Summer may be winding down, but Netflix is turning up the heat with a jam-packed August lineup full of buzz-worthy premieres, nostalgic classics, and unexpected sleeper hits. Whether you’re in the mood for a cozy mystery, a flirty rom-com, mind-bending thrillers, or just a dose of animated chaos, this month’s catalogue has you covered.
From highly anticipated second seasons to brand-new originals—and a splash of retro throwbacks that’ll make you feel like it’s 2005 again—August’s watchlist is designed for every kind of viewer. Solo streaming or sofa-sharing, these picks are pure entertainment gold.
So grab your snacks, fluff up your throw blanket, and clear your calendar. Here’s what to watch on Netflix this August…
💕 Rom-Coms & Feel-Good Flicks
- My Oxford Year (Aug 1): Sofia Carson stars as an ambitious American student who finds love and poetry at Oxford. Think charming Brits, academic drama, and heart-fluttering moments.
- Perfect Match – Season 3 (Aug 1): Reality dating gets spicy with new twists and returning fan favorites.
🕵️♀️ Mystery & Thriller
- Wednesday – Season 2, Part 1 (Aug 6): Jenna Ortega returns as the gothic sleuth. Expect darker secrets, new cast members (hello, Steve Buscemi!), and more Nevermore Academy drama.
- The Thursday Murder Club (Aug 28): A star-studded whodunit featuring Pierce Brosnan, Helen Mirren, and Ben Kingsley. Cozy mystery meets British wit.
🐾 Animation & Family Fun
- Fixed (Aug 13): Genndy Tartakovsky’s adult animated comedy about a dog facing neutering. Yes, really. Voice cast includes Adam DeVine and Idris Elba.
- CoComelon Lane – Season 5 (Aug 18): For the littlest viewers, more sing-alongs and toddler adventures.
🎥 Nostalgia Overload
- American Pie, Clueless, Dazed and Confused, Jurassic Park Trilogy, Rush Hour Trilogy, and Groundhog Day all drop on Aug 1. It’s a retro movie marathon waiting to happen.
🔥 Drama & Documentary
- Night Always Comes (Aug 15): Vanessa Kirby stars in a gritty crime thriller exploring survival and sacrifice.
- The Truth About Jussie Smollett? (Aug 22): A documentary promising new insights into the controversial case.
SINON 