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August 2025 is shaping up to be an exciting month for entertainment lovers, with a mix of action-packed blockbusters, heartfelt dramas, thrillers, comedies, and returning fan-favorite shows arriving on streaming platforms. Between August 18 and August 25, OTT platforms are rolling out several highly anticipated titles that cater to a wide range of audiences.
Leading the lineup is Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning (August 19), the much-awaited continuation of Ethan Hunt’s spy saga, which finally lands on Prime Video and Apple TV+ after its theatrical run. The action thriller sees Tom Cruise back in top form, alongside Hayley Atwell, Ving Rhames, and Simon Pegg.
For those looking for romance, The Map That Leads To You (August 20) on Prime Video promises a heartfelt journey through Europe, as Madelyn Cline and K.J. Apa headline this adaptation of J.P. Monninger’s novel. That same day, Netflix is dropping Fisk Season 3, a witty Australian comedy where Helen Tudor-Fisk navigates her new role as a name partner at a law firm, and Jio Hotstar unveils The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox, a dramatic retelling of Knox’s fight for justice.
Political intrigue takes center stage with Netflix’s Hostage (August 21), a tense mini-series revolving around blackmail at an international summit. Meanwhile, Apple TV+ brings back the alien action in Invasion Season 3 (August 22), while James Gunn’s Peacemaker Season 2 (August 22) arrives on Jio Hotstar with John Cena reprising his chaotic superhero role.
New originals also make their mark this week. Eenie Meanie (August 22) on Jio Hotstar follows a getaway driver pulled back into crime, while Hot Milk (August 22) on MUBI tells a poignant mother-daughter story set in Spain. Reality TV fans can look forward to 007: Road to a Million Season 2 (August 22) on Prime Video, where Brian Cox returns to guide contestants through globetrotting challenges inspired by the James Bond franchise.
To close out the week, Prime Video drops Upload Season 4 (August 25), the final chapter in Greg Daniels’ acclaimed sci-fi comedy about digital afterlife, starring Robbie Amell.
With this mix of thrillers, sci-fi, romance, reality competitions, and heartfelt dramas, streaming platforms are making sure there’s something for everyone this August. Whether you’re in the mood for globe-trotting espionage, heartwarming family tales, or edge-of-the-seat thrillers, this week’s OTT releases won’t disappoint.