We’re right in the thick of summer, but Prime Video certainly isn’t hitting the brakes when it comes to new movies and shows. Even if August feels like the final true stretch of the sunny season, there’s still more than enough time to soak it all in, and streaming platforms are keeping the energy high with a fresh lineup of entertainment.
The full Prime Video slate for August 2026 is officially in, so I’ve picked the biggest titles on the radar alongside the fresh additions dropping at the start of the month. This month includes a new teen drama packed with mystery, the fourth season of the action-thriller “Reacher,” and a romance set during a summer in Mallorca.
Take a look at my top picks below and the complete calendar of what’s hitting Prime Video this August 2026.
New on Prime Video in August 2026: Top picks
‘Sterling Point’ (August 5)
“Sterling Point” is a coming-of-age mystery drama series, based on an entirely original story conceived and written for the screen by Megan Park. It has a similar tone to shows like “We Were Liars” and “The Summer I Turned Pretty,” but with a distinctly Canadian setting. Set against the backdrop of a foggy island off the coast of Canada, the series is driven by a central mystery, but viewers tuning in for the romance will be pleased to know there’s also a love triangle at the heart of the story.
Seventeen-year-old Annie Jacobson (Ella Rubin) has always lived an ordinary life in New York with her twin brother Connor (Keen Ruffalo) and their adoptive father. Everything changes when the siblings unexpectedly inherit a remote island in Canada from the estranged grandfather they were never allowed to meet. Hoping to uncover the truth about their family’s past, Annie travels to the island, where she meets an unexpected sister named Ramona (Amélie Hoeferle) and a group of locals who are deeply connected to the property.
Stream "Sterling Point" on Prime Video from August 5
‘Reacher’ season 4 (August 12)
It’s time to celebrate, because “Reacher” is finally back for season 4. This time around, the series adapts Lee Child’s novel Gone Tomorrow, which focuses on a conspiracy involving government cover-ups. From the trailer alone, this season appears to take heavy inspiration from classic neo-noir detective stories, with a much darker and more claustrophobic feel than what we’ve seen before. It’s an exciting time to be a “Reacher” fan, especially with the series already renewed for season 5.
“Reacher” season 4 begins when Reacher (Alan Ritchson) witnesses a woman behaving suspiciously on a late-night New York City subway train. Before he can question her, she dies, and what appears to be a straightforward suicide quickly proves far more complicated. Determined to uncover the truth, Reacher joins forces with the woman’s brother and an NYPD homicide detective, fighting to expose the truth before those responsible can silence him for good.
Stream "Reacher" season 4 on Prime Video from August 12
‘The Last Sunrise’ (August 26)
Lastly, we have a romance flick perfect for summer, and that’s “The Last Sunrise.” The film is based on Anna Todd’s 2025 novel of the same name, with the bestselling author best known for creating the global “After” franchise. It’s also directed by Carlson Young, who previously helmed the films “Upgraded” and “The Map of Tiny Perfect Things,” so I have high hopes. As a romance fan, I’m eagerly awaiting the trailer, but even from the premise alone, I’m already intrigued.
Oriah “Ry” Pera (Maia Reficco) is a college student living with a chronic illness whose overprotective mother takes a new job in Mallorca. Hoping for a fresh start, Ry spends the summer exploring the island and meets Julián (Fernando Lindez), a charming local who introduces her to experiences she has never had before. Soon, Ry begins embracing her independence and imagining a different future. However, worsening health problems threaten to cut her journey short, forcing her to make difficult choices before the summer comes to an end.
Stream "The Last Sunrise" on Prime Video from August 26
New shows on Prime Video in August 2026
August 5
- Sterling Point (2026)
August 9
- The Chosen in the Wild with Bear Grylls (2026)
August 12
- Reacher S4 (2026)
August 14
- ONE Championship on Prime (2026)
August 20
- NOVAK DJOKOVIC: The Wolf in Winter (2026)
New movies on Prime Video in August 2026
August 1
- Baby Boom (1987)
- Back To School (1986)
- Bandits (2001)
- Barbershop (2002)
- Barbershop 2: Back In Business (2004)
- Barbershop: The Next Cut (2016)
- Beauty Shop (2005)
- Blue Velvet (1986)
- Bridesmaids (Unrated) (2011)
- Challengers (2024)
- Colors (1988)
- Cop Car (2015)
- Everything, Everything (2017)
- Fargo (1996)
- Fighting With My Family (2019)
- Hard Target (1993)
- Hard Target 2 (2016)
- Hercules (2014)
- Hoodlum (1997)
- Interstellar (2014)
- Into The Blue (2005)
- Joy Ride (2023)
- Just Go With It (2011)
- Killing Me Softly (2003)
- Licorice Pizza (2021)
- Moonstruck (1988)
- Mystic Pizza (1988)
- No Way Out (1987)
- Oblivion (1994)
- Operation Finale (2018)
- Overboard (2018)
- Primate (2026)
- Pulp Fiction (1994)
- Quigley Down Under (1990)
- Return To Me (2000)
- Robocop (1987)
- Robocop (2014)
- Robocop 2 (1990)
- Robocop 3 (1993)
- Small Soldiers (1998)
- Sudden Death (1995)
- The Adventures Of Buckaroo Banzai (1984)
- The Gambler (2014)
- The Hustle (2019)
- The Silencing (2020)
- The Thomas Crown Affair (1968)
- The Thomas Crown Affair (1999)
- The Usual Suspects (1995)
- What's The Worst That Could Happen? (2001)
- Women Talking (2022)
- Yours, Mine, And Ours (1968)
August 2
- Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes (2024)
August 7
- Piece By Piece (2024)
- The Gates (2026)
August 8
- Journey To Bethlehem (2023)
August 17
- Blue Beetle (2023)
August 19
- Is God Is (2026)
August 21
- Back to the 90s (2026)
- Good Fortune (2025)
August 26
- The Last Sunrise (2026)
August 27
- Nickel Boys (2024)
Live sports
Yankees
- Wed Aug 5 at 7:05 p.m. ET: St. Louis Cardinals at New York Yankees
- Wed Aug 19 at 6:35 p.m. ET: New York Yankees at Baltimore Orioles
- Thu Aug 20 at 6:35 p.m. ET: New York Yankees at Baltimore Orioles
- Wed Aug 26 at 7:05 p.m. ET: Houston Astros at New York Yankees
WNBA
- Thu Aug 6 at 7 p.m. ET: Las Vegas Aces at Indiana Fever
- Thu Aug 6 at 9 p.m. ET: Los Angeles Sparks at Minnesota Lynx
- Thu Aug 13 at 8 p.m. ET: Los Angeles Sparks at New York Liberty
- Thu Aug 13 at 10 p.m. ET: Washington Mystics at Las Vegas Aces
- Thu Aug 20 at 8 p.m. ET: Indiana Fever at Dallas Wings
- Thu Aug 20 at 10 p.m. ET: Atlanta Dream at Los Angeles Sparks
- Sat Aug 22 at 7 p.m. ET: Indiana Fever at New York Liberty
- Sat Aug 22 at 9 p.m. ET: Connecticut Sun at Los Angeles Sparks
- Thu Aug 27 at 8 p.m. ET: Golden State Valkyries at New York Liberty
- Thu Aug 27 at 10 p.m. ET: Washington Mystics at Phoenix Mercury
NWSL
- Thu Aug 7 at 8 p.m. ET: Gotham FC vs. San Diego Wave
- Thu Aug 14 at 8 p.m. ET: Gotham FC vs. Kansas City Current
- Thu Aug 21 at 10 p.m. ET: San Diego Wave vs. Utah Royals FC
- Thu Aug 28 at 8 p.m. ET: Gotham FC vs. Portland Thorns
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