🎉 What to Watch and Listen to in August 2025

August might signal the slow fade of summer, but the entertainment scene in the U.S. is heating up. From long-awaited film releases and buzzy streaming debuts to chart-topping music drops, there’s something for everyone this month — whether you’re hiding from the heat indoors or planning the perfect soundtrack to your late-summer road trip.

Here’s your ultimate guide to the must-see movies, binge-worthy series, and hottest new albums coming your way in August 2025.

🍿 Big Screen Premieres

August kicks off with some bold, highly anticipated releases in theaters:

• 🎥 The Naked Gun (Aug 1): Liam Neeson brings a surprising dose of deadpan comedy to this reboot of the classic cop parody, alongside Pamela Anderson in a hilarious comeback.
• 🔥 Honey Don’t! (Mid-August): Denzel Washington stars in this modern-day adaptation of High and Low, a gripping crime thriller with a stylish edge.
• 🎞️ Other titles to watch for: Nobody 2, The Roses, Trust — all promising action, intrigue, and star power.

📺 Streaming Highlights

Staying home? The major platforms have stacked their August schedules with drama, sci-fi, nostalgia, and true-crime.

🎭 Apple TV+

• Chief of War (Aug 1): Jason Momoa leads this epic 9-part historical drama. Expect power struggles, Pacific Islander culture, and sweeping cinematography. New episodes every Friday.

🕷️ Netflix

• Wednesday – Season 2 (Part 1) (Aug 6): Jenna Ortega returns as our favorite gothic heroine. The second season is split in two — four episodes now, the rest in September.
• My Oxford Year, Fixed, and The Thursday Murder Club adaptation also land this month.

👽 Hulu

• Alien: Earth (Aug 12): A fresh sci-fi horror thriller set in the Alien universe, helmed by Noah Hawley. Expect big scares and slow-burn tension.
• The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox (Aug 20): A dramatized take on the real-life case, sure to stir conversation.
• Eenie Meanie (Aug 22): A stylish heist thriller exclusive to Hulu.

💥 HBO Max

• Peacemaker – Season 2 (Aug 21): John Cena’s anti-hero is back with more explosions, awkward jokes, and surprisingly touching moments.

💌 Peacock & Starz

• Freakier Friday (Aug 8): A magical sequel to the 2003 cult film, starring (you guessed it) Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan.
• Outlander: Blood of My Blood (Aug 8): A new prequel series for Outlander fans looking to go even deeper into the lore.

🎶 New Music Releases You Don’t Want to Miss

Music lovers, mark your calendars. August 2025 is packed with new sounds, from emotional ballads to bold pop anthems:

• 🎤 Reneé Rapp – BITE ME (Aug 1): The rising star fuses sharp lyrics with powerful vocals in an album that’s fierce, funny, and deeply personal.
• 🧃 Jonas Brothers – Greetings from Your Hometown (Aug 8): 20 years in, the JoBros prove they’ve still got it — with a nostalgic twist.
• 🎸 Chevelle – Bright as Blasphemy (Aug 15): A heavy, moody return to form for the alt-metal favorites.
• 🎻 Laufey – A Matter of Time (Aug 22): Jazzy, poetic, and introspective — this one’s for slow mornings and late-night reflections.
• 💔 Mariah the Scientist – Hearts Sold Separately (Aug 22): A concept album diving into love, heartbreak, and healing.
• 🐾 Sabrina Carpenter – Man’s Best Friend (Aug 29): One of pop’s sharpest voices teams up with Jack Antonoff for a polished, playful collection.
• 🎶 Bryan Adams – Roll with the Punches (Aug 29): A rock legend reflects on resilience and change in his 16th studio album.

Also dropping: Kacy Hill’s But Anyway, No Worries!, new music from Blood Orange, Margo Price, The Beths, and more indie gems on August 29.