What to Watch on Netflix: Full Catalog & New Releases for August 2026

August 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most diverse and intense months for Netflix's catalog. The streaming platform offers a multicultural selection featuring productions from the United States, Japan, South Korea, Turkey, Spain, Argentina, Brazil, and South Africa. From live sporting events to biographical dramas, real-life investigations, and the massive return of iconic commercial film franchises, here is a breakdown of the month's key releases.

📺 Shows & Reality TV: Biographical Series, Animation, and Global Stories

🗓️ Early Month Releases

🎭 Mid-to-Late Month Highlights

🌐 International Hits

🎬 Movies & Documentaries: Psychological Thrillers and Real Investigations

📽️ Feature Films

🔍 True Crime & Documentaries

🔥 Marathons & Major Franchises

This month's TV line-up stands out for its wide range of themes and geographical origins:

• WWE SummerSlam 2026 (August 1): The summer's major live sporting event featuring top professional wrestling stars in the ring.
• Chicago P.D.: Police drama (Chicago Fire spin-off) focusing on the complex  cases and dilemmas of the Chicago Intelligence Unit.
• Rebellious Hearts (Season 2): Japanese reality show where 11 singles with complex pasts live together in a school setting searching for love.
• The Tudors (Seasons 1 to 4): Complete historical drama centered around 
• the controversial reign and wives of King Henry VIII. One Hundred Years of Solitude - Part 2 (August 5): The anticipated 
• conclusion to the monumental adaptation based on Gabriel García Márquez’s masterpiece.
• A Wife for Harry: Australian reality show following TV personality Harry on his journey to settle down.
• Stray Cats: Irreverent animated comedy created by Ricky Gervais following urban cats from different social backgrounds causing chaos.
• Moria: Argentine biographical series exploring the life, career, and cultural impact of Moria Casán.
• Mourinho: Three-episode docuseries detailing the controversial and meteoric rise of Portuguese manager José Mourinho.
• Outer Banks (Season 5): The fifth and final season of the hit teen mystery and adventure drama.
• My Life with the Walter Boys (Season 3): Continuation of the teen comedy series set on a Colorado ranch.
• The Truth About My Lies (August 28): Young adult mystery drama about roommates whose dark secrets are exposed.
• South Korea: Featuring the romantic comedy Sweetened, the piano drama Four Hands, Two Sonatas, the reality show Why Are We Climbing Mountains?, and the intimate comedy SexNEcks.
• Turkey, Brazil & South Africa: Including the South African legal drama Weight of the Law, the Brazilian crime story Nando Between Two Worlds, and Season 3 of the Turkish suspense thriller Cemetery.

In the film and documentary category, Netflix is betting on high-impact originals alongside critically acclaimed classics:

• They Whisper Your Name (August 28): Highlighted as the month's flagship cinematic release. A psychological thriller with a star-studded cast where a desperate father turns to a retired police inspector to track down his missing son.
• The Capture: High-tension Mexican action thriller following two officers fighting for survival after a night encounter with a cartel leader.
• The Wild One: Spanish feature film exploring the extreme sport of wingsuit BASE jumping.
• The Shawshank Redemption: The addition of one of cinema's most acclaimed classics about hope and freedom behind bars.
• Free Fall: The Truth About Boeing: Investigative documentary revealing negligence and cover-ups within the aviation giant.
• A Child of Her Own (August 13): The shocking case of a woman who faked a pregnancy for months, leading to tragic consequences.
• Inside the Trustor Scandal: Swedish documentary detailing one of Europe's largest financial frauds.
• Big Chicken: A comedian lives exclusively on fried chicken for 28 days to uncover the secrets of the fast-food industry.

For movie marathon enthusiasts, August brings full collections from two major entertainment franchises:

• Mission: Impossible Saga — Movies 1 to 5 (August 21): The platform adds the first five installment films starring Tom Cruise (Mission: Impossible 1, 2, 3, Ghost Protocol, and Rogue Nation).
• Shrek Complete Collection (August 27): The animated franchise lands in its entirety with five main entries (Shrek 1, 2, the Third, Forever After, and the Puss in Boots spin-off).