Honestly, if you thought Netflix was cooling off for the summer, you were dead wrong. August 2025 is shaping up to be one of those months where your "My List" becomes an unmanageable graveyard of things you'll "definitely watch tomorrow." We’re looking at the return of the biggest show on the planet (no, seriously), a raunchy dog comedy that sounds like a fever dream, and enough nostalgia to make a 90s kid weep.
The headline everyone is screaming about? Jenna Ortega. But there is a lot of noise under the surface that you might actually miss if you’re just looking for the pigtails.
Wednesday Season 2: The Nevermore Return
Let's just get the elephant in the room out of the way. Wednesday Season 2 (Volume 1) officially drops on August 6. It’s been a long wait. Like, "did they forget how to film this?" kind of long. But Tim Burton is back in the director's chair for at least a few episodes, and the cast list they’ve assembled for the sophomore run is basically a fever dream of cult icons.
Steve Buscemi is joining the crew. Christopher Lloyd is making an appearance—a nice nod to the original Uncle Fester—and even Lady Gaga is rumored to be popping up in a guest spot at Nevermore. The vibe this season is supposedly "more horror, less teen romance," which, frankly, is what most of us wanted anyway.
The Big Movie Binge: Nostalgia Overload
Netflix clearly spent some serious cash on licensing this month. On August 1, they are dumping a massive bucket of "comfort food" movies onto the platform. If you want to rot on your couch, this is your day.
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- Jurassic Park Trilogy: The original 1993 masterpiece plus the two sequels.
- Rush Hour 1, 2, and 3: Because Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker are still the gold standard for buddy-cop chemistry.
- Clueless: For when you just need to say "As if!" to your responsibilities.
- The Departed: If you missed Leo and Jack Nicholson chewing scenery in Boston, here’s your chance.
Then, on August 16, the streamer goes full "family and cars" by dropping a huge chunk of the Fast & Furious franchise. We’re talking everything from the original street racing vibes of The Fast and the Furious through the global heist madness of Furious 7 and Hobbs & Shaw. It’s a lot of gasoline for one Saturday.
Netflix Originals: Beyond the Big Names
If you're tired of rewatching The Office for the 50th time, there are a few brand-new projects that actually look promising.
Fixed (August 13) is probably the weirdest entry this month. It’s an R-rated animated film from Genndy Tartakovsky—the genius behind Samurai Jack and Primal. The plot? A dog finds out he’s getting neutered tomorrow and goes on one final, legendary "balls-to-the-wall" night out with his buddies. It’s crass, it’s loud, and it’s definitely not for the kids who watch CoComelon.
Speaking of kids, CoComelon Lane Season 5 hits on August 18, so you can finally distract the toddlers while you try to process what you just saw in Fixed.
On the "prestige" side of things, keep an eye on The Thursday Murder Club on August 28. This is a massive get for Netflix. It’s based on Richard Osman’s insanely popular books. The cast is basically a "Who's Who" of British legends: Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan, Ben Kingsley, and Celia Imrie. They play retirees in a peaceful village who solve cold cases for fun. It’s going to be cozy, witty, and probably your mom’s favorite movie of the year.
The Reality and Documentary Slate
Netflix wouldn’t be Netflix without some questionable life choices caught on camera. Perfect Match Season 3 arrives August 1, bringing back the usual suspects from the "Netflix Cinematic Reality Universe." It’s messy, it’s strategized, and you’ll hate yourself for watching three episodes in a row.
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For something with a bit more substance, The Truth About Jussie Smollett? drops on August 22. It’s a documentary from the same team that made Don’t F**k With Cats, so expect a lot of "wait, what?" moments as they dig into the 2019 incident and the subsequent fallout.
Is It Worth Keeping the Subscription?
Honestly, August 2025 is a "yes" month. Between the heavy hitters like Wednesday and the return of My Life with the Walter Boys (Season 2 drops August 28), there isn't much room for boredom.
The biggest risk here is "content fatigue." Netflix is throwing so much at the wall—from SEC Football docs to Japanese anime like Mononoke The Movie—that the good stuff might get buried. If you only have time for three things, make it Wednesday, The Thursday Murder Club, and whatever Fast & Furious movie has the most physics-defying car jumps.
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To stay ahead of the curve, make sure your "Remind Me" bell is clicked for the August 6th premiere of Wednesday. That’s going to be the water-cooler talk for the rest of the year. You can also clear some hard drive space (metaphorically) by catching The Birds and The Breakfast Club before they leave the service on August 1st.