Here's a compilation of new titles to check out on Netflix starting August 17, 2022.
Stills from Royalteen, The Cuphead Show! Part 2, Angry Birds: Summer Madness, Season 3 and Under Her Control/Twitter
The start of a new week means that Netflix is preparing to release even more new movies and TV shows on its streaming service. The final season of Locke & Key, the third season of Never Have I Ever, and the new Jamie Foxx action comedy Day Shift all premiered on Netflix this week. Netflix had a big week, and the streaming service is following it up with even more new additions, including two popular video game adaptations.
The new anime series Tekken: Bloodline, based on the long-running Tekken video game franchise, will premiere on Netflix on Thursday, August 18. Fans have been waiting for a Tekken adaptation for a long time, and one is finally coming this week. On August 19, Netflix will release the second batch of episodes of The Cuphead Show! The first wave of Cuphead episodes received widespread praise, and there is hope that the second wave will do the same.
August 17
Junior Baking Show, Season 6
In this kid-friendly spin-off of The Great British Baking Show, Britain's most talented young bakers impress the judges with cakes, biscuits, loaves of bread, and more.
Royalteen
When she strikes up an unlikely romance with the crown prince, a teenager struggles to keep her scandal-ridden past and a big secret hidden.
Unsuspicious
Three women and their families are conned by the same playboy and go to his mansion to get answers — and must stay for an investigation when he's found dead.
High Heat
When clues to his brother’s murder lead Poncho to the fire brigade, he joins it to investigate further and finds romance, family... and a serial killer.
August 18
Inside the Mind of a Cat
In this captivating and cuddly documentary, cat experts delve into the mind of the feline to reveal the true capabilities of the pouncing pet.
He-Man and the Masters of the Universe, Season 3
With Skeletor intent on controlling the universe, He-Man and his heroic squad must fulfil their destinies. The epic battle for ultimate power is on!
Tekken: Bloodline
After losing his home to a powerful foe, a fiery fighter trains with his zealous grandfather while waiting for his chance at vengeance.
August 19
The Next 365 Days
The 365 Days drama continues in the third instalment of the Polish film series.
Echoes
Identical twins Leni and Gina have secretly swapped lives since they were children. But their world is thrown into disarray when one sister goes missing.
The Cuphead Show! Part 2
Follow the misadventures of the impulsive Cuphead and his easily swayed brother, Mugman, in this animated series based on the hit video game.
The Girl in the Mirror (Alma)
After losing her memory in a bizarre accident that kills most of her classmates, Alma tries to unravel what happened that day — and regain her identity.
Glow Up, Season 4
Ten new contestants test the limits of their creativity as they tackle a variety of challenges in hopes of becoming the next big name in makeup.
Kleo
After the fall of the Berlin Wall, a former East German spy resolves to find out who betrayed her and why — and use her lethal skills to exact revenge.
August 20
Fullmetal Alchemist the Revenge of Scar
In this sequel to the first feature film, the Elric brothers meet their toughest opponent yet — a lone serial killer with a large scar on his forehead.
August 21
A Cowgirl’s Song
An aspiring teen singer moves in with her grandmother, a former country music legend.
August 22
Untold: The Rise and Fall of AND1 (New episodes weekly)
Born out of the playgrounds of New York City, the AND1 Mixtape Tour took streetball to the masses, challenging convention and picking up a team of basketball misfits along the way. The Rise and Fall of AND1 trace the journey of three young friends with a dream of bringing greater acclaim to the game they love. They connected with the underground artform of streetball and ended up flipping the billion-dollar basketball industry on its head. AND1 co-founders, along with streetball legends The Professor, Hot Sauce, Skip 2 My Lou, The Main Event, Shane the Dribbling Machine and more, reflect on their experience and the brand’s journey. Directed by Kevin Wilson Jr.
Chad and JT Go Deep
Best bros Chad and JT set out to spread positivity through community activism and chill vibes in this raucous prank comedy series.
August 24
Selling the OC
The Oppenheim Group expands to Orange County, where an all-new real estate team shows off lavish oceanfront listings and big personalities make waves.
Mo
In Texas, Mo straddles the line between two cultures, three languages and a pending asylum request while hustling to support his Palestinian family.
Lost Ollie
A toy searches the countryside for the young boy who lost him in this family series inspired by the book Ollie’s Odyssey.
Queer Eye: Brazil
The uplifting makeover series hits Brazil with a new Fab Five and more courageous journeys of transformation — along with lots of tears and laughs.
Running with the Devil: The Wild World of John McAfee
He’s the original computer genius gone rogue, inventor of one of the most successful (and most hated) pieces of software of all time: McAfee Anti-Virus. At his peak, John McAfee was worth $100 million. But when his neighbour was murdered, McAfee went on the run — and invited a film crew with him. With access to hundreds of hours of never-before-broadcast footage of McAfee as he was pursued by the authorities, this is the definitive story of a larger-than-life character, a man who ran for president, escaped from prison multiple times and claimed to have hacked the world.
Under Fire
At East Bank Station, a close-knit team of firefighters must balance a dangerous, high-stress job, personal challenges and professional setbacks.
Watch Out, We’re Mad
In this reboot of the 1970s Bud Spencer and Terence Hill film, two brothers estranged for 25 years reunite to reclaim their father’s beloved dune buggy.
August 25
Angry Birds: Summer Madness, Season 3
Teen birds Red, Chuck, Bomb and Stella are crashing through Camp Splinterwood with their fellow feathered campers for a summer of high-flying hijinks!
History 101, Season 2
The bite-size history lessons return, this time to investigate psychedelic drugs, weaponized lasers and even bottled water.
Rilakkuma’s Theme Park Adventure
Cuddly bear Rilakkuma and his lovable friends have a day full of adventure at a sweets-themed amusement park that’s about to close its doors forever.
That’s Amor
After her job and relationship implode on the same day, Sofia starts from scratch — and meets a dashing Spanish chef who might be her missing ingredient.
August 26
Disobedience
Old passions reignite when a New York photographer returns home to the Orthodox Jewish community in London that shunned her decades before.
Drive Hard: The Maloof Way
Legendary racer Sammy Maloof and his family of racers and stunt drivers build the world’s worst cars to make sure their clients take the chequered flag on race day. And when the racing dust settles, the Maloofs pull back the curtain on professional stunt driving as they practise and execute the most action-packed feats imaginable.
Loving Adults
The thin line between love and hate turns deadly when a wife discovers her husband’s affair — and they both take extreme measures to get what they want.
Ludik
To save a kidnapped family member, an enterprising furniture tycoon must use his secret diamond smuggling operation to transport guns across the border.
Me Time
When a stay-at-home dad finds himself with some “me time” for the first time in years while his wife and kids are away, he reconnects with his former best friend for a wild weekend that nearly upends his life.
Seoul Vibe
In the days leading up to the 1988 Seoul Olympics, a ragtag team of drivers and mechanics go undercover to dismantle a massive money-laundering ring.
August 29
Under Her Control
An ambitious young woman enters into an unusual arrangement with her charismatic boss. By the time doubts creep in, it may be too late to back out.
Mighty Express, Season 7
Nate, Flicker and the rest of the trains raise the rails for more thrilling deliveries, special missions and lighthearted lessons on the track.
August 30
I AM A KILLER, Season 3
While serving a hard time for murder, inmates recount their crimes and reflect on how their actions destroyed lives — including their own.
Untold: Operation Flagrant Foul (New episodes weekly)
In the summer of 2007, news broke that an NBA referee was being investigated for gambling on his games, igniting a media storm and sending the NBA, FBI and sports fans into crisis. That referee was Tim Donaghy, and the story didn’t just start and end with him — it wound its way from the small-town bookies of the Philadelphia suburbs to the notorious New York crime families and worldwide sports gambling underworld. For the first time, all three co-conspirators discuss their involvement, and, unsurprisingly, their stories don’t all line-up. Directed by David Terry Fine.
August 31
Family Secrets
A couple’s wedding day threatens to turn disastrous when they begin to unravel a web of secrets and lies that connects their two families.
Club America vs Club America
This docu series delves into the past and present of América, the most winning and controversial soccer club in Mexico.
I Came By
A graffiti artist who targets homes of the elite uncovers a twisted secret in a hidden basement — triggering events that put his loved ones in danger.
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