What's Coming to Netflix UK in August 2026

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It’s going to be a busy summer month on Netflix UK with plenty of new Originals and licensed content headed your way. Robert De Niro and Adam Scott will be in action in The Whisper Man. Ricky Gervais has a brand new adult-animated comedy centered on a group of feral British cats, and Outer Banks returns for a fifth and final season.

As always, while this list covers everything new coming up, we also recommend familiarizing yourself with all the movies, series, and games scheduled to leave Netflix throughout August 2026 here.

What’s Coming to Netflix UK on August 1, 2026

Bye Bye Birdie (1963) – Classic Hollywood film centered on rock and roll idol Conrad Birdie, who is drafted into the army; his manager schemes a publicity stunt: having Birdie sing a farewell song and kiss one lucky teenage fan.
Chicago PD (Seasons) – American police-drama following the lives and careers of the police officers of the fictional 21st District of Chicago.
Murder in a Small Town (Seasons) – Crime drama starring Rossif Sutherland as big-city detective Karl Alberg, who relocates to a quiet coastal paradise for a peaceful life. However, his hopes are quickly shattered when he is forced to use his world-class investigative skills to solve a series of chilling local homicides.
Party Girl (1995) – Cult comedy following a free-spirited New York club hopper who is forced to work as a library clerk to repay her godmother’s bail money, unexpectedly discovering her true calling.

What’s Coming to Netflix UK on August 2, 2026

Gate 24: The Border (Season 1 – New Episodes Weekly) – Japanese drama centered on Mori Machi, a new quirky customs officer who is assigned to a ragtag unit responsible for keeping Japan’s borders safe.
Mikael: Pemburu Due Alam (2025) – Malaysian action thriller centered on an elite cop investigating a gruesome wedding massacre who uncovers a diabolical prophecy. Battling personal demons, he races to stop the Ruler of Djinns from conquering the world.

What’s Coming to Netflix UK on August 3, 2026

The Color Purple (2023) – The 2023 musical adaptation of The Color Purple follows Celie, a Black woman in the early 1900s American South who endures decades of abuse and separation from her sister. Through the unbreakable bonds and resilience of a fierce female sisterhood, Celie discovers her self-worth, independence, and healing.

Steven and Maggie (Season 1) – Educational youth series starring energetic Steve and his cheeky magical bird friend, Maggie. Together, they embark on fun adventures to teach young kids conversational English.
Wieners (2008) – Road-trip comedy that follows three friends who travel across the United States in a modified hot dog wagon. Their mission is to seek revenge on a popular daytime talk show host who publicly humiliated one of them on national television.

What’s Coming to Netflix UK on August 4, 2026

Badly in Love (Season 2) N – Japanese reality dating series follows eleven former delinquents living together for fourteen chaotic days to navigate intense conflicts, hidden vulnerabilities, and unapologetically unfiltered modern romance!

What’s Coming to Netflix UK on August 5, 2026

1670 (Season 3) N – Polish satirical mockumentary centered on chaotic nobleman Jan Paweł faces an identity crisis after a harvest festival disaster. Desperate to prove his status, his extreme ambitions lead him to high-stakes politics at the royal court and a wild scheme to send a peasant to the Moon.
Big Chicken: A Fast Food Conspiracy (2026) N – A provocative investigative documentary that dives deep into the dark underbelly of the global fast-food industry. The film exposes corporate greed, hidden agendas, and systemic manipulation behind the scenes of the world’s most consumed meat.
Inside The Trustor Scandal (2026) N – True-crime documentary exploring one of Sweden’s biggest financial frauds from the 1990s. Featuring key insiders, including the elusive, alleged mastermind Joachim Posener, emerging from decades in hiding to uncover how five people effortlessly swindled 600 million kronor.
Let’s Marry Harry (Season 1) N – Quirky reality dating series that follows a group of single women looking for love. Unbeknownst to them, they are competing for the affections of an ordinary man who has been meticulously styled and packaged to look exactly like Prince Harry.
One Hundred Years of Solitude (Part 2) N – Colombian multi-generational drama – peace remains elusive in Macondo following the armistice. As new generations of the Buendía family emerge, the arrival of the railroad and a foreign banana company brings modernization, ultimately triggering a tragic descent into decay and fulfilling the family’s generational curse.

What’s Coming to Netflix UK on August 6, 2026

Atlas Shrugged: Part 3 (2014) – Dystopian sci-fi sequel where society is on the brink of collapse. As the nation’s remaining productive innovators mysteriously disappear, a determined railway executive struggles to keep her business alive while searching for the elusive John Galt.
Joe DeRosa: I Never Promised You a Rose Garden (2026) – Stand-up comedy special.
Manila’s Finest (2025) – Filipino drama following a veteran police captain Homer Magtibay as his flawed unit faces deep corruption, systemic decay, and a rising militarized force before the martial law era.
My Life with the Walters Boys (Season 3) N – Centered on fifteen-year-old New Yorker Jackie Howard after she loses her family in a tragic accident. Relocating to rural Colorado, she is taken in by her mother’s best friend and must navigate her new life surrounded by a family of rowdy boys.
Tortilla Soup (2001) – Comedy-drama centered on Martin Naranjo, a Mexican-American master chef who is losing his sense of taste. While managing his bustling kitchen, he navigates life, romance, and clashing values with his three adult daughters during their mandatory Sunday family dinners.

What’s Coming to Netflix UK on August 7, 2026

Death Inc. (Season 4) N – Spanish drama centered on a chaotic power struggle that erupts over the funeral home’s vacant director’s chair. As Chemi introduces disastrous new management ideas, a frustrated Dámaso frantically swings between scheming to undermine his new boss and shamelessly flattering him.
Dragon Wars (2007) – Fantasy action film set in Los Angeles where ancient, destructive serpent-like creatures return to claim a woman possessing a mystical spirit.
The Last House (2026) N – Horror film starring Greta Lee and Wagner Moura centered on a family of four is suddenly sealed inside their house with no way out and must work together to survive against both their dwindling resources and the mysterious, looming threat that is keeping them trapped.
Operation Safed Sagar: The Untold Story of the Kargil War (Season 1) N – Set against the 1999 Kargil War, the military drama follows the Indian Air Force’s Golden Arrows Squadron. The show explores the immense courage, personal sacrifices, and high-stakes choices of the pilots and their families as they defy impossible odds to protect their borders.
Our Sticky Love (Limited Series) N – Romantic Korean drama centered on an ambitious prosecutor who loses her memory in an accident while investigating a crime syndicate. She ends up living with a former boxer turned coach who falsely claims to be her boyfriend to protect her from dangerous criminals
Ricky Gervais Alley Cats (Season 1) N – Adult animated comedy following a group of foul-mouthed, feral British cats. As they cause chaos on the streets and struggle for survival, the scruffy felines seek companionship while hilariously pondering the absurdities of everyday life.

What’s Coming to Netflix UK on August 8, 2026

The Ribbon Hero (2026) N – Reimagining of the beloved Japanese manga centered on Sapphire, a princess who loses her kingdom to a devastating calamity. Wandering in despair, she finds hope in a new land, only to take up her sword and magic ribbon when the threat returns.

What’s Coming to Netflix UK on August 9, 2026

Camp CrunchLabs (Season 1) – Mark Rober series where he will serve up exciting science experiments, joined by special guests and challenges viewers can try at home.
Starship Troopers 2: Hero of the Federation (2004) – Sci-fi action sequel centered on the Federation’s best infantry unit, which is trapped and slowly being overpowered by Killer Bugs. With reinforcements light years away.

What’s Coming to Netflix UK on August 10, 2026

Dr. Seuss’s Red Fish, Blue Fish (Season 3) N – Preschool animated series following the adventures of best friends Red Fish and Blue Fish. As they navigate their colorful, wacky world, they solve everyday problems and introduce young viewers to fun opposite concepts along the way.
Murder of the Essex Boys: Blood & Betrayal (2023) – British true-crime documentary re-examines the notorious 1995 gangland slaying of three drug dealers found dead in a Range Rover.
Rise of the Footsoldier (2007) – Based on true events, this gritty British crime film follows Carlton Leach’s brutal rise from a football hooligan to a feared underworld enforcer, culminating in the notorious Rettendon triple murders.
Rise of the Footsoldier: Vengeance (2010) – British crime film centered on Tony Tucker, who, after returning from the Falklands War, makes his name in the Essex underworld through drug dealing, eventually uniting with notorious gangsters to form a highly ruthless firm.
Venom: The Last Dance (2024) – Tom Hardy returns as Eddie Brock, who, alongside his alien symbiote, Venom, goes on the run as fugitives. Hunted by both human military forces and deadly alien monsters sent by Venom’s creator, Knull.

What’s Coming to Netflix UK on August 11, 2026

MOURINHO (Limited Series) N – Documentary on legendary football manager José Mourinho, chronicling his meteoric rise as one of the world’s top football coaches, winning multiple trophies across Europe’s elite leagues.
Practical Magic (1998) – Supernatural comedy starring Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman as two magical sisters raised by their eccentric aunts, who face a tragic family curse that dooms any man they love. Together, they must use witchcraft to defeat an evil, vengeful spirit.
Rory Scovel: Show Must Go On (2026) N – Stand-up comedy special.

What’s Coming to Netflix UK on August 12, 2026

Nando Between Two Worlds – A Sintonia Film (2026) N – Brazilian drama film that follows Nando and his quiet life in exile, which is shattered when his teenage daughter vanishes. Forced to return to Brazil, he must navigate a dangerous line between his criminal past and his duty to protect the family he loves.
Gladiator 2 (2024) – Gladiator sequel starring Paul Mescal as Lucius, the exiled son of Maximus. Sixteen years after the death of his father, Lucius is enslaved when Rome conquers his new home. Returning to the Colosseum as a gladiator, he seeks revenge against the corrupt forces controlling Rome.

What’s Coming to Netflix UK on August 13, 2026

A Child of My Own (2026) N – Mexican docudrama following Alejandra, a Mexican woman who fakes a pregnancy after enduring multiple miscarriages. Pushed by extreme societal expectations, her desperate charade culminates in a shocking baby abduction that triggers a massive national scandal.
After the Sunset (2004) – Heist crime-comedy starring Pierce Brosnan as Max Burdett, who, after retiring to the Bahamas following a successful diamond heist, is pursued by a relentless FBI agent convinced they are planning one final spectacular robbery.
My Brilliant Career (Season 1) N – Set at the turn of the twentieth century, this Australian drama stars Philippa Northeast as Sybylla, a fiercely independent farmgirl. She passionately fights against restrictive family expectations, navigating societal pressures as she relentlessly pursues her deep desire for true independence.
Stitch Head (2026) – Children’s animated feature centered on a mad professor’s forgotten first creation quietly protects the castle’s other monsters. When a traveling circus arrives, the stitched-together hero must finally step up to save his friends.
This, That and Everything in Between (2026) N – Filipino drama following a successful television writer’s carefully rebuilt life which unravels when her long-estranged mother suddenly resurfaces after twenty-seven years. Bringing a deeply guarded secret that changes absolutely everything, this unexpected reunion forces her to confront a difficult and buried past.
Tires (Season 3) N – Workplace comedy series that follows Will, the nervous and unqualified heir to an auto repair chain. He struggles to turn the business around and earn his father’s respect while managing his chaotic, unfiltered cousin and a ragtag crew of mechanics.

What’s Coming to Netflix UK on August 14, 2026

Don’t Say Good Luck (2026) N – Coming-of-age comedy film starring Sunny Sandler as 15-year-old Sophie, who just lands the lead in her school musical when she learns her mother’s cancer has returned. Sophie must navigate teenage trials and first loves while facing devastating family news.
Monster’s Ball (2001) – Dark Romance starring Billy Bob Thornton as a racist, grieving prison guard who falls into a passionate but deeply complicated relationship with the struggling widow of the man he recently executed, forcing him to confront his dark prejudices.
Moria (Season 1) N – Biographical drama series chronicling the legendary career of Argentine entertainment icon Moria Casán. To mark her 80th birthday, three different actresses portray Casán alongside the icon herself, celebrating her defiant survival and massive impact on Argentine pop culture.
My Best Friend, His Girlfriend and Me (2026) N – Danish drama film: lifelong pals Olli and Matze meticulously plan a dream trip around the entire world. However, their grand adventure and unbreakable bond are abruptly jeopardized when Matze’s manipulative new girlfriend, Rebecca, disastrously intervenes.
To the Max (2026) N – Spanish drama film centered on a group of friends bonded by extreme sports who discover the thrilling world of wingsuit BASE jumping. However, they soon realize that the exhilarating, breathtaking sensation of human flight also entails the highest and deadliest risks.
Umthetho (Season 1) N – South African crime drama following Mbali, a sharp public prosecutor. Her life is upended when she discovers her estranged brother, Moses, is alive and running a ruthless prison syndicate, forcing her to choose between family loyalty and the law.

What’s Coming to Netflix UK on August 17, 2026

CoComelon: The Melon Punch (Season 1) – Preschool series.

What’s Coming to Netflix UK on August 18, 2026

Kelsy Cook: Happy Hour (2026) N – Stand-up comedy special.
Seal Team (Seasons) – Gripping military drama follows the professional and personal lives of an elite Navy SEAL unit executing highly dangerous global missions while balancing their grueling duties with devastating family sacrifices.
Take a Hike (Season 1) N – Korean reality series starring celebrities Lee Chae Min, Car the Garden, Lee Chae Won, and Dowoon as they take a winter hike across the Korean Mountains.

What’s Coming to Netflix UK on August 19, 2026

Freefall: A Reckoning for Boeing (2026) N – Documentary examining the tragic death of whistleblower John Barnett. The film uncovers alarming new insider testimony to expose a corporate culture of cost-cutting, cover-ups, and ongoing aviation safety failures.
Here the Whole Time (2026) N – Brazilian coming-of-age romance film centered on Felipe, whose plans for a quiet school break binging musicals are upended when his longtime secret crush moves in for fifteen days, forcing him to confront body.
Love Is Blind: UK (Season 3) N – Netflix’s most popular reality series returns with brand new singles ready to find love in the pods, and hopefully marriage.

What’s Coming to Netflix UK on August 20, 2026

Blood Sacrifice (Season 1) N – Swedish crime-thriller set in Stockholm where a brutal wave of murders has targeted the police. To hunt down the killer, a lead investigator is forced into an uneasy, high-stakes alliance with his estranged father, a retired detective.
Chompoo: Lost & Forgotten (Limited Series) N – Thai true crime documentary about a young girl who suddenly vanishes from a remote village, sparking a frantic police manhunt. Soon, the intense investigation rapidly escalates into a sensationalized, provocative, and baffling national media frenzy.
Outer Banks (Season 5) N – Final season of the beloved drama with the Pogues at their breaking point. Stranded far from home and mourning the tragic loss of JJ, the group must form an uneasy alliance with Rafe to reclaim the Blue Crown, avenge their best friend, and finally secure their freedom.

S&X (Season 1) N – Japanese live-action adaptation of Kisei Tada’s manga following Ichito Shimotori, a dedicated sex therapist who treats his patients’ most intimate struggles with empathy and respect. Despite helping others navigate their deepest relationship anxieties, he secretly hides a deeply personal struggle of his own.
The Wild Robot (2024) – Animated feature following a service robot named Roz, who, after being shipwrecked on a remote, uninhabited island, must adapt to her wild surroundings, eventually befriending the local animals and raising an orphaned gosling as her own.

What’s Coming to Netflix UK on August 21, 2026

Facing El Chapo (2026) N – Mexican crime-drama centered on two Mexican police officers who must desperately fight to survive the grueling final hours of their shift after inadvertently crossing paths with a ruthless, unforgiving cartel boss in a terrifying true story.

What’s Coming to Netflix UK on August 25, 2026

Stamptown (2026) N – Stand-up comedy festival special.
Untold: The Testimony of Vince Young (Season 1) N – Sports documentary exploring the turbulent rise and fall of Texas Longhorns legend Vince Young. The film delves into the immense pressures of fame, revealing how injuries, conflicts, and sudden loss derailed his career.

What’s Coming to Netflix UK on August 26, 2026

Mom Knows Best (Season 1) N – New Brazilian reality series where nine mothers secretly observe their adult children, and take bets on their actions in the ultimate test of familial bonds.
One Hundred Years of Solitude (Part 2: Grand Finale) N – Colombian multi-generational drama – peace remains elusive in Macondo following the armistice. As new generations of the Buendía family emerge, the arrival of the railroad and a foreign banana company brings modernization, ultimately triggering a tragic descent into decay and fulfilling the family’s generational curse.

What’s Coming to Netflix UK on August 27, 2026

Leanne (Season 2) N – Sitcom comedy starring Leanne Morgan as a Tennessee grandmother who is trying to rebuild her life after her husband of thirty years leaves her. Alongside her supportive sister Carol, Leanne navigates dating, wacky family antics, and a fresh start with heartwarming southern charm.

What’s Coming to Netflix UK on August 28, 2026

All the Truth Behind My Lies (Season 1) N – Spanish drama that follows long-time best friends Coco and Marín on a campervan road trip with their close-knit friend group to celebrate a bachelorette party. However, the joyful celebration quickly becomes a ticking time bomb as long-buried secrets surface, threatening their bonds.
Graveyard (Season 3) N – Turkish crime-thriller follows Chief Inspector Önem Özülkü as she heads a specialized, underfunded police unit relegated to a basement office. Defying a deeply sexist system, she leads her ragtag team of outcasts to solve grueling, long-ignored cases of femicide and violence against women.
Mousetrap (Season 1) N – Korean thriller centered on a reclusive novelist whose quiet life is shattered when a mysterious figure steals his wealth and identity. To reclaim his life and exact revenge, he forms an unlikely alliance with the very loan shark who previously hunted him, plunging them into a dangerous chase.
The Secret Woman (Season 1) N – Danish thriller series centered on Louise, whose quiet life on a Norwegian island is upended when a stranger reveals she is actually Helene Söderberg, a woman who vanished from Denmark three years prior. To uncover her forgotten past, she must leave her life behind to find her family.
The Whisper Man (2026) N – Psychological crime thriller starring Adam Scott as a widowed writer who seeks help from his estranged father (Robert De Niro), a retired detective, after his young son is abducted. Together, they uncover a terrifying connection to a decades-old serial killer case thought to have been long solved.