10 Best New Movies Coming To Prime Video In August 2026

Published Jul 30, 2026, 7:00 PM EDT Anthony is a news reporter and a guide writer who has covered the entertainment industry for five years. He has covered a wide range of genres, including aviation incidents and international crime, and has a keen eye for details that may slip under the radar. When he's not writing, Anthony can be found at Brands Hatch race track or at home watching indie horror movies nobody has heard of. Streaming services give home viewers an extensive library of films spanning generations at their fingertips. Prime Video has a vast library to draw from, including dozens of genres. There's something for everyone, though it's not unusual for every streaming service to occasionally add and remove titles from its portfolio. August is already set to be a busy month, with many movies making their way to Prime Video. There are several newer movies that have been released within the last few years, as well as a generous helping of 90s classics. The issue is, if you're unfamiliar with the upcoming films, it can be hard to pick something to fill your movie nights with. More than 50 movies are coming to the streaming service in August. We can't cover every genre, and nostalgia is always a great reason to watch a classic, but we've selected 10 of the best movies coming to the platform in this list. Our recommendations include everything from action hits to comedies and crime thrillers. Some of August's heavy hitters include Oscar-nominated pictures. We also have another Christopher Nolan epic if you've watched The Odyssey and want to see more of his movies. Whether you're a fan of over-the-top action thrillers or prefer character studies or romance stories, Prime Video has some interesting options for its subscribers in August. 10 Hard Target (1993) Jean-Claude Van Damme has many fan favorites in his filmography, and one of those is coming to Prime Video in August. Hard Target is less well-known than Bloodsport or Kickboxer, starring the martial artist as Chance Boudreaux. Chance unwillingly draws the attention of a dangerous gang, who are using the city as a playground for deadly games of cat-and-mouse where the victims have no chance of winning. However, Chance is unlike anyone the gang has encountered before. He's a one-man army, and just as adept with guns as he is in close-quarters combat. Hard Target is also a John Woo film, so the title is full of all the stylish flair you would expect from the legendary director. The movie is packed with '90s charm and over-the-top scenes that will leave any action fans smiling. 9 Bridesmaids (2011) Credit: MovieStillsDB August brings a classic 2011 comedy to the streaming platform in Bridesmaids. The movie stars Kristen Wiig as Annie, and her best friend Lillian (Maya Rudolph) has just asked her to be her maid of honor. Annie accepts, but quickly realizes there's more to being a maid of honor than just a fancy title. She also meets one of Lillian's new friends, Helen (Rose Byrne). They immediately clash, and constantly try to outdo each other, not realizing who their feud may affect the most. Bridesmaids has some genuinely laugh-out-loud moments, but it also tells a far more relatable story about jealousy and its destructiveness. There are some surprisingly emotional scenes, balanced by hilarious set pieces. 8 Robocop (1987) Orion Pictures Robocop is among the most well-known 80s action heroes, and his movies started an entire franchise. Peter Weller stars as Murphy. Criminals leave him for dead in a mission gone wrong, though the authorities save him, encasing him in a bulletproof metal suit. That suit has limitations. Murphy cannot disobey certain directives, and the title explores the human cost of his new form. Robocop becomes a name criminals fear, and the title is full of intense action scenes, and it's particularly gory by 80s standards. Robocop also deserves a special mention because the entire original trilogy is coming to Prime in August, as well as the 2014 reboot. Joel Kinnaman stars in the reboot alongside a great cast, including Gary Oldman. 7 The Usual Suspects (1995) The Usual Suspects is a beloved crime thriller and whodunnit movie with an incredible story about a deadly shooting at a pier. A suspect called Verbal tells his account of events to the authorities, including how he came to work alongside several others he met in a police lineup. Verbal explains how he and his group committed several crimes together and eventually caught the attention of Keyser Söze, a criminal mastermind. Söze has a terrifying reputation and is a feared crime lord shrouded in mystery, whom viewers become desperate to learn more about. The Usual Suspects is a classic in the genre with many moving parts. It boasts a phenomenal cast, including Gabriel Byrne, and a great mystery story with an unforgettable twist. 6 Small Soldiers (1998) Small Soldiers is a wild movie, and a time capsule of sorts because it was marketed for kids, yet is surprisingly dark at times. A toy company is desperate to make their next product a success. They install cutting-edge chips in their figurines, bringing them to life. Those figurines are the Gorgonites, peaceful alien creatures, and the Commando Elite. They are at war, and that conflict spills out into the real world and onto the street, with Alan (Gregory Smith) and Christy (Kirsten Dunst) caught in the crossfire. Some scenes in Small Soldiers may frighten young children, but it's a great teen adventure movie nonetheless. It also features plenty of comedy moments with a unique spin on a toys-coming-to-life story. 5 Interstellar (2014) Christopher Nolan is making headlines thanks to the success of The Odyssey, and another one of his classics is arriving on Prime Video. Interstellar is a sci-fi epic set in a bleak future where the planet may soon be unable to support human life. Cooper (Matthew McConaughey) is a former NASA pilot now living a humble life on a farm with his children. He's brought back into the fray to embark on a mission beyond our solar system in search of somewhere else humans can call home. The story is full of twists and turns I won't spoil here, but it's an unforgettable sci-fi adventure. Interstellar is full of jaw-dropping imagery as the crew of the Endurance embarks on their mission, and the movie also explores the personal cost of such a quest. 4 Challengers (2024) Challengers is the newest movie on this list, starring Zendaya as Tashi. She was once a gifted tennis player, though she suffered a leg injury abruptly ending her career on the court. Tashi became a coach for her husband, Art (Mike Faist), instead, and he is now a famous champion under her direction. However, a losing streak threatens to undermine their relationship as a love triangle with an old flame, Patrick (Josh O'Connor), starts to form. Art and Patrick are also opponents on the court, which makes the situation rather complicated. Challengers tells a romance story with a long-standing rivalry at its core as the trio has years of history together. 3 Licorice Pizza (2021) Licorice Pizza was nominated for three Oscars and tells a heartwarming coming-of-age story set in the 70s. The movie stars Cooper Hoffman as Gary. He's a young man who's ambitious and driven. He meets Alana (Alana Haim), who's older than him, but finds him charming despite their differences. The movie focuses on several key events throughout their lives. It's not a conventional romance story, but explores Gary and Alana's relationship over a long period as events and circumstances change. Licorice Pizza is very different from other movies on this list and takes time to delve into the pair's complex, multi-layered relationship. The title offers a feel-good romance at its core, with a good message about growing up. 2 Pulp Fiction (1994) Classics often come and go on streaming services, but few are as beloved and influential as Quentin Tarantino's Pulp Fiction. The movie transcends genres, with a mind-blowing cast, and is arguably a must-watch even if you aren't usually drawn to crime movies. There are many moving parts to Pulp Fiction as multiple stories intertwine as part of a much grander story. That all-star cast includes incredible characters from Bruce Willis, Uma Thurman, Samuel L. Jackson, and John Travolta. The movie is endlessly quotable, with many lines remaining important in pop culture more than three decades later. Pulp Fiction boasts comedy, intense action, and some shocking scenes that are tough to watch even if you've seen the movie before. The story is multi-layered, and you'll likely be glued to your seat for the movie's entire 150-minute runtime. 1 Fargo (1996) Image by Everett Collection Fargo is an Oscar-winning crime thriller starring William H. Macy as Jerry. He's a struggling car salesman and instigates a poorly conceived kidnapping in the hopes of collecting a ransom. Without delving into spoilers, the movie covers Jerry's plan and how it seems plausible at first, but fails in every conceivable way. Events go from bad to worse as almost no element of the crime goes his way, sometimes with extreme consequences. Despite the wild premise, Jerry's situation is oddly relatable because he's not an action hero or a criminal mastermind. He's a regular guy who can only watch as his plan spirals out of control. The movie has dark comedy elements, and it's hard to pull yourself away as the story becomes a beautiful train wreck. If you have Prime Video, Fargo is arguably an essential viewing if you've not seen it before.