Looking for the best new shows and movies on OSN this August 2025? From the latest HBO and Paramount+ releases to exclusive Arabic series and Hollywood hits, this curated list highlights everything new coming to OSN and OSN+ throughout the month.
Whether you’re in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, or elsewhere in the Middle East, our weekly updated guide helps you keep up with what’s worth watching on OSN in August 2025 — across drama, comedy, documentaries, and more.
Skincare
Comedy/Mystery/Thriller | 18+
Skincare, starring Elizabeth Banks, Lewis Pullman, and Luis Gerardo Méndez, streams on OSN+ August 22, 2025.
Renowned aesthetician Hope Goldman’s thriving skincare empire is thrown into chaos when glamorous rival Angel Vergara opens a boutique right across the street. As sabotage threatens her reputation, Hope teams up with her loyal friend Jordan to unmask the culprit — and discover just how cutthroat the beauty business can be.
Wicked
Fantasy/Musical/Romance | PG15
Wicked, starring Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, and Jeff Goldblum, streams on OSN+ August 14, 2025.
At Shiz University, green-skinned Elphaba forms an unexpected friendship with the glamorous Galinda. But when they cross paths with the mysterious Wizard of Oz, their lives are forever changed—setting them on a path that will transform them into the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good.
The Grudge Franchise
Horror/Mystery/Thriller | 15
The terrifying legacy of The Grudge returns—all three films streaming exclusively on OSN+ starting August 5, 2025. Dare to relive the curse.
The Grudge film series unravels a chilling saga of a deadly curse born from rage—one that spreads like a virus, claiming victim after victim. It begins with an American nurse in Tokyo who unknowingly unleashes the supernatural force of Kayako. In The Grudge 2, three terrifying stories collide as the curse crosses borders—from a desperate sister’s search in Japan to a haunting in a Chicago apartment. The Grudge 3 follows a young Japanese woman who may hold the key to ending the nightmare once and for all.
The Hunting Wives Season 1 (Series)
Drama/Mystery/Thriller | 18+
When Sophie O’Neil relocates to the mysterious depths of East Texas, she’s drawn into the alluring world of glamorous socialite Margo. But beneath the charm lies a dark spiral of obsession, seduction, and deadly secrets.
Starring Malin Akerman, Brittany Snow, and Dermot Mulroney, The Hunting Wives is a gripping new series you won’t want to miss, streaming exclusively on OSN+ July 22, 2025. Don’t miss it.
The Critic
Crime/Drama/Mystery | 18+
Academy Award nominee Sir Ian McKellen (The Lord of the Rings, The Good Liar) delivers a riveting performance as a ruthless London theatre critic who ensnares a struggling actress in a dangerous blackmail scheme with deadly consequences.
The Critic, featuring Ian McKellen, Alfred Enoch, and Matthew Cottle, streams exclusively on OSN+ starting July 25, 2025.
The Couple Next Door Season 2 (Series)
Drama/Thriller | PG15
When a young couple relocates to an exclusive neighborhood to build the life they’ve always dreamed of, they’re quickly drawn into a seductive and dangerous web of temptation, secrets, and betrayal. As boundaries blur and trust unravels, what begins as innocent curiosity soon spirals into something far more explosive.
In Season 2, the fallout from past choices resurfaces, and the arrival of new neighbors stirs up buried secrets—revealing that beneath every picture-perfect exterior, darkness often lurks.
Starring Hugh Dennis, Janine Duvitski, and Annabel Scholey, the second season of The Couple Next Door turns up the heat—streaming exclusively on OSN+ starting July 16, 2025.
Piece by Piece
Animation/Biography/Family | PG
PIECE BY PIECE is a groundbreaking cinematic journey that reimagines the life of Pharrell Williams—brick by brick. Refusing the limits of a traditional biopic, Pharrell transforms his story into a vibrant LEGO universe, inviting audiences to experience his creative genius through a bold, genre-defying lens. Bursting with imagination, music, and inspiration, this visionary film celebrates the power of dreaming big and building your own path—one piece at a time.
Starring Pharrell Williams, Morgan Neville, and Kendrick Lamar, Piece by Piece streams exclusively on OSN+ starting July 18, 2025.
Joker: Folie à Deux
Drama/Musical/Thriller | PG15
Torn between reality and madness, Arthur Fleck—once a failed comedian, now the infamous Joker—finds an unexpected connection with Harley Quinn while confined in Arkham State Hospital. As their twisted bond grows, so does the chaos.
Starring Joaquin Phoenix, Lady Gaga, and Brendan Gleeson, Joker: Folie à Deux is now streaming exclusively on OSN+ starting July 11, 2025.
My Penguin Friend
Adventure/Drama/Family | PG
When a stranded penguin is rescued from the aftermath of an oil spill, no one expects the unlikely friendship that will blossom with a lonely fisherman. Together, they embark on a journey of healing and hope—proving that sometimes, the most unexpected connections can change everything.
Starring Jean Reno, Adriana Barraza, and Alexia Moyano, My Penguin Friend is now streaming exclusively on OSN+.
A Different Man
Comedy/Drama/Thriller | 18+
An aspiring actor undergoes an extreme medical procedure to change his appearance completely—but what begins as a bold step toward reinvention spirals into a chilling identity crisis.
Starring Sebastian Stan, Renate Reinsve, and Adam Pearson, A Different Man is a haunting psychological drama that explores the dark side of transformation, Premiering June 27, 2025, exclusively on OSN+.
