What to Stream in August 2025: Netflix Hits, Hulu Returns and Surprise Drops
August is officially here—and while some are already lighting fall candles and manifesting the return of pumpkin spice (yes, Starbucks brings it back Tuesday, August 26), others are clinging to summer's last gasp by asking the real question: What should I be watching right now?
Whether you're doomscrolling on the couch, planning a movie night, or just trying to stay ahead of your group chat's 'have you seen this?' texts, we've got you. This month's streaming lineup is a perfect mix of cozy rewatches, buzzy new seasons, and a few unexpected surprises.
Here's what's new on Netflix, Hulu, Max, Disney+, Apple TV+, and more.
Netflix
To wrap up summer 2025, the streaming giant is going all out.
First up, Wednesday Season 2 (Part 1) lands August 6—expect even darker mysteries, a new school semester, and more deadpan excellence from Jenna Ortega.
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If you're into reality drama, Perfect Match Season 3 just dropped on August 1, bringing more romantic antics than your summer fling.
Movie lovers? You're in luck. Almost the entire Fast & Furious franchise hits Netflix on August 16—including Tokyo Drift and Furious 7, so clear your weekend. For doc fans, this month brings Stolen: Heist of the Century (August 8) and Songs From the Hole (August 13), plus animated originals like Fit for TV (August 15).
Also worth checking out: Hostage and Fall for Me, both premiering August 21.
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And that's just the highlight reel—see the full release calendar here so you don't miss your next comfort binge.
Hulu
Hulu understood the assignment this August: revive the classics, crank up the drama, and hit every genre in between.
Leading the charge is King of the Hill, back with Season 14 on August 4. Yes, Bobby's older—and yes, he's still yelling 'that boy ain't right.' If you're craving nostalgia with fresh jokes, this one's worth the watch.
Prefer something more intense? Alien: Earth premieres August 12 via FX on Hulu. Noah Hawley's latest installment in the iconic franchise goes full sci-fi thriller with prestige vibes and Xenomorph lore refined for Earth.
Also landing this month: The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox, an eight-episode limited drama produced by Knox herself, premieres August 20.
Then there's The Monkey (August 7)—a long-awaited horror adaptation of Stephen King's creepy short story—and the iconic Ice Age films on August 1, because nothing says comfort like a neurotic sloth and a woolly mammoth with emotional range.
All the Hulu drops for August, right here.
Disney+
Marvel fans, animation lovers, and binge-watchers are in for a solid month.
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Kicking things off on August 1 is Eyes of Wakanda, an animated spinoff from the Black Panther universe. It follows Wakandan warriors tracking vibranium across history, and the early visuals? Stunning. It's Marvel, but with a fresh, stylized edge that doesn't require deep MCU homework.
The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder is back for Season 3 on August 6, and Iron Man and His Awesome Friendspremieres August 11 with kid-sized versions of Iron Man, Ironheart, and Iron Hulk.
For something a little more grown-up, Limitless: Live Better Now with Chris Hemsworth (August 15) sends Hemsworth on a global challenge tour—from glacier hikes to high-speed drumming—all in the name of pushing the human body and brain.
Then on August 25, LEGO Disney Princess: Villains Unite delivers a high-energy animated face-off between Disney's royal heroes and classic villains.
And if you're one of the many fans refreshing Disney+ in hopes of catching the Lilo & Stitch live-action remake, you'll have to wait a bit longer. The billion-dollar box office hit is available to buy or rent digitally, but no official streaming date has landed yet.
Catch the full Disney+ lineup for August right here.
Max
Max (formerly HBO Max) is bringing the heat this August with big originals, horror, fantasy, and a ton of classics to scroll through.
Peacemaker Season 2 (August 21) is your headline event. John Cena returns as the anti‑hero in this multiverse-tripping DCU sequel directed by James Gunn. Expect absurd humor, emotion, and oddball cameos.
Horror heads and fantasy fans are covered too. Final Destination: Bloodlines hits August 1 with a new spin on fate's deadliest game. On August 8, Freaky Tales brings Pedro Pascal, Normani, Tom Hanks, and director duo Anna Boden & Ryan Fleck together in an Oakland-set anthology of revenge, rap battles, and gritty drama.
Plus notable arrivals include The Legend of Ochi (August 15), The Yogurt Shop Murders docuseries (August 3), and Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Buffalo Bills (August 5). Fan favorites such as Kung Fu Panda 2, Gremlins 2, and Alien: Covenant also drop August 1.
Max is loading up 59 movies and 32 shows this month. From indie debuts to franchise expansions, there's no shortage of stuff to stream—check out the full release calendar here.
Apple TV+
Apple TV+ isn't flooding your feed with dozens of new titles, but what it does drop, hits.
Anchoring the slate is Chief of War, kicking off August 1, with Jason Momoa starring as Hawaiian warrior Kaʻiana in a sweeping drama about culture, conflict, and colonization. That same day, Stillwater returns for Season 4 with new episodes for the kindergarten crowd.
On August 6, Platonic is back for Season 2, reuniting Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne for more offbeat friendship and midlife mess. Invasion follows on August 22, shifting its alien arc into deeper, character-led resistance. And for family night? Snoopy Presents: A Summer Musical drops August 15—the first Peanuts musical in 37 years—followed by Shape Island Season 2 on August 29.
Explore the official Apple TV+ August 2025 release list here and never miss a premiere.
Prime Video
Prime Video's August lineup hits that sweet spot between wild, weird, and weekend-worthy.
First up: The Pickup (August 6), a new heist comedy starring Eddie Murphy and Pete Davidson. It's fast-paced, a little chaotic, and exactly what you want for a Friday night.
Next comes Conclave (August 9), a Vatican-set thriller with Ralph Fiennes, John Lithgow, and Stanley Tucci playing high-stakes church politics like it's Succession in robes. Then there's Sausage Party: Foodtopia Season 2 (August 13), bringing back raunchy animation for anyone craving something completely unhinged.
Toward the end of the month, there's Upload Season 4 (August 25), the final chapter in the futuristic rom-com, plus The Terminal List: Dark Wolf (August 27), a prequel to the Chris Pratt action series, this time following Taylor Kitsch's origin story.
Sprinkle in live WNBA games across the month, docs like Built in Birmingham: Brady & the Blues (August 1), and a steady stream of catalog favorites—from Pulp Fiction to Love Actually and all seven seasons of 30 Rock—and Prime Video's got serious range in August.
You can check out everything coming to Prime Video in August right here.
Peacock
Last but certainly not least, Peacock is making a strong case for your watchlist this August.
Kicking things off is Borderline (August 1), a tense new thriller starring Samara Weaving and Ray Nicholson that puts obsession front and center. Then there's Twisted Metal Season 2, continuing its chaotic, candy-colored ride through August with a finale set for August 28.
Reality fans can catch the Love Island USA Season 7 reunion—premiering August 25 and co-hosted by Ariana Madix and Andy Cohen—while legal drama lovers get The Rainmaker (August 16), a sharp spin on courtroom power plays. For spooky, kid-friendly fun, Night of the Zoopocalypse drops August 22—just in time for late-summer sleepovers.
Peacock's also packing the classics this month—Mean Girls, Grease, Bridesmaids, Clueless, and The Shawshank Redemption are just a few of the heavy-hitters landing August 1.
And that's just the tip of the iceberg. See the full list of NBCUniversal's streaming picks for August here.
What to Stream in August 2025: Netflix Hits, Hulu Returns and Surprise Drops first appeared on Parade on Aug 1, 2025
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