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What to watch tonight: 39 new shows and movies added to Netflix, Prime Video, Paramount+ and more (Aug. 20)

Streaming services have added a surprising number of new shows and movies this week, with Netflix, Prime Video, and Paramount+ leading the way.

By · Published August 21, 2026 at 20:30 UTC · Updated August 22, 2026 at 10:24 UTC

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Source diversity sample: Yahoo · Tom's Guide · Decider · TheWrap · Mashable · The Boston Globe.

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The brief

A total of 39 new shows and movies have been added to major streaming platforms this week. The influx of new content began with announcements from Netflix, Prime Video, and Paramount+. The Boston Globe, Decider, TheWrap, Mashable, and Tom's Guide have all published guides to help viewers navigate the new offerings.

The new content spans various genres, with Netflix's 'Outer Banks' among the most anticipated. Viewers can expect a mix of original series, movies, and returning favorites. The new additions are available immediately, with some platforms offering exclusive premieres.

Viewers can expect more content to be added in the coming weeks, as streaming services continue to compete for subscribers.

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🌍 Around the world

Archynetys detected this story across 2 language editions of the world's news.

🇬🇧 English Aug 21, 20:24 UTC
🇩🇪 German Aug 22, 05:52 UTC · sport.de

Detected by matching proper nouns and figures that survive translation. Times reflect when each edition's coverage was first indexed.

Quick answers

Which streaming services have added new content this week?

Netflix, Prime Video, and Paramount+ have added new content this week.

How many new shows and movies have been added?

A total of 39 new shows and movies have been added.

Which new shows and movies are the most anticipated?

Netflix's 'Outer Banks' is among the most anticipated new additions.

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