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Netflix just added 39 new movies and shows to kick off August 2026. The first day of the month is typically a big one for the streaming service. It's when Netflix adds most of the classic library titles (aka non-originals) to its catalogue. This month was no exception.However, 39 new movies is a lot to sort through in a single day. So I wouldn't blame you if you didn't know where to start. Lucky for you, I've already looked through everything new on Netflix in August, and I have five movies worth adding to your watchlist today.First up, I'm recommending you check out "Clueless," which just announced a sequel series. Then, the first seven "Fast" movies are arriving on Netflix today, so you should start with "The Fast and the Furious." For something darker, check out "Nightcrawler," a criminally underrated thriller starring Jake Gyllenhaal. Keeping things in the thriller genre, "Speed" is a must-watch any time, but especially now that it's on Netflix. Finally, "Zero Dark Thirty" is back for another tour of duty on the streaming service. It typically arrives on the platform at least once a year. But it also leaves not long after it arrives. So don't miss it.So let's dive into the five newly added to Netflix movies and shows that you need to be streaming right now.
