Summer might be winding down, but Netflix clearly hasn’t received the memo. August 2025 arrives with a catalogue that’s bursting at the seams – from timeless classics to fresh exclusives, eagerly awaited sequels and the return of cult favourites. Whether you’re craving a nostalgic rewatch, a gritty new drama, or something light-hearted for those warm evenings, the platform is serving a little bit of everything.
All the films arriving this August
Cinephiles are in for a treat, as Netflix balances brand-new releases with films that have earned a place in our collective memory. The month kicks off on 1 August with a varied menu: the cheeky comedy L’élève Ducobu and its sequels, gothic gems The Addams Family and Addams Family Values, along with modern picks like Petites Mains and My Oxford Year.
By 3 August, you can dive into the animated fun of Megamind, while 4 August brings the soul-stirring Dead Poets Society. Social satire arrives on 6 August with La Lutte des Classes, and action fans get their fix on 11 August with Elektra.
Mid-month ramps up the variety – 13 August delivers Couic!, both Shiny Shrimps films, and the next day drops 30 Days Max, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas and The Second Act. Romantic drama, sweeping epics and family animation follow, from Where the Crawdads Sing to Abominable, Troy and Donne-Moi des Ailes, right through to 29 August with Abigail and Salem.
Series not to miss this month
Netflix’s serial storytelling game is strong this summer, and August proves no exception. Opening the month on 1 August is the intriguing newcomer Clarisse: In the Shadow of the Stars. But it’s 6 August that has fans on edge – Wednesday returns for its long-awaited second season, launching in two parts to keep the suspense simmering.
Fresh drama follows with Young Millionaires on 13 August, the gritty In the Mud on 14 August, and a fifth season of CoComelon Lane for younger viewers on 18 August. Thrills arrive on 21 August with Hostage, and the month wraps up on 28 August with season two of My Life with the Walter Boys. Expect plenty of mystery, romance, and high-stakes twists.
Reality TV to heat up your summer
If scripted drama isn’t enough, Netflix’s reality line-up will more than fill the gap. On 1 August, Perfect Match kicks off season three, promising fiery encounters, shifting alliances and the kind of awkward moments reality TV lives for. Then, on 13 August, Love Is Blind: UK returns for its second season – expect fresh connections, heartfelt confessions and the occasional curveball.
From romantic dramas to cult classics, high-octane blockbusters to binge-worthy series, August 2025 is shaping up to be one of Netflix’s most varied months yet. Whether you’re curled up with the air-con on or watching in the garden under the stars, there’s something here to make your summer screen time truly unforgettable.