What’s coming to Netflix in August 2026? Check out the unmissable news

Netflix is ​​preparing a diverse program for the month of August 2026, with a series of films, documentaries and events that promise to capture the public’s attention. The new features, which arrive from August 1st, have been selected to offer everything from exciting and suspenseful plots to touching and informative stories. This strategy reinforces the platform’s commitment to maintaining a robust catalog, serving a variety of interests and consolidating its position in the streaming market.

In the first half of the month, the platform highlights two original productions that promise to attract a large portion of subscribers. Among them, the science fiction thriller *The Last House*, starring Greta Lee, and the teen musical comedy-drama *Don’t Say Good Luck*, with Sunny Sandler and Melanie Lynskey, both with the potential to enter Netflix’s coveted Top 10.

For the second half of August, fans of criminal thrillers will have reason to follow the schedule, with the arrival of long-awaited titles. Highlights include *The Whisper Man*, which stars Adam Scott, Robert De Niro and Michelle Monaghan, and the thought-provoking Mexican film *Facing El Chapo*.

Additionally, audiences will be able to watch engaging documentaries covering a wide range of topics. Among the confirmed productions are *Big Chicken: A Fast Food Conspiracy*, *Freefall: A Reckoning for Boeing* and *Untold: The Testimony of Vince Young*, which will be released throughout the month.

Check out the full list of films and specials coming to the Netflix catalog in August.

The sci-fi thriller in The Last House

Scheduled for release on August 7, *The Last House* promises to increase viewers’ adrenaline. This Netflix original film is a science fiction thriller that follows a family of four (Greta Lee, Wagner Moura, Riley Chung and Noah Alexander Sosnowski) who find themselves trapped inside their home with no way of escape. With resources dwindling and tensions rising, they must rely on each other to survive the situation and the unknown threat that keeps them isolated. The cast also includes Emma Ho, Gabriel Barbosa, Sam Lerner, Audrey Anderson and Sid Edwards. The indicative rating is PG-13.

Freefall: A Reckoning for Boeing Explores a Whistleblower’s Downfall

Released on August 19, this Netflix original documentary is the sequel to the 2022 title, *Downfall: The Case Against Boeing*, directed by Rory Kennedy. *Freefall: A Reckoning for Boeing* delves into the circumstances that led to the death of The Boeing Company whistleblower, John Barnett. The film expands on Barnett’s efforts to investigate Boeing’s safety problems, including testimony from other whistleblowers and revealing numerous cover-ups and crises faced by the company. Its rating is R.

Thriller The Whisper Man arrives with a star-studded cast

Based on the 2019 novel by Alex North, *The Whisper Man* is a star-studded thriller opening August 28. The film follows recently widowed crime writer Tom Kennedy (Adam Scott), whose eight-year-old son, Jake (Acston Luca Porto), is kidnapped in the small town where the family was looking for a fresh start. Desperate for answers, Tom turns to his father, retired detective Pete Willis (Robert De Niro), for help, discovering a link between Jake’s abduction and a 20-year-old case of a serial killer known locally as “The Whisper Man” (Michael Keaton). The cast also includes Michelle Monaghan, John Carroll Lynch, Hamish Linklater, Owen Teague and Will Brill. The rating is R.

The musical comedy-drama Don’t Say Good Luck

*Don’t Say Good Luck* is a Netflix original teen musical dramedy arriving on August 14th. The film follows Sophie Birenbaum (Sunny Sandler), a theater student who lands the lead role in her school’s production of *Waitress*. However, when real drama begins to unfold offstage with her family, she embarks on a coming-of-age journey that is both fun and moving, painting a candid portrait of youth, growth, and connection. The cast includes Melanie Lynskey, Max Greenfield, Stephanie Beatriz, Bebe Neuwirth, Steve Buscemi, Jack Champion, Scarlett Estevez and Jon Lovitz. The title is rated PG-13.

Japanese animation The Hero of the Ribbon brings fantastic adventure

Inspired by Osamu Tezuka’s *Princess Knight* manga series, *The Ribbon Hero* is a Japanese animated fantasy adventure film premiering on August 8. The plot centers on Sapphire (Saaya Kadokura), the princess of the fallen kingdom of Silverland, who finds a new home in Goldland. Determined to save Goldland and its people from the same monstrous force that destroyed Silverland, Princess Sapphire transforms into the titular heroine, The Hero of the Ribbon, ready to risk her life and defy a dark destiny. The voice cast includes Seiran Kobayashi, Koki Uchiyama, Mayumi Shintani, Yoshimasa Hosoya, Mito Tsukino, Yūsuke Tezuka, Lunlun, Debidebi Debiru, and Haruhiko Jō. Its rating is PG.

Derived from Tuning: Nando Between Two Worlds

*Nando Between Two Worlds – A Sintonia Film* is a spin-off of the Netflix original teen crime drama series, *Sintonia*, and will be released on August 12th. The film follows former crime boss Nando (Christian Malheiros) as he returns to Brazil after the sudden disappearance of his teenage daughter, Bruninha (Duda Pimenta). Back in his home country, Nando finds himself torn between his family and his ties to a dangerous criminal underworld, being forced to decide once and for all where his loyalties lie. The cast also includes Júlia Yamaguchi, Duda Pimenta, Bruna Mascarenhas and Jottapê. The title is rated TV-MA.

Big Chicken: A Fast Food Conspiracy and Its Costs

On August 5, Netflix releases *Big Chicken: A Fast Food Conspiracy*, a new original documentary. British comedian Mo Gilligan embarks on a 28-day journey across the UK and US, following a strict poultry diet. The film finds Gilligan eating fried chicken for every meal to share the true cost of cravings, exploring the origins of fried chicken, its industry, and its impact on health. The result is a fascinating and eye-opening experiment that could completely change the public’s perception of this addictive dish. Its rating is TV-MA.

Facing El Chapo: breathtaking Mexican thriller

Based on true events, *Facing El Chapo* is an action-packed Mexican crime thriller arriving August 21st. The film follows two police officers (Alfonso Herrera and Noé Hernández) who are thrown into a dangerous situation when they stop a stolen car, which puts them in the crosshairs of the country’s most notorious drug lord. As the routine stop turns into a deadly confrontation in the blink of an eye, the men must do whatever it takes to survive this unexpected and risky encounter. The cast includes Héctor Kotsifakis, Juan Pablo Cruz García, Paola Fernández, Antonio Fortier, Allan Durell, Fernando Cuautle, Gerardo Trejoluna, Isaac Bravo, Alejandra Vázquez De León, Regis Arroyo, Santiago Colores, Daniela Torres, Berenice Mastretta and Marcos Duarte, Ingrid Úsuga. Rated TV-MA.

Documentary chronicles Vince Young’s journey in the NFL

Netflix’s sports documentary series *Untold* expands its lineup with *The Testimony of Vince Young*, a title that delves into the life and career of the former NFL quarterback through Vince Young’s own eyes. Released on August 25, Young chronicles his journey from a college football star to a mercurial professional player whose career ended after just six seasons in the NFL. The film culminates in a raw and gripping story of fame, pressure, struggle and resilience. Its rating is TV-MA.

MLB Field of Dreams: Phillies and Twins in special game

Netflix continues to expand its live sports offering with coverage of the annual MLB event at the Field of Dreams. On August 13, the third annual event will feature the Philadelphia Phillies of the National League East and the Minnesota Twins of the American League Central in a thrilling one-night showdown in the cornfield of Iowa’s Field of Dreams. The rating is TV-PG.