Here are some great streaming options to watch right now in August 2025: Netflix:
- Wednesday Season 2 Part 1 (premiered Aug 6)
- Long Story Short (animated comedy from BoJack Horseman creator, Aug 22)
- Hostage (British thriller limited series)
- The Truth About Jussie Smollett? (documentary)
- Night Always Comes (thriller film starring Vanessa Kirby)
- Fixed (animated comedy film by Genndy Tartakovsky)
Hulu:
- Alien: Earth (sci-fi horror prequel to Ridley Scott's Alien, Aug 12)
- King of the Hill revival (Aug 4)
- Necaxa (docuseries from Eva Longoria)
- The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox (limited true crime series)
- The Monkey (Stephen King horror comedy film)
HBO Max:
- Peacemaker Season 2 (John Cena superhero show)
- The Legend of Ochi (family fantasy adventure film)
- Freaky Tales (film with Pedro Pascal, Tom Hanks, Normani)
- The Yogurt Shop Murders (true crime docuseries)
Prime Video:
- The Pickup (Eddie Murphy and Pete Davidson action comedy, Aug 6)
- Butterfly (TV series, Aug 13)
- The Instigators (heist comedy starring Matt Damon, Casey Affleck)
Peacock:
- Love Island: Beyond the Villa (reality show new episodes every Thursday)
- Love Island USA Season 7 Reunion (Aug 25)
Apple TV+:
- Chief of War (historical epic starring Jason Momoa, Aug 1)
- Platonic Season 2 (Aug 6)
Additionally, notable films newly streaming include:
- Clown in a Cornfield (horror, Shudder)
- The Legend of Ochi (HBO Max)
- War of the Worlds (Prime Video)
- Sharp Corner (Hulu)
Depending on your mood, there are options spanning genres like sci-fi, thriller, comedy, animation, true crime, fantasy, and reality TV across major platforms. Let me know if you want recommendations tailored to a specific genre or platform! These picks reflect late summer 2025 popular streaming highlights.
