August 2024 is shaping up to be an exciting month for Netflix subscribers, with a plethora of new content ready to hit the streaming service. From gripping dramas and heartwarming comedies to thrilling action flicks and captivating documentaries, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Whether you’re looking to unwind with a light-hearted series or immerse yourself in a thought-provoking film, Netflix’s August lineup offers a diverse array of entertainment options. Let’s dive into the most anticipated releases that you won’t want to miss.
YOUR TOP PICK THIS MONTH
The Union (Film)
Launch date: August 16 | Stream it here
A New Jersey construction worker (Mark Wahlberg) goes from regular guy to aspiring spy when his long-lost high school sweetheart (Halle Berry) recruits him for a high-stakes espionage mission.
EMOTIONAL ROLLERCOASTERS
A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder (Series)
Launch date: August 1 | Stream it here
Five years after the murder of a 17-year-old girl in a sleepy English town, one student is determined to uncover the truth and find the real killer.
Lovely Runner (Series)
Launch date: August 1 | Stream it here
Years after a K-pop star saves her life, a fan learns of his death — but when she’s suddenly transported to the past, she sets out to change their fate.
Lolo and the Kid (Film)
Launch date: August 7 | Stream it here
A hustler and the child he took in routinely con the wealthy — but a life-changing opportunity could end their inseparable bond.
Elevator (Film)
Launch date: August 21 | Stream it here
An enterprising elevator operator secures funding for his app but faces unexpected setbacks when he catches feelings for his investor’s girlfriend.
ANTICIPATED RETURNS
From Me to You: Kimi ni Todoke: Season 3 (Series)
Launch date: August 1 | Stream it here
As a new couple, Sawako and Kazehaya experience their first date, first school trip and more. Meanwhile, their friends’ love stories also begin to unfold.
Unstable: Season 2 (Series)
Launch date: August 1 | Stream it here
Ellis pushes his reluctant son toward the spotlight at Dragon Industries as the biotech company’s success means new blood — and fresh rivalries.
The Umbrella Academy: Season 4 (Series)
Launch date: August 8 | Stream it here
The Hargreeves siblings have scattered after the climactic showdown at the Hotel Oblivion led to a complete reset of their timeline. Stripped of their powers, each is left to fend for themselves and find a new normal — with wildly varying degrees of success. Yet the trappings of their uncanny new world prove too hard to ignore for very long. Their father Reginald, alive and well, has stepped out of the shadows and into the public eye, overseeing a powerful and nefarious business empire. A mysterious association known as The Keepers holds clandestine meetings believing the reality they’re living in is a lie and a great reckoning is coming. As these strange new forces conspire around them, the Umbrella Academy must come together one last time — and risk upsetting the shaky peace they’ve all endured so much to secure — to finally set things right.
Emily in Paris: Season 4 Part 1 (Series)
Launch date: August 15 | Stream it here
Emily’s life in Paris may have beaucoup drama, but she’s ready to make bold choices to get everything she wants from the city — and man — of her dreams.
REEL TO REAL
The Influencer (Series)
Launch date: August 6 | Stream it here
Numerous influencers in Korea compete to determine who has the utmost influence on social media. Who will reach the pinN/Acle of power and status?
Love Is Blind: UK (Series)
Launch date: August 7 | Stream it here
Emma and Matt Willis host a social experiment where British singles look for love and get engaged before meeting in person. But who will say “I do”?
A-List to Playlist (Series)
Launch date: August 30 | Stream it here
With a 20-year acting career, Cho Jung-seok takes on the challenge of debuting as a singer in 100 days, mobilizing his entire network against the clock!
MORE FOR YOUR MUST-WATCH LIST
Mad Men: Seasons 1 to 7 (Series)
Launch date: August 1 | Stream it here
Season 1: It’s 1960, and ad executive Don Draper rules the roost at New York’s Sterling Cooper Advertising Agency amid a glamorous backdrop.
Season 2: As changes mount within advertising agency Sterling Cooper, brilliant executive Don Draper finds that he must work harder at staying ahead.
Season 3: The martini-sipping, chain-smoking execs of ad agency Sterling Cooper — led by Don Draper — wade deeper into the turbulence of the 1960s.
Season 4: Debonair advertising exec Don Draper continues to build his own fledgling agency even as his personal life slides deeper into destructive habits.
Season 5: Brilliant, hard-drinking advertising exec Don Draper is back for more drama in this critically acclaimed show’s long-awaited fifth season.
Season 6: Madison Avenue’s most notorious advertising executive, Don Draper, returns to battle more personal demons stemming from his mysterious past.
Season 7: After six years of uncanny love for the 1960s detail, it’s time to say farewell to Sterling Cooper & Partners with an explosive final season.
Inside the Mind of a Dog (Documentary)
Launch date: August 9 | Stream it here
Embark on a delightful journey into the world of dogs in this documentary that reveals scientific and emotioN/Al insights about our lovable BFFs.
Daughters (Documentary)
Launch date: August 14 | Stream it here
Four young girls prepare for a special Daddy Daughter Dance with their incarcerated fathers, as part of a unique fatherhood program in a Washington, D.C. jail.
Backyard Wilderness (Documentary)
Launch date: August 15 | Stream it here
This inventive nature documentary chronicles a child’s awakening to the complex web of animals and plants nestled in the woods around her suburban home.
Terror Tuesday: Extreme (Series)
Launch date: August 20 | Stream it here
Inspired by the Thai horror radio show “Angkhan Khlumpong,” this series presents eight stories based on real-life experiences shared by listeners.
Pop Star Academy: KATSEYE (Documentary)
Launch date: August 21 | Stream it here
The series follows 20 contestants from around the world over a year-long journey as they compete to become KATSEYE, a one-of-a-kind global girl group formed using KPOP methodologies. With unprecedented access, unfolding over eight episodes, the result is a compelling portrayal of the road to international stardom, including insight into the unique training and development program developed by HYBE and Geffen Records.
GG Precinct (Series)
Launch date: August 22 | Stream it here
Facing a trail of murders staged as chilling word games, a rookie police captain and a goofy detective race to solve a serial killer’s deadly puzzles.
Incoming (Film)
Launch date: August 23 | Stream it here
Their first week of high school. The biggest party of the year. Mistakes will be made as four teenage boys navigate a night of mayhem and debauchery.
Chastity High (Series)
Launch date: August 29 | Stream it here
When an ultra-elite high school enforces a strict “No Romance” rule that expels anyone caught dating, a student secretly helps her classmates for cash.
KAOS (Series)
Launch date: August 29 | Stream it here
As discord reigns on Mount Olympus and almighty Zeus spirals into paranoia, three mortals are destined to reshape the future of humankind.
With so many incredible new titles arriving on Netflix this August, viewers are in for a treat. Whether you’re binge-watching your favorite series, discovering new films, or exploring hidden gems, there’s no shortage of entertainment to keep you engaged all month long. So, grab your popcorn, settle in, and get ready to explore all the exciting new content that Netflix has to offer. Happy streaming!
