Netflix August 2026: What’s Coming to the Platform

Netflix will close out summer 2026 with a robust slate of returning series, fresh originals, and blockbuster movies. Viewers can expect the long-awaited Outer Banks Season 5 to drop mid-to-late August, continuing the teen drama’s treasure-hunt saga. Romantic fans will also welcome back My Life with the Walter Boys Season 3, picking up Jackie Howard’s story with the sprawling Walter family. New comedy Leanne, starring stand-up sensation Leanne Morgan, joins the lineup as a Netflix original.

Among the new films, psychological thriller The Whisper Man—an adaptation of Alex North’s best-seller—promises chills, while Love Is Blind: UK Season 3 extends the hit reality-dating experiment across the pond. The month’s offerings span English-language hits, international originals, documentaries, and recent theatrical releases, ensuring diverse viewing options before fall arrives.

As always, content rotates monthly; check Netflix’s “Last Chance” row for titles departing in August. Source 1

FAQ

When will Outer Banks Season 5 premiere on Netflix?
Mid-to-late August 2026.

Is Leanne a new Netflix original?
Yes.

What is The Whisper Man about?
A psychological thriller adapted from Alex North’s novel.

Will Love Is Blind: UK return for Season 3?
Confirmed for August 2026.