Whether August means back to school in your house or simply encourages you to savor summer’s last weeks, this August StreamNow Insider will help you make the most of your downtime. Check out football documentaries. Enjoy family movie night. Get swept up in a thriller. All this, and much more, is waiting for you in the day-by-day schedule of the New Streaming Releases section.

The Last Rodeo

PG — A retired rodeo legend risks it all to save his grandson. Facing his own painful past and the fears of his family, he enters a high-stakes bull-riding competition as the oldest contestant ever. Along the way, he reconciles old wounds with his estranged daughter and proves that true courage is found in the fight for family. (Angel Studios, Now Streaming)

PG-13 — Charlie Heller is a brilliant decoder for the CIA whose life is turned upside down when his wife is killed in a London terrorist attack. Since his supervisors refuse to respond, he takes matters into his own hands, embarking on a dangerous trek across the globe to track down those responsible. His intelligence serves as the ultimate weapon for eluding his pursuers and achieving his revenge. (Hulu, Now Streaming)

TV-MA — HBO Sports and NFL Films join forces for an unprecedented, all-access look at the Buffalo Bills in their training camp. This five-part docuseries — released weekly on Tuesday night — takes viewers behind the scenes of the NFL’s AFC East team and highlights quarterback Josh Allen, winner of 2024’s NFL Most Valuable Player award. (HBO Max, August 5th Premiere)

TV-MA — This eight-part docuseries tells the tale of the most valuable sports franchise in the world, the Dallas Cowboys, and their legendary owner/president/GM Jerry Jones. Relive the ups, downs, risks, and controversies that transformed the franchise — leading them to three NFL titles in the 1990s and cementing Jerry Jones as one of the sport’s biggest disruptors and innovators. (Netflix, August 19th Premiere)

TV-MA — Follow college football’s most elite players and coaches in this unfiltered eight-part docuseries that goes behind the scenes of the 2024 SEC season. In the South, college football isn’t just a game — it’s a way of life. Witness the pressure, commitment, and tears it takes to be a D1 athlete and the crazy culture behind it in the best and most popular conference, the SEC. (Netflix, August 5th Premiere)

Peacock Is Raising Prices for the Third Year in a Row

This is the biggest price increase Peacock has ever rolled out at one time since the streamer launched in 2020, and it means that Peacock will have one of the most expensive ad-supported plan of any streaming service, priced higher per month than Netflix ($8), Disney+ ($10), HBO Max ($10), and Prime Video ($9).

Max Officially Changes Name Back to HBO Max

The 2023 decision to drop HBO from the platform’s name was intended to distinguish the streaming service’s broader content library — including Discovery’s reality shows, family-friendly programming, and Warner Bros. films — from the premium, adult-oriented HBO brand. However, the shift to Max was met with widespread confusion among consumers and criticism from industry observers.

TV-Y — Preschooler JJ and his best friends are back, exploring their world and embracing their imaginations. In Season 5, they go on fun field trips to the airport, an apple orchard, and more! This dialogue-driven series features storylines and songs that cover some of the developmental milestones of growing up. (Netflix, August 18th Premiere)

TV-G — Get ready for Season 2 of the award-winning Shape Island series based on the internationally best-selling picture books from Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen. It invites viewers to join serious Square, intrepid Circle, and tricky Triangle as they dig up some fun, search for answers, and build on their friendship — all while learning how to navigate each other’s differences. (AppleTV+, August 29th Premiere)

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PG-13 — At their retirement community, ex-spy Elizabeth (Helen Mirren), ex-psychiatrist Ibrahim (Ben Kingsley), ex–union activist Ron (Pierce Brosnan), and ex-nurse Joyce (Celia Imrie) spend their time solving cold case murders for fun. However, their causal sleuthing takes a thrilling turn when they find themselves with a real whodunit on their hands. The film is based on Richard Osman’s international bestselling novel. (Netflix, August 28th Premiere)

PG-13 — Based on the novel by J.P. Monninger, this film follows Heather, a young woman who is traveling through Europe with friends before starting her perfectly planned life. A chance meeting with Jack sparks an unexpected romance that leads to deep emotional discovery. As secrets and life choices test their bond, her path changes forever. (Prime Video, August 20th Premiere)

TV-MA — This prequel series to The Terminal List (2022) is an espionage thriller that follows the journey of Ben Edwards from Navy SEAL to CIA operative. It explores Edwards’ past and shows how he became pals with Navy SEAL James Reece, was recruited to the CIA, and became a part of the conspiracy against Reece’s platoon. (Prime Video, August 27th Premiere)

TV-MA — In this action-packed political thriller, the British Prime Minister (Suranne Jones) goes head-to-head with the French President (Julie Delpy) and is forced to make an unimaginable decision. Fighting political pressures, with a husband held hostage and a country to defend, she’s left with nearly no choice — but she will not give in. (Netflix, August 21st Premiere)

TV-MA — This series follows the epic and unprecedented telling of the unification of Hawaii at the turn of the 18th century. A Hawaiian war chief joins a bloody campaign to unite the warring islands in order to save them from the threat of colonization. Told from an indigenous perspective, Chief of War is a passion project for creators Jason Momoa and Thomas Pa’a Sibbett, who both share native Hawaiian heritage. (Apple TV+, August 1st Premiere)

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