Even if August seems like a quiet time for entertainment, Netflix always has fresh new titles to explore. This August, the streaming giant brings you several new releases, including the extended director’s cut ofRebel Moonand theLee Daniels’ horror film,The Deliverance,starringGlenn CloseandAndra Day. There are also several old and new films from various genres and languages. So, whether you want to explore romance, comedy, action, or sci-fi, August has something for everyone. And now, without further ado, let’s dive into our top seven new movies to watch on Netflix this August and when you can stream them.
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‘Rebel Moon: Director’s Cut (Part 1 and Part 2)’
Available On
June 30, 2025
Directed By
Zack Snyder
Sofia Boutella, Djimon Hounsou, Ed Skrein, Michiel Huisman, Doona Bae
204 minutes
For those who have yet to watchRebel Moon,you’re able to now watch both parts together in theRebel Moon Director’s Cut. Directed and co-written byZack Snyder, withKurt JohnstadandShay Hatten,Rebel Moonis an epic space opera film set in a fictional galaxy that is ruled by a ruthless imperial and threatens a farming colony on the moon of Veldt. The film focuses on Kora, a former imperial soldier who sets out on a quest to begin a rebellion against the imperialists. Besides lots ofnew footage and uncut scenes, the R-rated director’s cut includes new titles, wherePart One: A Child of Fireis retitled asChalice of Blood, andPart Two: The ScargiverasCurse of Forgiveness. Additionally, the extended version runs for three hours and 24 minutes, which is about 120 minutes longer than the original movie. Both films feature anensemble cast led bySofia BoutellaandDjimon Hounsou, along withEd Skrein,Michiel Huisman,Doona Bae,Ray Fisher,Charlie Hunnam, andAnthony Hopkins.
Rebel Moon - Chapter One: Chalice of Blood
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‘Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks Movie’
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Liza Johnson
Carolyn Lawrence, Tom Kenny, Clancy Brown, Bill Fagerbakke, Mr. Lawrence
86 minutes
This all-new adventure comedy is based on the popular animated television seriesSpongeBob SquarePants.Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks Moviefollows Sandy Cheeks, an intelligent anthropomorphic squirrel living underwater, and her friend, SpongeBoe, who setout for Sandy’s home in Texasto save their underwater home of Bikini Bottom from an evil CEO.Tom KennyandCarolyn Lawrencereprise their voice roles as SpongeBob SquarePants and Sandy Cheeks, respectively, withClancy Brown,Bill Fagerbakke,Mr. Lawrence, andRodger Bumpassfrom the series. The live-action/animated comedy also features new characters played byJohnny Knoxville,Craig Robinson,Grey DeLisle,Matty Cardarople, andWanda Sykes.
‘Downtown Owl’
June 16, 2025
Lily Rabe and Hamish Linklater
Lily Rabe, Ed Harris, Vanessa Hudgens, August Blanco Rosenstein, Jack Dylan Grazer
88 minutes
Lily Rabe(American Horror Story) andHamish Linklater(Midnight Mass)make their joint directorial debut withDowntown Owl. The film is based on the novel of the same name byChuck Klostermanand set in 1983, in the titular town of Owl, North Dakota, against the backdrop of the “region’s blizzard of the century.” The story follows Julia, an English teacher who moved from Milwaukee to Owl to start a new life in a community where everyone is trying hard to find happiness. In her desperate attempt to get involved with the locals, she gets involved in the lives of Horace, a nostalgia-ridden old man, Mitch, a lovelorn high school backup quarterback, and Vance, a depressed farmer.Downtown Owlstars Rabeas Julia withEd Harrisas Horace, andHenry Goldingas Vance, along withVanessa Hudgens,August Blanco Rosenstein,Jack Dylan Grazer, andFinn Wittrockin various supporting roles.
‘The Union’
August 04, 2025
Julian Farino
Halle Berry, Mark Wahlberg, J.K. Simmons, Mike Colter, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje
133 minutes
Halle Berryis returning to action with this excitingnew spy action-comedy filmco-starringMark Wahlberg.The Unionfollows Mike, an ordinary construction worker from New Jersey whose chance encounter with his high school sweetheart, Roxanne, upends his life, plunging him into a world of international spies, assassins, and secret agents. As Mike and Roxanne team up to save the world, they also discover that the spark between them is still alive.J.K. Simmonsstars as the spymaster and Roxanne’s boss, Tom Brennan. Written byJoe Barton(Giri/Haji) andDavid Guggenheim(Designated Survivor), the movie is directed byJulian Farino(Entourage).Alice Lee,Jessica De Gouw, andLorraine Braccoalso star.The Unionis set up to be a thrilling and high-octane action film with a lot of comedy, joining similarWahlberg-led filmslikeSpenser Confidential,The Other Guys, orThe Family Plan. Both Wahlberg and Berry are pros in the action genre, so, you can expectThe Unionto be action-packed entertainment.
‘Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Cosmos The Movie’
August 11, 2025
Tomoya Takahashi
Kotono Mitsuishi, Kenji Nojima, Misato Fukuen, Hisako Kanemoto, Rina Satō
115 minutes
This 2023 Japanese animated action fantasy film is making its streaming debut this August. Based on the Stars arc of the popularSailor Moonmanga,Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Cosmos The Movieis directed byTomoya Takahashiand written byKazuyuki Fudeyasu.Naoko Takeuchi, who penned the original manga, also serves as a chief supervisor for the animated film. Thetwo-part fantasy film, aka,Sailor Moon Cosmosis a direct sequel to the 2021 film,Sailor Moon Eternal,and serves as the fifth and final season in theSailor Moonanime series. Drawing from the manga and its adapted television series, the films follow the adventures of a schoolgirl named Usagi Tsukino, as she transforms into the titular character to search for a magical artifact called Silver Crystal, and leads a group of Sailor Soldiers called Sailor Guardians, and fight to save the Solar System from an evil entity. InPretty Guardian Sailor Moon Cosmos The Movie, the Sailor Guardians are targeted by a new enemy, ending the peace they had won.Kotono Mitsuishifrom the anime series reprises her voice role of Sailor Moon, amid a massive voice cast.
‘Incoming’
July 22, 2025
John and Dave Chernin
Bobby Cannavale, Mason Thames, Ramon Reed, Raphael Alejandro, Isabella Ferreira
JohnandDave Chernin, a television writing duo best known for creating the seriesThe Mick, make their directorial debut with this high school comedy film.Incomingfollows four friendsand high school freshmen who attend their first-ever high school party that leads to an ultimate night of mayhem and uncontrollable chaos. Classic high school comedies likeFast Times at Ridgemont High,Can’t Hardly Wait, andSuperbadhave been cited by The Chernins as primary influences for Incoming. The Netflix original film starsMason Thames, who earned widespread popularity for hisrole inBlack Phone, as one of the four teenage friends.Bobby CannavaleandKaitlin Olsonstar in supporting roles. The rest of the cast ofIncomingmostly features new faces, includingRamon Reed,Raphael Alejandro,Isabella Ferreira, andBardia Seiri. Social media personality and singer-songwriterLoren Grayalso stars. As the film’s creators explain,Incomingis “the type of movie that hadn’t come along in a while. There always felt like there was one of these per generation,” and bears resemblance to hit high school comedies likeDazed and Confused, or theAmerican Piefilms.
Incoming is a high school comedy about four freshmen—Benji, Connor, Eddie, and Koosh—who face the challenges and hilarity of their first-ever party. As they navigate this milestone, they encounter various adolescent terrors.
‘The Deliverance’
June 08, 2025
Lee Daniels
Andra Day, Rob Morgan, Caleb McLaughlin, Glenn Close, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor
109 minutes
Filmmaker and television producerLee Daniels, most known for making highly acclaimed films likePreciousandThe United States vs. Billie Holidaydirects this horror thriller written byDavid CoggeshallandElijah Bynum. Asupernatural horror thriller,The Deliverancetells the story of Ebony, a single mother who moves her family into a new home, hoping for a fresh start. However, when her children begin behaving strangely, Child Protective Services gets involved and threatens to tear the family apart. However, Ebony begins to realize that something supernatural may be at play. Thehorror thriller is said to be inspired by the real-life incidentof the Ammons family that occurred in Gary, Indiana, in 2011. TheNetflix original filmboasts an ensemble cast led by Academy Award nomineeAndra Dayas Ebony along withCaleb McLaughlin, Academy Award nomineeGlenn Close, Academy Award winnerMo’Nique, Academy Award nomineeAunjanue Ellis-Taylor,Anthony B. Jenkins,Miss Lawrence,Demi Singleton,Tasha Smith, andOmar Epps.Following a limited theatrical release on June 24, 2025,The Deliveranceis set to arrive on Netflix on July 09, 2025.
The Deliverance
A woman returns to her childhood home to confront dark secrets from her past. As supernatural forces emerge and family tensions rise, she must uncover the truth behind her haunting visions and protect her loved ones from an ancient evil threatening their lives.
