The 7 Best New Movies on Netflix in August 2024

If you’re looking for a new movie to watch this holiday weekend, you’re not going to find a blockbuster avalanche in theaters right now. Fortunately, streaming always keeps the hits coming, old and new, and we’ve put together a curated guide of the best movies streaming new on Netflix this month.

Whether you’re in the mood for an underrated 90s action-thriller (starring the great Meryl Streep, no less) or a brand-new take on exorcism horror from “Precious” filmmaker Lee Daniels, here are the best new movies on Netflix in August.