All the Best Shows and Movies to Tune in August 2024

Get your snacks ready.

This month is looking promising! Fans of the show “Emily in Paris” will get to delve into Emily’s world as she navigates work, love, and friendships. We’ll also be saying goodbye to “The Umbrella Academy,” but the final season promises adventures and answers to your burning questions. For something lighter, you can tune in to “Are You Sure,” featuring BTS’ Jimin and Jung Kook as they embark on an adventure across the U.S.A., South Korea, and Japan. Additionally, your late nights and weekends in August 2024 are filled with mysteries, love, and thrilling escapades.

List of new series and movies releasing in August 2024:

Emily in Paris: Season 4 (Part 1)

Things are getting even more complicated in Emily’s world. Season four picks up after the dramatic events of Camille and Gabriel’s wedding, with more dilemmas on its way. With Emily torn between her love for both Alfie and Gabriel, who will she finally choose? Fans of the show will also delve into the adventures of Mindy and the band, along with Sylvie tapping into her past.

See also
WHY DON'T YOU...? BY MADONNA

Release date: 15 August

Watch it on Netflix.

The Umbrella Academy: Season 4

The thrilling adventures of the Hargreeves siblings are coming to an end. The final season takes us to a new timeline as the siblings navigate through life without their powers. With new enemies and events of an apocalypse trailing their way in, can the siblings finally set things right? We’ll just have to find out.

Release date: 8 August

Watch it on Netflix.

A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder

Here’s another novel-turned-series worth waiting for. Written by Holly Jackson, the mystery crime novel follows a brilliant young woman named Pippa (Emma Myers). Fueled with curiosity and determination, she chooses to investigate a murder case for her final-year project. With a tragedy that still haunts the small town, Pippa later uncovers secrets that have been buried for a good reason.

See also
Hearst Foundations Donates $50 Million to Coronavirus Efforts

Release date: 1 August

Watch it on Netflix. 

Jackpot!

Adding to our guide of new series and movies to watch in August 2024 is ‘Jackpot!’. Starring Awkwafina and John Cena, the film follows Katie, who accidentally finds herself with a winning lottery ticket. Set in the future, this big win may have been a blessing, but in this world, it makes her a target in the Grand Lottery. This new contest allows others to seize the ticket and, in unique situations, “kill the winner” by sundown. When she meets Noel (John Cena), the jackpot protector goes the extra mile to protect Katie so that she can survive the day.

Release date: 15 August

Watch it on Prime Video

Are You Sure?!

BTS fans, you’ll want to tune in to this exciting adventure. The eight-part series follows Jimin and Jung Kook as they embark on a journey across New York, Connecticut, Jeju and Sapporo. Get to know them a little better as they share stories, their daily life and laughter.

See also
Spreading Happiness with the BAZAAR Joy Gift Box

Release date: 8 August

Watch it on Disney+ Hotstar

Only Murders in the Building (Season 4)

Starring Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez, ‘Only Murders in the Building‘ returns with a new mystery to solve. Picking up from the shocking events of the season three finale, the new season will focus on uncovering the murder of Sazz Pataki (Jane Lynch). And yes, the murder happened in the building once again.

Release date: 27 August

Watch it on Disney+ Hotstar

—————————————————————————-

Featured image credit: Netflix

Amalina Anuar is the Digital Director of Harper's Bazaar Malaysia. From covering the latest runway trends to the hottest happenings in Kuala Lumpur, she also delves deep into all things lifestyle and beauty.