4 new Prime Video shows and movies streaming in August

Credit: Justin Duino / How-To Geek Published Jul 31, 2026, 10:45 AM EDT T.M. Amrita is a writer and tech enthusiast with experience as a news reporter covering technology, artificial intelligence, and gadgets. A journalist at heart, she found a soft spot for technology reporting during her tenure as a reporter at The Hindu Businessline, where she covered topics like the economy, data, and personal finance. She has published more than 250 news stories, tech guides, and opinion articles. Outside of technology, she is a passionate poet and brings her interest in learning new things to her work as a writer. Amrita is also a student of design and interface development, and likes to take on passion projects in her free time. Sign in to your How-To Geek account Prime Video is bringing back some familiar faces alongside a few new Originals for an action-packed August. There's a little bit of everything on the way, including the return of one of Prime Video's most beloved heroes, a new coming-of-age drama, and a documentary about one of tennis' biggest names. August's schedule is packed with interesting titles for your daily watches and binge-streaming sessions. Here are four Prime Video Originals to watch in August, along with the full release slate for the month. Reacher season 4 Jack is back with another mystery to crack Reacher has become one of Prime Video's biggest originals over the past few years, and for fans of the show, there's some sweet news: the series returns with its fourth season. This time, Jack Reacher's plans are derailed by what appears to be an ordinary subway ride in New York City, where he witnesses a disturbing incident that quickly draws him into a much larger investigation. The deeper he digs, the clearer it becomes that the case is tied to a mysterious network of powerful people with much to hide, leaving Reacher to rely on his instincts and determination to uncover the truth. Fans of Lee Child's novels will also be pleased to see Gone Tomorrow finally make its way to the screen after years of anticipation. What's more, Reacher has been renewed for a fifth season, ahead of the season 4 premiere. Reacher season 4 streams on Prime Video on August 12. Reacher Release Date February 3, 2022 Network Prime Video Cast Alan Ritchson, Maria Sten, Malcolm Goodwin, Willa Fitzgerald, Serinda Swan, Chris Webster, Shaun Sipos, Bruce McGill, Ferdinand Kingsley, Robert Patrick, JD Smith, Kelsey Falconer, Lee Villeneuve, Eli Ham, Emeka Agada, Hazel Gorin, Nathaniel McParland, Connor Laidman, Darrin Maharaj, Drew Moss, Peter Skagen, Rohan Mead, Kaz Morgan, Zachary Gallegos, Scott Barker Showrunner Nick Santora Directors Omar Madha, Carol Banker, Julian Holmes, Lin Oeding, M.J. Bassett, Norberto Barba, Stephen Surjik, Thomas Vincent Writers Cait Duffy Franchise(s) Jack Reacher Main Genre Action Creator(s) Nick Santora Producers Derek Rappaport, Aadrita Mukerji, Penny Cox, Agatha Warren Seasons 4 Story By nick santora Streaming Service(s) Prime Video Where To Watch Prime Video Executive Producer(s) Nick Santora, Lee Child, David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, Don Granger, Marcy Ross, Scott Sullivan, Paula Wagner, Matt Thunell, Bill Bost, Mick Betancourt, Adam Higgs, Christopher McQuarrie, Alan Ritchson, Thomas Vincent, Seth Cohen, Carolyn Harris, Kenny Madrid, Amy Pocha Sterling Point What secrets does the island hold? If you're looking for a neat blend of young romance, mystery drama, and coming of age, Sterling Point will be an apt addition to your watch list. The series follows 17-year-old Annie Jacobson, who unexpectedly inherits a remote island off the Canadian coast from her grandfather, whom she's never had a relationship with. Hoping to uncover the truth about her family's past, Annie is soon thrown into a world of secrets while developing budding friendships and a romance that threatens to stand in the way of her quest for answers. Sterling Point streams on Prime Video on August 5. Sterling Point Release Date August 5, 2026 Network Prime Video Directors Megan Park Cast Amélie Hoeferle, Ella Rubin, Jacob Whiteduck-Lavoie, Nikko Angelo Hinayo, Keen Ruffalo, Daniel Quinn-Toye, Bo Bragason, Katie Douglas, Luke Avoledo Writers Megan Park, Raffi Donatich, Warren Hsu Leonard, Jared Frieder, Erica Lipez Main Genre Drama Creator(s) Megan Park Producers Josh Schwartz, Megan Park Seasons 1 Executive Producer(s) Megan Park, Stephanie Savage, Josh Schwartz, Tom Ackerley, Dani Gorin The Last Sunrise A whirlwind summer romance before the heat retreats Based on Anna Todd's bestselling novel, The Last Sunrise is a heartfelt romance film set against the picturesque backdrop of Mallorca. The film follows Ry, a college student living with a chronic illness, who travels abroad hoping for a fresh start before her future begins. While there, she meets Julian, and their unexpected connection encourages her to embrace experiences she had long convinced herself were out of reach. Her casual summer abroad gradually becomes a turning point in Ry's life, as she navigates first love and rethinks the future she assumed was set in stone. The Last Sunrise streams on Prime Video on August 26. The Last Sunrise Release Date August 26, 2026 Runtime 106 Minutes Director Carlson Young Cast Maia Reficco, Eva Longoria, Fernando Lindez, Chloe Sweetlove, Andrés Velencoso, Sabrina Bartlett, Molly B. Thomas, Razan Nassar, Stephan Wiks, Félix Maestro Writers Anna Klassen, Anna Todd Producers Andrew Panay, Jennifer Gibgot, Anna Todd, Brian Pitt, Lena Roklin Main Genre Romance Executive Producer(s) Deborah Moore, David Shojai Novak Djokovic: The Wolf in Winter What it took to become a tennis great Looking forward to loading up your watch list with some documentaries? Prime Video has you covered with Novak Djokovic: The Wolf in Winter, a sports documentary film you may enjoy even if you're not a tennis fan. The feature-length documentary follows Djokovic's rise to becoming one of the greatest players in the sport while examining the setbacks and scrutiny that shaped his career. Directed by The Last Dance filmmaker Jason Hehir, it features interviews with rivals and tennis icons including Rafael Nadal and Andre Agassi. Novak Djokovic: The Wolf in Winter streams on Prime Video on August 20. Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Plus The Fire TV Stick 4K Plus has Wi-Fi 6 capabilities and Alexa+, so you can easily find your new favorite show. Everything coming to Prime Video in August 2026 Summer's final month brings plenty to watch Credit: Jasper Savage/Prime Apart from these original titles, here is the full release slate for the streaming platform this month. Arrival Date Title August 1 Baby Boom Back to School Bandits Barbershop Barbershop 2: Back in Business Barbershop: The Next Cut Beauty Shop Blue Velvet Bridesmaids Challengers Colors Cop Car Everything, Everything Fargo Fighting with My Family Hard Target Hard Target 2 Hercules Hoodlum Interstellar Into the Blue Joy Ride Just Go with It Killing Me Softly Licorice Pizza Moonstruck Mystic Pizza No Way Out Oblivion Operation Finale Overboard Primate Pulp Fiction Quigley Down Under Return to Me RoboCop (1987) RoboCop (2014) RoboCop 2 RoboCop 3 Small Soldiers Sudden Death The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai The Gambler The Hustle The Silencing The Thomas Crown Affair (1968) The Thomas Crown Affair (1999) The Usual Suspects What's the Worst That Could Happen? Women Talking Yours, Mine, and Ours August 2 Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes August 5 Sterling Point: Season 1 August 7 Piece by Piece The Gates August 8 Journey to Bethlehem August 9 The Chosen in the Wild with Bear Grylls: Season 1 August 12 Reacher: Season 4 August 17 Blue Beetle August 20 Novak Djokovic: The Wolf in Winter August 21 Back to the 90s Good Fortune August 26 The Last Sunrise August 27 Nickel Boys Keep yourself in the loop If you want to stay on top of the latest releases on Prime Video, peer past your home page recommendations. It's worth checking the New Releases and Coming Soon sections regularly, and using review aggregators to find which titles have the viewers' popular vote. Subscription with ads Yes, via Prime membership or $9/month Simultaneous streams 3 Prime Video has a large volume of content to watch. The other Amazon perks are a bonus as well. Live TV No Price Included with Amazon Prime subscription ($15/month or $139/year) or $9/month standalone