Wondering what’s coming to Netflix in August 2025? Wonder no further, I’ve got you covered. From spine-chilling mysteries to steamy love triangles, Netflix is stacking August 2025 with something for every mood, moment, and attention span.
Whether you’re in it for the drama of Perfect Match Season 3, the gothic thrills of Wednesday’s long-awaited return, or the unfiltered grit of SEC football behind the scenes, this month’s lineup is a genre buffet—and yes, the portions are large.
Expect high-stakes heists, courtroom chaos, political intrigue, animated time-jumps, raunchy dogs, royal cuisine, and possibly the real truth behind Jussie Smollett. Buckle up—August isn’t here to play nice.
Here’s Everything That’s Coming To Netflix in August 2025
1 August 2025
Perfect Match Season 3 – Netflix Series
Singles from the Netflix Reality Universe return to mingle, manipulate, and maybe even find love in this spicy social experiment that blurs the lines between strategy and sincerity.
Watch the trailer for season 3 below:
My Oxford Year – Netflix Film
An ambitious American finally achieves her dream of studying at Oxford – only to fall for a charming Brit whose hidden secret might derail her carefully mapped future.
2 August 2025
Beyond the Bar – Netflix Series
A fresh-faced lawyer with unwavering ideals lands a job at a prestigious firm, but soon learns that justice in the real world comes with shades of grey – and a mentor who’s anything but nurturing.
Check out the trailer for the series below:
5 August 2025
SEC Football: Any Given Saturday – Netflix Series
Go behind the curtain of the 2024 SEC season in this gritty docuseries spotlighting the elite players, powerhouse programs, and game-day pressures of college football’s fiercest conference.
Watch the trailer for the series below:
6 August 2025
Wednesday: Season 2 Part 1 – Netflix Series
Back at Nevermore Academy, Wednesday Addams faces new supernatural foes and tangled personal drama in the long-awaited continuation of this deliciously dark teen saga.
Watch the trailer for part 1 of Season 2 below:
8 August 2025
Stolen: Heist of the Century – Netflix Documentary
In 2003, a crew of master thieves pulled off one of history’s biggest diamond heists in Antwerp. This true-crime documentary digs into the plan, the people, and the questions that still linger.
I love a good doccy and this is on my list to watch for Netflix in August 2025.
Watch the trailer for the documentary below:
12 August 2025
Final Draft – Netflix Series
Twenty-five former athletes take on intense physical and psychological challenges for a shot at 30 million yen and a fresh start in life after retirement.
Jim Jefferies: Two Limb Policy – Netflix Comedy Special
The Aussie comic returns with razor-sharp wit, ranting about moustaches, masculinity, and the ridiculousness of acting as a profession.
I’m a huge fan of Stand-up comedy and this is definitely on my to-watch list for Netflix in August 2025.
Watch the trailer for the special below:
13 August 2025
Love Is Blind: UK Season 2 – Netflix Series
More hopeful romantics take a leap of faith in the UK edition of this hit dating show, where love blossoms without ever seeing each other’s faces.
Young Millionaires – Netflix Series
When four Marseille teens win the lottery, their dreams come true—until their newfound wealth unleashes chaos, danger, and betrayal.
Saare Jahan Se Accha: The Silent Guardians – Netflix Series
An Indian spy must outwit his Pakistani rival in a high-stakes, cerebral game of espionage with nuclear implications.
Fixed – Netflix Film
A dog discovers he’s about to be neutered and rallies his pals for one last outrageous hurrah in this wild adult animation.
Watch the Red-Band trailer for this film HERE.
Songs From the Hole –Â Netflix Documentary
This soul-searching documentary follows a young incarcerated musician who finds peace, purpose, and rhythm while composing behind bars.
14 August 2025
In the Mud – Netflix Series
After a life-threatening prison incident, five women form an unlikely alliance—but survival in a system of corruption might tear them apart.
Miss Governor Season 1 Part 2 – Netflix Series
Mississippi’s first Black lieutenant governor juggles political challenges, a wacky family, and a boss who still thinks it’s 1972.
Mononoke The Movie: Chapter II – The Ashes of Rage – Netflix Anime
The Medicine Seller returns to face deadly spirits born of envy, betrayal, and family strife in this gorgeously animated sequel steeped in Japanese folklore.
Watch the trailer for the title below:
15 August 2025
Night Always Comes – Netflix Film
With eviction looming, one woman races through the city night trying to scrape together $25,000 – at any cost.
Fit for TV: The Reality of the Biggest Loser – Netflix Documentary
A damning behind-the-scenes look at The Biggest Loser, where former contestants reveal the mental and physical toll of so-called transformation.
The Echoes of Survivors: Inside Korea’s Tragedies – Netflix Documentary
Survivors share gut-wrenching stories from some of Korea’s darkest moments in this eye-opening, emotionally charged docuseries.
Blood Line: A Rebel Moon Game – Netflix Games
Take up arms in this intense multiplayer action game, and lead your rebellion to free your planet from the grip of the Motherworld.
18 August 2025
CoComelon Lane Season 5 – Netflix Kids & Family
The CoComelon crew is back with more playful adventures, exploring airports, orchards, and all the imaginative corners of toddler life.
19 August 2025
America’s Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys – Netflix Sports Series
This in-depth docuseries tells the definitive tale of Jerry Jones and the Dallas Cowboys with rare footage and candid commentary.
Watch the trailer for the series below:
20 August 2025
Rivers of Fate – Netflix Series
A river pirate and a desperate mother race against time to rescue a kidnapped teen, their fates bound by a human trafficking ring.
21 August 2025
Death Inc. Season 3 – Netflix Series
With the funeral home’s founder dead, succession plans get messy—and deadly—as ambition and grief collide.
Hostage – Netflix Series
When the spouses of two world leaders are targeted, diplomacy takes a back seat to a harrowing international crisis.
Watch the trailer for the series below:
Fall for Me – Netflix Film
When her sister’s fiancé seems off, Lilli investigates—until a mysterious stranger distracts her with an irresistible spark.
Gold Rush Gang – Netflix Film
A ragtag group of rebels plot a massive gold heist during the waning days of WWII, facing off against enemies old and new.
One Hit Wonder – Netflix Film
Two washed-up musicians bet everything on a risky comeback—and maybe, just maybe, a second chance at love.
22 August 2025
Long Story Short – Netflix Series
This animated comedy from the creator of BoJack Horseman follows a dysfunctional family’s journey through time—literally and emotionally.
Abandoned Man – Netflix Film
After serving time for his brother’s crime, a man struggles to reconnect with his family—until a bond with his niece offers a shot at redemption.
The Truth About Jussie Smollett? – Netflix Documentary
Is it fiction? Is it fact? This provocative doc dives into the tangled case of Jussie Smollett, with new evidence, conflicting narratives, and Jussie himself.
27 August 2025
Fantasy Football Ruined Our Lives – Netflix Film
After one of their league buddies vanishes on his wedding day, a group of friends retrace their wild, chaotic bachelor party in this dark comedy.
28 August 2025
My Life With the Walter Boys Season 2 – Netflix Series
Jackie’s search for peace in Silver Falls is derailed by old feelings and small-town drama in this emotional continuation.
The Thursday Murder Club – Netflix Film
A crew of elderly amateur sleuths find themselves at the heart of a real-life murder mystery in this delightful whodunit adaptation.
Check out the trailer for the film below:
Barbie Mysteries: Beach Detectives – Netflix Kids & Family
Brooklyn and Malibu’s podcasting summer turns spooky when a string of eerie clues leads them into a beachside mystery.
29 August 2025
Two Graves – Netflix Series
When two teenage girls vanish, their grandmother begins a relentless quest for answers—and revenge—in this haunting crime drama.
Check out the trailer for the series below:
Unknown Number: The High School Catfish – Netflix Documentary
A cruel cyberbullying campaign spirals out of control, but the truth behind it is more disturbing than anyone imagined.
Also Coming to Netflix soon
Aema – Netflix Series
In 1980s Korea, a famous actress and a fearless newcomer navigate the dark underbelly of showbiz while filming a groundbreaking erotic drama.
Love Untangled – Netflix Film
A lovesick teen turns to a savvy new friend for help wooing the school crush—armed with charm, hair products, and a whole lot of heart.
Christopher – A Beautiful Real Life – Netflix Documentary
As Danish pop star Christopher chases global fame, the birth of his second child forces him to question what matters most.
Katrina: Come Hell and High Water – Netflix Documentary
Two decades after Hurricane Katrina, survivors reflect on the devastation, resilience, and injustice that changed their lives forever.
Dinner Time Live With David Chang Season 3 – Netflix Live Event
Celebrity guests. Live cooking. Unfiltered opinions. Chef David Chang returns to your screen—and your appetite.
Well, there you have it, everything that’s coming to Netflix in August 2025.
Which title (or titles) are you looking forward to the most? Leave a comment below and let me know.
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