Streaming services are preparing another packed month of premieres, returning fan favorites, blockbuster movies, and brand-new original series.
Whether you’re subscribed to Netflix, Hulu, Max, Prime Video, Disney+, Apple TV+, Peacock, or Paramount+, here’s a look at some of the biggest titles expected to arrive throughout August 2026.
Note: Release schedules continue to change, and additional titles are expected to be announced throughout the month.
Netflix
Netflix is expected to have one of its busiest months of the summer with several major originals returning.
Confirmed and expected highlights include:
Alley Cats — Premieres August 7. Tires Season 3 — Premieres August 13.
Outer Banks Season 5 — Premieres August 20. One Hundred Years of Solitude: Part 2 — Premieres August 26. (Den of Geek)
More Netflix originals and licensed movies are expected to be announced before August begins.
Max
DC fans have one of the year’s biggest premieres to look forward to.
Coming to Max:
Lanterns — August 16
The highly anticipated DC series is expected to be one of the platform’s biggest television events of 2026. (Popverse)
Apple TV+
Apple TV+ continues adding high-profile originals this summer.
Expected releases include:
Ted Lasso Season 4 — August 5 Dark Matter Season 2 — August 28 (Popverse)
Hulu
Hulu is expected to expand its lineup with several original and FX series throughout August.
Among the biggest confirmed premieres:
Futurama Season 14 — August 3 (Popverse)
Additional Hulu originals and licensed content are expected to be revealed closer to the month.
Prime Video
Prime Video is expected to announce additional August originals and movie premieres as the month approaches.
The service typically adds new original films, action series, and licensed movies throughout the month.
Disney+
Disney+ is also expected to reveal its complete August lineup closer to release, including new Marvel, Star Wars, Pixar, Disney, and National Geographic content.
Peacock
Peacock is expected to continue adding original series, NBC favorites, and Universal films throughout August.
The full schedule has not yet been announced.
Paramount+
Paramount+ subscribers can also expect additional originals, movies, and exclusive programming to be revealed as August approaches.
More Streaming Announcements Are Still Coming
Several streaming platforms have not yet released their complete August schedules.
As additional premieres are announced, this guide will be updated with:
New Netflix releases Hulu premieres Max originals Prime Video exclusives Disney+ additions Apple TV+ originals Peacock releases Paramount+ premieres
Bookmark this page and check back throughout the month as more titles are confirmed.
Final Thoughts
August 2026 is already shaping up to be another exciting month for streaming fans.
With major returning series, brand-new originals, and blockbuster releases arriving across nearly every platform, viewers will have plenty to add to their watchlists.
As streaming services continue announcing new titles, this guide will be updated with the latest release dates, trailers, and premiere information.
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