All confirmed to be available in Nigeria in August 2025, you will find the titles in four categories, further listed in order of their release dates:
– Nollywood Movies (and select African countries)
– Nollywood TV shows (and select African countries)
– International Movies
– International TV shows
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Nollywood Movies Available to Watch In August 2025
August 1
Dead Tide
Directed by Soji Ogunnaike and written by Chiji Ononiwu, Ikechukwu Onunaku stars Itoro in Dead Tide, a former militant trying to live a quiet life. His world unravels when Sade (played by Eniola Ajao) captures a viral video of the president’s son (Ibrahim Suleiman) murdering in his beachside bar. Other cast members include Mo Bimpe, Folu Storms, William Benson, and Charles Inojie. premieres nationwide in cinemas.
Hakeem: Seeking Justice
Deyemi Okanlawon takes on the lead role as Hakeem, a man haunted by grief and betrayal who must face a corrupt justice system that appears built to silence the powerless. Set to hit cinemas nationwide, Hakeem is directed by Abdulrasheed “JJC Skillz” Bello and produced by Afristar Media with a cast lineup that includes Chioma Chukwuka, Zubby Michael, Bolanle Ninalowo, Gabriel Afolayan, Regina Daniels, Liquorose, Ali Nuhu, Skales, and White Money.
August 8
Finding Nina
Finding Nina, directed by Famous Odion Iraoya and co-written with Henry Ibazebo, Awaita Concilia Atebor, and Hirse Peace Dalaham, follows a photographer who travels to Northern Nigeria to challenge negative stereotypes about the Hausa people through his lens. Along the way, his journey shifts when he becomes fixated on finding a mysterious woman who appears in one of his photographs.
The film stars Jammal Ibrahim, Ijapari Ben-Hirki, Tomi Ojo, Vine Olugu, Rabi’u Rikadawa, Augustine Ajehbor, Paul Sambo, Mbasiti Julius Jesse, and Nadia Dutch. Produced by Nemsia Studios, Finding Nina will stream on Prime Video.
The Benefactor
Tuntunlade, a rising music star, faces a difficult challenge when a man who once helped her career makes a troubling demand. Directed by Adeoluwa Owu, The Benefactor is a psychological drama about power, silence, and what happens when people speak out. The film, which stars Bimbo Ademoye and explores themes of trauma and resilience, will be released in cinemas.
August 15
Abanisete (The Ancestor)
Set in a world of tradition, spirits, and family, Abánisété: The Ancestor tells the story of people trying to connect with their ancestors through rituals and dance. When a powerful threat rises, they must call on the strength of those who came before them to protect their land and people. Directed by Itele and produced by Femi Adebayo, the cast lineup includes Itele, Olarotimi Fakunle, Omowunmi Dada, Femi Adebayo, Lateef Adedimeji, and Broda Shaggi. Coming to cinemas nationwide.
Devil is a Liar
Devil Is a Liar unfolds in Lagos, where Adaora (Nse Ikpe-Etim), a strong and successful woman living in Lagos, falls in love with Jaiye (James Gardiner), a man that seems too perfect to be true. But as their relationship deepens, Jaiye’s true nature begins to show. He becomes controlling and manipulative, slowly eroding Adaora’s confidence.
Shot in 2023, ‘Devil is a Liar’ is directed by Moses Inwang, known for his work on Blood Vessel, Lockdown, and Written by Tunde Babalola, whose writing credits include October 1 and Citation. Also starring Mercy Aigbe, Nancy Isime, Erica Nlewedim, Carolyn Hutchings, and Tina Mba, it will be available on Netflix.
Revelations
A hush falls over the desert when a Nigerian-American couple on the brink of breaking up receives a truth they’ll never escape in Revelations, a new film by and starring Richard Mofe‑Damijo (RMD), who also serves as executive producer and co‑writer. He is joined on screen by his son Oghenetega Mofe‑Damijo, making his acting debut. Revelations premiered at the Utah International Film Festival, winning Best International Film, while RMD earned Best Actor, and his son received a special mention for supporting actor. Revelations also stars Nnamdi Kanaga, Chioma Akpotha, Chidera Adiele, Seun Akindele, and international acts like Tanya Price, Alex Boyé. The RMD-produced film will hit cinemas nationwide.
August 22
Almost Perfect
Almost Perfect, directed by Imoh Umoren, tells the story of a young woman trying to build a career in the fashion industry while dealing with personal and professional pressure. The film is produced by Genesis Motion Pictures in collaboration with Rucksack Productions and Rok Studios.
The cast includes Kate Henshaw, Omowunmi Dada, Toke Makinwa, Detola Jones, Bimbo Manuel, Real Warri Pikin, Liquorose, Eso Dike, and Obinna Okenwa. Coming to cinemas nationwide.
SIN: Final Blackout
Crime, betrayal, and survival collide in Sin: Final Blackout, the action thriller starring and produced by Jim Iyke. Set across Nigeria, Ghana, France, and the United States, the film goes into the dangerous world of drug cartels and the personal cost of staying alive within it. Loyalties are tested, and choices come with deadly consequences.
Directed by Dimeji Ajibola and Yemi “Filmboy” Morafa, the second part in the Sin project brings together Toni Tones, Chidi Mokeme, Gideon Okeke, Shaffy Bello, Yemi Blaq, Toke Makinwa, Chimezie Imo, and international stars Ronya Man and Leiba Love. Watch it on Prime Video
August 29
Everybody loves Jenifa
The beloved comedy-drama film, released in December 2024 that follows the hilarious, dramatic, and sometimes chaotic life of Jenifa, the street-smart yet lovable character played by Funke Akindele. Directed by Funke Akindele and Tunde Olaoye, the film brings back the much-loved character Jenifa, played by Funke Akindele alongside Stan Nze, Falz, Nancy Isime, Jackie Appiah, Omowunmi Dada, Destiny Etiko, Patience Ozokwor, Omotunde Adebowale-David, Juliana Olayode, Layi Wasabi, Bisola Aiyeola, Lateef Adedimeji, and Chimezie Imo. The top-grossing Nollywood film will begin streaming on Prime Video.
Say Who Die
When Odion, the reckless black sheep of the Ighalo family, discovers her twin sister Omon’s hidden ties to the drug underworld, her world spirals into chaos. Between a loan shark on her neck, family secrets that could shatter everything, and ruthless criminals circling closer, Odion must take on her sister’s identity to protect her dysfunctional family.
Directed by Paul Utomi, the dark comedy film stars Oiza, Meyi, Baaj Adebule, Mike Afolarin, Abounce Fawole, Evaezi Nimble, Eve Bankong, Folaremi Agunbiade, Riyo David, Eva Ibiam, and Dipsen, with a special guest appearance by Tony Tetuila. Coming to Prime Video.
The Serpent’s Gift
After the sudden death of businessman Nduka Sylvanus, his widow, Ijeoma, faces a fierce battle over his inheritance, unleashing ambition and greed within the family. Directed by Kayode Kasum and produced by Winifred Nkiru Mena-Ajakpovi, the film stars Linda Ejiofor-Suleiman, Stan Nze, Tina Mba, Daniel Etim-Effiong, Beverly Osu, and Ric Hassani. Expect it in cinemas nationwide.
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Nollywood TV Shows Available to Watch in August 2025
August 8
Visa on Arrival S7
Visa on Arrival Season 7 is set to return on Accelerate TV with its signature blend of satire, drama, and absurd humour. The new season continues to follow the chaotic lives of visa officers Charity, Okoro, Francis, and Hope as they face a new wave of unpredictable applicants. With sharp commentary on Nigerian bureaucracy and social dynamics, the series dives into more outrageous cases, office tensions, and surprising guest appearances. After a sixth season that featured Don Jazzy and Nollywood cameos, Season 7 is expected to bring back the familiar madness with fresh twists and even sharper laughs.
August 15
Fatal Seduction S2
In the new season of Fatal Seduction, Nandi (Kgomotso Christopher) is in prison, framed for murder and surrounded by enemies. With Police Minister Vilikazi (Warren Masemola) and his ruthless fixer Precious (Nqobile Khumalo) tightening their grip, her daughter Zinhle is in danger and secrets from the past resurface. Jacob (Prince Grootboom) returns, rekindling their charged relationship and adding to the chaos, while Vuyo (Nat Ramabulana) starts to uncover a deeper conspiracy.
Key cast members returning include Kgomotso Christopher, Prince Grootboom, Nat Ramabulana, and Thapelo Mokoena, with new faces like Warren Masemola, Nqobile Khumalo, and Xolile Tshabalala. streaming from August 15 on Netflix.
International Movies Available to Watch in August 2025
August 1
My Oxford Year
At Oxford University, ambitious American student Anna De La Vega plans to focus on her studies until she falls for Jamie, her charming poetry tutor. Their unexpected romance challenges everything she thought she wanted. Based on Julia Whelan’s novel, My Oxford Year stars Sofia Carson and Corey Mylchreest and brings love, ambition, and tough choices to life against the backdrop of historic Oxford. Directed by Iain Morris, the film arrives on Netflix.
August 4
Canary Black
Avery Graves, a top CIA agent played by Kate Beckinsale, faces an impossible choice when terrorists kidnap her husband and force her to betray her own country by obtaining a secret file called “Canary Black.” Cut off from her agency and left without support, she turns to underworld contacts and uses every skill at her disposal to track down kidnappers, stop a looming cyber-crisis, and rescue her husband before the situation spirals into global disaster. Directed by Pierre Morel and written by Matthew Kennedy, this 2024 spy thriller premiered on Prime Video and will now be released on Showmax.
Dead Poets Society
Under the disciplined routines of Welton Academy in 1959, a new English teacher named John Keating arrives and quietly ignites change. Played by Robin Williams and directed by Peter Weir, Dead Poets Society shows how Keating invites his students to rip out the introduction to their poetry books, stand on desks, and start thinking for themselves, urging them to “carpe diem,” or seize the day. Among his students are Neil Perry (Robert Sean Leonard), who dreams of acting despite his strict father’s demands, and shy Todd Anderson (Ethan Hawke), who slowly finds his voice under Keating’s guidance. Watch the critically acclaimed classic on Netflix.
August 8
Freakier Friday
Forget everything you knew about Freaky Friday, now imagine the chaos times two. In Freakier Friday, Anna Coleman (Lindsay Lohan) is now a mother herself and about to become a stepmom when magic strikes again. She, her daughter Harper (Julia Butters), her soon‑to‑be stepdaughter Lily (Sophia Hammons), and her mother Tess (Jamie Lee Curtis) all swap bodies in one wild turn of events. Director Nisha Ganatra reunites the original cast members like Chad Michael Murray, Mark Harmon, Rosalind Chao and Christina Vidal Mitchell, with fresh faces like Manny Jacinto and Maitreyi Ramakrishnan. Watch this sequel in cinemas.
Sketch
Sketch tells the story of Amber, an imaginative girl whose grief takes on a wild, living form when her drawings fall into a mysterious pond. Suddenly, the monsters she creates begin to roam her town, made of crayon, chalk, and raw emotion. Tony Hale plays her father, Taylor Wyatt, a widower trying to keep his children safe and their family together as their strange creations spiral out of control. Directed and written by Seth Worley in his feature debut, Sketch premiered at the 2024 TIFF and will make its theatrical debut.
Weapons
Weapons is Zach Cregger’s upcoming horror about seventeen children who vanish from their homes at exactly 2:17 a.m. Julia Garner stars as their terrified teacher, with Josh Brolin playing a desperate father and Alden Ehrenreich as a local officer piecing together the horror. Described as Magnolia meets Barbarian, it weaves multiple unsettling stories into one chilling mystery. Releasing in cinemas nationwide.
August 11
A Quiet Place 1-2
In A Quiet Place, the Abbott family are living through a terrifying post-apocalyptic world where blind alien creatures hunt anything that makes a sound. Forced to live in near-complete silence, Lee and Evelyn Abbott do everything they can to protect their children, including their deaf daughter, Regan. After a devastating loss, the family discovers that Regan’s cochlear implant emits a high-frequency signal that can weaken the creatures, offering a possible key to survival.
The sequel picks up immediately after the events of the first film. With Lee gone, Evelyn leads her family, including a newborn baby, out into the unknown, searching for other survivors. They encounter Emmett, a hardened loner, and together they uncover a signal broadcast from a distant island. Regan, determined to finish what her father started, takes a dangerous journey to amplify the signal and turn their sound-based weakness into a weapon against the creatures. Both films will stream on Showmax.
Lee
Lee is a drama based on the real life of Lee Miller, a fashion model who became a famous war photographer during World War II. Played by Kate Winslet, Lee travels through Europe capturing powerful images of war, like the London Blitz, the liberation of Paris, and the horrors of Nazi concentration camps.
The film shows how she fought to be taken seriously in a male-dominated world and how the war deeply affected her. One of the most famous moments recreated in the film is a photo of Lee in Hitler’s bathtub in Munich. Watch it on Showmax.
August 14
Babes
Directed by Pamela Adlon and written by Ilana Glazer and Josh Rabinowitz. Babes follows Eden, Ilana Glazer, a single woman who becomes unexpectedly pregnant after a one-night stand, and Michelle Buteau as Dawn, her best friend, a busy mom and dentist. As Eden chooses to raise the baby alone, their lifelong friendship is tested in hilarious and heartfelt ways. Watch the sisterhood comedy on Showmax.
MaXXXine
Set in 1985 Los Angeles, Maxine Minx (Mia Goth) moves to Hollywood to leave her past in adult films behind and audition for a horror movie. As she climbs toward fame, a real killer, based loosely on the infamous Night Stalker, begins targeting actresses like her. Detectives (Monaghan and Cannavale) investigate, and a private eye (Bacon) digs into her Texas past from the first film X.
Also starring Elizabeth Debicki, Michelle Monaghan, Bobby Cannavale, Lily Collins, Moses Sumney, Giancarlo Esposito, Kevin Bacon, Halsey. The third instalment in Ti West’s horror trilogy arrives at Showmax.
August 15
Night Always Comes
Night Always Comes, a drama thriller directed by Benjamin Caron and adapted by Sarah Conradt from Willy Vlautin’s 2021 novel, follows Lynette, played by Vanessa Kirby, a woman who must find $25,000 in a single night to prevent her family from being evicted. Desperate, Lynette dives into a dangerous, high-stakes odyssey through the city’s underbelly, confronting her past and facing risky characters as the clock ticks down. Watch it on Netflix.
August 18
Joker: Folie à Deux
Structured like a dark, unsettling musical inside the asylum, Joaquin Phoenix reprises his role as Arthur Fleck, the Joker, now locked in Gotham’s Arkham State Hospital awaiting trial for his violent crimes. Lady Gaga joins as Dr. Harleen “Lee” Quinzel, also known as Harley Quinn, who becomes fascinated by Joker and falls into a dance of shared delusion and romance. Together, they spiral into what the title calls a “shared madness”. Coming to Showmax
One of Them Days
One of Them Days stars Keke Palmer and SZA as best friends and roommates, Dreux and Alyssa, who discover that Alyssa’s boyfriend has squandered their rent money. With eviction looming, the duo embarks on a series of misadventures across Los Angeles to raise the necessary funds. The 2025 comedy drama will be available to stream on Netflix.
Taxi
In the bustling streets of New York City, Belle Williams, a skilled and spirited taxi driver, dreams of racing professionally. Her life takes a turn when she becomes entangled with Andy Washburn, an undercover cop whose lack of driving skills leads to a series of comedic misadventures. Together, they pursue a group of Brazilian bank robbers through high-speed chases and chaotic situations. Directed by Tim Story, this 2004 action-comedy is a remake of the 1998 French film Taxi and stars Queen Latifah as Belle. Coming to Netflix.
August 20
The Map That Leads To You
Directed by Lasse Hallström and based on J.P. Monninger’s novel, The Map That Leads to You invites viewers on a journey through the heart of Europe. This romantic drama follows Heather, portrayed by Madelyn Cline, as she embarks on a European adventure with friends after graduation. Her meticulously planned trip takes an unexpected turn when she meets Jack, played by KJ Apa, a spontaneous traveller tracing his grandfather’s journey across the continent. Their chance encounter sparks a deep connection, leading to a transformative romance that challenges Heather’s carefully laid plans. Watch it on Prime Video.
August 21
Welcome to Sudden Death
When a group of tech-savvy terrorists take hostages inside a basketball arena during the season opener, a former special forces operative turned security guard must race against time to save them, especially his own daughter. Featuring action scenes and a high-stakes setting reminiscent of classic thrillers, Welcome to Sudden Death stars Michael Jai White in the lead role, supported by actors like Andrew Bachelor and Michael Eklund. Feel the thrill when it arrives on Netflix.
August 22
Anora
In the neon-lit streets of Brooklyn, Ani, a young stripper, finds herself swept into a whirlwind romance with Vanya, the son of a Russian oligarch. Their impulsive marriage sets off a chain of events that thrust Ani into a world of wealth, power, and danger. As Vanya’s parents seek to annul the union, Ani must wade through the treacherous waters of high society and her own desires. Starring Mikey Madison in a performance that earned her an Oscar for best actress in a leading role at the 2025 Academy Awards, watch the Sean Baker-directed film on Showmax.
Grand Prix of Europe
Marking the 50th anniversary of Europa-Park, Grand Prix of Europe follows Edda, a fearless young mouse who enters a major race disguised as her idol, Ed Euromaus, in a bid to save her father’s fairground. Along the way, she faces sabotage, unexpected rivals, and a journey of self-belief. Directed by Waldemar Fast, the animated film features the voices of Gemma Arterton, Thomas Brodie-Sangster, Hayley Atwell, and Lenny Henry. Available in cinemas.
August 25
Flight Risk
Mark Wahlberg as Daryl Booth is a pilot who is secretly a hitman, whose true mission is to kill Winston, a mob informant being escorted by a U.S. Marshall (Michelle Dockery) on a flight across the Alaskan Wilderness. When Booth’s mission is revealed, tension rises as everyone aboard struggles to survive and figure out whom they can trust. Following its release in theatres on January 24, 2025, the action flick will be on Showmax.
August 28
Nosferatu
Set in 1838 Germany, Nosferatu (2024), directed by Robert Eggers, reimagines the 1922 classic. The story follows Thomas Hutter, a real estate agent who travels to Transylvania to sell a property to the mysterious Count Orlok. Upon returning home, Hutter’s wife, Ellen, becomes the target of Orlok’s obsession, leading to a series of tragic events. The film stars Bill Skarsgård as Count Orlok, Nicholas Hoult as Thomas Hutter, and Lily-Rose Depp as Ellen. The gothic horror film will stream on Showmax.
The Thursday Murder Club
Four spirited seniors, Elizabeth, a former spy; Ron, a retired union leader; Ibrahim, an ex-psychiatrist; and Joyce, a former nurse, meet every Thursday to delve into unsolved cold cases. Their hobby becomes more real when a real murder occurs nearby, thrusting them into a genuine investigation. Directed by Chris Columbus and based on Richard Osman’s bestselling novel, The Thursday Murder Club features an ensemble cast including Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan, Ben Kingsley, and Celia Imrie. The film is set to premiere in U.S. cinemas a week before it lands on Netflix.
August 29
Aladdin
Aladdin tells the story of a poor young man who discovers a magic lamp containing a powerful genie. With the genie’s help, he tries to win the love of Princess Jasmine while battling the wicked sorcerer Jafar. The 1992 animated film features the voices of Scott Weinger as Aladdin, Linda Larkin as Jasmine, Robin Williams as the Genie, and Jonathan Freeman as Jafar. Relive the experience in FilmOne cinemas.
Caught Stealing
Caught Stealing, directed by Darren Aronofsky, takes place in the 1990s New York and follows Hank Thompson (Austin Butler), a former baseball star turned bartender. When his punk-rock neighbour Russ (Matt Smith) asks him to watch his cat, Hank gets pulled into a dangerous criminal world without knowing why. As the situation grows more intense, Hank must use all his smarts to survive and uncover the truth. More cast members are Zoë Kravitz, Regina King, Liev Schreiber, Vincent D’Onofrio, and Bad Bunny. Coming to cinemas nationwide.
The Roses
Ivy (Olivia Colman) and Theo (Benedict Cumberbatch) appear to live the perfect life, with successful careers, a happy marriage, and great kids. But when Theo’s professional fortunes take a downturn and Ivy’s ambitions surge, their marriage descends into a fierce battle fueled by ambition, envy, and emotional sabotage. Director Jay Roach and screenwriter Tony McNamara transform the classic 1989 dark comedy into a modern satire, flipping the power dynamics. Supporting performances from Andy Samberg, Kate McKinnon, Allison Janney, Ncuti Gatwa, Jamie Demetriou, Zoë Chao, Belinda Bromilow, and Sunita Mani add vivid texture to the unravelling domestic drama set to premiere in cinemas.
The Toxic Avenger
The Toxic Avenger reimagines the cult classic with Peter Dinklage as Winston Gooze, a janitor who transforms into a mutated antihero after falling into toxic waste. Armed with a radioactive mop and superhuman strength, he takes on corrupt villains to save his son and expose corporate greed.
Directed by Macon Blair and produced by the original Troma team, the film uses outrageous gore, dark comedy, and social satire to tell its story. The cast also includes Jacob Tremblay, Taylour Paige, Kevin Bacon, and Elijah Wood. Following strong festival buzz, it arrives in theatres unrated..
August 31
Dog Man
After a police officer and his dog are badly injured, they’re fused through surgery, becoming the superhero Dog Man who has both human smarts and dog instincts. When the villain Petey the Cat creates clones of himself, Dog Man teams up with a small clone named Li’l Petey to face a bigger danger. Featuring voices from Pete Davidson, Lil Rel Howery, and Isla Fisher, the film preaches themes of friendship, family, and finding where you belong. Available on Showmax.
International TV Shows Available to Watch in August 2025
August 1
Monster High S1
The first season introduces Clawdeen Wolf, Frankie Stein, Draculaura and their classmates at Monster High, a supernatural school for teenage offspring of famous monsters. The 26-episode CGI animated series combines humour, teenage drama, and magical mishaps as the students learn to embrace their monsters within while navigating friendships, crushes, rivalries, and school traditions. Available to stream on Showmax.
August 6
1923 S2
The second season continues the Dutton family saga through a brutal winter as Cara (Helen Mirren) and Jacob Dutton (Harrison Ford) struggle to defend their Montana ranch against tycoon Donald Whitfield (Timothy Dalton), who uses legal manoeuvres and hired muscle to seize their land. Meanwhile, their nephew Spencer (Brandon Sklenar), recovering from war abroad, races back home to join Alexandra (Julia Schlaepfer), each facing perilous journeys across continents to reunite with loved ones. Watch it on Showmax.
Wednesday S2 Part 1
Wednesday Addams (Jenna Ortega) returns to Nevermore Academy, where a chilling new mystery and supernatural threat unravel in the first four episodes. Psychic visions deepen, old adversaries reemerge, and the extended Addams family assertion looms larger than ever. Expect Wednesday’s trademark deadpan humour and charm as the school’s secrets deepen and loyalties shift.
Returning cast includes Emma Myers, Joy Sunday, Moosa Mostafa, Georgie Farmer (Ajax), Catherine Zeta-Jones, Luis Guzmán, Isaac Ordonez (Pugsley), and Fred Armisen (Uncle Fester). New characters arrive in Part 1 and beyond: Steve Buscemi (Barry Dort), Joanna Lumley (Grandmama), Billie Piper, Christopher Lloyd (Professor Orloff), Thandiwe Newton, Haley Joel Osment (the Kansas City Scalper), Heather Matarazzo, and Joonas Suotamo as Lurch. The season is structured in two four-episode parts, with Part 1 on Netflix and Part 2 arriving on September 3, 2025
August 8
Tyler Perry’s Miss Governor S1 Part 2
In Part 2 of Tyler Perry’s Miss Governor Season 1, Antoinette Dunkerson, played by Terri J. Vaughn, steps up as Mississippi’s first Black female lieutenant governor. With the governor out of the way, she now faces bigger challenges leading the state, dealing with political pushback, and keeping her family together.
The cast also includes Jade Novah, Drew Olivia Tillman, Tré Boyd, Dyon Brooks, and Jo Marie Payton. Created by Tyler Perry and Niya Palmer, the show mixes politics, family, and comedy as Antoinette fights to lead on her terms. The final eight episodes arrive on Netflix.
August 12
The Pitt S1
The Pitt Season 1 is a real-time medical drama set over a single 15-hour shift at Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Hospital, with each of its 15 episodes covering one intense hour. Noah Wyle leads the cast as Dr. Michael Robinavitch, a veteran physician guiding a team of young doctors through high-stakes emergencies, personal crises, and moral dilemmas.
The ensemble includes Isa Briones as Dr. Trinity Santos, Taylor Dearden as Dr. Mel King, and Tracy Ifeachor as Dr. Heather Collins, with strong performances praised for emotional depth and realism. The medical drama will be available on Showmax.
August 21
Hostage
Suranne Jones stars as Abigail Dalton, Britain’s new Prime Minister, whose husband is abducted during a state visit. At the same time, the visiting French President, Vivienne Toussaint (Julie Delpy), is blackmailed, forcing the two world leaders into a tense power struggle. The five-episode political thriller created by Matt Charman, directed by Isabelle Sieb, also features Corey Mylchreest, Lucian Msamati, Ashley Thomas, James Cosmo, Martin McCann, and Jehnny Beth. All five episodes will be released at once on Netflix.
August 22
Long Story Short
Raphael Bob-Waksberg, the creator of BoJack Horseman, returns with this adult animated comedy premiering on Netflix. The series follows the Schwooper siblings over decades in a time‑jumping format, from childhood through adulthood and back, capturing everyday family highs, lows, small traumas, and deep emotional echoes across time. The voice cast includes Ben Feldman, Abbi Jacobson, Max Greenfield as the siblings, alongside Paul Reiser, Lisa Edelstein, Angelique Cabral, Nicole Byer, with recurring stars Dave Franco and Michaela Dietz
August 25
The Peacemaker S2
In Peacemaker Season 2, Christopher Smith (John Cena) wrestles a new threat as Rick Flag Sr. (Frank Grillo) sets out to avenge his son’s death. Still haunted by guilt, Peacemaker is pulled into a multiverse crisis when a device created by his late father transports him to an alternate reality, one where he’s a beloved hero, his family is alive, and Emilia Harcourt (Jennifer Holland) is in love with his alternate self. Torn between two worlds, he must confront who he really is and what peace means.
The season brings back Danielle Brooks, Freddie Stroma, Steve Agee, Jennifer Holland, and Robert Patrick, with new DCU characters played by Nathan Fillion, Isabela Merced, Sean Gunn, and Frank Grillo. Written entirely by James Gunn, the series will be available to watch on Showmax after its release on Max on August 21.
Upload S4
The final chapter wraps up in a four-episode event, fully available on Prime Video at once. The series builds toward a showdown when a sentient AI at Lakeview goes rogue, threatening both virtual and real-world existence. Characters face heartbreak, corrupt executives, buried mysteries, and one last chance to unite to save humanity from deletion.
Robbie Amell returns as Nathan Brown, joined by Andy Allo as Nora Antony, Allegra Edwards as Ingrid, Kevin Bigley as Luke, Zainab Johnson as Aleesha, Josh Banday as Ivan, and Owen Daniels as A.I. Guy, with all familiar faces from previous seasons reprising their roles.
August 27
The Terminal List: Dark Wolf
This prequel series follows Taylor Kitsch as Ben Edwards, charting his transformation from Navy SEAL to a clandestine CIA Ground Branch operative. The series shows the psychological toll and moral ambiguities that lead him to betray his friend, James Reece (portrayed again by Chris Pratt). Tom Hopper joins the cast as Raife Hastings, with other characters including Jared Shaw as Boozer, Luke Hemsworth as Jules Landry, Dar Salim as Mohammed Farooq, Robert Wisdom as Jed Haverford, Rona-Lee Shimon as Eliza Perash, and Shiraz Tzarfati as Tal Varon. Premiering on Prime Video, the first three episodes drop simultaneously, with new episodes streaming weekly through September 24
August 29
Two Graves
Set two years after the disappearance of two teenage girls, Verónica and Marta, the official investigation is closed due to a lack of leads. Refusing to accept silence, Verónica’s grandmother Isabel (Kiti Mánver) decides to take justice into her own hands, launching a personal investigation that quickly turns from a search for answers into a mission of revenge.
Joining Isabel is Rafael (Álvaro Morte), the father of the other missing girl. Haunted by grief, he aligns with her quest, ushering the story into darker, more brutal territory. Directed by Goya Award-winner Kike Maíllo and created by Agustín Martínez, the Spanish three-episode thriller also features Hovik Keuchkerian, Nadia Vilaplana and Zoe Arnao among its cast. Coming to Netflix.
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