After a remarkable July, August keeps up the pace with a very diverse lineup.
On the big screen, audiences will be treated to everything from exclusive one-night-only cinematic experiences to psychological thrillers and high-octane action brought to you by major studios like Lionsgate.
On the other hand, the digital world is dominated by moving romances and dark mysteries, while television offers an unprecedented array of comic book adaptations, small-town crime dramas, and the long-awaited returns of major TV hits.
Movies: Theatrical Releases & Streaming Debuts
Between movie theaters and the comfort of your couch, August’s film lineup is split between adrenaline and emotion. Movie theaters are banking on the suspense of horror, large-scale action, and exclusive experiences, while streaming platforms are showcasing compelling romances and psychological thrillers designed for weekend binges.
Major Theatrical Releases
One Night Only (august 7) hits theaters as the new satirical romantic comedy from the director of “Anyone But You,” starring Monica Barbaro and Callum Turner. The film is set in a futuristic world where intimate relationships are restricted by law to a single date each year. The story centers on the chance encounter between two characters seeking to form a genuine connection in an environment dominated by social pressure and urban chaos. Watch the trailer HERE.
Ice Cream Man (august 7) combines a dark atmosphere with constant tension. The film plunges viewers into a suburban nightmare where childhood treats hide terrifying secrets. An unsettling performance and a breakneck pace make this film one of the potential big surprises of the horror genre this late summer. Watch the trailer HERE.
PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie (august 14) takes the beloved team of rescue dogs on a prehistoric adventure, where dinosaurs and large-scale missions dominate the action. With new allies, gigantic dangers, and a pace tailored for the big screen, the film combines humor, vibrant animation, and a spirit of adventure, establishing itself as one of the summer’s top family-friendly offerings. Watch the trailer HERE.
Insidious: Out of the Further (august 21) expands one of today’s most successful horror franchises, plunging audiences back into the dark world of the supernatural. Built on claustrophobic suspense and intense paranormal confrontations, the film expands the Further universe and pushes the characters to their physical and psychological limits in a relentless battle against dark forces. Watch the trailer HERE.
Mutiny (august 21) brought to us by Lionsgate, brings a spectacle of raw action and frenetic pace to theaters. The film plunges an elite team into a web of betrayal, military tactics, and extreme survival when a secret mission goes tragically wrong. With explosive action scenes and intense suspense, it promises pure adrenaline at the movies. Watch the trailer HERE.
Streaming Debuts
The Last House (august 7) marks the Netflix premiere of the new science fiction thriller directed by Louis Leterrier. Starring Greta Lee and Wagner Moura, the plot follows a family of four who suddenly find themselves trapped inside their own home, with no way to escape. Faced with scarce resources and a mysterious threat surrounding them, the protagonists are forced to work together to ensure their survival. Watch the trailer HERE.
The Whisper Man (august 28) brings to the screen an unsettling psychological thriller, based on an acclaimed horror novel. The story follows a grieving father and his son as they try to start over in a seemingly quiet village, one marked by past disappearances. When the boy begins to hear whispers by the window, they both realize that the past may be closer—and far more dangerous—than they ever imagined. Watch the trailer HERE.
TV Shows: New Premieres & Returning Favorites
Between highly anticipated returns and big-budget premieres, television has in store for August a lineup dominated by fantasy worlds, mystery, and action. HBO and Max are ramping up their focus on DC Comics mythology, while Netflix explores the supernatural and brings back some of its biggest hits. On Prime Video, the return of popular series rounds out a month filled with teen dramas, suspense, and couch marathons.
New Series
Lanterns (august 16) is one of HBO and Max’s new high-profile projects set in the DC Studios universe. With a dark and realistic tone reminiscent of *True Detective*, the series blends science fiction and criminal investigation. The story follows veteran Hal Jordan (Kyle Chandler) and young recruit John Stewart (Aaron Pierre) as they investigate a homicide in a small town in Nebraska that ultimately reveals a massive conspiracy with roots on Earth. Watch the trailer HERE.
Sterling Point (august 5) is coming to Prime Video as a teen and family drama created by Megan Park. The story centers on a 17-year-old girl who, after her grandfather’s death, discovers she has inherited a private island in Canada and is forced to confront her biological family’s history, the dynamics of grief, and secrets from the past. Watch the trailer HERE.
My Brilliant Career (august 13) It premieres on Netflix as an Australian period adaptation, presented as a six-episode miniseries. Based on the classic novel of the same name by Miles Franklin and starring Philippa Northeast, the story follows a young woman raised in a rural setting in the late 19th century, torn between her desire for artistic independence, the social conventions of the time, and the expectations associated with marriage. Watch the trailer HERE.
Can’t-Miss Returns
Outer Banks (august 20) returns to Netflix for its final season, once again sending the Pogues on a series of treasure hunts, rivalries, and ever-greater dangers. With new locations, high stakes, and the group’s future on the line, the series maintains the blend of adventure, sun-drenched settings, and emotional tension that made it a global phenomenon. Watch the trailer HERE.
My Life with the Walter Boys (august 6 – season 3) also returns to Netflix for another heartwarming chapter about small-town life, complicated romances, and the challenges of growing up. As relationships are put to the test by newcomers and personal ambitions, viewers can expect plenty of emotional dilemmas and the usual teen drama. Watch the trailer HERE.
Reacher (august 12 – season 4) returns in full force to Prime Video for a new season packed with nonstop action. Based on another installment in Lee Child’s bestselling book series, the former military giant once again crosses paths with dangerous criminal organizations, using his wits, tactics, and brute force to take justice into his own hands. Watch the trailer HERE.
