Netflix is set to debut several new projects in August, including popular HBO shows and original series. One of the highlights is the addition of the hit HBO series Ballers, starring Dwayne Johnson, which will be available on Netflix on August 15. This marks the second HBO original series to be added to Netflix in the U.S., following the addition of all five seasons of Insecure last month.
In addition to Ballers, Netflix has also secured the rights to other HBO shows including Band of Brothers, The Pacific, and Six Feet Under. These series will be added to Netflix in the future as part of a co-exclusive deal with Warner Bros. Discovery’s Max. This deal allows Netflix to continue offering popular and critically acclaimed HBO content to its subscribers.
Another highly anticipated addition to Netflix in August is the three-part docuseries Depp v. Heard, which explores the headline-making defamation case between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard. The series combines footage from the televised and livestreamed trial with reactions from viewers who watched the trial live. This docuseries aims to shed light on what was dubbed “the world’s first trial by TikTok.”
Season two of The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On will also be available on Netflix starting August 23. This reality series follows five couples from South Carolina who must make life-changing decisions about their relationships. Over the course of eight weeks, the couples ponder the fate of their relationships as they swap partners in this thought-provoking series.
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Adam Sandler’s latest Netflix project, You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah, is a family affair with Sandler producing and starring alongside his daughter Sunny Sandler. The film centers around best friends Stacy and Lydia, played by Sunny Sandler and Samantha Lorraine, whose plans for epic bat mitzvahs are disrupted by a popular boy and Hebrew school drama. The comedy, based on the YA novel by Fiona Rosenbloom, also features Idina Menzel, Sarah Sherman, and Luis Guzman.
One of the most exciting additions to Netflix in August is the interactive rom-com Choose Love. This film follows the story of Cami, played by Laura Marano, who feels like something is missing from her life despite having a great job and a boyfriend. As she deals with her conflicting feelings for a British rock star and her first love, viewers have the power to make choices for Cami and create different storylines and endings. This marks Netflix’s first interactive rom-com, following the success of previous interactive projects like Black Mirror: Bandersnatch and You vs. Wild.
In addition to these new series and films, Netflix will also be adding a number of high-profile films to its library throughout the month of August, including Paddington, The Big Short, and Sausage Party. The streaming giant continues to expand its content offerings, catering to a wide range of tastes and interests.
Overall, Netflix’s August lineup promises an exciting mix of new and popular content, from HBO originals to interactive rom-coms. With a diverse range of genres and formats, there’s something for everyone to enjoy on Netflix this month.
