This curated list features new Apple TV+ original TV shows and movies to watch in August. Whether you love gripping dramas, thrilling mysteries, sci-fi epics, or lighthearted comedies, these exclusive releases are perfect for your July binge-watching plans.
This month, don’t miss the comedy Platonic Season 2, the epic drama Chief of War, and the final chapter of fan-favourite comedy Acapulco Season 4—all streaming exclusively on Apple TV+ in August 2025.
Invasion Season 3 (Series)
Action/Thriller | TV-MA
Starring Golshifteh Farahani, Shioli Kutsuna, and Shamier Anderson, Invasion Season 3 premieres exclusively on Apple TV+ August 22, 2025.
An alien species descends on Earth, threatening humanity’s very survival. Told in real time through the eyes of five ordinary people scattered across the globe, their intertwined journeys reveal the human struggle to comprehend — and confront — the chaos engulfing their world. In Season 3, the stakes escalate as the resistance fights back and unexpected alliances emerge in the battle for Earth’s future.
Platonic Season 2 (series)
Comedy | TV-MA
Starring Seth Rogen, Rose Byrne, and Luke Macfarlane, Platonic season 2 premieres exclusively on Apple TV+ on August 6, 2025. Get ready for friendship like you’ve never seen before—messy, real, and unforgettable.
Platonic is a witty 10-episode comedy about two former best friends who reconnect after years apart, sparking hilarious and unexpected chaos that upends their lives.
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In Season 2, as their friendship deepens, new challenges blur the lines even more, making them question if a friendship can truly stay platonic.
Chief of War Season 1
Drama/History | TV-MA
Chief of War, starring Jason Momoa, Luciane Buchanan, and Te Ao o Hinepehinga, premieres exclusively on Apple TV+ on 1 August 2025. This is not just history—it’s legacy.
Experience the epic, untold story of Hawaii’s unification through the eyes of its people. In a time of fierce tribal warfare and looming colonisation, a fearless Hawaiian war chief embarks on a brutal quest to unite the islands—and protect their future.
Acapulco Season 4
Comedy | TV-14
Starring Enrique Arrizon, Fernando Carsa, and Damián Alcázar, don’t miss Acapulco Season 4—streaming exclusively on Apple TV+ starting 23 July 2025.
Acapulco is back—and the heat is on! Season 4 continues the vibrant, feel-good story of young Máximo Gallardo, whose dream job as a cabana boy at a luxurious Acapulco resort quickly turns into a whirlwind of ambition, drama, and heart. With demanding guests, unpredictable mentors, and family pressures pulling him in every direction, Máximo must find a way to rise without losing himself.
Foundation Season 3
Drama/Sci-Fi | TV-MA
In a distant future, the mighty Empire stands on the brink of collapse as visionary psycho-historian Hari Seldon predicts a dark age of chaos spanning millennia. As tensions rise and fate closes in, the race begins to alter a destiny written in the stars.
This season delves deeper into the rising rebellion, the clash of empires, and the battle to preserve the Foundation’s legacy as new alliances form—and old enemies return.
Foundation returns for its epic third season, premiering exclusively on Apple TV+ 11 July 2025, starring Lee Pace, Jared Harris, Lou Llobell, and more.
Smoke Season 1
Crime/Drama | TV-MA
A haunted detective and a mysterious arson investigator are drawn into a deadly game as they hunt two serial arsonists leaving a trail of fire and fear.
From acclaimed writer Dennis Lehane (Mystic River) and starring Taron Egerton, Jurnee Smollett, and Rafe Spall, Smoke is a gripping new crime thriller that will keep you guessing until the last spark.
The Buccaneers Season 2
Drama | R
Glamour, rebellion, and culture clash collide in The Buccaneers, where bold young American women storm into 1870s London high society, determined to claim titles, husbands, and freedom on their terms. What begins as a quest for status soon turns into a battle of hearts and traditions.
Starring Kristine Froseth, Alisha Boe, Matthew Broome, and more, The Buccaneers returns with Season 2, promising even higher stakes, deeper romances, and new rivalries as the young women face the consequences of love, ambition, and breaking all the rules.
Echo Valley
Drama/Thriller | R
In the quiet beauty of Echo Valley, horse trainer Kate is grappling with a deep personal loss—until her world shatters again. Her daughter Claire shows up unannounced, shaken, terrified, and drenched in blood that isn’t hers. As dark secrets unravel, Echo Valley becomes a place where survival means confronting the past.
Echo Valley stars Julianne Moore, Sydney Sweeney, and Domhnall Gleeson.
Stick Season 1
Comedy/Sport | TV-MA
Washed-up and out of options, a former golf pro hits rock bottom after losing his job and his marriage — until he finds a shot at redemption in mentoring a troubled teen with raw talent. With everything on the line, he bets it all on one last swing at success.
Stick, a heartfelt new series from Jason Keller, starring Owen Wilson, Peter Dager, and Lilli Kay
Fountain of Youth
Adventure/Fantasy/Mystery | PG13
Two estranged siblings. One legendary secret. In Fountain of Youth, a daring quest for immortality unfolds as they follow ancient clues across the globe in search of the mythical spring—where danger, mystery, and destiny collide.
Directed by the legendary Guy Ritchie and starring John Krasinski, Natalie Portman, and Eiza Gonzále. The adventure of a lifetime begins—don’t miss it!
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