Apple TV is going all in this August with a stacked lineup of new shows and movies. Whether you’re into thrillers, heartfelt dramas, wild adventures, or documentaries that make you think, there’s something worth adding to your watchlist.
It can be hard to keep up with everything dropping each month, so I’ve done the digging for you. Here’s your no-nonsense guide to all the official Apple TV releases in August 2026, plus a quick peek at what’s coming up next.
Apple TV shows and movies releasing in August 2026
Are you missing new Apple TV content? No more! Dive into the August lineup, featuring popular genres like comedy, drama, thriller, and even a documentary for TV geeks. Get ready to fill your popcorn bucket soon!
1. Ted Lasso Season 4
- Cast: Jason Sudeikis, Hannah Waddingham, Juno Temple, and many more
- Creator: Bill Lawrence, Jason Sudeikis
- Genre: Comedy, Sports
- Release Date: August 05, 2026
Ted Lasso Season 4 brings the beloved coach back to Richmond for a brand-new chapter. This time, Ted takes on his biggest challenge yet, coaching a second-division women’s football team.
As familiar faces return alongside new characters, the team learns to take risks and believe in themselves in ways they never have before. You can expect the same signature mix of humor, heart, and optimism both on and off the pitch.
2. Women In Blue Season 2
- Cast: Barbara Mori, Ximena Sarinana, Miguel Rodarte, and many more
- Director: Fernando Rovzar
- Genre: Crime, Thriller
- Release Date: August 12, 2026
Apple TV is back with a new season of gripping thriller series Women In Blue. The trailer of season 2 pulled me deeper into the story because it stops feeling like a “case” and starts feeling like a war against the system, against the truth, and even against themselves.
Set once again in 1970s Mexico, the new season follows the four pioneering women who broke barriers by joining the country’s first female police force. But this time, they’re no longer outsiders trying to prove themselves. They’re insiders confronting the corruption and secrets they once ignored.
3. The Dynasty: UConn Huskies
- Interviews: Paige Bueckers, Azzi Fudd, Sarah Strong, and many more
- Director: Matthew Hamachek, Erica Sashin
- Genre: Documentation, Sports
- Release Date: August 21, 2026
Documentaries on sports always revolve around championships. However, this one appears to have bigger intentions. It captures the rise of a weak college basketball team that developed into the greatest dynasty in women’s sports history through 12 championship titles.
I am excited to see the rare archival footage, behind-the-scenes access, and interviews with generations of iconic players who helped build the Huskies’ legacy.
4. Stillwater Season 5
- Cast: James Sie, Judah Mackey, Eva Ariel Binder, Tucker Chandler, and many more
- Director: Jun Falkenstein, Amber Tornquist Hollinger
- Genre: Animation, Kids & Family
- Release Date: August 21, 2026
Stillwater Season 5 returns with five new episodes full of life lessons, fun and warmth. As usual, the wise panda Stillwater assists Karl, Addy and Michael in handling their day-to-day problems in an approach that kids (and even parents) can relate to. It’s the kind of feel-good show that reminds us to slow down, be kind, and see the brighter side of life.
5. Dark Matter Season 2
- Cast: Joel Edgerton, Jennifer Connelly, Alice Braga, and many more
- Creator: Blake Crouch
- Genre: Sci-fi, Thriller
- Release Date: August 28, 2026
Dark Matter Season 2 continues the mind-bending sci-fi story as Jason Dessen and his family try to live a normal life after escaping the chaos of the multiverse. But just when things seem safe, new dangers force them back into a world of uncertainty and survival.
I’m excited to see the truth behind the mysterious “Box” that connects different universes. Season 2 goes deep into identity, choice, and the consequences of every possible life.
What’s coming to Apple TV after August 2026
Apple isn’t slowing down in August and beyond. Here are a few titles already making waves:
1. Mayday
- Cast: Ryan Reynolds, Kenneth Branagh, Maria Bakalova, and many more
- Director: John Francis Daley, Jonathan Goldstein
- Genre: Action, Adventure
- Release Date: September 4, 2026
If you love adventure movies, Mayday will grab your attention instantly. The moment the mission goes wrong, the film shifts from high-tech military precision to pure, unpredictable human instinct, and that contrast is where it really shines.
What I like here is how the film flips the spy genre on its head. Instead of focusing purely on espionage or action, Mayday leans into the awkward, often hilarious dynamic between two completely opposite personalities stuck in the same impossible situation.
2. Last Seen
- Cast: Patrick Brammall, Maxine Peake, Brendan Cowell, and more
- Director: Kris Mrksa, Christian Schwochow
- Genre: Crime Thriller
- Release Date: September 9, 2026
If you enjoy edge-of-your-seat mystery thrillers, don’t miss Last Seen on Apple TV. The series starts with every parent’s worst nightmare and one phone call that changes everything.
Eleven years after his daughter mysteriously disappeared, former detective Ian Ridley receives a desperate call from a teenage girl claiming to be the child he lost. With hope reignited and time running out, he dives into a dark web of secrets, lies, and danger.
3. Slow Horses Season 6
- Cast: Gary Oldman, Jack Lowden, Kristin Scott Thomas, and more
- Creator: Will Smith
- Genre: Spy Thriller, Drama, Dark Comedy
- Release Date: September 16, 2026
Apple is back with its most acclaimed espionage thriller, Slow Horses. The upcoming Season 6 follows the team at Slough House as they face one of their most dangerous missions yet.
When a series of revenge attacks puts them in the middle of a deadly conspiracy, Jackson Lamb and his misfit MI5 agents must work together to uncover the truth before it’s too late. So, get ready for even bigger risks, shocking betrayals, and high-stakes spy action.
4. Brothers
- Cast: Matthew McConaughey, Woody Harrelson, Holland Taylor, and more
- Director: David West Read
- Genre: Comedy
- Release Date: September 23, 2026
Brothers brings together Hollywood stars Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson in a hilarious comedy inspired by a real-life rumor that they might actually be brothers.
When Woody and his family move into Matthew’s Texas ranch, an unexpected family secret turns their peaceful getaway into total chaos. Packed with laughs, awkward moments, and heartwarming friendship, this comedy is all about family, fame, and the surprises life throws your way.
5. Matchbox The Movie
- Cast: John Cena, Jessica Biel, Sam Richardson, and many more
- Director: Sam Hargrave
- Genre: Action, Comedy
- Release Date: October 9, 2026
Matchbox: The Movie feels like a mix of Fast & Furious energy with a classic “friends reunited” story at its core. The story follows a group of childhood friends whose lives are thrown into chaos when their long-lost leader, Sean, suddenly returns.
What starts as a reunion quickly spirals into a high-stakes chase across countries. There are explosive car chases, global locations, and intense action sequences, but underneath all that, it’s really about friendship, trust, and unfinished pasts.
6. Tenzing
- Cast: Genden Phuntsok, Tom Hiddleston, Willem Dafoe, Caitríona Balfe, and many more
- Director: Jennifer Peedom
- Genre: Drama, Adventure
- Release Date: October 16, 2026
Tenzing tells the inspiring true story of Tenzing Norgay, the Nepalese-Indian mountaineer aka Sherpa who made history by becoming one of the first people to reach the summit of Mount Everest in 1953.
The film does not just revolve around the climb, but highlights Tenzing’s bravery, perseverance and all the sacrifices required for accomplishing one of the most difficult things ever done by humans. If you enjoy true stories about overcoming impossible odds, this is one to add to your watchlist.
7. Where’s Wanda? Season 2
- Cast: Heike Makatsch, Axel Stein, Lea Drinda, Leo Simon, and many more
- Director: Tobi Baumann, Christian Ditter
- Genre: Drama, Comedy
- Release Date: October 21, 2026
When the Klatt family thought that things were finally settling down, once again things went out of control for them. In Where’s Wanda? Season 2, Wanda becomes a suspect in a murder case, and her family once again finds themselves in the midst of chaos and investigations.
Packed with dark humor, unexpected twists, and plenty of family drama, I am waiting to see the new mystery unfold while laughing along the way.
8. Nocturne
- Cast: Liev Schreiber, Zazie Beetz, Stephen Graham, and more
- Director: Tim Van Patten
- Genre: Crime, Thriller
- Release Date: October 30, 2026
Nocturne is a gripping crime thriller that starts off with an unexpected turn of events. A victim believed to be dead in a serial killing suddenly reappears, completely disrupting the whole investigation.
The show then goes on how a detective and FBI agent uncover the truth and hunt down the ruthless criminal. If you enjoy dark mysteries, clever cat-and-mouse games, and suspense that keeps you guessing until the end, Nocturne looks like one to watch.
9. Being Heumann
- Cast: Ruth Madeley, Mark Ruffalo, Dylan O’Brien, Madeline Delp, and more
- Director: Siân Heder
- Genre: Drama, Comedy
- Release Date: November 13, 2026
Another interesting true story set for release in 2026 on Apple TV is Being Heumann. It is about Judy Heumann, one of the most influential disability rights activists in American history.
In 1977, together with hundreds of other protesters, she occupied a federal building demanding equal rights and accessibility to people with disabilities. It’s a powerful, uplifting film that shows how one person’s determination can spark a movement and change millions of lives.
10. Neuromancer
- Cast: Callum Turner, Briana Middleton, Joseph Lee, Mark Strong, and more
- Director: J.D. Dillard and Graham Roland
- Genre: Sci-fi, Thriller
- Release Date: January 22, 2027
Based on William Gibson’s legendary cyberpunk novel, Neuromancer drops you into a futuristic world where hackers, powerful corporations, and cutting-edge technology collide.
The story follows a disgraced super-hacker and deadly assassin as they team up for a dangerous heist. I have high hopes for its promised smart sci-fi with high-stakes action, futuristic tech, and plenty of twists.
Final take: Must-watch Apple TV releases this August
Apple TV is clearly on a roll. Whether you’re up for a globe-trotting docuseries, a heartfelt thriller, or a sci-fi robot with emotional baggage, August 2026 is loaded with good stuff.
So grab your snacks, make room in your watch queue, and don’t forget to explore the immersive Vision Pro experience if you’re lucky enough to own one.
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