Netflix This Week: All Movies Including Major Releases

New on Netflix (August 11-17): Diverse Lineup of Comedies and Action Blockbusters

While streaming platforms like Prime Video and Disney+ regularly update their libraries, Netflix is set to add a diverse selection of films and series for the second week of August 2025, from August 11 to 17. The upcoming titles include comedies, action blockbusters, and highly anticipated releases. Here’s a look at what subscribers can expect.

For the week of August 11 to 17, 2025, Netflix is adding a diverse selection of films. The lineup includes comedies like the French productions The Glittering Shrimp and Babysitting 2, as well as action blockbusters such as Elektra and Battleship, which features an appearance by Rihanna. Additionally, the cult classic Las Vegas Paranoia, starring Johnny Depp, will be available. Here’s the full list of movies arriving on Netflix this week: Elektra (August 13) The Dorks (August 13) Boom (August 14) The Glittering Shrimp (August 14) Mononoke: The Movie: A Ghost in the Rain (Anime) (August 14) Las Vegas Paranoia (August 15) 30 Days Max (August 15) The Second Act (August 15) Night Always Comes (August 16) Babysitting 2 (August 16) Battleship (August 17) Children of Others (August 17) Where Shrimp Sing (joining this week) Abominable (joining this week)

Netflix This Week: New Seasons, Dramas, and International Series – Wednesday S2, Young Millionaires, Immersed

This week’s series schedule on Netflix is lighter, highlighting new seasons and compelling dramas. Netflix will debut Season 2 of Wednesday. Viewers can also catch up with Young Millionaires, a French series about young individuals from Southern France who win the lottery and must navigate the ensuing chaos. Additionally, Immersed is a darker series that follows a group of female inmates within a notoriously dangerous Argentine prison. These diverse additions ensure a variety of viewing experiences for Netflix subscribers this week.

In Case You Missed It

Exciting news for all fans of the high seas and epic adventures! Jonathan Dubinski over at Players For Life recently published an article on August 10, 2025, titled “One Piece Season 2 Receives Teaser.” The post details Netflix’s reveal of a teaser during One Piece Day’25, confirming that production for season three has already commenced. With promises of intense battles and emotional journeys ahead, the Straw Hat Pirates are set to face off against the Marines as they navigate through the Grand Line. Dive into the excitement and check out what’s in store for fans with this thrilling announcement (One Piece Season 2 Receives Teaser). For Transformers fans out there, there’s some exciting news on the horizon! Bruno Pferd delves into the possibility of Michael Bay returning to the franchise in his latest post from August 8th. With recent creative differences with Will Smith over their Netflix film “Fast and Loose,” Bay might be looking to get back behind the camera for more action-packed sequences that he’s renowned for. Be sure to check out “Michael Bay May Return to Transformers” for all the details and speculate with us about what this could mean for future projects! For fans of action-packed series and die-hard Arnold Schwarzenegger enthusiasts, Sophie Laurent’s recent post on Players for Life is a must-read. Published on August 5, 2025, the article delves into the cancellation of Netflix’s “Fubar,” a two-season run that starred Schwarzenegger alongside Monica Barbaro and Carrie-Anne Moss. Despite its promising start, the series faced declining viewership, leading to its untimely end. Curious about the fate of this dynamic duo? Head over to Netflix Cancels Series FUBAR Starring Arnold Schwarzenegger to find out more!

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