Major new arrivals coming to Apple TV+ in August

Apple TV+ is rolling into August 2025 with one of its most ambitious lineups yet, delivering a mix of blockbuster originals, family favorites, and genre‑bending experiments designed to keep viewers glued to their screens as summer winds down. The month kicks off August 1 with the sweeping historical drama Chief of War, a Jason Momoa passion project that dives deep into the unification of Hawaii during the late 1700s. On the same day, younger audiences will welcome back Stillwater for its fourth season, with the wise panda once again guiding siblings through everyday challenges with calm, mindful stories.

Related: Everything streaming in July.

Comedy fans will have their turn on August 6 when Platonic returns for a second season. Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne pick up their chaotic but heartfelt friendship with a two‑episode premiere, followed by new episodes each week. Mid‑month, the beloved Peanuts gang takes center stage in Snoopy Presents: A Summer Musical, an animated special filled with campfire songs and warm nostalgia.

The excitement builds on August 22 with Invasion season three, continuing its globe‑spanning alien saga with higher stakes and unexpected twists. By the end of the month, Apple TV+ has proven once again that it’s a streaming service willing to surprise, entertain, and inspire.

What’s Streaming in August 2025

Available August 1:

• Chief of War (TV‑MA historical drama, 9 episodes): Jason Momoa leads as Kaʻiana in this Hawaiian‑based tale of unification during the late 18th century Apple+15The Nerdy+15Reddit+15.

• Stillwater Season 4 (TV‑Y7 animated, 5 episodes): The smart panda returns to guide siblings through life’s lessons Macworld+2Vital Thrills+2Pressparty+2.

Available August 6:

• Platonic Season 2 (Comedy): Reunites Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne in a two‑episode premiere, then weeklyIMDb+3Macworld+3Indiatimes+3.

Available August 15:

• Snoopy Presents: A Summer Musical (Animated musical special): Peanuts gang celebrates camp life with song, arriving mid‑month Apple TV+5Macworld+5Apple+5.

Available August 22:

• Invasion Season 3 (Sci‑Fi drama): Continues its globe‑spanning alien narrative The Nerdy+9Macworld+9Pressparty+9.

Coming Soon (Dates TBC, late August or early September):

• Highest 2 Lowest (Crime thriller film by Spike Lee starring Denzel Washington): The Kurosawa‑inspired remake lands theatrically August 22, with Apple TV+ arrival slated ~September 5Decider+8Macworld+8en.wikipedia.org+8.

In total, August brings 4 major episodic series and 2 specials/thrillers spanning genres from historical drama and psychological sci‑fi to family animation and musical nostalgia. Apple TV+ continues to showcase a strong mix of returning favorites and new original content.