Prime Video August 2026: New Movies and Series to Watch

Looking for something new to stream? Prime Video August 2026 brings a mix of romance, crime, comedy, political drama, mystery and action to your screen.

This month’s lineup includes Is God Is, Back to the 90s, Oh..! Sukumari and Babita Singh Reporting on the movie side, while Vadhandhi: The Mystery of Mani – Season 2, Sterling Point and Reacher – Season 4 bring fresh episodes and new mysteries.

Here are the Prime Video releases worth adding to your watchlist.

Movies on Prime Video

1. Is God Is

IMDb: 6.5/10
Release Date: August 19, 2026
Type: Movie
Duration: 1 hour 40 minutes
Genre: Drama, Mystery, Thriller, Western
Director: Aleshea Harris
Cast: Kara Young, Mallori Johnson, Vivica A. Fox, Sterling K. Brown, Janelle Monáe
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About the Movie

Two sisters set out on a revenge mission while confronting a troubled family history. Based on Aleshea Harris’s acclaimed play, the film blends family drama with mystery, violence and Western elements.

2. Back to the 90s

IMDb: 3.9/10
Release Date: August 21, 2026
Type: Movie
Duration: 1 hour 32 minutes
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Director: Facundo Scalerandi
Cast: Jacob Rott, Luis Freitag, Bene Schulz, Tim Schäcker, Julien Brown
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About the Movie

A rising boy band is unexpectedly transported back to 1995 just days before an important showcase. The five friends must find a way back while navigating unexpected connections and the strange pull of the past.

3. Oh..! Sukumari

IMDb: 4.7/10
Release Date: August 7, 2026
Type: Movie
Duration: 2 hours 25 minutes
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Director: Bharat Dharshan
Cast: Thiruveer, Aishwarya Rajesh, Jhansi, Muralidhar Goud, Vishnu Oi
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About the Movie

An aspiring politician falls for Sukumari, a warm-hearted woman whose father is hiding a secret. Their relationship takes an unusual turn when Sukumari’s extraordinary ability to generate electricity through touch becomes part of the story.

4. Babita Singh Reporting

IMDb: 6.3/10
Release Date: August 28, 2026
Type: Movie
Duration: 2 hours 11 minutes
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Director: Ambiecka Pandit
Cast: Nimisha Sajayan, Barun Sobti, Anshuman Pushkar
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About the Movie

Suspended police officer Babita Singh, known as Baby, returns to Rewa and becomes involved in the murder investigation of her childhood friend. As she searches for answers, the case also forces her to confront the choices and relationships in her own life.

5. The Last Sunrise

IMDb: 5.6/10
Release Date: August 26, 2026
Type: Movie
Duration: 1 hour 46 minutes
Genre: Drama, Romance
Director: Carlson Young
Cast: Maia Reficco, Eva Longoria, Fernando Lindez, Chloé Sweetlove, Sabrina Bartlett
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About the Movie

A young American woman spending the summer in Mallorca unexpectedly falls for a local man. As their relationship deepens, her health challenges and family obligations make their future together increasingly uncertain.

6. Governor: The Silent Saviour

IMDb: 6.5/10
Release Date on Prime Video: August 7, 2026
Type: Movie
Duration: 2 hours 2 minutes
Genre: Political Drama, Biography, Thriller
Director: Chinmay Mandlekar
Cast: Manoj Bajpayee, Madhoo, Adah Sharma, Noushad Mohamed Kunju, Paritosh Sand
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About the Movie

Set against India’s economic crisis of the 1990s, the film follows A. Ramanan, an RBI Governor who must fight to prevent an economic collapse while facing resistance from within the system.

Series on Prime Video

7. Vadhandhi: The Mystery of Mani – Season 2

IMDb: 7.9/10
Release Date: August 7, 2026
Type: Series — Season 2
Episodes: 8
Duration: Approximately 42–47 minutes per episode
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Creator & Director: Andrew Louis
Cast: M. Sasikumar, Anagha Maruthora, Yashwanth, Aparna Das, Revathy S., Vivek Prasanna
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About the Series

The second season moves to rural Madurai, where skeletal remains discovered near a highway lead SI Moosa Raaza into a disturbing new investigation. An elusive prisoner named Mani appears connected to the case, but refuses to reveal what he knows.

8. Sterling Point

IMDb: 7.4/10
Release Date: August 5, 2026
Type: Series — Season 1
Episodes: 8
Duration: Approximately 44–51 minutes per episode
Genre: Teen Drama, Romance, Mystery
Creator: Megan Park
Directors: Megan Park, Aurora Guerrero, Andrew Ahn
Cast: Ella Rubin, Amélie Hoeferle, Jacob Whiteduck-Lavoie, Daniel Quinn-Toye, Bo Bragason, Keen Ruffalo, Jay Duplass, Jeffrey Dean Morgan
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Seventeen-year-old Annie Jacobson discovers that she and her twin brother have inherited a remote island in Canada’s Muskoka region. Her trip to uncover the truth about their estranged grandfather leads to family secrets, unexpected friendships and complicated relationships.

9. Reacher – Season 4

IMDb: 8.0/10
Release Date: August 12, 2026
Type: Series — Season 4
Episodes: 8
Duration: Approximately 41–49 minutes per episode
Genre: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller
Creator: Nick Santora
Directors: Sam Hill, Gary Fleder
Cast: Alan Ritchson, Sydelle Noel, Agnez Mo, Anggun, Christopher Rodriguez-Marquette, Kevin Corrigan
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About the Series

A chance encounter with a distressed stranger on a Philadelphia subway pulls Jack Reacher into a deadly mystery involving a missing flash drive. As government agents and professional soldiers close in, Reacher must uncover who is behind the conspiracy.

Season 4 began with three episodes on August 12, followed by weekly releases, with the eighth and final episode scheduled for September 16, 2026.

 

Final Thoughts

Prime Video August 2026 has something for almost every mood. From the mystery of Vadhandhi Season 2 and the action of Reacher Season 4 to the romance of The Last Sunrise and the political drama of Governor: The Silent Saviour, the lineup covers a wide range of genres.

If you’re looking for a gripping series, Reacher and Vadhandhi are easy picks. For a movie night, Babita Singh Reporting offers a grounded crime mystery, while Oh..! Sukumari brings a lighter romantic-comedy option.

So, whether you’re in the mood for action, romance, mystery or comedy, there is plenty to add to your Prime Video watchlist this month.

Which one are you watching first?

References

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