Netflix is rolling out a mix of returning favorites, international dramas, and quirky comedies this month. From supernatural mysteries to sharp political thrillers, here are nine new releases worth queuing up.
1. Wednesday – Season 2 (Aug. 6)
Netflix’s most-watched series is back. Jenna Ortega returns as Wednesday Addams, sharpening her psychic abilities while trying to save her friend Enid. Expect Tim Burton-directed episodes and the same dark humor that made season one a hit. Part two lands on September 3.
2. Leanne (July 31)
Comedian Leanne Morgan stars in this sitcom about a woman rebuilding her life after her husband leaves her. The multi-cam comedy finds her diving back into dating, balancing menopause, and leaning on her family in 16 snappy episodes.
3. Glass Heart (July 31)
In this Japanese musical romance, a college drummer joins a new band led by a musical prodigy after being kicked from her old group. Based on Mio Wakagi’s novel, it’s a story of rivalry, friendship, and finding your sound.
4. Long Story Short (Aug. 22)
From Bojack Horseman creator Raphael Bob-Waksberg, this animated comedy spans decades in the life of the Schwooper siblings, exploring family dysfunction, inside jokes, and personal triumphs.
5. Hostage (Aug. 21)
A tense five-part British thriller where the UK prime minister and the French president are forced into uneasy cooperation when a kidnapping derails an international summit. Starring Suranne Jones and Julie Delpy.
6. Two Graves (Aug. 29)
A Spanish limited series about a grandmother determined to solve the decades-old disappearance of two teenage girls. A revenge-driven investigation unfolds with twists and emotional depth.
7. Aema (Aug. 22)
A comedic take on the 1982 South Korean film Madame Aema, following a top actress and a young starlet as they work together in the male-dominated 1980s film industry under a volatile rookie director.
8. My Melody & Kuromi (July 24)
A whimsical Japanese stop-motion series following two rival dessert shop owners — one thriving, one failing — who are forced to work together ahead of a high-stakes competition.
9. Marked (July 31)
A South African thriller about a cash-in-transit guard who risks everything to pay for her daughter’s surgery, only to be pulled into a dangerous heist that tests her morals and survival skills.
If you want to catch these titles as soon as they drop, check Netflix’s “New & Upcoming” tab and turn on notifications for the ones you don’t want to miss.
