Everything Coming to Netflix in August 2026: New Releases and Departures

Netflix is adding a wide array of franchise films and original productions to its library in August 2026, including the Fast and Furious series, the Child’s Play and Chucky saga, and original horror titles The Last House and The Whisper Man, according to a release schedule from IGN.

The August lineup emphasizes high-profile cinematic acquisitions and a push into the horror genre. New additions include the surreal dramedy Swiss Army Man on August 19 and the paranormal mystery thriller The Last House on August 7. The month also features several franchise bundles, with the Fast and the Furious series and the Speed films joining the platform.

Netflix is also introducing original content across different formats, including the adult animated series Alley Cats from Ricky Gervais and the coming-of-age dramedy Don’t Say Good Luck, co-produced by Adam Sandler.

Netflix Original Films and Series for August 2026

The Last House arrives on August 7. Directed by Louis Leterrier, the film stars Greta Lee and Wagner Moura as a married couple who find themselves sealed inside their home. The production is categorized as a paranormal mystery thriller, according to IGN.

On August 14, Netflix will release Don’t Say Good Luck. This coming-of-age dramedy is co-produced by Adam Sandler and stars Sunny Sandler as Sophie, a high school student dealing with family conflict while pursuing a lead role in a musical. The cast includes Melanie Lynskey, Max Greenfield, Stephanie Beatriz, Bebe Neuwirth, and Steve Buscemi.

The Whisper Man debuts on August 28. Based on the novel by Alex North, the film stars Adam Scott as a widowed novelist and Robert De Niro as his retired police detective father. The cast also features Michelle Monaghan, Michael Keaton, John Carroll Lynch, and Hamish Linklater.

In television, Ricky Gervais’ Alley Cats premieres on August 7. The six-part adult animated series focuses on cats discussing life and death. Gervais wrote and stars in the series, which also features Diane Morgan and Tom Basden.

Featured Movie Acquisitions and Release Dates

Several critically acclaimed films are joining the service throughout the month. Ingrid Goes West, featuring Aubrey Plaza as an obsessed fan, arrives on August 2. Bo Burnham’s directorial debut, Eighth Grade, follows on August 3, starring Elsie Fisher.

Other notable cinematic additions include:

• August 15: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo and The Shallows.
• August 19: Swiss Army Man, starring Paul Dano and Daniel Radcliffe.
• August 24: M3GAN.

The platform is also adding a large volume of franchise content. The Child’s Play and Chucky series are arriving, including Child’s Play 2, Child’s Play 3, Curse of Chucky, Seed of Chucky, Soul of Chucky, and Cult of Chucky. The Fast and Furious collection includes the 2001 original, 2 Fast 2 Furious, Tokyo Drift, Fast & Furious, Fast Five, Fast & Furious 6, and Furious 7.

Content Leaving Netflix in August 2026

A significant number of titles are scheduled to exit the service this month. The original Spider-Man trilogy is leaving on August 5, followed by Labyrinth on August 7. Borat and Ex Machina are also among the departing titles, according to the IGN report.

The exodus includes a wide range of comedies and dramas, such as Pretty Woman, The Proposal, and There’s Something About Mary. Additionally, the series The Game is listed as leaving the platform on August 15.

Full August 2026 Schedule Highlights

Beyond the primary features, Netflix is adding international content and specialty programming:

• August 5: One Hundred Years of Solitude: Part 2 (Colombia).
• August 11: MOURINHO (UK doc) and Rory Scovel: Show Must Go On.
• August 13: Immaculate and MLB Field of Dreams: Phillies vs. Twins.
• August 20: Outer Banks: Season 5.
• August 31: Sex Lives of College Girls: Seasons 1-3.