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Here's the full list of what's new to Netflix in August

Jonathan Duane
Jonathan Duane

01:33 24 Jul 2020


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13 Going on 30, Twilight and more.

You don't usually associate August with cosy nights in watching something decent. However, we all know just how unpredictable the Irish weather can be and Netflix comes in handy for those evenings when it's bucketing down rain.

The streaming service has announced all the new additions coming to the site in August. They include iconic films like 13 Going On 30, The Imitation Game and the entire Twilight saga. Meanwhile, if it's a series you're after, they'll be adding Jamie Dornan's The Fall and a new season of Selling Sunset.

Plus, there's also plenty of other good Netflix Originals landing to the site too. Here are some of the highlights:

  • 13 Going on 30 - 23rd August
  • American History X - 1st August
  • American Pie Presents: Band Camp - 1st August
  • Bad Grandpa .5 - 1st August
  • Bee Movie - 14th August
  • Child's Play 2 - 1st August
  • Deep Impact - 1st August
  • DON'T TELL THE BRIDE: Season 1 - 1st August
  • Drifters: Season 1-4 - 15th August
  • Duplicity - 1st August
  • Flipped - 1st August
  • Friday Night Dinner: Season 5 - 1st August
  • How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days - 1st August
  • Jackass 2.5 - 1st August
  • Jackass 3.5: The Unrated Movie - 1st August
  • Jackass: Number Two - 1st August
  • Jackass: The Movie - 15th August
  • Jumanji - 9th August
  • Open Season - 1st August
  • Out of Sight - 1st August
  • Rumor Has It... - 1st August
  • Seed of Chucky - 1st August
  • Serial Killer with Piers Morgan: Season 1 - 8th August
  • Sex and the City 2 - 1st August
  • The Fall: Series 1-3 - 1st August
  • The Imitation Game - 1st August
  • The Invention of Lying - 14th August
  • The Judge - 1st August
  • The Mask - 1st August
  • The Peanut Butter Falcon - 3rd August
  • The Peanuts Movie - 13th August
  • The Saint - 1st August
  • The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn: Part 1 - 1st August
  • The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn: Part 2 - 1st August
  • The Twilight Saga: Eclipse - 1st August
  • The Twilight Saga: New Moon - 1st August
  • Twilight - 1st August
  • Venom - 26th August

Netflix Original TV Shows

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Mundo Mistério - August 4th

This is a factual television series which explores topics related to science and history, hosted by Felipe Castanhari.

The Rain: Season 3 - August 6th

Years after the rain decimated the population of Scandinavia, Simone and Rasmus find themselves at odds about how to save humanity.

High Seas: Season 3 - August 7th

When the Bárbara de Braganza sets sail from Argentina to Mexico, Eva joins a mission to root out a scientist harboring a fatal virus on board.

Selling Sunset: Season 3 -  August 7th

Big changes come to The Oppenheim Group as a major sale closes, the agents consider career moves, and one broker faces a very public breakup.

Sing On! Germany - August 7th

In this karaoke competition hosted by Palina Rojinski, contestants must hit the right note for a chance to win up to 30,000 euros.

Tiny Creatures - August 7th

Little animals embark on big adventures across the U.S. in a dramatic nature series that explores their hidden worlds and epic survival stories. Narrated by Mike Colter.

¡Nailed It! México: Season 2 - August 7th

The fondant flows and frosting fiascos abound as home bakers try to re-create cakes shaped like armadillos, aliens and Elvis for a tasty cash prize.

GAME ON: A Comedy Crossover Event - August 10th

Worlds collide in this special event featuring familiar faces, surprise cameos and stories of spirited competition from four different comedy series.

Greenleaf: Season 5 - August 12th

Battling H&H as Calvary teeters on the brink of destruction, the Greenleafs search for a way forward while trying to heal the divisions of the past.

Teenage Bounty Hunters - August 14th

Twin sisters Sterling and Blair balance teen life at an elite Southern high school with an unlikely new career as butt-kicking bounty hunters.

3%: Season 4  - August 14th

This dystopian thriller returns for another season.

Dirty John: The Betty Broderick Story - August 14th

Socialite Betty Broderick hits a homicidal boiling point during a bitter divorce from her unfaithful husband. Based on the headline-making crime.

El robo del siglo - August 14th

Based on the 1994 robbery of US$33 million from Colombia's central bank, which turned the country upside down. Starring Andrés Parra, Christian Tappan.

Rita: Season 5 - August 15th

The demands of running a school strain Hjørdis's relationships with Rita and Uffe. An old flame re-enters Rita's life. A heartbroken Jeppe returns home.

DeMarcus Family Rules - August 19th

Rascal Flatts’ Jay DeMarcus and his beauty queen wife, Allison, are a Nashville power couple living large — but things aren’t always so successful at home.

Biohackers - August 20th

Mia goes to medical school to get close to a professor she suspects had a hand in her past family tragedy and gets tangled in the world of biohacking.

Hoops - August 21st

A foul-mouthed high school basketball coach is sure he'll hit the big leagues if he can only turn his terrible team around. Hey, good luck with that.

Rust Valley Restorers: Season 3 - August 21st

Mike keeps buying cars quicker than he can restore him, Avery and Connor visit the Motor City, and Cassidy gets cranking on a personal project.

Lucifer: Season 5 - August 21st

Lucifer, bored and unhappy as the Lord of Hell, resigns his throne and abandons his kingdom for the gorgeous, shimmering insanity of Los Angeles, where he gets his kicks helping the LAPD…and the savvy detective Chloe Decker in particular.   

Trinkets: Season 2 - August 25th

When three teenage girls find themselves in the same mandated Shoplifters Anonymous meeting, an unlikely friendship forms between grieving misfit Elodie (Brianna Hildebrand), mysterious outsider Moe (Kiana Madeira), and Tabitha (Quintessa Swindell), an imperfect picture of perfection. They will find strength in each other as they negotiate the complicated dilemma of trying to fit in while longing to break out.  From the Awesomeness studio, Trinkets i​s based on the young adult novel by screenwriter Kirsten "Kiwi" Smith (Legally Blonde, 10 Things I Hate About You, She’s the Man) who serves as creator and executive producer.

Do Do Sol Sol La La Sol - August 26th

Lovely pianist Gurara hits rock bottom when she meets the rough and mysterious Fritta Sunwoojun. Can Fritta bring Gurara back to life?

La venganza de Analía - August 26th

Analia Guerrero decides to take revenge against her mother's murderer, a prominent corrupt politician who's running for president of Colombia.

Million Dollar Beach House - August 26th

In the swanky, exclusive Hamptons in New York, the driven real estate agents of Nest Seekers chase multimillion-dollar deals.

Cobra Kai: Seasons 1-2 - August 28th

Thirty years after the 1984 All Valley Karate Tournament, Johnny's rivalry with Daniel reignites. Ralph Macchio and William Zabka reprise their roles.

Netflix Original Film

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Work It - August 7th

When Quinn Ackermann’s admission to the college of her dreams depends on her performance at a dance competition, she forms a ragtag group of dancers to take on the best squad in school...now she just needs to learn how to dance.

Berlin, Berlin - August 7th

In this cinematic sequel to the hit TV series, Lolle has moved on from Sven and is about to marry her friend Hart – until Sven disrupts her plans.

Santana - August 28th

Two brothers — one a narcotics agent and the other a general — finally discover the identity of the drug lord who murdered their parents decades ago.

Une fille facile - August 13th

A teen girl is drawn to her cousin’s hedonistic lifestyle when they spend the summer together in Cannes as she learns about herself and her own values.

Project Power - August 14th

On the streets of New Orleans, word begins to spread about a mysterious new pill that unlocks superpowers unique to each user. The catch: You don’t know what will happen until you take it. While some develop bulletproof skin, invisibility, and super strength, others exhibit a deadlier reaction. But when the pill escalates crime within the city to dangerous levels, a local cop (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) teams with a teenage dealer (Dominique Fishback) and a former soldier fuelled by a secret vendetta (Jamie Foxx) to fight power with power and risk-taking the pill in order to track down and stop the group responsible for creating it.

Crazy Awesome Teachers - August 17th

A ragtag bunch of teachers and students team up to take back the money that a dangerous gangster stole from them.

Crímenes de familia  - August 19th

Alicia, a desperate mother, will do everything possible to prevent her son from being imprisoned for his ex-wife's attempted murder.

Fuego negro - August 21st

A criminal on the run finds refuge in a mysterious hotel and soon discovers that the guests of the hotel are not human.

All Together Now - August 28th 

Amber refuses to sweat the bad stuff — until a tragedy threatens her optimism and her way of life. Can Amber continue to be the princess of hope?

The Sleepover - August 21st

Two siblings discover their mom is a former thief in witness protection and they must team up to rescue her after she is kidnapped and forced to pull one last job.

Fearless - August 14th 

A teenage boy must babysit a trio of alien superhero babies, who escaped from their day care, until their Dad can get to Earth.

Netflix Original Comedy

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Sam Jay: 3 In The Morning - August 4th 

Following her Netflix debut on The Comedy Lineup Part 1, Emmy Award-nominated Saturday Night Live writer Sam Jay is back with her first hour-long Netflix original comedy special, 3 In The Morning. Filmed at The Masquerade in Atlanta, Georgia, Sam Jay delivers the witty, candid and raw brand of comedy that earned her recognition as a standout comic. Sam Jay: 3 In The Morning  premieres globally on Netflix on August 4, 2020.

Rob Schneider: Asian Momma, Mexican Kids - August 11th 

Actor, director, screenwriter, and comedian Rob Schneider's first Netflix original comedy special, Rob Schneider: Asian Momma, Mexican Kids, gives viewers a look at his family and personal life through hilarious anecdotes. Ending with a surprise duet performance with his daughter, singer-songwriter Elle King, Rob talks about potty training his young daughters and his own pig potential. Rob Schneider: Asian Momma, Mexican Kids premieres globally on Netflix on August 11, 2020.

Netflix Original Documentaries

WORLDS MOST WANTED Felicien Kabuga in episode Felicien Kabuga - The Financier of the Genocide in Rwanda of the series WORLDS MOST WANTED. Cr. NETFLIX © 2020

Immigration Nation - August 3rd

In the ground-breaking six-part documentary series Immigration Nation, acclaimed filmmaking team Shaul Schwarz and Christina Clusiau (2017’s Trophy) offer an unprecedented look at the processes, pitfalls and pain of immigration in America. Shot over the course of three years, Schwarz and Clusiau capture the daily workings of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents, activists, lawmakers, attorneys and a wide swath of undocumented immigrants, from desperate recent arrivals to long-time residents to deported U.S. military combat veterans.

Connected - August 2nd

In Netflix’s new documentary series Connected, science reporter and host Latif Nasser hopscotches around the planet to tease out the subtle and surprising ways that we are all inextricably linked to one another and our world.  He discovers how everything from the air we breathe, the selfies we post, and even the poop we poop can be traced back to catastrophic shipwrecks, fraudulent elections, and even distant galaxies.  From the microscopic to the telescopic to the kaleidoscopic, this show will make you see the world around you in a whole new way.

World's Most Wanted - August 5th 

Heinous criminals have avoided capture despite massive rewards and global investigations. This docuseries profiles five of the world’s most wanted.

Anelka : Misunderstood - August 5th 

Bad boy of the French football, arrogant, precocious, misunderstood, scorer, unclassifiable, genius, unmanageable... Despite a having a career of almost 20 years at the highest level, Nicolas Anelka is still hard to define. From sporting feats to controversies, he remains a mysterious persona for many observers. It's an image that Anelka himself has cultivated.  For seven years, Franck Nataf has followed Nicolas Anelka in his day-to-day life. His experiences in China, India, his life far away from France, his children's birthdays, his moments of relaxation with friends Paul Pogba, Thierry Henry or Patrice Evra. The director has created a real documentary which lifts the veil on a controversial sporting personality. The former number 9 is revealed in a different light, as a father, a footballer, sharing his experience of being at the top level. Because everything comes back to football.

(Un)Well - August 12th 

(Un)Well is a six-part docuseries that investigates controversial wellness fads. Each episode dives deep into trends and treatments that catch on like wildfire but that inspire both passionate support and deep scepticism. Topics include apitherapy, essential oils, breast milk, extreme fasting, ayahuasca, and tantric sex. The series will explore all sides of the topic –from what hurts to what works.

High Score - August 19th 

High Score is a documentary series about the golden age of video games, when legends – from Pac-Man to Doom – were brought to life. Through ingenuity and sheer force of will, computer pioneers and visionary artists from around the globe spawned the iconic worlds of Space Invaders, Final Fantasy, Street Fighter II, Mortal Kombat, Sonic the Hedgehog, John Madden Football, and beyond. Without rules or roadmaps, players and innovators alike pushed the limits of money to be made, rivals to be crushed, and hearts to be won. This is the story of the brains behind the pixels and how their unmatched innovation built a multi-billion dollar industry - almost by accident.

John Was Trying to Contact Aliens - August 20th 

A rural electronics whiz,  John Shepherd spent 30 years trying to contact extra-terrestrials by broadcasting music millions of miles into space. After giving up the search he makes a different connection here on Earth.

Rising Phoenix - August 26th 

Rising Phoenix tells the extraordinary story of the Paralympic Games. From the rubble of World War II to the third biggest sporting event on the planet, the Paralympics sparked a global movement which continues to change the way the world thinks about disability, diversity & human potential.    Athletes featured in the film include Bebe Vio (Italy), Ellie Cole (Australia), Jean-Baptiste Alaize (France), Matt Stutzman (USA), Jonnie Peacock (UK), Cui Zhe (China), Ryley Batt (Australia), Ntando Mahlangu (South Africa) and Tatyana McFadden (US).   Rising Phoenix is directed by Ian Bonhôte and Peter Ettedgui. Produced by Greg Nugent, John Battsek and Tatyana McFadden. Executive Produced by Richard Curtis, Barbara Broccoli, Barnaby Spurrier, Godric Smith, Dee Ryder, Xavi Gonzalez and Andrew Ruhemann.

Netflix Kids & Family

Super Monsters: The New Class - August 1st

New adventures, new friends! The Super Monsters welcome a new class of pint-sized preschoolers to Pitchfork Pines. Meet Olive, Rocky, Sami and Zane!

A Go! Go! Cory Carson Summer Camp - August 4th

Cory's spending the summer at Camp Friendship with his best friend, Freddie. But jealousy flares when Freddie brings his cousin Rosie along for the ride.

Malibu Rescue: The Next Wave - August 4th

As summer returns to Malibu, Team Flounder takes to the beach to host — and unexpectedly compete in — the International Beachmaster Competition.

The New Legends of Monkey: Season 2 - August 7th

The quest for sacred scrolls continues for the Monkey King and friends. But in a world of demons, gods and magic, everything comes at a cost.

Wizards: Tales of Arcadia - August 7th

Merlin’s young apprentice mixes with characters from Trollhunters and 3Below in the final chapter of Guillermo del Toro’s Tales of Arcadia trilogy.

Word Party Songs - August 7th

Turn up the music, put on your dancing shoes! Bailey, Franny, Kip, Lulu and Tilly want you to sing along to this colourful collection of music videos.

The Magic School Bus Rides Again Kids In Space - August 7th

The Magic School Bus kids blast into space and onto the International Space Station, only to find themselves on the run from a giant tardigrade!

Alien TV - August 21st

Mixing computer animation and live action, this silly kids series follows aliens who come to Earth to investigate human life.

Octonauts & the Caves of Sac Actun - August 14th

The Octonauts embark on an underwater adventure, navigating a set of challenging caves to help a small octopus friend return home to the Caribbean Sea.

Glitch Techs: Season 2 - August 17th

The video game monster hunters are back for another season.

Emily's Wonder Lab - August 25th

In this live-action series, host Emily Calandrelli makes STEAM fun with science experiments, activities and demonstrations that will blow your mind!


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