August 2025 Entertaining Digital Releases: Films and Series to Watch
Genre Titles Abound on Streaming Services in August 2025
August 2025 promises an exciting lineup of classic and modern genre titles across various streaming platforms. Here's a roundup of some notable additions that are sure to cater to diverse tastes.
Netflix
Netflix is set to revisit some iconic dinosaur adventures with the addition of the original "Jurassic Park" trilogy (1993-2001), starring Sam Neill, Laura Dern, and Jeff Goldblum. The streaming giant also marks the 50th anniversary of the thriller classic "Jaws" (1975) by adding it and its three sequels to its catalog.
In newer releases, Netflix will premiere the second season of the popular supernatural mystery series "Wednesday."
Hulu
Hulu's offerings include the new "Alien: Earth" show, expanding on the sci-fi horror franchise, and the James Gunn series "Peacemaker" returning for its second season. Hulu also presents the Stephen King adaptation "The Monkey" and the camp-based slasher movie "Hell of a Summer," starring Finn Wolfhard.
HBO Max
HBO Max premieres "Final Destination Bloodlines," the latest installment in the horror series, and continues the modern superhero genre with the return of "Peacemaker" for its second season. The platform also offers the retro anthology "Freaky Tales" and the classic "Gremlins 2: The New Batch."
Peacock
Peacock's lineup includes the Dev Patel-directed and starred film "Monkey Man," the camp-based slasher "Hell of a Summer," and the second season of "Twisted Metal," starring Anthony Mackie. Additionally, fans of sci-fi can look forward to "Oblivion," directed by Joseph Kosinski, and "Edge of Tomorrow."
Disney
Disney+ presents the new animated series "Eyes of Wakanda" and the classic "Gremlins 2: The New Batch."
Other Platforms
Prime Video offers new releases such as "The Pickup" and the romance drama "The Map That Leads to You." On Shudder, you can find "Clown in a Cornfield" and "Urban Legend."
Notable additions on Paramount+ include "The Truman Show," starring Jim Carrey, "Adaptation," directed by Spike Jonze and written by Charlie Kaufman, and the first six "Paranormal Activity" movies.
These selections offer a strong mix of cherished classic titles like "Jurassic Park" and "Jaws," alongside trending modern shows and movies in various genres, providing broad appeal for diverse streaming audiences in August 2025.
- In the summer of 2025, Gizmodo may find the Jurassic Park trilogy (1993-2001) streaming on Netflix, alongside the classic thriller Jaws (1975).
- IO9 might discuss the second season of the supernatural mystery series Wednesday, which will be premiering on Netflix.
- Hulu's entertainment offerings include the James Gunn series Peacemaker, the Stephen King adaptation The Monkey, and the camp-based slasher Hell of a Summer.
- For those interested in pop-culture and movies-and-tv, the new sci-fi horror series Alien: Earth on Hulu, the second season of Twisted Metal on Peacock, and the animated series Eyes of Wakanda on Disney+ may be worth checking out.