{"id":32412,"date":"2026-08-08T12:13:34","date_gmt":"2026-08-08T07:13:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=32412"},"modified":"2026-08-08T12:13:34","modified_gmt":"2026-08-08T07:13:34","slug":"heres-whats-black-on-netflix-in-august-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=32412","title":{"rendered":"Here&#8217;s What\u2019s Black On Netflix In August 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script>\r\n  atOptions = {\r\n    'key' : '644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6',\r\n    'format' : 'iframe',\r\n    'height' : 90,\r\n    'width' : 728,\r\n    'params' : {}\r\n  };\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/www.highperformanceformat.com\/644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"listicle-slide\" data-page-number=\"0\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/globalgrind.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2026\/08\/17861290737472.jpg?w=724&amp;strip=all&amp;quality=80\" alt=\"African American couple wife husband watching movie. Family pastime and leisure, watch television, rest. Relaxed man and woman watching TV series together sitting on couch at home enjoying eating popcorn.\" class=\"wp-image-7177633\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.4989809452945553;width:840px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: satura86 \/ Getty<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As summer winds down, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/globalgrind.com\/7074621\/whats-black-on-netflix\/\" id=\"7074621\">Netflix<\/a> is closing out the season with a lineup full of Black stories, familiar favorites, and binge-worthy originals. Check out what\u2019s Black on Netflix this month inside.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you\u2019re revisiting classic comedies, catching up on Tyler Perry\u2019s latest drama, or diving into a new documentary, August offers something for every kind of viewer. According to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.essence.com\/entertainment\/whats-new-and-black-on-netflix-august-2026\/\"><em>Essence<\/em><\/a>, this month\u2019s slate puts Black talent front and center across comedy, drama, sports, and documentary programming.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re looking for your next binge, Netflix has nostalgic comedies, powerful documentaries and highly anticipated returning series \u2014 something for every mood this month. Netflix\u2019s <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.netflix.com\/tudum\/articles\/new-on-netflix\"><em>Tudum<\/em><\/a> highlights several new originals arriving throughout the month.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The nostalgia begins on August 1 with several fan favorites returning to the streaming service. Eddie Murphy\u2019s beloved family comedy <em>Daddy Day Care<\/em> is back alongside <em>Daddy Day Camp<\/em>, starring Cuba Gooding Jr. Martin Lawrence also returns with the buddy comedy <em>National Security<\/em>, while Ice Cube and Nia Long reunite in <em>Are We Done Yet?<\/em> for another round of family laughs.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Movie lovers can also revisit Ava DuVernay\u2019s critically acclaimed historical drama, <em>Selma<\/em>. Starring David Oyelowo as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the film chronicles the historic 1965 voting rights march from Selma to Montgomery and remains one of the most important films about the Civil Rights Movement. If documentaries are more your speed, comedian Mo Gilligan serves up something different with <em>Big Chicken: A Fast Food Conspiracy<\/em>, premiering August 5.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There\u2019s a film or show for every member of the family. Scroll on for what\u2019s Black on Netflix this August.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"listicle-slide\" data-page-number=\"1\">\n<h3 id=\"h-black-on-netflix-this-august\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Black On Netflix This August<\/h3>\n<h3 id=\"h-anaconda-august-1\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Anaconda (August 1)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"\/>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jennifer Lopez and Ice Cube headline the cult classic thriller about a documentary crew that encounters a massive snake deep in the Amazon rainforest.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"listicle-slide\" data-page-number=\"2\">\n<h3 id=\"h-are-we-done-yet-august-1\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Are We Done Yet? (August 1)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"\/>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ice Cube and Nia Long return as Nick and Suzanne Persons, whose dream home quickly becomes a renovation nightmare after moving to the suburbs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"listicle-slide\" data-page-number=\"3\">\n<h3 id=\"h-daddy-day-care-august-1\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Daddy Day Care (August 1)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"\/>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Eddie Murphy stars in the beloved family comedy about a laid-off father who unexpectedly launches a successful daycare business from home.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"listicle-slide\" data-page-number=\"4\">\n<h3 id=\"h-daddy-day-camp-august-1\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Daddy Day Camp (August 1)<\/strong><br \/><\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"\/>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cuba Gooding Jr. takes over in the sequel as two dads attempt to save a struggling summer camp while competing against a more polished rival.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"listicle-slide\" data-page-number=\"5\">\n<h3 id=\"h-national-security-august-1\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>National Security (August 1)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"\/>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Martin Lawrence and Steve Zahn deliver laughs in this action comedy about an unlikely security guard and former police officer who stumble upon a major criminal operation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"listicle-slide\" data-page-number=\"6\">\n<h3 id=\"h-selma-august-1\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Selma (August 1)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"\/>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ava DuVernay\u2019s award-winning film follows Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.\u2019s historic fight for voting rights during the 1965 Selma to Montgomery march, with David Oyelowo delivering a standout performance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"listicle-slide\" data-page-number=\"7\">\n<h3 id=\"h-big-chicken-a-fast-food-conspiracy-august-5\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Big Chicken: A Fast Food Conspiracy (August 5)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"\/>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">British comedian Mo Gilligan spends 28 days eating nothing but fried chicken while exploring the culture, history, and billion-dollar business behind one of America\u2019s favorite comfort foods.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"listicle-slide\" data-page-number=\"8\">\n<h3 id=\"h-untold-the-testimony-of-vince-young-august-25\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Untold: The Testimony of Vince Young (August 25)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"\/>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The latest installment of Netflix\u2019s acclaimed <em>Untold<\/em> series chronicles the rise, triumphs, and challenges of former University of Texas quarterback Vince Young.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<script async=\"async\" data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/pl30214220.effectivecpmnetwork.com\/9ab3d4df8a7e1a6171e16ddbf732cc19\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<div id=\"container-9ab3d4df8a7e1a6171e16ddbf732cc19\"><\/div>\r\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Source: satura86 \/ Getty As summer winds down, Netflix is closing out the season with a lineup full of Black stories, familiar favorites, and binge-worthy originals. 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