Vanessa Kirby is a huge name, and she's having a really big summer thanks to her role as Sue Storm in the new Fantastic Four movie, making her one of Marvel's newest stars. Netflix might be deliberately looking to follow in that movie's wake with Kirby's latest thriller, Night Always Comes.

Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan, Sofia Carson, and Vanessa Kirby lead the way in movies and specials that are streaming on Netflix in August, so make sure to see them shine in terrific titles

August 1 also sees popular older titles like American Pie, Dazed and Confused, Clueless, Despicable Me, Jurassic Park, Rush Hour, and more added to the platform, so there's plenty for everyone, no matter what you're looking for. A lot is coming throughout August, so read on below to discover everything coming to Netflix in August 2025.