Netflix is set to release a diverse slate of new films and documentaries in August 2026, including original productions and debut features. The lineup aims to offer a variety of genres, from sci-fi thrillers to musical teen comedies and in-depth documentaries.
Among the highlighted original films, "The Last House," directed by Greta Lee, is a sci-fi thriller scheduled for release on August 7. The film centers on a family trapped inside their home, facing dwindling resources and an unknown threat. Starring Greta Lee, Wagner Moura, Riley Chung, and Noah Alexander Sosnowski, the movie is rated PG-13.
Following on August 14 is "Don't Say Good Luck," a PG-13 rated musical teen dramedy featuring Sunny Sandler and Melanie Lynskey. The film follows a theater student whose personal life takes center stage amidst her high school production. The cast also includes Max Greenfield, Stephanie Beatriz, Bebe Neuwirth, and Steve Buscemi.
Later in the month, Netflix will debut "The Whisper Man" on August 28. This R-rated thriller, based on Alex North's novel, stars Adam Scott as a crime writer whose son's kidnapping unearths a connection to a notorious serial killer. Robert De Niro and Michelle Monaghan also feature in the film, with Michael Keaton portraying "The Whisper Man."
The documentary offerings for August include "Freefall: A Reckoning for Boeing," premiering August 19. This R-rated documentary, a sequel to Rory Kennedy's "Downfall: The Case Against Boeing," investigates the circumstances surrounding the death of Boeing whistleblower John Barnett, further exploring the company's safety issues and alleged cover-ups. It includes testimonies from additional whistleblowers.
Another documentary, "Big Chicken: A Fast Food Conspiracy," will be available on August 5. Comedian Mo Gilligan undertakes a 28-day journey across the UK and USA, consuming only fried chicken to explore the origins, industry, and health impacts of the popular dish. The film is rated TV-MA.
"Untold: The Testimony of Vince Young," a sports documentary, is slated for release on August 25. This TV-MA rated film examines the life and career of the former NFL quarterback through his own perspective, detailing his journey from college stardom to a challenging professional career.
Additional films joining the platform include "Facing El Chapo," a Mexican crime thriller released on August 21, rated TV-MA. The film follows two police officers caught in a dangerous confrontation with a notorious drug lord after a routine traffic stop. "Nando Between Two Worlds – A Sintonia Film," a spin-off of the crime teen drama "Sintonia," premieres August 12. This TV-MA rated Brazilian film follows an exiled crime boss returning to find his missing daughter.
"The Ribbon Hero," a Japanese animated fantasy adventure film inspired by Osamu Tezuka's manga, will be released on August 8. Rated PG, it follows a princess who takes on a new identity to save her kingdom. "This, That and Everything in Between," a Filipino family drama rated TV-MA, arrives on August 13, exploring the reunion of a TV writer and her estranged mother.
Netflix will also feature live sports with "MLB Field of Dreams: Phillies vs. Twins" on August 13. This special event game will be broadcast live from the Field of Dreams in Iowa, featuring the Philadelphia Phillies against the Minnesota Twins.