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Welcome to a very early preview of the Netflix original series and movies coming throughout the month of August 2023. It’s going to be a busy month, so let’s waste no time taking a look at what’s scheduled to arrive.

you will notice that Raise, the upcoming Kevin Hart film that was originally scheduled for an August 25 release, is no longer shown below. That’s because the movie was delayed but there is currently no new release date.

Please note that below we will use some preliminary dates that we have been told but have not yet confirmed by Netflix. By their nature, they are subject to change.

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English Netflix Originals Available August 2023

stopshearts (Season 2)

coming to netflix: August 3rd

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The hit teen series Heartstopper will return for its second season, with author Alice Oseman once again helming the series.

Here’s what you can expect going into season two:

“Nick and Charlie navigate their new relationship; Tara and Darcy face unforeseen challenges, and Tao and Elle decide if they can ever be more than friends. With exams on the horizon, a school trip to Paris and a prom to plan, the gang has a lot to do as they journey through the next stages of life, love and friendship.

The series is already renewed for a third season and is expected to go into production later this year.


mechanical cadets (Season 1)

coming to netflix: August 10

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From BOOM! Studios and Polygon Pictures, this new animated series is directed by Aaron Lam.

The show, set 50 years in the future, sees an alien species attack Earth and young teenager Stanford Yu has his eyes set on becoming a pilot for one of the many Robo Mechs that have come to the aid of our planet.

Brandon Soo Hoo, Aparna Brielle, Victoria Grace, Josh Sundquist, Anairis Quinones, Daniel Dae Kim, James Yaegashi, Ming-Na Wen, Scott Whyte, and Robbie Daymond lend their voices to the series.


Analgesic (Limited Series)

coming to netflix: August 10

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From the producers of Narcos and Patriots Day comes a new limited series looking at the devastating effects of the opioid crisis in the United States of America.

The new series stars Uzo Aduba, Matthew Broderick, Taylor Kitsch, Dina Shihabi, West Duchovny, and John Rothman.


Heart of stone (2023)

Coming to Netflix: August 11

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Gal Gadot stars in this new action movie that will become one of Netflix’s biggest summer blockbusters, directed by Tom Harper.

This is what you can expect from the movie:

«Rachel Stone is an intelligence agent, the only woman standing between her powerful global peacekeeping organization and the loss of its most valuable and dangerous asset.»


the monkey king (2023)

coming to netflix: August 18th

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Pearl Studio is behind this new family animated feature film inspired by a Chinese epic tale. Follow Monkey and his magical fighting staff as they face off against battle demons, dragons, and gods.

Jimmy O. Yang, Bowen Yang, Jolie Hoang-Rappaport and Jo Koy lead the voice cast of the film.


You are NOT invited to my Bat Mitzvah either! (2023)

coming to netflix: August 25th

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One of the three major Adam Sandler-starring films to arrive throughout 2023 is this adaptation of Fiona Rosenbloom’s novel.

This is what you can expect:

“Stacy and Lydia are best friends who always dreamed of having epic bat mitzvahs. But things go comically awry when a popular boy and a high school drama threaten their friendship and their rite of passage.

Idina Menzel, Jackie Sandler, Adam Sandler, Sadie Sandler, Sunny Sandler and Luis Guzmán lead the cast of the new comedy.


One piece (Season 1)

Coming to Netflix: August 31 (date subject to change)

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One Piece is a beloved manga and anime series that will be making the leap to live-action courtesy of Netflix, Matt Owens and Steven Madea.

The series follows the adventures of the fugitive Straw Hat Pirates as they explore dangerous oceans, lands, and beyond.

The new series will star Iñaki Godoy, Mackenyu, Emily Rudd, Jacob Romero Gibson and Taz Skylar.

Netflix has yet to confirm a release date for One piece still, but this, along with Avatar the last airbenderare two of Netflix’s most anticipated 2023 original series.


Other English Netflix Originals Available August 2023


Netflix Originals in languages ​​other than English available in August 2023

The Seven Deadly Sins: Edinburgh Grudge Part 2 (2023)

coming to netflix: August 8 (date subject to change)
Language: Japanese

The Seven Deadly Sins Edinburgh Grudge Part 2

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following from edinburgh grudge part 1, we’ve known for some time that the next movie entry for The seven capital sins it will head to Netflix in August 2023.

Here is the official synopsis of the upcoming second part:

“14 years since the Kingdom of Liones defeated the Demon Clan and brought peace to the land, Prince Tristan is tormented by his inability to control two great powers: the Demon Clan power of his father, Meliodas, who served as Captain of the Seven Deadly. Sins like the Dragon Sin of Wrath, and the power of the Goddess Clan of his mother, Elizabeth. When Elizabeth’s life is threatened, Tristan flees the kingdom and heads to Edinburgh, where Deathpierce, once a member of a group of the kingdom’s Holy Knights, the Blue Sky Pleiades, keeps his castle. But what are Deathpierce’s intentions?


The chosen one (Season 1)

Coming to Netflix: August 18 (date subject to change)
Language: Spanish

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Two Millarworld projects have been released on Netflix since the streamer acquired the comic book brand in 2017 in the form of Jupiter’s Legacy and super thieves. Now it is the turn of the third adaptation in the form of a series adaptation in Spanish adapting american jesus.

The series follows Jodie, a twelve-year-old boy living in Baja California Sur, who discovers that she has Jesus-like powers.


10 days of a bad man

coming to netflix: August 18th
Language: Turkish

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Announced as part of Netflix’s 2023 Turkish slate, this is the second film in a trilogy of films that follow 10 days of a good man.


Other non-English Netflix Originals available in August 2023

  • Baki Hanma (Season 2 – Part 2) – August 24 – Martial arts anime series.
  • Comedy Chaos (Season 1) – August 24 (date subject to change) – Indonesian sitcom series.

What are you hoping to see on Netflix in August 2023? Let us know in the comments below.