New to Netflix in August: Your Ultimate Streaming Guide
Hey there, streamers! August is just around the corner, and you know what that means – a fresh batch of movies and shows are about to hit Netflix! We've done the digging for you, so grab your popcorn and get ready to mark your calendars. Here's your ultimate guide to the new to Netflix in August lineup. Guys, explore more in Guides And Explainers and new to netflix in august.
Must-Watch Movies
The Kissing Booth 2 (August 14)
Hey, love triangles, are you ready to make a comeback? The sequel to 2018's hit rom-com, The Kissing Booth, is back with a bang! Elle, now a senior, is navigating her long-distance relationship with Noah, while also facing the charms of her new classmate, Marco. Will Elle's heart remain loyal, or will it be a kissing booth free-for-all? Find out on August 14!
Project Power (August 14)
Superpowers, but not as you know them. In Project Power, strangers in New Orleans start experiencing random, temporary superpowers – for five minutes at a time. But with great power comes great responsibility, and some are using their newfound abilities for evil. With a star-studded cast including Jamie Foxx, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, and Dominique Fishback, this action-packed thriller is one you won't want to miss.
Binge-Worthy Shows
The Umbrella Academy Season 2 (August 1)
Get ready for more chaos, more time travel, and more sibling drama! The eccentric Hargreeves siblings are back in The Umbrella Academy Season 2. After a failed attempt to prevent the apocalypse, the family finds themselves scattered in different timelines. Can they put aside their differences and save the world (again)?
The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance Season 2 (August 4)
Bad news, guys: The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance won't be returning for a second season. But don't let that stop you from bingeing the first season's enchanting tale of Gelfling heroes battling against the evil Skeksis. Who knows, maybe Netflix will have a change of heart if we all stream it enough!
Documentaries & Docuseries
The Great British Baking Show: The Beginnings (August 1)
Craving some sweet nostalgia? The Great British Baking Show: The Beginnings takes us back to where it all started, with never-before-seen footage from the first three seasons. Watch as the tent's original stars – including hosts Mel and Sue, judges Mary and Paul, and the bakers themselves – reminisce about the early days of this beloved baking competition.
Fear City: New York vs The Mafia (August 22)
Crime docs fans, listen up! Fear City: New York vs The Mafia delves into the 1980s mob wars that terrorized New York City. With access to never-before-seen footage and interviews with key players, this docuseries promises an inside look at the FBI's battle against the Five Families and their grip on the city.
International Gems
I'm Thinking of Ending Things (August 1)
Based on Iain Reid's novel, this mind-bending psychological thriller follows a young woman who starts to question her sanity while on a road trip with her boyfriend to meet his parents. With a stellar cast including Jessie Buckley, Jesse Plemons, and Toni Collette, I'm Thinking of Ending Things is sure to leave you questioning reality.
Sex Education Season 2 (August 18)
Get ready for more awkward conversations, heartwarming friendships, and steamy encounters in Sex Education Season 2. Our favorite gang of misfits is back, tackling new challenges and relationship dramas with their signature wit and candor. And yes, there's plenty more sex ed to go around!
So there you have it, folks! Mark your calendars, set your reminders, and get ready to binge your hearts out with these amazing new additions to Netflix in August. Happy streaming!