The trailer for The Last House chilled us to the core when we first watched it, making the sci-fi mystery thriller our top pick on Netflix this August. Actually, as the South African winter draws to a close, it’s chills all around on the streamer, between shocking documentaries, and serial killer tales bolstered with serious star power.
Below, you’ll find our highlights, followed by the full release lineup for the month.
Pfangirl Top Picks
The Last House – 07 August 2026
From director Louis Leterrier, starring Greta Lee and Wagner Moura. A family of four are suddenly sealed inside their home with no way out, and must work together to survive against both their dwindling resources and the mysterious, looming threat that is keeping them trapped.
Freefall: A Reckoning for Boeing – 19 August 2026
Following the highly publicized death of Boeing whistleblower John Barnett, in Freefall: A Reckoning for Boeing, Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Rory Kennedy and her Emmy-nominated producing partner Mark Bailey continue their urgent investigation into the once-iconic aviation giant, uncovering startling new revelations and capturing voices from the inside. The upcoming documentary feature is Kennedy’s timely follow up to Moxie Films and Imagine Documentaries’ Downfall: The Case Against Boeing, released in 2022.
The Whisper Man – 28 August 2026
Based on the New York Times bestselling novel by Alex North. When his eight-year-old son is abducted, a widowed crime writer (Adam Scott) looks to his estranged father (Robert de Niro), a retired former police detective, for help, only to discover a connection with the decades-old case of a convicted serial killer known as “The Whisper Man.”
More August Netflix Releases
Netflix Comedy Specials
Rory Scovel: Show Must Go On – 11 August 2026
With a hypothetical home invasion, a biblical reenactment and his late dad’s final wish, Rory Scovel delivers unrelenting laughs in this raucous special.
Kelsey Cook: Happy Hour – 18 August 2026
In this candid and clever stand-up special, Kelsey Cook explores “hangxiety,” relives a plane bathroom nightmare and breaks down dating a literal Chad.
Stamptown – 25 August 2026
Anarchic acts from around the world descend on LA for this raunchy, wildly entertaining variety show, blending the worlds of circus and comedy.
Netflix Documentaries
Inside The Trustor Scandal – 05 August 2026
Key insiders revisit the snowballing financial scandal that followed the illegal purchase of a Swedish investment firm in the ’90s — and who exposed it.
Big Chicken: A Fast Food Conspiracy – 05 August 2026
In a bold 28-day experiment, comedian Mo Gilligan tours the UK and US on a fried chicken diet to uncover the impact of the craving — and industry behind it.
MOURINHO – 11 August 2026
This trophy-packed, insider-fuelled documentary charts José Mourinho’s iconic rise as one of the world’s top footballing managers of the most elite clubs.
Netflix Film
THE RIBBON HERO – 08 August 2026
When the monstrous Nergal devastates her kingdom, Princess Sapphire reawakens as the Ribbon Hero and fights to save her new home from the same dark fate.
Nando Between Two Worlds – A Sintonia Film – 12 August 2026
Caught between family life and his obligations to the criminal underworld, Nando faces an impossible choice about where his true loyalties lie.
This, That and Everything in Between – 13 August 2026
A TV writer’s carefully rebuilt life unravels when her estranged mother resurfaces after 27 years — with a secret that changes everything.
A Child of My Own – 13 August 2026
Desperate for a baby and burdened by family and societal expectations, a woman fakes a pregnancy and gets tangled in a crime in this shocking documentary.
To the Max – 14 August 2026
A group of friends bonded by their love for extreme sports discovers BASE jumping in wingsuits — but feeling like flying carries the highest risks.
Don’t Say Good Luck – 14 August 2026
Sophie Birenbaum is ready for the spotlight as the lead in her high school musical — until she’s suddenly facing more drama at home than on the stage.
My Best Friend, His Girlfriend and Me – 14 August 2026
Olli and Matze are best friends living, working and planning to travel the world together — until Matze’s romance with Rebecca turns it all upside down.
Here the Whole Time – 19 August 2026
Felipe just wanted a quiet summer with his artsy mom and every musical he could binge… when his childhood crush knocked on his door to join the party.
Facing EL Chapo – 21 August 2026
Two Mexican officers must survive the final hours of their shift after crossing a ruthless cartel boss in this crime drama based on true events.
The Secret Woman – 28 August 2026
After discovering she has a family and a shipping empire, a woman with amnesia returns to a wealthy and seemingly perfect past to uncover why she left.
Netflix Kids & Family
Dr. Seuss’s Red Fish, Blue Fish: Season 3 – 10 August 2026
Fun-loving pals Red and Blue swim together through life’s ups and downs while visiting the zoo, camping out in nature, going to the doctor and more.
Netflix Live Event
MLB Field of Dreams: Phillies vs. Twins – 14 August 2026
The Phillies face the Twins as Major League Baseball returns to the Iowa cornfields for a nostalgic night of America’s favorite pastime.
Netflix Series
Badly in Love : Season 2 – 04 August 2026
School’s back in session in Okinawa as yankies gather from across Japan. Will they find love and friendship — or will chaos erupt at their seaside campus?
1670: Season 3 – 05 August 2026
Obsessed with reclaiming his nobility status, Jan Paweł becomes oblivious to the trouble brewing in his family and among the villagers of Adamczycha.
Let’s Marry Harry – 05 August 2026
With help from Alex Cooper (“Call Her Daddy”) and his best friends, can Harry Jowsey (“Perfect Match”) find true love and settle down in marriage?
One Hundred years of Solitude: Part 2 – 05 August 2026
In that instant, the keys to Melquíades were revealed to Aureliano Babilonia: the first of the line is tied to a tree and the last is being eaten by ants.
My Life With The Walter Boys: Season 3 – 06 August 2026
A medical crisis forces Jackie and the Walters to find a new normal as a risky hobby, unexpected visitors and evolving romances present new challenges.
Death Inc.: Season 4 – 07 August 2026
Torregrosa’s future is at stake. Dámaso’s directorial dreams are finally within reach — until Chemi emerges as a new contender to run the funeral home.
Operation Safed Sagar – 07 August 2026
As the Kargil War erupts between India and Pakistan, the Golden Arrows squadron of the Air Force takes flight on a dangerous mission behind enemy lines.
Ricky Gervais Alley Cats – 07 August 2026
Outrageous misadventures run wild as feral cats cause chaos on the streets in this no-holds-barred animated comedy from Ricky Gervais.
Our Sticky Love – 07 August 2026
An ambitious prosecutor loses her memory and moves in with a boxing coach who claims to be her boyfriend. Can this sticky situation turn into real love?
Tires: Season 3 – 13 August 2026
While settling in as part owners of a struggling Valley Forge, Will confronts the road not taken and Shane finds himself on a detour toward adulthood.
My Brilliant Career – 13 August 2026
Modern, rebellious Sybylla dreams only of writing. Choosing an exciting career over a safe marriage is easy — until she falls in love unexpectedly.
Umthetho – 14 August 2026
To keep their youngest brother alive, an idealistic state prosecutor is forced to become a double agent in her imprisoned older brother’s gang.
Moria – 14 August 2026
In this highly stylized fictionalization, Moria Casán transforms her life story into a symbolic spectacle of fame, controversy and ceaseless reinvention.
Take a Hike! – 18 August 2026
Four celebrity hiking newbies end up forming a club to tackle Korea’s snow‑capped peaks. Can they figure out why on earth people go to the mountains?
Blood Sacrifice – 20 August 2026
Following the brutal murder of two police officers, a tenacious detective reluctantly joins forces with his estranged ex-cop father to catch the killer.
Outer Banks: Season 5 – 20 August 2026
After losing one of their own, the Pogues chase revenge and redemption as they pursue a stolen artifact with the power to change their fortunes.
S&X – 20 August 2026
At his clinic, sex therapist Ichito Shimotori treats diverse and intimate sexual issues with sincerity. Yet, he secretly hides a struggle of his own.
Mom Knows Best? – 26 August 2026
In this new reality TV show, nine mothers secretly observe their adult children and bet on their choices as they put their familial bonds to the test.
One Hundred Years of Solitude: Part 2: Grand Finale – 26 August 2026
In that instant, the keys to Melquíades were revealed to Aureliano Babilonia: the first of the line is tied to a tree and the last is being eaten by ants.
Leanne: Season 2 – 27 August 2026
With their parents testing their patience, Leanne and Carol dish up sass and surprises as they face old habits, new challenges and changing family roles.
All the Truth in My Lies – 28 August 2026
Two roommates join a bachelorette road trip, where unspoken feelings ignite and shake up their entire friend group. Based on Elísabet Benavent’s novel.
Graveyard: Season 3 – 28 August 2026
When sinister boxes arrive at women’s homes across Türkiye, Chief Inspector Önem and her team reunite to unravel a connected web of misogynistic murders.
Netflix Sports Series
Untold: The Testimony of Vince Young – 25 August 2026
From his rise to college football phenom to his tumultuous time in the NFL, Vince Young unpacks his fall from stardom in this gripping documentary.