Netflix is ready with an entertainment-packed August this year. While we already know all the brilliant films and TV shows that will be leaving Netflix in the upcoming month, we will also see the premiere of many highly anticipated Netflix original movies and TV shows, including the highly anticipated Season 2 of Wednesday and My Life With the Walter Boys. Just like every month, Netflix is ready to overload you with great content. So, we’re here to tell you about the sixteen new movies and shows coming to Netflix in August 2025.
My Oxford Year (August 1)
My Oxford Year is an upcoming romantic comedy-drama film directed by Iain Morris from a screenplay co-written by Allison Burnett and Melissa Osborne. Based on the 2018 novel of the same name by Julia Whelan, the Netflix film follows Anna De La Vega, an ambitious American student studying in Oxford, where she falls in love with a charming local. My Oxford Year stars Sofia Carson, Corey Mylchreest, Dougray Scott, and Catherine McCormack.
Beyond the Bar Season 1 (August 2)
Beyond the Bar is an upcoming South Korean legal comedy-drama series written by Park Mi-hyun. The JTBC series follows Hyo-min, a confident rookie lawyer who trains under her brilliant but cold senior, Seok-hoon, to get some experience. Beyond the Bar stars Lee Jin-wook, Jung Chae-yeon, Lee Hak-joo, and Jeon Hye-bin.
Love Life Seasons 1-2 (August 5)
Love Life is a romantic comedy anthology series created by Sam Boyd. The HBO Max series tells the story of a different person each season, from their first romantic entanglement to their one true love. Love Life stars Anna Kendrick, Zoë Chao, Peter Vack, Sasha Compère, William Jackson Harper, Jessica Williams, Comedian CP, and Punkie Johnson.
Wednesday Season 2 Part 1 (August 6)
Wednesday is a Gothic supernatural mystery comedy series co-created by Alfred Gough and Miles Millar. Based on Charles Addams’ characters of the same name, the upcoming Season 2 of the Netflix series follows Wednesday Addams as she returns to Nevermore Academy and finds herself in another supernatural mystery involving a deadly monster. Wednesday stars Jenna Ortega, Gwendoline Christie, Riki Lindhome, Jamie McShane, Hunter Doohan, Percy Hynes White, Emma Myers, Joy Sunday, Georgie Farmer, and Catherine Zeta-Jones.
Kandahar (August 9)
Kandahar is a spy action thriller film directed by Ric Roman Waugh from a screenplay by Mitchell LaFortune. Loosely based on true events, the 2023 film follows Tom Harris, an undercover freelance operative working for the CIA, as he gets trapped with his translator in hostile territory in Afghanistan after his cover is blown. Kandahar stars Gerard Butler, Navid Negahban, Ali Fazal, Bahador Foladi, Nina Toussaint-White, Vassilis Koukalani, Mark Arnold, and Corey Johnson.
Outlander Season 7 (August 11)
Outlander is a historical romantic fantasy adventure drama series created by Ronald D. Moore. Based on the book series of the same name by author Diana Gabaldon, Season 7 of the Starz series follows the epic love story of Claire and Jamie as the American Revolution begins in the background, complicating their lives. Outlander stars Caitríona Balfe, Sam Heughan, and Sophie Skelton.
Sullivan’s Crossing Season 3 (August 11)
Sullivan’s Crossing is a Canadian romantic drama series created by Roma Roth. Based on Robyn Carr’s novels of the same name, The CW series continues the story of neurosurgeon Maggie Sullivan as she tries to rebuild her life in her hometown. Sullivan’s Crossing stars Morgan Kohan, Chad Michael Murray, Tom Jackson, Andrea Menard, and Scott Patterson.
Fixed (August 13)
Fixed is an upcoming adult animated adventure comedy film directed by Genndy Tartakovsky, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Jon Vitti. The Netflix series follows a dog who goes out for a night of partying with his friend before he gets neutered. Fixed’s voice cast includes Adam DeVine, Idris Elba, Kathryn Hahn, Fred Armisen, Beck Bennett, and Bobby Moynihan.
Miss Governor Season 1 Part 2 (August 14)
Miss Governor is a political sitcom series co-created by Tyler Perry and Niya Palmer. The upcoming Part 2 of the Netflix series follows the story of Lieutenant Governor candidate Antoinette Dunkerson as she tries to continue her important work while dealing with the sexist governor. Miss Governor stars Terri J. Vaughan, Jade Novah, Drew Olivia Tillman, Tré Boyd, Dyon Brooks, and Jo Marie Payton.
Night Always Comes (August 15)
Night Always Comes is an upcoming crime thriller drama film directed by Benjamin Caron from a screenplay by Sarah Conradt. Based on the 2021 novel of the same name by author Willy Vlautin, the Netflix film follows Lynette, a desperate woman, as she tries to raise money to pay her debt, all while trying to stop her brother from being taken away. Night Always Comes stars Vanessa Kirby, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Zack Gottsagen, Stephen James, Randall Park, Julia Fox, Michael Kelly, and Eli Roth.
Fast & Furious Films 1-7 (August 16)
Fast & Furious is an action-adventure film franchise created by Gary Scott Thompson. The multi-billion-dollar film franchise follows the adventures of Dominic Toretto and his family as they go from robbing delivery trucks to fighting against terrorists, all while staying connected to their street racing roots. Fast & Furious stars Paul Walker, Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez, Jordana Brewster, Rick Yune, Chad Lindberg, and Johnny Strong.
Fisk Season 3 (August 20)
Fisk is an Australian legal comedy-drama series co-created by Kitty Flanagan and Vincent Sheehan. Season 3 of the ABC Television series continues the story of lawyer Helen Tudor-Fisk as she continues to try to fit in with her new colleagues. Fisk stars Kitty Flanagan, Marty Sheargold, Julia Zemiro, and Aaron Chen.
Hostage Season 1 (August 21)
Hostage is an upcoming British political thriller miniseries created by Matt Charman. The Netflix series follows the British Prime Minister Vivienne Toussaint at an international summit with the French leaders. Things go horribly wrong when the Prime Minister’s husband is taken hostage, forcing her to make an impossible decision. Hostage stars Julie Delpy, Suranne Jones, Corey Mylchreest, Lucian Msamati, Ashley Thomas, James Cosmo, and Jehnny Beth.
Long Story Short Season 1 (August 22)
Long Story Short is an upcoming adult animated comedy-drama series created by Raphael Bob-Waksberg. The Netflix series revolves around the Schwooper siblings over time as their lives take several ups and downs. Long Story Short’s voice cast includes Paul Reiser, Lisa Edelstein, Max Greenfield, Ben Feldman, Michaela Dietz, Dave Franco, Angelique Cabral, Abbi Jacobson, and Nicole Byer.
My Life With the Walter Boys Season 2 (August 28)
My Life With the Walter Boys is a teen drama series created by Melanie Halsall. Based on the 2014 novel of the same name by author Ali Novak, the upcoming Season 2 of the Netflix series continues the story of Alex as she returns to Silver Falls and attempts to fix her relationship with both Alex and Cole. My Life With the Walter Boys stars Nikki Rodriguez, Sarah Rafferty, Marc Blucas, Noah LaLonde, Ashby Gentry, Connor Stanhope, Johnny Link, Corey Fogelmanis, Jaylan Evans, Zoë Soul, Isaac Arellanes, Myles Perez, Alex Quijano, Ashley Tavares, Dean Petriw, Alix West Lefler, Lennix James, and Alisha Newton.
The Thursday Murder Club (August 28)
The Thursday Murder Club is an upcoming British crime comedy film directed by Chris Columbus from a screenplay co-written by Katy Brand and Suzanne Heathcote. Based on the 2020 novel by Richard Osman, the Netflix film revolves around a group of elderly amateur sleuths who try to use their years of experience to solve a murder. The Thursday Murder Club stars Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan, Ben Kingsley, Celia Imrie, David Tennant, Jonathan Pryce, Naomi Ackie, Daniel Mays, and Richard E. Grant.