August is going to be an explosive month for entertainment, with a great deal of highly anticipated new releases in both TV and film. From long-anticipated finales to exciting book adaptations, the month is set to deliver a diverse range of content that will keep audiences on the edge of their seats. With something for everyone, August is shaping up to be a month full of thrilling and unforgettable entertainment experiences.
So, grab your popcorn, dim the lights, and get ready to be swept away by the excitement and drama that August has in store.
Here are the top shows and movies coming this month that you can't miss out on!
TV SHOWS
A Good Girl's Guide to Murder
August 1, 2024 | Netflix | 6 eps
This is a title that needs no introduction! If you've been on BookTok, or even read a bit, then you've definitely heard of A Good Girl's Guide to Murder. Now, you can watch the events rather than just imagine them!
Adapted from Holly Jackson's bestselling novel, this upcoming Netflix series introduces us to Pip Fitz-Amobi – the "good girl" in question – who refuses to accept the closed case surrounding the murder-suicide of her classmate, Andie Bell, and her boyfriend Sal Singh.
Five years after that tragic event, Pip decides to begin her own investigation, questioning the official narrative and uncovering a web of lies and secrets that could unravel the peaceful facade of her community.
Unstable – Season 2
August 1, 2024 | Netflix | 8 eps
In the Netflix comedy series "Unstable," viewers follow the story of biotech genius Ellis Dragon and his son Jackson as they navigate the complexities of their relationship within the chaotic world of Dragon Industries. The series, which premiered in March 2023, combines family drama, workplace comedy, and eccentric characters. Starring real-life father-son duo Rob Lowe and John Owen Lowe, the show has garnered a dedicated fanbase for its humor and heartfelt character development.
Now, in season two, the stakes are set to rise as the dynamics between Ellis and Jackson deepen amidst new challenges and potential legal troubles. The upcoming season will also introduce new characters, including a formidable rival and a mysterious newcomer, heightening the tension with themes of corporate espionage and the threat of public humiliation. With anticipation building for the next chapter, fans are eagerly awaiting the continuation of the Dragons' story.
The Umbrella Academy – Season 4
August 8, 2024 | Netflix | 6 eps
It's time for one last adventure across time! On August 8, we're going to follow the Hargreeves siblings through one more attempt to save the world. But this time, things are a little different.
After the dramatic showdown at the Hotel Oblivion at the end of Season 3, the Hargreeves siblings find themselves in a completely reset timeline, each stripped of their powers and abilities. Without their powers, they must now navigate a world that's entirely new to them. Meanwhile, their father Reginald is alive and has established a formidable business empire.
With a mysterious group after them and everything at stake, the Umbrella Academy must come together once more for a final mission to restore order.
Industry – Season 3
August 11, 2024 | HBO | 8 eps
Industry provides an inside look at the high-stakes world of finance, following young bankers navigating the intense environment and fast-paced lifestyle at the London office of international bank Pierpoint & Co. Season 2 saw plans derailed, old wounds opened, and professional lives crumble, setting the stage for more drama and conflicts in the new season.
In Season 3, Pierpoint shifts its focus to ethical investing, placing characters Yasmin, Robert, and Eric at the center of the IPO for a green tech energy company called Lumi. Meanwhile, Harper seeks to re-immerse herself in the world of finance after leaving Pierpoint and teams up with FutureDawn portfolio manager Petra Koenig. The upcoming Season 3 promises new developments with the addition of former Game of Thrones actor Kit Harrington to the cast.
SEAL Team – Season 7
August 11, 2024 | Paramount+ | 10 eps
The seventh and final season of the American military drama series SEAL Team is upon us. The show revolves around the Bravo Team, a group of elite United States Navy SEALs who undertake high-stakes and perilous missions at short notice. However, the demands of their assignments take a toll on the team and their families.
The new season will depict Jason Hayes, the team's leader, struggling to balance his role as a warrior with the responsibilities of raising his children as a single father. Ray Perry, Jason's trusted second in command, questions whether he can leave the battlefield behind as his retirement approaches. Not only that, but other team members, such as Sonny Quinn, Omar Hamza, Drew Franklin, and Lieutenant Lisa Davis, also confront their own personal challenges as they strive to fulfill their duties.
Despite the sacrifices and challenges they face, Bravo Team remains steadfastly dedicated to their missions, knowing that their commitment is essential to safeguarding the loved ones they leave behind.
Emily in Paris – Season 4: Part 1
August 15, 2024 | Netflix | 5 eps
One of Netflix's biggest and most beloved shows is back! Emily in Paris stars Lily Collins as aspiring marketing executive Emily Cooper, an American who moves to Paris to provide an American point of view to a French marketing firm.
Last season, Emily faced romantic and professional challenges, including a love triangle involving Gabriel and Alfie, and her friend Mindy's band reuniting for a major singing competition.
In the new two-part season, Emily continues to navigate her complicated love life, with Gabriel expecting a child with his former fiancée, and Alfie's suspicions about Emily's relationship with Gabriel are confirmed. As Emily and Gabriel work towards earning a Michelin star, they face obstacles due to their lingering feelings and secrets. Emily also finds herself caught in the middle of a high-stakes marketing campaign that could make or break her career in Paris.
Only Murders In The Building – Season 4
August 27, 2024 | Hulu | 10 eps
The world's favorite comedy trio is back and better. Season 3 of Only Murders in the Building went out with a bang, literally, revealing the culprits behind Ben Glenroy's murder were the producers of Death Rattle Dazzle, Cliff and Donna. The ending also unveiled the next murder victim, Sazz Pataki, who was Charles' longtime stunt double. While Sazz was at Charles' apartment celebrating the successful opening night of the Broadway show, she was fatally shot through the window. As she lay dying, she wrote something on the kitchen floor with her blood before the screen faded to black.
The highly anticipated season four will follow Mabel, Charles, and Oliver as they investigate Sazz's murder, uncovering whether the intended target was Charles and the reasons behind the attack.
The look at the upcoming season also implies that it’s the show’s “starriest” one yet, showing brief clips of new cast members, including comedy legends Zach Galifianakis and Melissa McCarthy.
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power – Season 2
August 29, 2024 | Prime Video | 8 eps
This series brings the heroic legends of the fabled Second Age of Middle-earth's history to the screens for the very first time. The epic drama is set thousands of years before the events of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, and takes viewers back to an era in which great powers were forged, kingdoms rose to glory and fell to ruin, unlikely heroes were tested, and the greatest villain that existed threatened to cover all the world in darkness. Beginning in a time of relative peace, the series follows an ensemble cast of characters, both familiar and new, as they confront the long-feared reemergence of evil in Middle-earth.
The second season will depict the rise of the Dark Lord Sauron and the creation of more Rings of Power, set thousands of years before the events of the novels in the Second Age of Middle-earth.
MOVIES
Trap
August 1, 2024 | In Theatres | 1 hr 45 m
In the upcoming M. Night Shyamalan thriller, we follow Cooper, a notorious serial killer known as "The Butcher". When Cooper's daughter invites him to a concert featuring the popular pop star Lady Raven, he realizes that the event is actually a carefully orchestrated trap set by the police to catch him.
As Cooper navigates the concert venue, he must outsmart law enforcement and evade capture while also confronting his own twisted past. The tension builds as Cooper races against time to escape the trap and continue his killing spree.
Haikyuu!! The Dumpster Battle
August 1, 2024 | In Theatres | 1 hr 25 m
Anime fans unite; this beloved anime is coming to the big screen!
Haikyuu!! is a popular Japanese manga and anime series created. It focuses on the journey of a high school volleyball team and Shoyo Hinata, a determined and energetic player who dreams of becoming a great volleyball player despite his short stature.
Now, we're getting the fifth movie in the anime franchise, which centers on the intense National Inter High tournament match between Karasuno and Nekoma High School. Released in late May in Japan, this film grossed over ¥10 billion, making it the second highest-grossing Japanese film of 2024.
The film follows Karasuno High School and Nekoma High School as they face each other in an official match for the first time ever, in the third round of the Spring Nationals. This means Karasuno and Nekoma's long-standing dream, The Dumpster Battle, is about to begin. After numerous practice matches in the past year, Shoyo Hinata and Kenma Kozume finally get the chance to play against each other in a match that will define everything.
The Instigators
August 2, 2024 | Apple TV | 1 hr 40 m
The Instigators is an exciting upcoming American heist comedy film that features Casey Affleck and Matt Damon in leading roles, as well as producing the movie alongside Ben Affleck. The film revolves around Rory (played by Damon), a struggling father who reluctantly joins forces with ex-convict Cobby (portrayed by Affleck) to carry out a heist to steal funds from a corrupt politician. But when everything goes wrong, t the two thieves to go on the run, dragging along one of their therapists in the process.
Borderlands
August 8, 2024 | In Theatres | 1 hr 40 m
In November 2022, more than 77 million copies of the Borderlands games had been shipped, making it one of the best-selling video game franchises of all time. Now, fans can enjoy their favorite game brought to life on the big screen.
The upcoming film is an all-star action-adventure film that follows a group of unconventional heroes on a mission that could hold the key to incredible power. The movie features a star-studded cast, including Cate Blanchett, Kevin Hart, Jack Black, Jamie Lee Curtis, and more.
The film revolves around Lilith, who reluctantly revisits her home planet Pandora, where she teams up with an unlikely group consisting of Roland, a former elite mercenary seeking redemption; Tiny Tina, a feral pre-teen demolitionist; Krieg, Tina's musclebound protector; Tannis, a scientist with a fragile grasp on sanity; and Claptrap, a persistent and sarcastic robot.
Together, they must battle alien monsters and dangerous bandits to find and protect the missing girl, who may possess the key to unimaginable power. While the fate of the universe hangs in the balance, they are ultimately fighting for something more important: each other.
It Ends With Us
August 9, 2024 | In theatres | 2 hr 10 m
August truly is the month of on-screen adaptations, with another book coming to the big screen. This time, it's the best-selling novel of 2023: It Ends With Us. This book got a surge to fame in 2021, despite being released back in 2016. With Colleen Hoover being named one of the 100 most influential people By Time Magazine in 2023, it's no surprise that her most popular novel would get a star-studded movie adaptation.
Starring the legendary Blake Lively, It Ends With Us is set to be a captivating and emotional film that will surely resonate with audiences. Fans of the book are eagerly anticipating how the powerful story will translate onto the big screen, and with such a talented cast and crew, it's bound to be a hit.
Jackpot
August 15, 2024 | Prime Video | 1 hr 45 m
In a not-so-distant future, the state of California introduces a groundbreaking event known as the 'Grand Lottery.' However, unlike traditional lotteries, there's a chilling twist— if you kill the winner before sundown, the reward is legally yours.
When newcomer Katie Kim (played by Awkwafina) arrives in Los Angeles, she unknowingly becomes the holder of the winning ticket. Faced with the imminent threat of relentless jackpot pursuers, she reluctantly teams up with novice lottery protection agent Noel Cassidy (portrayed by John Cena), who pledges to ensure her survival until sundown in exchange for a share of the massive prize.
Their journey takes an unexpected turn as they encounter Noel's crafty rival, Louis Lewis (played by Simu Liu), who is equally determined to seize Katie's prize at any cost. As the stakes climb higher and the clock ticks closer to sundown, Katie, Noel, and Louis engage in a high-stakes battle of wits and wills, each pursuing their own interests in this thrilling race against time.
Alien: Romulus
August 15, 2024 | In Theatres | 2 hr
Whether you're a fan of the franchise or have seen the terrifying popcorn bucket, Alien: Romulus is a movie that you don't want to miss.
Alien: Romulus is a thrilling new chapter in the iconic horror franchise, set between the events of the original Alien (1979 )and Aliens (1986). The film follows a group of young space colonists who, while scavenging a derelict space station, stumble upon a terrifying secret. As the colonists fight for survival against an unknown and deadly threat, audiences can expect a claustrophobic and intense cinematic experience that will leave them on the edge of their seats.
This standalone story promises to deliver the heart-pounding suspense and terrifying creatures that have become synonymous with the Alien universe. With a talented cast and a director known for his horror expertise, Alien: Romulus aims to revitalize the franchise by exploring a new corner of the Alien mythology.
The Union
August 16, 2024 | Netflix | 2 hr 15 m
Get ready for a heart-pounding thrill ride with The Union! Mark Wahlberg and Halle Berry team up in this action-packed comedy thriller as unassuming construction worker Mike McKenna is pulled into a world of secrets and spies alongside his newly-reunited high school sweetheart, now a top CIA agent. The explosive blend of action, comedy, and unexpected twists promises to keep you on the edge of your seat. With an all-star cast and adrenaline-pumping action, The Union is set to deliver an unforgettable cinematic experience that will leave you wanting more!
The Crow
August 21, 2024 | In Theatres | 1 hr 50 m
The Crow is an upcoming film that serves as a reboot of The Crow film series. It is the fifth film in the franchise and the second film adaptation of the 1989 comic book series of the same name. The movie stars Bill Skarsgård as Eric Draven/The Crow, a murdered musician who is brought back to life to avenge his and his fiancée's, portrayed by musician FKA Twigs, deaths. Draped in his distinctive black attire and adorned with face makeup, Draven becomes a supernatural force of retribution, haunting the city and its criminal underworld
The film is a dark, gothic tale of revenge and redemption that has captured audiences for decades. With a haunting atmosphere and visually striking aesthetic, the film promises to deliver a chilling exploration of grief, loss, and the lengths one will go to for justice.
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