In August 2026, the streaming platforms are lining up a selection of new series to discover, perfect for accompanying your summer evenings. As the days stay sunny and hot, the evenings invite a relaxed night in, settled in front of gripping stories. Whether you're into poignant dramas, refreshing comedies, or gripping thrillers, these new releases promise to satisfy every taste.
With summer well established, sunny days invite you to enjoy the outdoors, but once night falls, there's nothing better than taking refuge in cool surroundings to watch the latest releases. In August, streaming platforms are offering a variety of stories that will allow you to escape without leaving your couch. Whether you're on your own or with your loved ones, this is the ideal time to immerse yourself in new stories.
The series to be discovered on streaming this month cover a wide range of genres, guaranteeing moments of pleasure for all. From adventure tales to mysterious plots, each program is designed to offer an unparalleled viewing experience. Taking advantage of the long summer evenings to immerse yourself in these new releases is an excellent way to spend relaxing moments while escaping into richly varied universes.
The new streaming series arriving in August 2026 invite you to make the most of summer evenings while diving into gripping stories. Whether you're after escapism or relaxation, these fresh releases provide the perfect break to turn your summer nights into pure pleasure.
Gomorrah: The Origins, Pietro Savastano’s youth in 1977 Naples
Gomorrah: The Origins premieres on Canal+ on August 24, 2026 at 9:06 p.m. This prequel follows the youth of Pietro Savastano in 1977 Naples. [Read more]
The Vanished: Alexia Barlier confronts the mystery of voluntary disappearances
Alexia Barlier investigates voluntary disappearances in The Evaporated, available on france.tv ahead of its airing on France 2 on September 9, 2026. [Read more]
The Red and the Black: Victor Belmondo steps into Julien Sorel on France 2
Victor Belmondo stars as Julien Sorel in The Red and the Black, available on france.tv ahead of its broadcast on France 2 from August 31, 2026. [Read more]
The Whole Truth About My Lies: A High-Tension Road Trip on Netflix
The full truth of my lies lands on Netflix on August 28, 2026. A road trip with friends spirals into chaos when secrets come to light. [Read more]
Sterling Point: the new series blending romance and family secrets arrives on Prime Video
Sterling Point, a new teenage series starring Ella Rubin, lands on Prime Video on August 5, 2026, with all eight episodes. [Read more]
Lanterns on HBO Max: the DC series lands in August 2026
Lanterns, the DC series featuring Aaron Pierre, Kyle Chandler, Kelly Macdonald and Laura Linney, arrives on HBO Max on August 17, 2026. A science-fiction thriller centered on the Green Lanterns. [Read more]
Tip Toe on HBO Max: Russell T Davies' new series
Tip Toe, a dramatic miniseries by Russell T Davies starring Alan Cumming and David Morrissey, lands on HBO Max France on August 13, 2026. [Read more]
The Shards on Disney+ : Ryan Murphy's series drops its trailer
The Shards premieres on Disney+ on August 6, 2026, with its first two episodes. Watch the trailer for this FX series adapted from Bret Easton Ellis’s novel. [Read more]
Streaming highlights for August 2026: movies and series to watch on Netflix, Disney+, and Prime Video
Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video, Apple TV+, HBO Max, Paramount+… Discover the films, series and VOD releases to watch in August 2026 across streaming platforms. [Read more]
Today's new streaming releases: movies and series added today to Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Apple TV+, HBO Max, Paramount+, and VOD. [Read more]
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Streaming highlights for August 2026: movies and series to watch on Netflix, Disney+, and Prime Video
What to watch today on streaming? Today's new releases
