First Look at What’s Coming to Netflix in August 2026

Welcome to your comprehensive (but early) guide to everything coming to Netflix in the United States throughout August 2026. As the summer winds down, Netflix’s content slate is staying as hot as ever with a packed lineup of blockbuster originals, returning TV favorites, and stellar licensed titles. Whether you’re preparing for an emotional farewell to the Pogues in the fifth and final season of Outer Banks, strapping in for the sci-fi survival thrills of The Last House, or heading back to Colorado for season 3 of My Life with the Walter Boys, there is absolutely no shortage of binge-worthy options to round out your summer.

We’ve already previewed some of the biggest new Netflix Originals on the way here in more detail and we’ll include those below in addition to everything else coming up on Netflix US. 

As always, not only should you keep an eye on what’s coming up but you should also be paying attention to all the removals planned throughout August 2026. We’re dilligently tracking all of those departures here.

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What’s Coming to Netflix on August 1st

• Balls of Fury (2007) – Down-and-out former ping-pong prodigy Randy Daytona is recruited by the FBI to infiltrate an illegal, underground table tennis tournament. His mission: smoke out Feng, the ruthless triad boss who hosts the deadly event and murdered Randy’s father. Directed by Robert Ben Garant, this martial-arts comedy spoof stars Dan Fogler, Christopher Walken, George Lopez, and Maggie Q.
• Chief of Station (2024) – After learning his wife’s sudden death was not a tragic accident, a former CIA Station Chief is pulled back into the dangerous espionage underworld. Teaming up with a rogue agent, he unravels a deadly international conspiracy that forces him to question everything. Directed by Jesse V. Johnson, this action thriller stars Aaron Eckhart, Olga Kurylenko, and Alex Pettyfer.

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What’s Coming to Netflix on August 2nd

• Best Medicine (Season 1) – Based on the British series Doc Martin, this medical comedy-drama follows Dr. Martin Best, a brilliant Boston heart surgeon who relocates to a quaint Maine fishing village after developing a phobia of blood. Desperate to be left alone, his blunt bedside manner immediately clashes with the quirky locals, dragging him into their personal chaos. Developed by Liz Tuccillo, the series stars Josh Charles, Abigail Spencer, and Annie Potts.
• GATE24:The Border (Season 1 – New Episodes Weekly) – Japanese Drama series.
• Ingrid Goes West (2017) – Reeling from the loss of her mother, an unstable and lonely young woman cashes out her inheritance and relocates to Los Angeles to befriend popular Instagram lifestyle guru Taylor Sloane. What begins as a calculated string of staged encounters embeds Ingrid into Taylor’s inner circle, but her fabricated reality soon threatens to violently unravel. Directed by Matt Spicer, this dark comedy stars Aubrey Plaza and Elizabeth Olsen.
• Spoiler Alert (2022) – Based on the memoir Spoiler Alert: The Hero Dies by Michael Ausiello, this biographical romantic comedy-drama chronicles the 14-year relationship between Ausiello (Jim Parsons) and photographer Kit Cowan (Ben Aldridge). The film explores their journey from their initial meeting to the complexities of long-term partnership, ultimately focusing on the final year of Kit’s life following a terminal cancer diagnosis. Directed by Michael Showalter, co-starring Sally Field.

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What’s Coming to Netflix on August 3rd

• Asphalt City (2024) – A young, idealistic paramedic begins working the grueling night shift in New York City alongside a hardened, seasoned veteran. As they navigate an unrelenting stream of medical emergencies, violence, and intense ethical dilemmas on the chaotic streets, the extreme stress begins to fracture their sanity. Directed by Jean-Stéphane Sauvaire, this gritty thriller stars Sean Penn, Tye Sheridan, and Michael Pitt.

• Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 (2025) – Set a year after the horrific events of the first film, Mike and Vanessa attempt to move on and hide the dark truth from Mike’s younger sister, Abby. But when Abby sneaks out to reconnect with her animatronic friends, she accidentally unleashes a terrifying chain of events, revealing sinister secrets about the true origins of Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza. Directed by Emma Tammi, starring Josh Hutcherson and Elizabeth Lail.

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What’s Coming to Netflix on August 5th

• Big Chicken: A Fast Food Conspiracy (2026) Netflix Original – Stand aside, Super Size Me. Comedian Mo Gilligan is here to try a new 28-day experiment where he eats absolutely nothing but fried chicken.
• Inside the Trustor Scandal (2026) Netflix Original – This gripping Swedish documentary special offers a fascinating deep dive into the shocking events and aftermath of one of the country’s most infamous corporate financial crimes.
• One Hundred Years of Solitude (Part 2) Netflix Original – Following the massive launch of Part 1, the sweeping Spanish-language adaptation of Gabriel García Márquez’s masterpiece returns. This grand finale beautifully wraps up the generations-spanning magical realism saga of the Buendía family in the mythic town of Macondo.

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What’s Coming to Netflix on August 6th

• Atlas Shrugged Part III: Who Is John Galt? (2014) – As the United States economy hurtles toward collapse under an increasingly authoritarian government, brilliant railroad executive Dagny Taggart discovers a hidden utopian society known as “Galt’s Gulch.” She must finally decide whether to return and save her crumbling corporate empire or join the enigmatic John Galt in his orchestrated strike of the world’s greatest innovators. Directed by James Manera, starring Laura Regan and Kristoffer Polaha.
• In the Land of Saints and Sinners (2024) – Hoping to leave his dark past behind, a retired hitman seeks a quiet existence in a remote Irish coastal town during the 1970s Troubles. His peaceful retirement is shattered when ruthless, on-the-run IRA terrorists lay low in his village, forcing the former assassin to protect his newfound community. Directed by Robert Lorenz, this gritty action-thriller stars Liam Neeson, Kerry Condon, Jack Gleeson, and Ciarán Hinds.

• My Life with the Walter Boys (Season 3) Netflix Original – The hit teen romantic drama returns to Colorado for its third season. In the fallout from George being rushed to the hospital, Alex turns to a new rodeo riding team, Cole explores his potential in racing, and Jackie pours her heart into a community space until a childhood friend arrives from New York.

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What’s Coming to Netflix on August 7th

• Alley Cats (Season 1) Netflix Original – An adult animated comedy sitcom from the mind of Ricky Gervais. The series follows a gang of foul-mouthed feral British cats from all walks of society who cause havoc and seek companionship while musing on the meaning of life in a brutal human world.
• Death Inc. (Season 4) Netflix Original – Final season of the rescued Spanish comedy drama.
• Our Sticky Love (Season 1) Netflix Original – When a dangerous run-in with a powerful crime syndicate leaves fierce prosecutor Go Eun-sae with severe amnesia, she unexpectedly crosses paths with Jang Tae-ha, a former boxing prodigy turned gang member. Recognizing Eun-sae as his childhood first love, Tae-ha decides the only way to protect her from the mob is to falsely claim he is her boyfriend and whisk her away into hiding. Directed by Kim Jang-han, this South Korean romantic comedy series stars Jung Hae-in, Ha Young, Heo Sung-tae, and Lee Jae-won.
• The Last House (2026) Netflix Original – Formerly developed under the working title 11817, this genre-bending sci-fi horror blockbuster is directed by action veteran Louis Leterrier. Starring Greta Lee and Wagner Moura, the 1-hour and 50-minute survival thriller is poised to be one of Netflix’s biggest late-summer cinematic events.

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What’s Coming to Netflix on August 8th

• The Ribbon Hero (2026) Netflix Original – Anime fans are in for a treat with this brand-new Japanese feature film based on the pioneering manga Princess Knight by Osamu Tezuka, the “Godfather of Manga.” The movie promises gorgeous animation and an epic story that honors its legendary source material.

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What’s Coming to Netflix on August 10th

• Dr. Seuss’s Red Fish, Blue Fish (Season 3) Netflix Original – This beloved animated preschool series returns for a vibrant third season right before the back-to-school rush begins. Featuring 10 brand-new episodes, it promises to keep the little ones entertained with wholesome adventures and classic characters.

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What’s Coming to Netflix on August 12th

• Nando Between Two Worlds – A Sintonia Film (2026) Netflix Original – Fans of the beloved Brazilian teen crime drama Sintonia won’t want to miss this highly anticipated Portuguese-language spin-off movie. It centers entirely on fan-favorite Nando as he navigates his dangerous dual life, delivering plenty of signature action and high stakes.

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What’s Coming to Netflix on August 13th

• Tires (Season 3) Netflix Original – Shane Gillis’s hit workplace comedy races back to our screens for its third outing. The acclaimed series remains a reliable performer, dropping viewers right back into the hilarious, mundane, and often raunchy antics of the Valley Forge Automotive Center crew.

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What’s Coming to Netflix on August 14th

• Don’t Say Good Luck (2026) Netflix Original – This breezy 93-minute comedy boasts an absolutely stacked ensemble cast to cap off the summer. Featuring comedic heavyweights like Melanie Lynskey, Max Greenfield, and Stephanie Beatriz alongside Sunny Sandler, this hilarious romp is teased to be your ultimate summer movie obsession.
• Moria (Season 1) Netflix Original – As she celebrates her 80th birthday, Argentine entertainment icon Moria Casán takes control as the puppeteer of her own life story in this fictionalized biographical drama. Serving as both an intimate portrait of a woman who turned transgression into survival and a grand tribute to Argentine pop culture, the series chronicles her sprawling career across film, theater, and television. Rather than a traditional biopic, three acclaimed actresses—Sofía Gala Castiglione, Griselda Siciliani, and Cecilia Roth—portray Casán at different stages of her life, starring alongside the icon herself.

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What’s Coming to Netflix on August 19th

• Freefall: A Reckoning for Boeing (2026) Netflix Original – Acclaimed documentary filmmaker Rory Kennedy returns with a 93-minute sequel to her gripping 2022 feature Downfall: The Case Against Boeing. This investigative documentary delivers a deeply concerning, hard-hitting portrait of the ongoing controversies surrounding the aerospace giant.

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What’s Coming to Netflix on August 20th

• Blood Sacrifice (Limited Series) Netflix Original – Swedish crime drama.

• Outer Banks (Season 5) Netflix Original – 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. Filmed back-to-back with Season 4, this conclusive chapter promises an emotional, action-packed farewell as John B, Sarah, and the crew embark on one last high-stakes treasure hunt.

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What’s Coming to Netflix on August 27th

• Leanne (Season 2) Netflix Original – Stand-up comedian Leanne Morgan and sitcom king Chuck Lorre return with the second season of their hit multi-cam comedy. Look out for a special family reunion this season, as legendary actress Tyne Daly makes a highly anticipated guest appearance alongside her real-life brother and series regular, Tim Daly.

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What’s Coming to Netflix on August 28th

• The Whisper Man (2026) Netflix Original – Produced by the Russo Brothers’ AGBO banner, this gritty 1-hour and 46-minute crime thriller stars Robert De Niro and Adam Scott. When his eight-year-old son is abducted, a widowed crime writer looks to his estranged police detective father for help, discovering a connection to a decades-old serial killer case.
• All the Truth in My Lies (2026) Netflix Original – This brand-new 5-episode Spanish romance drama miniseries is an Elísabet Benavent adaptation that promises to round out the month’s international slate with unexpected twists, heartbreak, and undeniable passion.
• Graveyard (Season 3) Netflix Original – The hit Turkish drama series makes its grand return at the end of the month, bringing fans a highly anticipated third season filled with gripping storytelling, emotional weight, and intense character arcs.

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What’s Coming to Netflix in August (Date TBD)

• Take a Hike! (2026) Netflix Original – This highly entertaining new Korean unscripted reality series features popular musician Car the Garden, who hilariously tries to balance his use of weight-loss medications with the grueling physical demands of mountain hiking.

Keep this post bookmarked for more releases as and when we learn about them!