What to Watch in August

“The Bad Guys 2”

Film
Aug. 1, 2025

The Bad Guys are struggling to find trust and acceptance in their newly minted lives as Good Guys, when they are pulled out of retirement and forced to do “one last job” by an all-female squad of criminals. 

Check out the voice talents of Awkwafina and Lilly Singh in theaters starting Aug. 1.

“Eyes of Wakanda”

Limited Series
Aug. 1, 2025

In this globe-trotting adventure, the heroes must carry out dangerous missions to retrieve Vibranium artifacts from the enemies of Wakanda. They are the Hatut Zaraze and this is their story.

Featuring the voice talent of Jona Xiao as Iron Fist, this animated series can be streamed on Disney+ starting Aug. 1.

“TURA!”

Documentary
Aug. 1, 2025

“TURA!” is the authorized documentary from filmmaker Cody Jarrett on Asian American cinema pioneer Tura Satana, star of the Russ Meyer classic “Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill!” Narrated by Margaret Cho (who is also an executive producer) and featuring interviews with John Waters, Dita Von Teese, Pamela Des Barres, and more, “TURA!” is a thrilling, heartfelt look into the life of a woman who beat all the odds to become a burlesque superstar, cult movie icon, and enduring role model for female empowerment whose life and body of work continue to impact the world today.

Executive produced and narrated by Margaret Cho, the documentary also features experts like Nancy Wang Yuen. Watch in theaters through limited release starting Aug. 1.

“Site”

Film
Aug. 7, 2025

Neil experiences an inexplicable time distortion in an abandoned military test site while inspecting it with his business partner Garrison. Soon, Neil is having repeated traumatic flashes back to a WWII prison camp in China called Unit 731, which somehow holds the thread to his own unraveling present. Neil begins to realize that the past lives and events in this place of unspeakable brutality seem to mirror his own trauma with his son Wiley and his wife Elena. Desperate for answers, Neil enlists Naomi (Miki Ishikawa) to help him find the facility’s last surviving scientist.

Watch actors Miki Ishikawa, Clyde Kusatsu, Danni Wang, Yoson An, Vince Foster, and Kavi Raz in a limited theater release starting Aug. 7. 

“Weapons”

Film
Aug. 8, 2025

When all but one child from the same class mysteriously vanishes on the same night at exactly the same time, a community is left questioning who or what is behind their disappearance.

Featuring actor Benedict Wong, this horror movie will be in theaters starting Aug. 8. 

“Freakier Friday”

Film
Aug. 8, 2025

“Freakier Friday,” a sequel to 2003’s “Freaky Friday,” stars Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan as Tess and Anna Coleman. The story picks up years after Tess and Anna endured an identity crisis. Anna now has a daughter of her own and a soon-to-be stepdaughter. As they navigate the challenges that come when two families merge, Tess and Anna discover that lightning might indeed strike twice.

Check out Manny Jacinto, Sophia Hammons, Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, Lucille Soong, and Rosalind Chao in this sequel on Disney+, starting Aug. 8.

“Butterfly”

Limited Series
Aug. 13, 2025

“Butterfly” is a character-driven spy thriller that explores complex family dynamics within the treacherous world of global espionage. It’s centered on David Jung (Daniel Dae Kim), an enigmatic, highly unpredictable former U.S. intelligence operative living in South Korea, whose life is blown to pieces when the consequences of an impossible decision from his past come back to haunt him, and he finds himself pursued by Rebecca (Reina Hardesty), a deadly, sociopathic young agent assigned to kill him, and Caddis, the sinister spy organization she works for.

Executive produced by and starring Daniel Dae Kim, the Prime Video limited series features Reina Hardesty, Kim Ji-hoon, Kim Tae-hee, Sung Dong-il, Lee Il-hwa, Sean Dulake, and Seoyeon Jang. Start streaming Aug. 13.

“Night Always Comes”

Film
Aug. 15, 2025

Based on the bestselling novel by Willy Vlautin, “Night Always Comes” follows Lynette, a woman who risks everything to secure the house that represents a future for her family. On a dangerous odyssey through a single night, Lynette is forced to confront her dark past in order to finally break free.

Stream this film on Netflix starting Aug. 15 and watch actor Randall Park as Scott.

“The Knife”

Film
Aug. 15, 2025

Construction worker Chris is prepared to do whatever he can to build a solid life for his family, yet his plans are thrown into disarray after a mysterious woman appears in their new home late one night. By the time police arrive, the intruder is lying on the kitchen floor unconscious, a knife in her hand, and it falls to steadfast Detective Carlsen to uncover the truth about what happened. Under questioning, Chris, his wife Alex, and their young daughters Ryley and Kendra close ranks, hoping to safeguard one another’s secrets — but the choices they make lead to consequences graver than they could ever imagine. 

Featuring actor Manny Jacinto, “The Knife” is playing in limited theaters starting Aug. 15.

“Primitive War”

Film
Aug. 21, 2025

Vietnam. 1968. A recon unit known as Vulture Squad is sent to an isolated jungle valley to uncover the fate of a missing Green Beret platoon. They soon discover they are not alone and must face the most terrifying creatures to ever walk the earth.

Based on the novel “Primitive War” by Ethan Pettus, this movie, starring Ana Thu Nguyen, is in theaters starting Aug. 21.

“Ne Zha 2”

Film
Aug. 22, 2025

A rebellious young boy, Ne Zha, is feared by the gods and born to mortal parents with wild, uncontrolled powers. Now that he’s faced with an ancient force intent on destroying humanity, he must grow up to become the hero the world needs.

Featuring the voices of Academy Award–winning actor Michelle Yeoh, Crystal Lee, and Vincent Rodriguez III, the re-release of “Ne Zha 2” will open in theaters Aug. 22.

“Eenie Meanie”

Film
Aug. 22, 2025

The irreverent high-speed thriller follows a former teenage getaway driver who is dragged back into her unsavory past when a previous employer offers her the chance to save the life of her chronically unreliable ex-boyfriend. 

Premiering on Hulu in the U.S. and Disney+ internationally, this film stars Randall Park and Phuong Kubacki and will be released on Aug. 22.

“Invasion” Season 3

Limited Series
Aug. 22, 2025

“Invasion” follows an alien invasion through different perspectives around the world. In Season 3, those perspectives collide for the first time, as the series’ main characters are brought together to work as a team on a critical mission to infiltrate the alien mothership. The ultimate apex aliens have finally emerged, rapidly spreading their deadly tendrils across the planet. It will take all heroes working together, using their experience and expertise, to save the species. New relationships are formed, old relationships are challenged and even shattered, as an international cast of characters must become a team before it’s too late.

Featuring returning cast member Shioli Kutsuna, the 10-episode third season will return Aug. 22 on Apple TV+ with one episode, followed by one new episode weekly, every Friday through Oct. 24.

“Relay”

Film
Aug. 22, 2025

A broker of lucrative payoffs between corrupt corporations and the individuals who threaten them breaks his own rules when a new client seeks his protection to stay alive.

Releasing in theaters Aug. 22, “Relay” stars actors Riz Ahmed and Pun Bandhu.  

“KPOPPED”

Limited series
Aug. 29, 2025

Iconic music legends team up with some of the biggest names in K-pop to reimagine their greatest hits in this eight-part song battle series, starring PSY and executive producer Megan Thee Stallion. Global music icons team up with world-renowned K-pop idols for spectacular song battles. Performing their biggest hits with a K-pop twist, these artists show up, show out, and shut it down in a friendly competition for the ultimate bragging rights.

Stream this new reality show and see PSY, plus K-pop idol groups ATEEZ, STAYC, ITZY, Billlie, JO1, Kiss of Life, Kep1er, and BLACKSWAN on Apple+ TV starting Aug. 29.

Cover image courtesy of Prime Video.