What’s new on Disney+ Australia in August 2026 including new films, series and live sports
1 August 2026
This month brings seductive new dramas, summer camp serenades, a full lineup of sports, and so much more
Explore a new lineup of movies, shows, and live sports to watch across Disney+. Don’t miss FX’s The Shards, a new psychological drama, and head back to summer camp with the Jonas Brothers in Camp Rock 3. Plus, catch an all-new Star Wars anime, Star Wars: Visions Presents – The Ninth Jedi. Keep reading to see everything else that’s coming this August.
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Notable August Releases Everyone Will Be Talking About
Camp Rock 3
Release Date: August 14
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.
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Star Wars: Visions Presents – The Ninth Jedi
Release Date: August 5
The limited series picks up not long after the events of the Visions shorts: The Ninth Jedi and The Ninth Jedi: Child of Hope. While still training in the ways of the Jedi under Margrave Juro, Lah Kara goes on an epic journey of self-discovery. Her 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.
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New Movies On Disney+ This August
Travis Barker: Louder Than Fear
Release Date: August 13
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. This is the story of the man behind the tattoos. A tribute to those who keep going when the music almost stops.
FX’s Adults Season 2
Season Premiere: August 28
A group of twenty-somethings in New York trying to be good people, despite being neither “good” nor “people” yet.
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The X-Files: I Want to Believe Vrach Frankenshteyn (2026) – Director's Cut
Release Date: August 14
Experience the brand new, never-before-seen R-rated Chris Carter Director's Cut, faithfully restoring the filmmaker's original vision. When a group of women are mysteriously abducted, it becomes a case right out of The X-Files™. Years after walking away from the FBI, Fox Mulder and Dr. Dana Scully are pulled back from the shadows when a federal agent vanishes without a trace. In a case you’d never see on TV, their only lead is a disgraced, defrocked priest claiming to have horrific psychic visions of the crime. Forced to confront the ghosts of their past, the partners must navigate a chilling winter landscape and an even darker human monstrosity. The truth of these crimes is out there somewhere…and it will take Mulder and Scully to find it.
New Shows On Disney+ This August
Furious
New Episode Release Dates: August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
From Executive Producer Liz Meriwether, Furious follows an FBI agent, Alice Black (Emmy Rossum) on the hunt for a mysterious and calculating female serial killer (Lola Petticrew). Both walk their paths toward justice, and as their lives start to intertwine, the line between right and wrong begins to blur.
Futurama Season 14
New Episode Release Dates: August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
Brace yourselves, the future is about to get a whole lot stranger. It's a non-stop onslaught of swaggering space pirates, lab-grown meats, sexy scams, plus the shocking return of Dr. Zoidberg's lost love. You didn't see that coming, prior to being told about it just now!
FX’s The Shards
New Episode Release Dates: August 6, 13, 20, 27
FX’s The Shards is a seductive drama series from executive producer Ryan Murphy, based on the acclaimed bestselling novel by Bret Easton Ellis. 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.
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More New Shows on Disney+ This August
Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro
New Episode Release Dates: August 4, 11, 18, 25
Hosted by wildlife conservationist and Dancing with the Stars Season 34 Len Goodman Mirrorball Champion Robert Irwin, Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro, features 12 exceptional up-and-coming dancers who move into one house and compete in a gruelling audition process, all vying for a coveted spot as a pro dancer on Season 35 of Dancing with the Stars.
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King & Prince: Our Meet-Up in LA
New Episode Release Dates: August 5, 12
Ren Nagase and Kaito Takahashi of King & Prince have always been by each other's side. In Los Angeles, they celebrate their bond with a uniquely themed adventure. The once inseparable pair must now part ways to complete a series of challenges before finding their way back to each other.
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A Shop for Killers Season 2
New Episodes Release Date: August 5, 12
With Jian now in control of the shop and Jinman back from the dead, the team takes the fight to BABYLON, determined to end the threat once and for all. Humiliated and on the back foot, the mercenary organisation will bring in help from overseas, unleashing a new wave of deadly assassins to rebuild its ranks and exact revenge.
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Wizards Beyond Waverly Place Season 3
Season Premiere: August 5
Billie, still reeling from losing Alex at the end of Season 2, discovers that the only way to rescue her mother is to reunite with her long-lost father. As her family bands together to find Alex, Billie realises that their combined power is the only way the Russos can defeat the evil plaguing them.
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X-Men '97 Season 2
New Episode Release Dates: August 5, 12
The series continues with the heroic mutant team of X-Men divided and thrown across different eras in time as they struggle to navigate their return home. Meanwhile, back in the 1990s, suspicious foes and new strains of mutant intolerance are on the rise in the wake of the X-Men’s absence.
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The Husband
New Episodes Release Date: August 1, 2, 8, 9
What started off as a marriage made in heaven for Taeju and Seyun quickly descended into bickering and fighting, and after four years of misery, successful neurosurgeon Taeju finally decides to call it quits. But when Seyun goes missing under suspicious circumstances the day after her husband asks for a divorce, Taeju suddenly becomes the prime suspect as he works to evade police and rescue his estranged wife.
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Project Runway Season 22
New Episode Release Dates: August 7, 14, 21, 28
Hosted by Heidi Klum, Project Runway makes a fashionable return with its biggest season ever. For the first time, 22 designers from different backgrounds, the most in Project Runway history, will compete for a chance to take their careers to the next level. Heidi Klum, Law Roach and Nina Garcia return as judges, with Christian Siriano returning as mentor.
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Flex X Cop Season 2
New Episode Release Dates: August 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29
Following a gruelling stint at the police academy, where his unruly nature frequently clashed with that of his hellish drill instructor, Isoo returns to work as a fully-fledged police officer, only to discover that his former instructor, Joo Hyera, is now the new leader of the violent crimes team. And as if that wasn’t bad enough, the pair are now partners!
FX's It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia Season 18
Season Premiere: August 18
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia features Mac, Dennis, Charlie, Sweet Dee and Frank, five ne’er-do-wells who own and operate Paddy’s Pub in Philadelphia. Their constant scheming usually lands them in a world of hurt, yet they never seem to learn from their mistakes. As they say, some things never change. So prepare for more depraved schemes, half-baked arguments, and absurdly underhanded plots to subvert one another.
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LION
Release Date: August 20
From The Lion King (2019) 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.
Big City Greens Season 5
Release Date: August 22
Big City Greens follows the offbeat adventures of 10-year-old Cricket Green, a mischievous and optimistic country boy who moves to the big city with his wildly out of place family, older sister Tilly, father Bill, and Gramma Alice. Cricket’s natural curiosity and enthusiasm lead him and his family on epic journeys and into the hearts of his new neighbours. The new season follows the family and their friends as they navigate some of their biggest adventures yet.
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9/11 Reunited
Release Date: August 22
9/11 Reunited tells the story of September 11 through the eyes of survivors who experienced life-or-death moments with strangers that day and now want to meet again. Made with the 9/11 Memorial and Museum to mark the 25th anniversary, this new series focuses on stories of heroism and humanity amidst the worst terror attacks in U.S. history.
New Shows To Watch Together With The Family This August
CoComelon Playdates with Sanrio Friends
Release Date: August 4
The beloved characters from CoComelon and Sanrio are about to be introduced to one another and they’re going to be great friends. It’s time to go 2D and kawaii in the CoComelon world as the series brings a fresh take to tried-and-true songs that have resonated with audiences worldwide.
SuperKitties Season 3
New Episodes Release Date: August 7
SuperKitties is an adorable and action-packed series about four fierce and furry Super Hero kittens, Ginny, Sparks, Buddy and Bitsy, who are on a mission to make their town of Kittydale a more caring and “pawesome” place.
Magicampers Season 1
New Episodes Release Date: August 10
Join young explorers Darly and Loomis at a day camp for magical creatures on a fantastical island. From the top of the Melody Mountain to the depths of the Never Ending Cave, their challenging quests send them on incredible adventures every day. Their stories will become new legends and they will discover that the greatest prize is having fun and working together with all your friends.
Sofia the First: Royal Magic Season 1
New Episodes Release Date: August 19
Sofia the First: Royal Magic is a brand new series set in the world of Sofia the First. It follows Sofia as she attends the Charmswell School for Royal Magic, where she discovers she is the most magical princess in the realm and must learn how to master her powers while making new royal friends.
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New Streams To Catch On Disney+ This August
Lollapalooza Livestream
Lollapalooza takes place from July 31, August 3 in Grant Park, Chicago. The four-day music festival features over 170 bands across eight stages.
Live Sports On Disney+ This August
WNBA Basketball
Banana Ball
More New Shows & Movies On Disney+ This August
Betrayal: Dirty Secrets Season 4
Release Date: August 4
Karoline Borega’s story is at the center of Season 4 of the docuseries. She was married to a respected Colorado Springs Police officer. The series will delve into her husband’s betrayal, this family’s resilience, and how Karoline rebuilt her life after discovering his yearslong extreme public and spousal misconduct.
Disney Princess: The Ultimate Concert Celebration
Release Date: August 16
Filmed at Disney California Adventure Park at Disneyland Resort in celebration of World Princess Week, this spectacular performance brings together the largest gathering of Disney Princess talent ever assembled. Spotlighting iconic stories across animation, live-action, stage, and music, this one-of-a-kind concert transforms the night with dazzling lights, sweeping projections, and sky-high fountains, creating an immersive world where Disney Princesses shine like never before.
LEGO Disney Princess: Magical Mayhem
Release Date: August 21
During a heavy rainstorm, the Princess characters and their sidekick friends take in animals in need while enjoying a cozy day in their castle. But when the animals run amok, chaos erupts. Sleuthing reveals a mischievous villain behind it all, and with teamwork, quick thinking, and help from an unexpected friend, the Princess characters must restore order and save their home. LEGO Disney Princess: Magical Mayhem begins streaming during World Princess Week on August 21, 2026.
The Simpsons: Yellow Mirror
Release Date: August 26
A defective lamp reveals a heartbreaking truth about what Homer believes is reality, and an AI-powered tablet befriends and controls Maggie. The Simpsons struggle to find the light through two dark tales of the curious and bizarre in this Disney+ exclusive.
The Girls: A Khloé Kardashian Project
Release Date: Coming in August
They’re building empires. They’re building families. They’re always unfiltered. Welcome to The Girls: A Khloé Kardashian Project, where Khloé Kardashian’s inner circle of real-life besties is raising babies, running businesses, and surviving brutally honest group chats. From surprise proposals to solo parenting, glam getaways to growing pains, this is the new era of reality TV where the chaos is couture, and the bonds are unbreakable.
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