Five forthcoming streaming series set to debut in August 2025, don't forget to include them in your viewing lineup
In August 2025, a host of exciting new shows are set to premiere on the top streaming services, catering to a variety of tastes and genres. Here's a rundown of the five most anticipated series that are sure to captivate audiences.
- Chief of War (Apple TV+)
Releasing on August 1st, this highly anticipated historical miniseries stars Jason Momoa. The show, which Momoa co-created and co-wrote, is based on the true story of the colonization of Hawai'i in the late 18th century. Momoa plays a legendary warrior who returns to his homeland to protect it from invaders.
- Outlander: Blood of My Blood (Starz)
A long-awaited prequel to the Outlander series, Outlander: Blood of My Blood premieres on August 8th. The show delves into the lives of the parents of both of the main show's characters. Fans of the original series are eagerly anticipating this prequel, which releases episodes in the US every Friday.
- Alien: Earth (FX on Hulu)
A brand-new Alien franchise spinoff series, Alien: Earth debuts on August 12th. This sci-fi horror series takes the classic Alien premise and plays it out on Earth. The premiere consists of two episodes, airing a day later elsewhere.
- Wednesday Season 2 (Netflix)
Although a returning show, the second season of Wednesday is highly anticipated. It drops on August 6th and is one of the most talked-about releases on Netflix this month.
- Peacemaker Season 2 (Max)
Another returning but major new season release, Peacemaker Season 2 premieres on August 21st. This Max series continues its strong fan interest and streaming presence.
In addition to these five, there are other intriguing new shows coming in August.
- Butterfly (Prime Video)
Butterfly is a new spy thriller that releases all its episodes on Wednesday, August 13th. The series stars Daniel Dae Kim as a former US spy who moves to South Korea and is pursued by a mysterious spy agency.
- Hostage (Netflix)
Hostage is a new thriller miniseries that releases with all episodes on Thursday, August 21st. Set in the UK, the series revolves around a kidnapping plot involving the British Prime Minister's husband during a visit of the French President.
- Alien: Earth (Hulu)
The plot of Alien: Earth is not yet revealed, but it involves the crash of a space research vessel onto Earth and its cargo escaping. The show stars Timothy Olyphant, Sydney Chandler, Alex Lawther, Essie Davis, Lily Newward, and others.
- Outlander: Blood of My Blood (MGM Plus)
In the UK, Outlander: Blood of My Blood releases episodes one day later than in the US, on MGM Plus. Reina Hardesty, Piper Perabo, and Louis Landau join Kim in the cast of Butterfly.
These five shows, along with Hostage and Butterfly, add an extra layer of excitement to the streaming landscape in August 2025, promising a diverse range of genres and stories to keep viewers entertained throughout the month.
- Excitement for the upcoming premieres in August 2025 extends to movies as well, with the highly anticipated series, "Chief of War," premiering on Apple TV+ on August 1st.
- For fans of historical dramas, the miniseries "Chief of War" stars Jason Momoa, who co-created and co-wrote the show, based on the true story of the colonization of Hawai'i in the late 18th century.
- Another series generating buzz is the prequel to "Outlander," titled "Outlander: Blood of My Blood," premiering on Starz on August 8th.
- Aspiring viewers can catch the parents of the main "Outlander" characters' lives in the prequel, releasing new episodes each Friday in the US.
- The sci-fi horror series "Alien: Earth" debuts on FX on Hulu on August 12th, offering a fresh take on the classic Alien premise set on Earth.
- Intriguing newcomers to the streaming landscape in August 2025 include the spy thriller "Butterfly," available on Amazon Prime Video on August 13th.
- Starring Daniel Dae Kim, "Butterfly" follows a former US spy who moves to South Korea and is pursued by a secretive spy agency.
- Coming on August 21st, "Hostage," a thriller miniseries available on Netflix, revolves around a kidnapping plot involving the British Prime Minister's husband during a visit from the French President.
- August 21st also sees the release of the second season of "Wednesday," the popular Netflix series, and "Peacemaker Season 2" on Max, another series with significant fan interest.
