
- Here the Whole Time (2026) Netflix Original – Brazilian film.
- Love is Blind: UK (Season 3) Netflix Original – A fresh batch of UK singles head into the pods hoping to find true love sight unseen.
- Monkey Wrench (Season 1) – YouTube indie animated series makes the jump to Netflix.
- Swiss Army Man (2016) – A stranded man (Paul Dano) forms a bizarre friendship with a flatulent corpse (Daniel Radcliffe) in this deeply surreal and heartfelt comedy-drama.
- The Audacity (Season 1) – AMC’s comedy-drama with Billy Magnussen and Zach Galifianakis.
Coming to Netflix on Thursday, August 20th
- Blood Sacrifice (Limited Series) Netflix Original – A dark, gripping Swedish crime drama.
- Chompoo: Lost & Forgotten (2026) Netflix Original – Thai documentary.
- Mike Wallace Is Here (2019) – A fascinating biographical documentary tracking the storied career of the legendary, confrontational 60 Minutes newsman.
- Outer Banks (Season 5) Netflix Original – The highly anticipated final season of the hit teen action-drama series.
- Outer Banks: The Official Podcast (Season 1) – The stars of OBX reflect on five seasons of mischief, mayhem, and friendship in this companion podcast.
- S&X (Season 1) Netflix Original – Japanese drama series.
- To Catch a Cheater (2026) – A Lifetime mystery-thriller about a harmless game between three mothers that turns into a deadly web of paranoia and suspicion.
Coming to Netflix on Friday, August 21st
- Facing El Chapo (2026) Netflix Original – Mexican film.
- Pyaar Prema Kalyanam (2026) Netflix Original – Bollywood film.
Coming to Netflix on Saturday, August 22nd
- I Swear (2026) – BAFTA award-winning drama about a man who is diagnosed with Tourette’s syndrome.
Coming to Netflix on Sunday, August 23rd
- Talamasca: The Secret Order (Season 1) – The latest AMC series from Anne Rice’s Immortal Universe makes its streaming debut, following a secret organization tasked with monitoring the supernatural world.
What are you going to be checking out on Netflix this week? Let us know down in the comments below!
