Complete List of Netflix Releases – August 2025: From Hostage to Fantasy K-Dramas!

Netflix is back with an exciting lineup this August 2025! From original films and animated comedies to emotional Korean and Japanese dramas, here’s the full list of must-watch titles to add to your binge queue this month.

🎬 NEW MOVIES ON NETFLIX – AUGUST 2025

1. The Thursday Murder Club
📅 Release: August 28, 2025
🎭 Genre: Crime Comedy, Mystery
👥 Cast: Helen Mirren, Ben Kingsley, Pierce Brosnan
📖 Synopsis: A group of elderly amateur sleuths in a retirement home investigate a real murder. Based on Richard Osman's best-selling novel.

2. Fixed (Adult Animation)
📅 Release: August 13, 2025
🎭 Genre: Animated Comedy, Adult
🔊 Voice Cast: Adam DeVine, Idris Elba
📖 Synopsis: A dog named Bull discovers he’s getting neutered tomorrow—so he sets out on one wild final adventure. From Hotel Transylvania creator Genndy Tartakovsky.

3. Night Always Comes
📅 Release: August 15, 2025
🎭 Genre: Drama, Crime
👩‍🦰 Starring: Vanessa Kirby
📖 Synopsis: A woman must raise $25,000 overnight to save her family home from eviction in this gritty, emotional thriller.

4. Abandoned Man (Turkish Film)
📅 Release: August 22, 2025
🎭 Genre: Psychological Drama
📖 Synopsis: After betrayal and loss, a Turkish man embarks on a journey of revenge, redemption, and self-discovery.

📺 MOST ANTICIPATED SERIES – AUGUST 2025

1. Wednesday Season 2 – Vol. 1
📅 Release: August 6, 2025
🎭 Genre: Supernatural, Mystery, Dark Comedy
📖 Synopsis: Wednesday returns to Nevermore Academy, uncovering deeper family secrets. Featuring Lady Gaga in a mysterious new role.

2. Love Is Blind: UK Season 2
📅 Release: August 13, 2025
🎭 Genre: Reality, Romance
📖 Synopsis: Blind dates, real love? A new season full of emotional proposals and dramatic twists.

3. Miss Governor Part 2
📅 Release: August 14, 2025
🎭 Genre: Political Drama, Comedy
📖 Synopsis: Mississippi’s first Black female lieutenant governor battles political scandals and family chaos in this sharp-witted drama.

4. Beyond the Bar (K-Drama)
📅 Release: August 2, 2025
🎭 Genre: Legal Drama
📖 Synopsis: A rookie lawyer faces ethical dilemmas and emotional entanglements in a top Korean law firm.

5. Glass Heart (Japanese Drama)
📅 Release: August 5, 2025
🎭 Genre: Music, Coming-of-Age
📖 Synopsis: A fallen drummer rediscovers purpose and friendship in Japan’s indie music scene.

6. America’s Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys (Documentary)
📅 Release: August 19, 2025
🎭 Genre: Sports Documentary, History
📖 Synopsis: Dive into the legacy of the Dallas Cowboys and their controversial owner’s ties to gambling and American football culture.

🇰🇷 NEW K-DRAMAS – AUGUST 2025

1. My Lovely Journey
📅 Release: August 2, 2025
🎭 Genre: Slice of Life, Romance, Travel
👥 Cast: Gong Seungyeon, Yoo Junsang
📖 Synopsis: A former idol-turned-travel-writer finds love and purpose through her solo journeys.

2. Love, Take Two
📅 Release: August 4, 2025
🎭 Genre: Romance, Comedy, Family Drama
👥 Cast: Yum Jungah, Park Haejoon
📖 Synopsis: A single mom reconnects with her first love—now also a single parent—in a small rural town.

3. Our Golden Days
📅 Release: August 9, 2025
🎭 Genre: Family Drama, Multigenerational
📖 Synopsis: Three generations confront past wounds and build new hope in this heartfelt family tale.

4. Our Troublesome Star
📅 Release: August 18, 2025
🎭 Genre: Mature Romance
👥 Cast: Uhm Junghwa, Song Seungheon
📖 Synopsis: A disillusioned former star meets a cynical detective—sparking a healing romance.

5. Bon Appétit, Your Majesty (aka The Tyrant’s Chef)
📅 Release: August 23, 2025
🎭 Genre: Fantasy, Romantic Comedy
👥 Cast: Lim Yoonah, Lee ChaeMin
📖 Synopsis: A modern French chef is transported to Joseon-era Korea and must cook for a ruthless but food-loving king.

6. Aema
📅 Release: August 22, 2025
🎭 Genre: Period Drama, Film Industry
👥 Cast: Lee Hanee, Bang Hyorin
📖 Synopsis: In 1980s Chungmuro, two ambitious actresses battle for a controversial lead role in Madame Aema.

7. Twelve
📅 Release: August 23, 2025
🎭 Genre: Fantasy, Action, Supernatural
👥 Cast: Ma Dongseok, Park Hyungsik, Seo Inguk
📖 Synopsis: Twelve celestial beings reunite to protect Earth as darkness rises in this high-stakes fantasy series.

Final Thoughts

August 2025 on Netflix is packed with genre-spanning entertainment from around the world. From crime mysteries and heartfelt family dramas to supernatural Korean epics—this month is the perfect time to discover your next obsession, right from your screen.