There is a lot of entertainment out there these days, and a lot of fantasy, sci-fi, and horror titles to parse through. So we’re rounding up the genre shows coming out each month.
In August, we finally get more of Netflix’s Wednesday—well, the first part of season two, at least. Amazon Prime’s Upload returns for one last season, and Tubi rescues a reality-bending sci-fi comedy. And prequels abound with Alien: Earth and Outlander: Blood of my Blood. Here’s the full list of fantasy, sci-fi, and horror shows debuting in August.
Eyes of Wakanda — Disney+ (August 1)
Eyes of Wakanda follows the Hatut Zaraze, a group of elite Wakandan warriors who embark on dangerous missions across the world to recover vibranium artifacts. The animated show takes place across centuries, diving into the secrets and lore of Wakanda over the years. Black Panther director Ryan Coogler executive produces the show, with Winnie Harlow and Cress Williams leading the voice cast. All four episodes of the show will release on August 27.
Wednesday (Season 2, Part 1) — Netflix (August 6)
Wednesday Addams returns to the spooky Nevermore Academy for another school year. This time, her whole family is joining her for some creepy and kooky adventures. The first season of Tim Burton and Netflix’s YA twist on the Addams Family show left a lot of lingering questions, chief among them: who the hell has been stalking Wednesday throughout season one? Only the first half of the season drops in August, so we probably won’t solve all the mysteries till September.
Demascus — Tubi (August 7)
Sci-fi comedy Demascus was originally supposed to air on AMC back in 2023—the network cancelled the series before it went to air. But streaming service Tubi rescued the show: Demascus follows the titular character, a 33-year old man who embarks on a journey of self-discovery after he gets his hands on some experimental, reality-bending software.
Outlander: Blood of My Blood — Starz (August 8)
Starz’s hit time-traveling romance series gets a prequel. In the original series, World War II nurse Claire travels back in time to 18th-century Scotland and falls in love with rugged Scotsman Jamie. The prequel series will focus on the love stories of their parents—and guess what? It turns out Claire isn’t the first person in her family to time travel back to 18th-century Scotland! Episodes will air on Starz weekly.
Alien: Earth — FX (August 12)
A prequel to the 1979 sci-fi horror classic, Alien: Earth takes place two years before Ellen Ripley’s journey on the Nostromo. A spaceship crashlands on Earth and a group of tactical soldiers—which includes the first hybrid with the body of a robot and consciousness of a human—investigates. The first two episodes premiere on August 12, with subsequent episodes airing every Tuesday.
Sausage Party: Foodtopia (Season 2) — Amazon Prime (August 13)
The sentient food items from the 2016 movie become the dominant race on Earth and create a food-centered utopia. But when a freak flood destroys their society, they unwillingly team up with a human in order to understand more about humanity and figure out how to structure their society. The first season premiered in 2024, with Seth Rogen and Kristen Wiig returning to their voice roles from the original movie.
Peacemaker (Season 2) — HBO Max (August 21)
John Cena stars as Peacemaker, the gung-ho vigilante antihero who first debuted in James Gunn’s The Suicide Squad (2021) (not to be confused with 2016’s Suicide Squad). In the first season of the show, Peacemaker grappled with the injuries he sustained in the movie and joined a squad bent on eliminating parasitic butterfly-like creatures. The new season sees him trying to be a more stereotypical hero, but not really doing so hot at it. The first episode drops on August 21, with subsequent episodes likely dropping in following weeks.
Upload (Season 4) — Amazon Prime (August 25)
Prime Video’s sci-fi comedy drama finally returns for one final season. Upload takes place in a world where people can upload their consciousness into a virtual afterlife of their choice. Season 4 will wrap up the show in just four episodes. The characters will face off against sentient AI turned evil, greedy corporations, and their own interpersonal relationships as they unravel the final mysteries of the show. All four episodes drop on August 25.
