Your all-in-one guide to what's coming to Netflix US in August 2026 is here. As summer wraps up, Netflix is keeping screens buzzing with standout originals, returning favorites, and noteworthy licensed films. No matter your streaming mood, your watchlist is set to expand with some of the most talked-about releases of the season.
Big Premieres, Finales, and Returning Series
This month, Netflix offered fans plenty to talk about. Viewers said goodbye to the Pogues with the fifth and final season of Outer Banks. Sci-fi fans experienced the survival thrills of The Last House, while drama lovers returned to Colorado for season three of My Life with the Walter Boys. August 2026 gave audiences no shortage of binge-worthy options to close out summer.
Notable Films Arriving This August
Netflix's August catalog featured some standout movies spanning comedy, family-friendly fare, and action-packed sci-fi.
Clueless (1995) brought its unforgettable blend of humor and 90s style. In this iconic comedy directed by Amy Heckerling, Alicia Silverstone stars as a well-meaning Beverly Hills high schooler who masterminds a makeover for a new classmate, with an ensemble cast including Paul Rudd, Brittany Murphy, and Stacey Dash.
Daddy Day Camp (2007) delivered laughs for the whole family as two fathers took over a rundown summer camp and battled a hyper-competitive rival camp across the lake. Fred Savage directed this comedy starring Cuba Gooding Jr., Lochlyn Munro, Richard Gant, and Paul Rae.
Daddy Day Care (2003) followed two dads who, after losing their jobs, opened a unique daycare in their home against the wishes of a high-end competitor. This family comedy, directed by Steve Carr, featured Eddie Murphy, Jeff Garlin, Steve Zahn, and Anjelica Huston.
Elysium (2013) offered a shot of sci-fi action set in the year 2154. Matt Damon stars as a factory worker on a desperate mission to break into an exclusive space habitat for the ultra-wealthy in hopes of accessing a life-saving medical pod, with Jodie Foster, Sharlto Copley, and Alice Braga rounding out the cast under the direction of Neill Blomkamp.
Keep an Eye on Titles Leaving Soon
It wasn't just about new arrivals this August. As always, Netflix also cycled out select titles throughout the month. If you had a favorite film or series on your list, you needed to check its status—departures can sneak up fast. Stay tuned to our coverage for the most up-to-date info on what’s leaving the platform.
