Netflix: New Movies And TV Shows Arriving In August 2018

Netflix has a whole lot of new programming coming in August - and while there are plenty of the usual Netflix Original Series and classic films to enjoy, that’s not the only new thing to hit the streaming service this month. Netflix has also added profile icons, so that users can create profiles a little more interesting that the classic colored boxes that we’ve had for years.

Now, it’s possible to customize your profile with the image of a Netflix Original Series character, including The Defenders and the cast of Orange Is The New Black (if you are still bingeing the latest season, which came out at the end of July). Beyond that fun new feature, however, here are the best new arrivals for the month.

15. Batman Begins

The first of Christopher Nolan’s seminal trilogy that rebooted the big-screen Batman, Batman Begins, comes to Netflix on the first of the month. If you haven’t seen it yet, now is the perfect time - although it’s worth noting that the next two films in the series (The Dark Knight and The Dark Knight Rises) are not available to stream right now, so a good ol’ binge session isn’t going to happen.

Arriving: August 1

14. Clerks

If you are a fan of Kevin Smith’s particular brand of humor, you may be watching to see how his latest show, Hollyweed, fares on Rivit - a platform where fans directly decide the fate of a show. Smith has compared the project to Clerks, describing it as "Clerks in a weed store" and if that has made you want to re-watch his original comedy, you are in luck! Clerks hits Netflix on August 1.

Arriving: August 1

13. Million Dollar Baby

In the mood to cry your eyes out? Look no further than Million Dollar Baby, the Oscar-winning film about a determined female boxer who finds a grizzled old fighter to train her. Not only did this movie win Best Picture, but it features a star-studded cast, including Morgan Freeman, Clint Eastwood, and Hilary Swank. Be warned, though, this is definitely one that will have you reaching for the tissues.

Arriving: August 1

12. Secretariat

This family-friendly drama is based on the book of the same name, which is (in turn) based on the horse of the same name. Secretariat tells the charming and inspirational story of a housewife and mother in the 70s who finds herself running a stable, and with the help of a veteran trainer, even finds herself fostering a horse that would go on to become world famous. This sweet Disney drama is perfect for keeping the family entertained.

Arriving: August 1

11. Steel Magnolias

It’s been nearly thirty years since Steel Magnolias first hit the big screen (and over thirty since the play that it is based on was written), and it’s still as heartwarming as ever. The story of the ups and downs of the lives of a group of women in a small-town Southern community, it’s the perfect film about female friendships. It’s also got an incredible cast, including Dolly Parton, Julia Roberts, Sally Field, Shirley MacLaine and Daryl Hannah.

Arriving: August 1

10. The Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring

Lord of the Rings Rivendell Council of Elrond Fellowship of the Ring

Another famous trilogy installment hits Netflix this month, as the first film in Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings series (The Fellowship Of The Ring) arrives on August 1. However, just like with Batman Begins, the rest of this trilogy is not currently available to stream, so fans will just have to enjoy the first part of Frodo Baggins’ journey to Mordor, and hope that the rest arrive soon.

Arriving: August 1

9. The Princess Diaries 2

Mia wearing a red dress and tiara in Princess Diaries 2

Fans of cute teen makeover movies, get ready to binge watch, because the sequel to The Princess Diaries (currently on Netflix), The Princess Diaries 2: A Royal Engagement, hits Netflix this month. Starring Anne Hathaway, Julie Andrews and Chris Pine, this follow up is another fun romp into the world of Princess Mia.

Arriving: August 1

8. I Am A Killer (Netflix Original)

If you were a fan of Netflix’s Making A Murderer or The Staircase, you may enjoy this latest trip into the world of true crime. I Am A Killer is a British docu-series that visits convicted murderers who have decided to tell their stories to the camera - and be warned, this isn’t about people who are attempting to convince the world of their ignorance, but criminals ready to admit the things they’ve done.

Arriving: August 3

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7. Like Father (Netflix Original)

New Netflix Original Film Like Father is a touching look at family relationships, abandonment issues and the idea of love, starring Kristen Bell, Seth Rogen and Kelsey Grammer. This comedy starts when a woman is left at the altar, and sees the father who abandoned her on the same day… and then ends up getting a little too drunk, and inviting him on her honeymoon cruise!

Arriving: August 3

6. Mr. Sunshine (Netflix Original)

This K-Drama is definitely something to appeal to those who love richly detailed historical and war drama (and don’t mind subtitles). Set in the very early 1900s, Mr. Sunshine follows a Korean American soldier as he travels between New York and his homeland, and blends drama and romance. It is also released once a week on Saturdays, so this is perfect for people who aren’t fans of bingeing.

Arriving: August 4

5. Insatiable (Netflix Original)

Debby Ryan walks through the school hallway in the Insatiable Trailer streaming on Netflix

Insatiable has already started to cause controversy, thanks to a trailer that shows a chubby high school girl suddenly finding herself popular after losing weight when a punch to the face leaves her jaw wired shut. She decides to take ‘revenge on the people who bullied her and called her "Fatty Patty" by entering beauty pageants - and many people are outraged, saying that the show is fatphobic and promotes body shaming… but only time will tell if it handles the issue in an appropriate way, or if it will become another ‘problematic’ Netflix show.

Arriving: August 10

4. No Country For Old Men

Sheriff Ed Tom Bell looking up from his newspaper in No Country for Old Men

The Cohen brothers scooped no less than four Oscars with this crime drama (based on the book of the same name) in 2007, starring Josh Brolin, Javier Bardem, and Tommy Lee Jones. No Country For Old Men careens through violence and mayhem after a war vet discovers two million dollars in cash… and decides to take it for himself.

Arriving: August 11

3. Disenchantment (Netflix Original)

Disenchantment is the latest in adult-oriented animated comedy, brought to you by Matt Groening, the creator of The Simpsons and Futurama (and fans will recognize his signature style from the get-go). This new series is set in a high fantasy realm, where a young woman refuses to get married and live happily ever after, and instead sets out to discover what really makes her happy (other than booze and violence, that is).

Arriving: August 17

2. To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before (Netflix Original)

This Netflix Original Film is sure to appeal to teens, but it may also tug the heartstrings of anyone remembering the intensity of their high school crushes. To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before begins when a quiet High School girl finds that her secret letters to her crushes have all been delivered to them - and she won’t be able to stay a wallflower for much longer!

Arriving: August 17

1. The Good Place Season 2

More Kristen Bell (so if you enjoy Like Father, why not spend the whole day watching her?) in this incredible comedy about terrible people in the afterlife, also starring Ted Danson, Jameela Jamil, Manny Jacinto, William Jackson Harper and D’arcy Carden. After the end of The Good Place season 1 saw the whole process start again, fans (who don’t have cable) can’t wait to see where the show goes next.

Arriving: August 28