There hasn’t been a Lego release month like August 2026 in a long time. Not only are some of the brand’s trademark franchises getting new sets— stuff like Star Wars, Jurassic Park, Pokémon, and Minecraft—but there is an overabundance of random, awesome stuff. There’s an X-Files set. There’s an E.T. set. There’s a KPop Demon Hunters set. And those are just a few of the killer sets coming this month. So read on and check out some of what Lego is releasing in August 2026.
The X-Files © Lego It’s difficult to encompass several seasons of an iconic show like The X-Files, but Lego has done a pretty decent job here. This multilayered build with mini-figs galore, spaceships, and more. It’s just off-the-charts awesome. Plus, if you preorder it from August 1 (for Lego Insiders) through the 10th, you have a chance to get the Lego Ideas The X-Files: Scully’s Lab as a freebie. While supplies last, of course. ($200, out August 4) E.T. the Extra Terrestrial © Lego E.T. usually phones home. But this month, he can come home with you in a Lego set. And it’s a pretty good size too, measuring about 10 inches high. ($140, out August 1) Donkey Kong Arcade © Lego The coolest Lego sets are the ones that both look awesome but are also functional. And now, the champion of those categories has to be this functional Donkey Kong arcade machine. You probably can’t go full Billy Mitchell on it, but we love it anyway. ($200, out August 1)
