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.
