Wondering what to add to your end-of-summer watchlist? Whether you’re in the mood for a blockbuster rom-com, a blood-soaked slasher, or a heartfelt coming-of-age series, there’s a new release for you this August!
Read on for our top TV and film picks releasing in August 2026 in theatres, and on Netflix, Prime Video, Disney +, and Crave.
Photo by Sabrina Lantos/Prime Video
Sterling Point
17-year-old Annie Jacobson was raised in New York City, but her life takes a turn when she inherits her grandfather’s island in Canada. In this 8-episode series, Annie finds new friends, budding romances, and family secrets as she’s pulled deeper into this mysterious world. This heartfelt coming-of-age series is directed by Megan Park (director of My Old Ass).
Release Date: August 5
Where to Watch: Prime Video
Courtesy of Crave
Anna Pigeon
This suspenseful new crime drama follows the titular character, a former urbanite turned park ranger. Filmed in Calgary, Canadian actress Tracy Spiridakos stars as Anna Pigeon in this mystery series based on the bestselling novels by Nevada Barr. As Anna tries to outrun her demons after a devastating loss, she turns her focus to solving crimes within the national park grounds—no matter who or what gets in her way.
Release Date: August 7
Where to Watch: Crave
Courtesy of Universal Pictures
One Night Only
Monica Barbaro and Callum Turner star in One Night Only, a fresh, witty romantic comedy about looking for love on the least romantic night of the year. Set in a society where single people are only allowed to have sex one night per year, Allie and Owen are looking for something more—and they both feel a spark when they meet. Separated by a series of side quests and missteps, they race across the city, each finding their way back to the thing they want most.
Release Date: August 7
Where to Watch: In theatres
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Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma
Jane Schoenbrun’s highly anticipated new film expands their body of work shaped by themes of trans identity and queer horror. After years of waning fandom, the Camp Miasma slasher franchise is handed over to a young, enthusiastic director to revive. But when she meets the original movie’s star, a mysterious, reclusive actress, the two women are wrapped up in a blood-soaked world of fear and desire. Starring Hannah Einbinder and Gillian Anderson, Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma is fresh off of its premiere at the Cannes Film Festival, where it won the Queer Palm Award.
Release Date: August 14
Where to Watch: In theatres
Courtesy of Elevation Pictures
The Wrong Girls
Kristen Stewart and Alia Shawkat star as two aimless young women in The Wrong Girls. After ingesting an experimental drug, the pair finds themselves pitted against dangerous rivals who are after the same powerful substance for its telepathic abilities. Caught in a case of mistaken identity, the lives of these two codependent best friends are thrown into chaos.
Release Date: August 14
Where to Watch: In theatres
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Outer Banks: Season 5
Outer Banks will come to a close this month with the final chapter of the Pogues’ story coming to your screens. Season 5 picks up after the tragic loss of JJ, with the Pogues at their breaking point, and stranded far from home. With a gauntlet of familiar threats closing in, the Pogues must rely on their scrappy instincts and an uneasy alliance to finally win the freedom they’ve been chasing all along.
Release Date: August 20
Where to Watch: Netflix
Courtesy of Elevation Pictures
Spa Weekend
In this hilarious and heartfelt comedy, four lifelong friends (Leslie Mann, Isla Fisher, Michelle Buteau, and Anna Faris) escape to a luxury spa for an unforgettable weekend. Burned out and long overdue for a break from their careers, families, and responsibilities, these ladies have forgotten how to take care of themselves—and each other. As the weekend unfolds, laughter, fun, and a lot of really bad decisions ensue.
Release Date: August 21
Where to Watch: In theatres
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The Last Sunrise
Based on the beloved novel by Anna Todd, author of the After series, The Last Sunrise centers on Ry, a college student with a chronic illness. On her summer escape to Mallorca with her mother, she falls for Julian, and begins to embrace living in the moment…until her worsening condition and long-hidden family secrets threaten to unravel everything. Eva Longoria, Maia Reficco, and Fernando Lindez star in this new film.
Release Date: August 26
Where to Watch: Prime Video
Photo by Paul Dukovic/FX
Adults: Season 2
Our favourite group of 20-somethings return for a new season of navigating love, work, friendship, and family. This season, Samir, Billie, Paul Baker, Issa, and Anton face a new set of problems…and keep finding ways to make mistakes. They might create elaborate workarounds to avoid facing their troubles head on, but the one thing they always get right is showing up for each other. Season 2 is set to include guest appearances from Raven-Symoné, Gaten Matarazzo, Jake Shane, Zosia Mamet and more.
Release Date: August 27
Where to Watch: Disney+
Photo by Matt Squire / © 2026 FOCUS FEATURES LLC
Finding Emily
Angourie Rice stars in this charming British rom-com about a lovesick musician on the hunt for his dream girl. When Owen (Spike Fearn) is given the wrong number for the girl of his dreams, he teams up with a driven psychology student (Rice) to find her, embarking on a campus-wide frenzy that tests their hearts along the way.
Release Date: August 28
Where to Watch: In theatres
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