As we enter the dog days of summer, Netflix's August slate of movies is giving us something to look forward to. This month, the platform is dropping dozens of new films, including some great originals like the romance My Oxford Year, starring Sofia Carson, and the ensemble mystery The Thursday Murder Club.

August 2025 is shaping up to be a thrilling month for Netflix subscribers, with a packed lineup of movies hitting the streaming platform. From nostalgic classics to fresh originals, there’s something for everyone,

Jane Austen's novels have been frequently adapted, and Netflix got in the game in 2022 with Persuasion, starring Dakota Johnson. Now, the streamer has begun production on a limited series adaptation of Pride and Prejudice,

Louis Partridge and more stars have been cast in a new "Pride and Prejudice" adaptation for Netflix, which is now in production.

Freya Mavor will play Jane Bennet, while Daryl McCormack (“Bad Sisters”) joins the cast as Mr. Bingley. Rhea Norwood (“Heartstopper”) will star as Lydia, with Hollie Avery and Hopey Parish appearing as Kitty and Mary.

The biggest original film to arrive on Netflix in July was undoubtedly Happy Gilmore 2. The Adam Sandler sequel was 30 years in the making and marks the return of one of his most iconic characters, Happy Gilmore,

Happy Gilmore is back on top. Adam Sandler’s long-gestating sequel “Happy Gilmore 2” teed off with big viewership numbers, ranking at No. 1 on the Netflix list of Top 10 English language movies. “Happy Gilmore 2” launched on the streamer on July 25.