Netflix rolls out a fresh batch of original films and documentaries for August 2026

Netflix’s August schedule introduces a pair of original movies in the first half, with Greta Lee starring in the sci-fi thriller The Last House and Sunny Sandler leading the musical teen dramedy Don’t Say Good Luck, both expected to vie for Top-10 placement. Mid-month, the platform adds heavyweight crime thrillers, including The Whisper Man, starring Adam Scott and Robert De Niro, and the Mexican-produced Facing El Chapo.

Documentary offerings arrive throughout the month, featuring Freefall: A Reckoning for Boeing, Big Chicken: A Fast Food Conspiracy, and an Untold installment on Vince Young. The month also sees the release of the anime adventure The Ribbon Hero, the Sintonia spin-off Nando Between Two Worlds, and the Filipino drama This, That and Everything in Between, alongside live sports coverage of the MLB Field of Dreams game. Collectively, the slate showcases a mix of genre films, investigative documentaries, and international productions designed to keep subscribers engaged.