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The streaming machine never takes a summer vacation. August 2026 arrives with a fresh batch of must-watch new shows and movies across Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max and other major streaming services.As a streaming editor, I’m keeping a close eye on some of the month’s biggest releases, from Jason Sudeikis returning for another round of "Ted Lasso" to Alan Ritchson stepping back into the brutal world of "Reacher." "Outer Banks" has one last treasure hunt in its final season, while HBO’s "Lanterns" brings a darker, more grounded mystery to the DC universe.On the movie side, Netflix has two thrillers in store: the crime drama "The Whisper Man" starring Robert De Niro, and the claustrophobic sci-fi tale "The Last House." Whether you’re in the mood for a long-awaited comeback, a superhero spectacle or a comfort binge, here are the biggest things to watch in August 2026, sorted by premiere date.‘Lioness’ season 3 (Aug. 2, Paramount+)
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Taylor Sheridan’s CIA thriller is back to prove once again that a dangerous job is not good for work-life balance. Joe McNamara (Zoe Saldaña) returns for another high-stakes operation, but this time the threats are closer to home than ever. With Kaitlyn Meade (Nicole Kidman) and Byron Westfield (Michael Kelly) by her side, Joe faces shadowy networks, shifting alliances and complications in her personal life that are as tricky as a covert war.Premieres Aug. 2 on Paramount+‘Ted Lasso’ season 4 (Aug. 5, Apple TV)
