From "28 Years Later" to "Chief of War" and "Eyes of Wakanda," here are the best new movies and shows streaming this weekend (August 1-3).

Aliens, awkward romances, and Eddie Murphy in an armored truck — there’s no shortage of new shows and movies to watch in August 2025 on Netflix, Prime Video, Apple TV Plus and other major streaming services, as well as broadcast and cable TV.

The lazy days of summer are in full swing, but streaming services are beginning to emerge from their doldrums. That’s good news for viewers, who, after a very slow July, will get to see some of the year’s most highly anticipated releases,