Get ready to ditch the ordinary – August on Disney+ is taking things out of this world. Whether you’re in the mood for sci-fi showdowns, epic animated adventures, gripping docuseries, or dramatic true crime, there’s something fresh dropping all month long.
Here’s what’s new and worth watching on Disney+ in August 2025
FX’s Alien: Earth – Streaming on Disney+ from 12 August 2025
Welcome to the year 2120. Earth is now ruled by five mega-corporations, and humanity shares the planet with cyborgs, synthetics, and a brand-new creation: hybrids – AI-powered humanoids infused with human consciousness.
When a deep-space research vessel crash-lands, Wendy, the first hybrid prototype, and a group of elite tactical soldiers are thrown into a terrifying confrontation with alien life forms more dangerous than anything they’ve encountered before. FX’s Alien: Earth is gritty, gripping sci-fi from the world of Alien, reimagined for a new generation.
Marvel Animation’s Eyes of Wakanda – Streaming on Disney+ from 1 August 2025
From the universe of Black Panther comes an all-new animated series. Eyes of Wakanda follows the fearless Hatut Zeraze, Wakanda’s covert War Dogs, on globe-trotting missions to recover Vibranium artifacts lost to time. Spanning centuries and continents, this high-stakes adventure brings the untold stories of Wakanda’s secret defenders to life.
Check out the trailer for the series below:
Limitless: Live Better Now – Streaming on Disney+ from 15 August 2025
Chris Hemsworth steps away from the action-hero roles to explore what it really takes to live a longer, healthier life. In this new National Geographic docuseries, he tackles three intense challenges: performing at a surprise stadium gig to test brain fitness, scaling a frozen 600-foot wall to embrace discomfort, and undergoing brutal Special Forces training in South Korea. It’s science-backed self-improvement, with a heavy dose of adrenaline.
Check out the trailer for the series below:
The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox – Streaming on Disney+ from 20 August 2025
Based on the true story that shocked the world, this limited series explores the wrongful conviction of Amanda Knox in the tragic murder of her roommate, Meredith Kercher.
More than just a retelling, it’s a deep dive into the flaws of the justice system, media sensationalism, and one woman’s fight to reclaim her life.
Check out the trailer for the limited series below:
King of the Hill Season 14 – Streaming on Disney+ from 4 August 2025
The iconic animated series returns with a long-awaited new season. King of the Hill Season 14 brings more of the small-town satire, propane philosophy, and offbeat charm that made it a cult classic. If you’ve been missing the Hill family, now’s the time to catch up.
Check out the trailer for Season 14 below:
Ready to stream? August on Disney+ is loaded with bold new stories — from futuristic sci-fi to historical superhero missions, true crime, and inspiring docuseries. Your next watchlist addition is just a click away.
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