What's on Disney+ in August

Here's everything that's streaming on Disney+ in August 2026.

The Shards (August 6)

Starring Igby Rigney, Kaia Gerber, Homer Gere, Hayes Warner, Graham Campbell, Evan Rachel Wood, Wes Bentley and Jordan Roth, The Shards is based on the novel by Bret Easton Ellis.

A summer of suspense, seduction and obsession begins with the premiere of FX’s “The Shards,” the new drama series from executive producer Ryan Murphy based on the acclaimed bestselling novel by Bret Easton Ellis. The series will premiere Thursday August 6, 2026 exclusively on Disney+ in New Zealand.

Set against the vivid backdrop of 1980s Los Angeles, the series follows a group of privileged high school seniors at an elite prep school as they navigate identity, sex, jealousy, obsession and the dangers lurking beneath the surface of American adolescence. 

At its center is Bret (Igby Rigney), an aspiring writer and keenly observant teenager whose reality begins to unravel with the arrival of a mysterious and magnetic new student, Robert Mallory (Homer Gere). Transferring in just before his senior year, Robert’s appearance coincides with the growing terror of The Trawler, a serial killer targeting teenagers across the city.  

Alongside Bret is his elite social circle, which consists of Susan Reynolds (Kaia Gerber), Debbie Schaffer (Hayes Warner) and Thom Wright (Graham Campbell), a glamorous and deeply entangled group drawn into a life of wealth, beauty, parties and excess. The promise of their youth is contrasted with the dark and cynical world of the adults surrounding them: Terry Schaffer (Wes Bentley), Liz Schaffer (Evan Rachel Wood) and Steven Reinhardt (Jordan Roth).

A fusion of the voices of two of America’s most provocative storytellers — Ryan Murphy and Bret Easton Ellis — FX’s “The Shards” is executive produced by Murphy, Nina Jacobson, Brad Simpson, Ellis, Eric Kovtun, Scott Robertson, Nissa Diederich, Tanase Popa, Nick Hall, Michael Uppendahl, Max Winkler, Kathleen McCaffrey and Brian Young. The series is produced by 20th Television.

14 August

Camp Rock 3

Premiere

When Connect 3 loses their opening act for a major reunion tour, they return to their beloved Camp Rock to discover the next big thing. As campers vie for the chance to open for their favourite band, tensions rise and friendships are tested - leading to unexpected alliances, revelations, and romances.

13 August

Travis Barker: Louder Than Fear

Premiere

After surviving a devastating plane crash that nearly took his life, legendary and electrifying drummer Travis Barker embarks on a raw and redemptive journey. Once a trash collector in Laguna Beach, his life changed when he stepped in as a replacement for Blink-182’s drummer — igniting a meteoric rise that would make him the driving pulse of a generation. Yet beneath the spectacle of fame, the film reveals a complex man battling pain, grief and the thin line between survival and surrender. Featuring appearances from collaborators, cultural icons, and those closest to him including MGK, Kourtney Kardashian-Barker, and Lil Wayne, this is the story of the man behind the tattoos. A tribute to those who keep going when the music almost stops.

20 August

LION

Premiere

From “The Lion King” director Jon Favreau and BBC Studios executive producer Mike Gunton comes the extraordinary true story of a lion cub named Kio on his epic journey to become a king. Filmed over four years, this sweeping saga of family, hope and courage follows Kio as he grows from a vulnerable cub into a powerful leader. Along the way, he faces loss, exile and fierce rivals in a fight to survive. Combining cinematic storytelling with groundbreaking natural history filmmaking, this series captures the complete coming-of-age story of a lion — and the remarkable making of a king.

5 August

The Ninth Jedi

Premiere

Part of an all-new Star Wars: Visions Presents banner, which will be used to tell longer-form Star Wars: Visions stories, the limited series picks up not long after the events of the Visions shorts: The Ninth Jedi and The Ninth Jedi: Child of Hope. In the new series, Lah Kara continues to train in the ways of the Jedi under Margrave Juro. Kara goes on an epic journey of self-discovery as she and Juro’s small fellowship of Jedis-in-training embark on a quest to save her father and stop a mysterious Sith leader from unleashing darkness upon the galaxy.

Top Picks for ESPN on Disney+ August

18 August

League of Legends KeSPA Cup Grand Finals

ALSO IN AUGUST

1 August

Movies

The Secret Life of Pets

The Secret Life of Pets 2

ESPN

Australian Ice Hockey League

Perth Thunder vs. Sydney Bears

MLB

Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Cleveland Guardians

 

2 August

ESPN

WNBA

New York Liberty vs. Phoenix Mercury

MLB

New York Yankees vs. Chicago Cubs

 

3 August

Hulu

Futurama: Season 14

ESPN

MLB

Boston Red Sox vs. Los Angeles Dodgers

WNBA

Indiana Fever vs. Minnesota Lynx

 

4 August

Series

Betrayal: Dirty Secrets: Season 4

CoComelon Playdates with Sanrio Friends

 

5 August

Movies

Psycho Killer

Series

Wizards Beyond Waverly Place: Season 3

 

6 August

Series

Amsterdam Central 24/7

ESPN

AEW

Grand Slam Mexico

 

7 August

Hulu

Flex X Cop: Season 2

Series

SuperKitties: Season 3

 

8 August

ESPN

Australian Ice Hockey League

Melbourne Ice vs. Canberra Brave

 

9 August

ESPN

WNBA

Indiana Fever vs. Chicago Sky

 

10 August

ESPN

WNBA

Golden State Valkyries vs. Los Angeles Sparks

Las Vegas Aces vs. New York Liberty

 

12 August

Series

Magicampers

ESPN

WNBA

New York Liberty vs. Indiana Fever

 

15 August

Series

How Not to Draw: Season 4

ESPN

ONE

Fight Night 46

 

17 August

ESPN

WNBA

Indiana Fever vs. Atlanta Dream

 

18 August

Series

FX's It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia: Season 18

 

19 August

ESPN

WNBA

New York Liberty vs. Chicago Sky

Indiana Fever vs. Toronto Tempo

 

22 August

Series

Big City Greens: Season 5

 

23 August

ESPN

Australian Ice Hockey League

Canberra Brave vs. Melbourne Ice

 

24 August

Series

Gracie’s Corner

ESPN

MLB Little League Classic

Atlanta Braves vs. Milwaukee Brewers

 

26 August

Series

Miraculous Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir: Season 6

Special

The Simpsons: Yellow Mirror

 

28 August

Hulu

Adults: Season 2

ESPN

Australian Ice Hockey League Finals Game 1

 

29 August

ESPN

Australian Ice Hockey League Finals Game 2

 

30 August

ESPN

Australian Ice Hockey League Finals Game 3

 

New Episodes

Furious New Episodes on Mondays

X-Men '97: Season 2 New Episodes on Wednesdays

Dancing With the Stars: The Next Pro New Episodes on Tuesdays

Project Runway Season 22 New Episodes on Fridays

Daemons of the Shadow Realm New Episodes on Saturdays

A Shop for Killers Season 2 New Episodes on Wednesdays

King & Prince: Our Meet-Up in LA New Episodes on Wednesdays

MAO New Episodes on Sundays

The Husband New Episodes on Sundays and Mondays