Top Cinematic Picks for Streaming This Weekend Across Netflix, HBO Max, Peacock, and Other Platforms (August 2nd-3rd)
August 2025 is set to be an exciting month for streaming, with a variety of new shows and movies across platforms catering to a wide range of tastes. Here are some of the most notable releases:
Television Series
Chief of War, an historical drama about Hawaii's history, premieres on Apple TV+, starring Jason Momoa.
The second season of Platonic, a comedy-drama series exploring complex friendships, returns on Apple TV+.
Wednesday continues its supernatural coming-of-age story in its second season on Netflix.
Alien Earth, a new sci-fi series, makes its debut on FX.
Butterfly, a drama series, and The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox, a true crime series, are also set to premiere on Amazon Prime Video and Hulu, respectively.
Peacemaker returns with its second season on HBO Max, featuring John Cena as the titular superhero.
Invasion enters its third season on Apple TV+, while The Terminal List brings a dark thriller to Amazon Prime Video.
Eyes of Wakanda and Leanne are new shows arriving early in August on Disney+ and Netflix, respectively.
Twisted Metal returns for its second season, based on the popular video game, on Netflix.
Movies
28 Years Later, a post-apocalyptic film continuing the rage-virus series, will be available for purchase or rental on video-on-demand platforms like Amazon and Apple.
My Oxford Year, a romantic drama about an American student at Oxford University, starring Sofia Carson, is now streaming on Netflix.
The Pickup is another film streaming in August.
William Tell, a movie featuring Claes Bang and Ben Kingsley, is available for streaming on Hulu. The film follows Anna De La Vega, a driven American student who earns a Rhodes Scholarship to study at Oxford, and her relationship with Jamie.
Edge of Tomorrow is a sci-fi film set in a future where Earth is being overrun by alien invaders. Tom Cruise stars in this film, which is available for streaming on Peacock. The main character, a cowardly major, is thrust onto the front lines after being demoted. The film features a unique time loop that resets with every death of the main character.
Final Destination: Bloodlines is now streaming on HBO Max, serving as both a prequel and a sequel to the 'Final Destination' franchise.
These options offer a mix of genres including historical drama, horror, superhero comedy, thriller, romance, and sci-fi across leading streaming services such as Netflix, Apple TV+, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, HBO Max, and Disney+ in August 2025. If you're in the mood for a feel-good watch, Netflix's My Oxford Year promises to deliver. Hulu offers the riveting new historical epic William Tell, while Peacock has the slept-on sci-fi gem Edge of Tomorrow starring Tom Cruise.
In August 2025, entertainment enthusiasts can indulge in a diverse range of movies and TV shows from various genres on streaming platforms. Notably, Netflix's 'My Oxford Year' offers a heartwarming romantic drama, while Hulu presents 'William Tell', an engaging historical epic. On Peacock, fans can revisit the unique sci-fi experience of 'Edge of Tomorrow' starring Tom Cruise. These releases, including TV series like Apple TV+'s 'Chief of War' and Netflix's 'Wednesday', cater to a wide array of interests across leading streaming services such as Netflix, Apple TV+, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, HBO Max, and Disney+.
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