8 movies and series not to be missed on Netflix in August 2024

The ultimate time travel, the return of Emily in Paris and Jeff Goldbum as a Greek god.

REBEL MOON PART 1 AND 2 (DIRECTOR'S CUT) – film – August 2

As he had done a few years ago with Justice LeagueZack Snyder (300, Sucker Punch), offers HIS version, his “Snyder Cut” of the two films Rebel Moon. The first chapter, The Child of Fire, was released last year while the second, The Notcher, has been available on the platform since April. In this sci-fi epic, a former elite warrior played by Sofia Boutella wants to protect a peaceful agricultural planet, in the sights of the galactic empire. Although the whole thing didn't convince everyone, the release of “director's cuts” Intended for a mature audience, it will surely please fans, and perhaps reconcile the audience and the director.

UMBRELLA ACADEMYseason 4 – series – August 8

“It's the final timeline” warned the trailer for this fourth and final season. The Hargreeves, this dear dysfunctional family, will have to hang up their superpowers after that. But before that, they are launched into a final mission to save the world and time against new enemies. After the events of Hotel Oblivion which left the siblings devoid of powers, they had to come to terms with this normal and bland life. They are finally brought out of retirement and regain their specialness. Ben, the boy with tentacles is at the heart of the plot and turns out to be the key to understanding what is going on behind these time travels.

WORST EX EVER – documentary – August 14

Genre “true crime” has never been more popular than in recent times. Riding this wave, Netflix will offer a new documentary from August exploring true stories of abusive ex-partners, the horrors experienced by the victims with shocking testimonies and reconstructions. The complete synopsis: “From betrayals to deadly plots, this true-crime documentary series explores the dark side of love through eyewitness accounts.”

EMILY IN PARISseason 4, first part – series – August 15

Most frenchie American Girls is back in the capital – but not for long, because dear Emily might just be able to treat herself to a Roman getaway this season.

THE UNION – film – August 16

Mark Wahlberg plays an average guy who gets recruited by his ex-girlfriend played by Halle Berry to join an international intelligence agency and become… a spy! A film that mixes love and action.

IN PLACEseason 2 – series – August 29

On the comedy side, Stéphane Blé (Jean-Pascal Zadi) becomes the new President of the Republic after winning the election against the environmentalist and feminist candidate played by Marina Foïs. He is now settling in at the Elysée and discovering the responsibilities of his profession. But when his partner is kidnapped in Guadeloupe, he decides to go and free her in person. A double crisis situation for this new season which brings back new faces, such as Alain Chabat and Raphaël Quenard.

KAOS – series – August 29

It's one of the most anticipated series of the summer – a modern and spicy retelling of Greek mythology in which the self-centered gods led by Zeus (Jeff Goldblum) sow chaos among Humans. But the latter are not blind and, guided by a certain Prometheus, they will defy the Immortals. Blood, hanged men, vulgarity and dark humor, Kaos looks like hell.

TERMINATOR ZERO – animated – August 29

The cult franchise is leaving the films aside to give itself a new lease of life through an animated series by Masashi Kudō (best known for his work on Bleach) and Mattson Tomlin (notably co-writer of The Batman). An original concept whose plot is based on Malcom Lee, an engineer who wants to compete with Skynet and who finds himself pursued by a Terminator from the future to kill him. A mysterious warrior, Eiko, is sent to protect him. All voiced by Timothy Oliphant, Rosario Dawnson and Sonoya Mizuno (Mysaria in House of the Dragon).

Netflix subscribers will also be able to (re)watch classic films: 1917, The Virgin Suicides And The Night of the 12th (César for best film 2023), or from the small screen: the complete works of Mad Men and of LOST are planned for this August.

25 movies and series to watch this summer in streaming on Netflix, Max, Apple, Prime Video and Disney +