Get ready to clear your schedule, because Paramount+ is packing August with an unstoppable lineup guaranteed to keep you glued to your screen all month long. Whether you are craving heart-pounding original thrillers, edge-of-your-seat combat sports and live global athletics, intense reality competitions, gripping docuseries, or an absolute avalanche of iconic blockbuster movies, the platform has something for every kind of viewer. Read on to discover the absolute must-watch titles arriving this month and curate your ultimate late-summer streaming watch list!
Lioness Season 3 (August 2)
Caught in a dangerous web of clandestine networks, international operatives, and deep personal betrayals, Joe (Zoe Saldaña) struggles to balance her high-stakes duty with her life at home as hidden threats close in. As strange anomalies surface, identities disappear, and tactical plans collapse, she turns to Kaitlyn (Nicole Kidman) and Westfield (Michael Kelly) to navigate the shadows— forcing her to face an expanding war that threatens every corner of her existence.
The scripted series also stars Laysla De Oliveira, Genesis Rodriguez, Dave Annable, Jill Wagner, LaMonica Garrett, James Jordan, Austin Hébert, Jonah Wharton, Hannah Love Lanier, Thad Luckinbill, Ian Bohen, and Morgan Freeman.
Special Ops TRUE (August 4)
From the high-stakes raid on Osama bin Laden and emergency evacuations following the Taliban takeover to the intense survival of Black Hawk Down and a high-risk CIA rescue in Panama, Special Ops TRUE uncovers the real stories behind the military’s most classified operations. Featuring rare footage and firsthand accounts, the series brings viewers directly into the experiences of the elite Special Operations Forces who risked it all.
The Challenge: Cutthroat Season 42 (August 5)
Against the backdrop of Thailand, 24 seasoned veterans and ambitious rookies go head-to-head in a high-stakes team tournament for their slice of a $500,000 cash purse. In this brutal format, victory requires absolute team unity — because nobody wins unless everyone crosses the finish line together.
Dana White’s Contender Series Season 10 (August 11)
The premier proving ground for combat sports returns for its milestone 10th season, giving a fresh class of rising MMA fighters the ultimate opportunity: step into the cage, put on an unforgettable performance, and earn a coveted spot on the official UFC roster directly from Dana White and his matchmakers.
UFC 330: Makhachev vs. Machado Garry (August 15)
One of the month’s biggest attractions is UFC 330, where Islam Makhachev and Ian Machado Garry headline a marquee fight card live from Philadelphia’s Xfinity Mobile Arena on August 15. Subscribers can stream the event live on Paramount+ as two of the sport’s biggest names square off inside the Octagon.
Average Joe Season 2 (August 19)
When a dangerous fallout with the Russian mafia puts his loved ones directly in harm’s way, Joe and his crew are forced to take their operation international, traveling from Pittsburgh to the coastal streets of Cape Town, South Africa. As they navigate unfamiliar territory, they’ll unearth deep-seated secrets, confront lethal adversaries, and make impossible choices where a single mistake could prove fatal.
The returning Paramount+ series stars Deon Cole, Malcolm Barrett, Cynthia Kaye McWilliams, and Michael Trucco, among many others.
More sports action coming to Paramount+
August is shaping up to be an unbelievable month for live sports, offering subscribers a front-row seat to world-class action across combat sports, global soccer, golf, basketball, and football.
- Combat Sports & Fight Nights: Aside from Dana White’s Contender Series Season 10 and UFC 330: Makhachev vs. Machado Garry, fight fans have plenty to look forward to throughout the month. The combat slate features multiple UFC Fight Night cards as well as high-stakes ring action with Zuffa Boxing 10 on August 8.
- Golf & Basketball: Links fans can follow critical postseason golf coverage during the PGA Tour FedEx Cup on August 15–16, while hoops fans get continuous, fast-paced WNBA action all month long.
- International Soccer: Football fans can catch the UEFA Super Cup along with the long-awaited return of European club soccer, featuring live matches across the English Football League (EFL), Italy’s premier Serie A, and the Coppa Italia.
- Preseason Gridiron: The month closes out on August 28 with live NFL ON CBS preseason action, headlined by an exciting matchup between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Philadelphia Eagles.
The August 1 movie avalanche
Paramount+ is kicking off the month with a massive wave of films landing on day one. Here is a look at every title joining the library on August 1, organized by genre so you can easily jump straight to your favorite style:
Action, Thrillers & Sci-Fi
- 10 Cloverfield Lane
- I. Artificial Intelligence
- Babel
- Basic Instinct
- Blade Runner 2049
- Body Cam
- Cloverfield
- Congo
- Cop Land
- Crawl
- Crawlspace
- Disturbia
- Equilibrium
- Escape From Alcatraz
- Gravity
- Jack Reacher: Never Go Back
- Machine Gun Preacher
- Overlord
- Shaft
- Sliver
- The Hunted
- The Saint
- The Score
- The Vault*
- The Yards
Comedy
- Best in Show
- Clue
- Coneheads
- Don Jon
- Duplex
- Get Hard
- Jay And Silent Bob Strike Back
- My Boss’s Daughter
- Risky Business
- She’s the Man
- The Hangover
- The Hangover Part II
- The Hangover Part III
- The Heartbreak Kid
- The Perfect Score
- Vampire in Brooklyn
- Wild Wild West
Romance & Rom-Coms
- Frankie & Johnny
- He’s Just Not That Into You
- Indecent Proposal
- On the Line
- Sabrina
- Some Kind of Wonderful
- The Bodyguard
- The Time Traveler’s Wife
- What Women Want
- You’ve Got Mail
Drama & True Stories
- As They Made Us*
- Brave the Dark*
- Dead Man Walking
- For Greater Glory: The True Story of Cristiada
- Hustle & Flow
- Labor Day
- Million Dollar Baby
- School Ties
- The Doors
- The Lovely Bones
- You’re Dating a Narcissist!*
Horror & Cult Classics
- From Dusk Till Dawn
- From Dusk Till Dawn 2: Texas Blood Money
- From Dusk Till Dawn 3: The Hangman’s Daughter
- Organ Trail
Family, Kids & Youth
- The Lego Movie
- The Sandlot
- The Spiderwick Chronicles
- Varsity Blues
- Where The Wild Things Are
Music & Documentaries
- Justin Bieber: Never Say Never
- Katy Perry The Movie: Part of Me
*Title availability may vary by region or subscription tier.