Here’s your 300‑word feature on Netflix’s August 2025 releases, spotlighting Wednesday Season 2, the Fast & Furious films, Jurassic Park, and more:
Netflix’s August 2025 lineup brings a blockbuster mix of nostalgic favorites, originals, and anticipated new series. The highlight is Wednesday Season 2 – Volume 1, which premieres on August 6 and sets the stage for Volume 2 arriving September 3. Jenna Ortega returns as the iconic Wednesday Addams in this darker, more mysterious chapter, joined by new faces like Joanna Lumley, Steve Buscemi, and a cameo from Lady Gaga .
The month kicks off on August 1 with a wave of beloved films joining Netflix’s catalog—including the Jurassic Park trilogy, American Pie series, Despicable Me, The Departed, and Groundhog Day . And for adrenaline lovers, all seven Fast & Furious films arrive on August 16, offering high-speed thrills from Dom Toretto’s debut to Hobbs & Shaw .
New Netflix originals roll out throughout the month. On August 8, watch Stolen: Heist of the Century, a true‑crime documentary. On August 13, Genndy Tartakovsky’s quirky animated film Fixed debuts alongside Love Is Blind: UK Season 2, cultural documentaries, and foreign dramas . Mid‑month sees the arrival of Hostage, a tense British political thriller starring Suranne Jones and Julie Delpy (premiering August 21) , while August 22 brings Long Story Short, a heartfelt animated series from the BoJack Horseman creator, and the documentary The Truth About Jussie Smollett .
Other standout releases include Outlander Season 7 (Part 1) on August 11, My Life With the Walter Boys Season 2 on August 28, and the film adaptation The Thursday Murder Club landing August 28 after a brief theatrical run .
Whether you’re in the mood for creepy mysteries at Nevermore Academy, high-octane action in street races, or some lighthearted animated fun, August 2025 serves up something for every viewer—and Netflix leans into nostalgia and fresh voices alike to keep subscribers hooked.
