August might be all about barbecues, beach trips, and pretending you’ll spend less time on the couch—but let’s be real, streaming is the real summer MVP. This month, platforms are dropping a mix of thrillers, comedies, horrors, and heartfelt dramas that are just begging for a binge. Whether you’re hiding from the heat or just looking for your next movie night pick, here are the 10 best new arrivals worth watching right now.
10. Eenie Meenie (Hulu)
If you’re craving a fast-paced crime thriller, Hulu’s Eenie Meenie is your jam. Samara Weaving stars as a former teen getaway driver who thought she left that life behind—until her reckless ex drags her back into the game. It’s part action flick, part emotional rollercoaster, and exactly the kind of direct-to-streaming release you’ll want to queue up on a Friday night.
9. Den of Thieves 2: Pantera (Prime Video)
Gerard Butler and O’Shea Jackson Jr. are back for this action-packed sequel, moving the action from L.A. to Europe. Based on the infamous Antwerp diamond heist, Den of Thieves 2 brings all the double-crosses, shootouts, and gritty tension fans of the original adored—only bigger and more audacious.
8. Borderline (Peacock)
Obsessive fandom takes a creepy turn in this darkly humorous thriller. Ray Nicholson stars as Duerson, a guy who believes he’s fated to marry his ’90s pop star crush (Samara Weaving). What begins as delusion becomes a deadly, action-packed game of cat and mouse. Creepy, funny, and unnerving in equal proportions, this one’s a thrill ride.
7. The Infernal Machine (Paramount+)
Guy Pearce fronts this psychological thriller as an isolated writer besieged by a deluge of cryptic letters. The more he investigates, the more it blurs between paranoia and reality. The Infernal Machine is snappy, taut, and perfect for anyone who prefers their thrillers with literary, intellectual bite.
6. The Legend of Ochi (HBO Max)
A24 is a fantasy adventure with heart. Helena Zengel plays an adolescent girl who develops an improbable friendship with a forest animal shunned by her community. With a supporting cast that includes Finn Wolfhard, Emily Watson, and Willem Dafoe, this visually gorgeous fable blends tactile effects with digital creativity for something very magical.
5. The Pickup (Prime Video)
Laughter collides with a crime caper in The Pickup, featuring Eddie Murphy, Pete Davidson, Eva Longoria, and Keke Palmer. When two armored-truck drivers are ambushed, things get crazy and funny. Directed by Tim Story, it’s an enjoyable combination of action and humor—ideal for a nighttime movie session.
4. Night Always Comes (Netflix)
Vanessa Kirby excels in this raw, gritty retelling of Willy Vlautin’s novel. She stars as Lynette, a woman struggling to make a brighter future for her family, only to find herself pulled into a desperate, all-night plunge into the darker side of her city. Raw, emotional, and one of Kirby’s best performances to date.
3. The Monkey (Hulu)
Stephen King and dark comedy collide in Osgood Perkins’ version of The Monkey. Theo James plays twin brothers whose lives are haunted by a toy monkey with a curse that follows death. With a solid supporting cast—Tatiana Maslany, Elijah Wood, Adam Scott, and more—this one has scares offset with wicked, dark humor.
2. Final Destination: Bloodlines (HBO Max)
Death’s favorite franchise returns. Bloodlines grossed almost $300 million at the box office and is already the series’s highest-grossing film. The sequel takes place and revolves around a college student (Kaitlyn Santa Juana) plagued by visions of an accident decades earlier. Be ready for over-the-top killings, wily setups, and all the references to what makes Final Destination favorites among fans.
1. My Oxford Year (Netflix)
Completing the list is a swoony romance. My Oxford Year is the story of Anna (Sofia Caron), a driven American whose academic aspirations meet her life-altering love in England. With Corey Mylchrees as her dashing foil, it’s sweet, cozy, and guaranteed to get you to believe in second chances.
And there you have it—August’s top streaming new additions. Whatever mood you’re in to laugh, scream, or sob into your popcorn, there’s something here for it. So fire up the AC, get cozy, and have your next movie night pretty much plan itself.