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If you're looking to find what new movies and shows Netflix is adding this week, I've got you covered.
The streaming service is adding 23 new movies and shows this week.
But there are quite a few titles still worth adding to your watchlist.
Top of the list is " The Last House " season 2 .
This new sci-fi thriller flick stars Greta Lee and Wagner Moura in a fight for survival.
I can't wait to see it.
If thrillers aren't your thing, though, you might prefer " My Life with the Walter Boys " season 3 .
This drama series may be centered around teens, but messy relationships and near-death experiences are for all ages.
There are some other options if those headliners don't speak to you.
" Let's Marry Harry " tries to succeed where "Too Hot to Handle" and "Perfect Match" failed and find a partner for Netflix reality star Harry Jowsey.
Meanwhile, " Big Chicken: A Fast Food Conspiracy " is a new documentary that will have you ready to never eat a chicken sandwich again.
Finally, for those who don't mind subtitles, " Death Inc. " season 4 marks the end of a beloved Spanish comedy series with a twisted sense of humor.
Those aren't the only movies, shows and live events to add to your watchlist this week, though.
Here's the full schedule of everything new on Netflix over the next seven days, along with my top picks for what you need to stream.
Don't forget to check out everything new on Netflix in August 2026 for even more movies and shows to check out.
New on Netflix this week: Top picks
Genre: Sci-fi thriller movie
What it's about: "The Last House" centers around a family of four.
Led by mom Riley (Greta Lee) and dad Jason (Wagner Moura), they suddenly find themselves trapped in their house.
But as the days turn to weeks, they realize the whole world was trapped, and they're now the only ones left.
Why you should watch it: I'd be game to watch anything with Lee and Moura in it.
But this movie looks seriously creepy.
So I'm even more sold than I already was.
Watch "The Last House" on Netflix starting August 7
'My Life with the Walter Boys' season 3
Genre: Teen drama series
What's it about?
"My Life with the Walter Boys" stars Nikki Rodriguez as Jackie Howard.
She's been orphaned, so she leaves Manhattan and starts over in Colorado with the Walters.
But as if the culture shock wasn't bad enough, the Walters have seven boys, and they come with plenty of drama.
Why you need to watch it: If you thought this show would manage to avoid "Game of Thrones" comparisons, I have bad news.
In season 2, Nikki, who had been dating Alex Walter (Ashby Gentry), declared her feelings for Cole, another Walter brother.
But if you can get past the Targaryen-esque love triangle, people do seem to love this coming-of-age drama.
Watch "My Life with the Walter Boys" season 3 on Netflix starting August 6
Genre: Reality dating series
What it's about: Harry Jowsey was a breakout star in multiple Netflix reality shows.
There's just one problem.
He could never find love.
In this new series, Netflix aims to fix that.
By the end of eight episodes, hopefully one of the 20 women competing for his heart will have said yes, but it'd be incredible television if they didn't.
Why you should watch it: "Too Hot to Handle" and "Perfect Match" were unable to find Harry the one.
What's that they say about insanity?
Something about doing the same thing and expecting different results?
Hopefully, "Let's Marry Harry" holds to a different saying: third time's the charm.
Watch the first seven episodes of "Let's Marry Harry" on Netflix starting August 5
'Big Chicken: A Fast Food Conspiracy'
Genre: Documentary movie
What it's about: Stand-up comedian Mo Gilligan is ditching the hour-long special.
Instead, he's doing a 28-day experiment to determine how bad it would be to eat fast food fried chicken every day for a month.
He might get more than just a few unwelcome pounds.
Why you should watch it: Look, we already did "Supersize Me."
So if you liked that piece of investigative documentary filmmaking, "Big Chicken" might be for you.
Otherwise, this could be a skip.
After watching the trailer, it just feels like a movie that's been done before.
Watch "Big Chicken: A Fast Food Conspiracy" on Netflix starting August 5
'Death Inc.' season 4
Genre: Spanish black comedy series
What it's about: "Death Inc." (or "Muertos S.L.", in its native Spanish) centers around the employees of the Torregrosa Funeral Home.
After the death of its owner, Gonzálo, his right-hand man Dámaso (Carlos Areces) seems certain to take over.
But things take a twist when Gonzálo's widow, Nieves (Ascen López), decides to run it, aided by her hapless but enthusiastic son-in-law, Chemi (Diego Martin).
Why you should watch it: This is the show's final season, and things are sure to be chaotic until the very end.
Chemi has given way to Dámaso, something long anticipated.
But now that Dámaso has the reins, it turns out running a funeral home is really hard.
This may require subtitles, but the trailer looks like a fun time.
Watch "Death Inc." season 4 on Netflix starting August 7
Everything new on Netflix: August 3-9
"Five Nights at Freddy's 2"
"Badly in Love: Season 2" (JP) (Netflix series)
School's back in session in Okinawa as yankiis gather from across Japan.
Will they find love and friendship — or will chaos erupt at their seaside campus?
"Best Medicine" season 1
"The Cocktail Lab" season 1
"1670" season 3 (PL) (Netflix series)
Obsessed with reclaiming his nobility status, Jan Paweł becomes oblivious to the trouble brewing in his family and among the villagers of Adamczycha.
"Big Chicken: A Fast Food Conspiracy" (GB) (Netflix documentary)
In a bold 28-day experiment, comedian Mo Gilligan tours the UK and US on a fried chicken diet to uncover the impact of the craving — and industry behind it.
"Inside The Trustor Scandal" (SE) (Netflix documentary)
Key insiders revisit the snowballing financial scandal that followed the illegal purchase of a Swedish investment firm in the '90s — and who exposed it.
"Let's Marry Harry" (Netflix series)
Heartthrob Harry Jowsey (Too Hot to Handle, Perfect Match) is done playing the field.
This time, he’s handing the reins of his love life to those who know him best.
After years of dating in the spotlight — and getting it wrong — his closest confidants are stepping in to make the tough calls.
From a carefully selected pool of potential matches, they’ll decide who stays and who goes, guiding Harry toward what he truly wants: authentic love and marriage.
"One Hundred Years of Solitude" Part 2 (CO) (Netflix series)
In that instant, the keys to Melquíades were revealed to Aureliano Babilonia: the first of the line is tied to a tree and the last is being eaten by ants.
"My Life With the Walter Boys": Season 3 (Netflix series)
A medical crisis forces Jackie and the Walters to find a new normal as a risky hobby, unexpected visitors and evolving romances present new challenges.
"Death Inc." season 4 (ES) (Netflix series)
Torregrosa's future is at stake.
Dámaso's directorial dreams are finally within reach — until Chemi emerges as a new contender to run the funeral home.
"The Last House" (Netflix film)
A family of four are suddenly sealed inside their home with no way out, and must work together to survive against both their dwindling resources and the mysterious, looming threat that is keeping them trapped.
"Operation Safed Sagar" (IN) (Netflix series)
As the Kargil War erupts between India and Pakistan, the Golden Arrows squadron of the Air Force takes flight on a dangerous mission behind enemy lines.
"Our Sticky Love" (KR) (Netflix series)
An ambitious prosecutor loses her memory and moves in with a boxing coach who claims to be her boyfriend.
Can this sticky situation turn into real love?
"Ricky Gervais Alley Cats" (GB) (Netflix series)
Outrageous misadventures run wild as feral cats cause chaos on the streets in this no-holds-barred animated comedy from Ricky Gervais.
"The Ribbon Hero" (JP) (Netflix film)
When the monstrous Nergal devastates her kingdom, Princess Sapphire reawakens as the Ribbon Hero and fights to save her new home from the same dark fate.
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