As summer winds down, Netflix is closing out the season with a lineup full of Black stories, familiar favorites, and binge-worthy originals. Whether you’re revisiting classic comedies, catching up on Tyler Perry’s latest drama, or diving into a new documentary, August offers something for every kind of viewer. This month’s slate puts Black talent front and center across comedy, drama, sports, and documentary programming.

Nostalgic Favorites and New Originals

The nostalgia begins on August 1 with several fan favorites returning to the streaming service. Eddie Murphy’s beloved family comedy Daddy Day Care is back alongside Daddy Day Camp, starring Cuba Gooding Jr. Martin Lawrence also returns with the buddy comedy National Security, while Ice Cube and Nia Long reunite in Are We Done Yet? for another round of family laughs.

Movie lovers can also revisit Ava DuVernay’s critically acclaimed historical drama, Selma. Starring David Oyelowo as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the film chronicles the historic 1965 voting rights march from Selma to Montgomery and remains one of the most important films about the Civil Rights Movement. If documentaries are more your speed, comedian Mo Gilligan serves up something different with Big Chicken: A Fast Food Conspiracy, premiering August 5.

August 2026 Highlights

  • Anaconda (August 1): Jennifer Lopez and Ice Cube headline the cult classic thriller about a documentary crew that encounters a massive snake deep in the Amazon rainforest.
  • Are We Done Yet? (August 1): Ice Cube and Nia Long return as Nick and Suzanne Persons, whose dream home quickly becomes a renovation nightmare.
  • Daddy Day Care (August 1): Eddie Murphy stars in the beloved family comedy about a laid-off father who launches a daycare business.
  • Daddy Day Camp (August 1): Cuba Gooding Jr. takes over in the sequel as two dads attempt to save a struggling summer camp.
  • National Security (August 1): Martin Lawrence and Steve Zahn deliver laughs in this action comedy about an unlikely security guard and former police officer.
  • Selma (August 1): Ava DuVernay’s award-winning film follows Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s historic fight for voting rights.
  • Big Chicken: A Fast Food Conspiracy (August 5): British comedian Mo Gilligan explores the culture and business behind fried chicken.
  • Untold: The Testimony of Vince Young (August 25): The latest installment of the acclaimed Untold series chronicles the rise and challenges of the former University of Texas quarterback.
  • Beauty in Black: Season 3 (August 27): Tyler Perry’s hit drama returns with even higher stakes as Kimmie settles into her new role within the Bellarie family.

Whether you’re in the mood for nostalgia, sports, comedy, or edge-of-your-seat drama, Netflix is making sure Black stories remain front and center throughout August.