As we approach the final weeks of summer, take a look at the most anticipated movies and television series worth binging in August 2023.&nbsp;

In light of the first day of August, foreshadowing the final weeks of summer and the <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/academia-aesthetic-back-to-school-fall-trend" title="How to Master the Academia Aesthetic for the Back to School Season" target="_blank" rel="noopener">back-to-school</a> blues that come along with it, there is nothing a movie marathon with your favorite film enthusiast cannot fix. Amid the hype surrounding Greta Gerwig's <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/barbie-hyper-femininity-ultimate-act-of-feminism-coquettecore-bimbocore" title="Barbie's Revival of Hyper Femininity is the Ultimate Act of Feminism" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Barbie</a> and Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer, there are a variety of films and television series scheduled for release this August that are too worth a visit to the theater or a Saturday night binge. From science fiction to an uplifting teenage coming-of-age film, there is a stacked lineup of series, new and returning, as well as films that tailor to the needs of a range of audiences.&nbsp;If you are looking for a new series or summer film to obsess over, take a look at L'OFFICIEL's top six recommendations for the best TV shows and movies to watch this August.&nbsp;

Heartstopper, Season 2 (August 3)&nbsp;

Heartstopper, Season 2 Official Trailer

Heartstopper: Season 2 | Official Trailer | Netflix

Based on the graphic novel of the same name by series creator Alice Oseman,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/film-tv/heartstopper-season-2-netflix-details-trailer-release-date" title="Get a First Look at the Official Trailer of 'Heartstopper' Season 2" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Heartstopper</a>&nbsp;is a must-watch for this August, pursuing the story of high school sweetheart Charlie and his secret crush Nick, the typical jock found in a high school setting. Presenting the challenges of self-acceptance and judgment from classmates in a time as transitional as high school,&nbsp;Heartstopper exudes a welcoming tone that falls under the category of a teenage coming-out film.&nbsp;

Heart of Stone&nbsp;(August 4)

Heart of Stone, Official Trailer

Heart of Stone | Gal Gadot | Official Trailer | Netflix

International intelligence officer Rachel Stone, played by Gal Gadot, is forced to embark on a dangerous journey in order to protect "The Heart," the unknown driver of the plot of the film. Tasked with a peacekeeping operation to keep The Heart from falling into the wrong hands,&nbsp;Heart of Stone is destined for the lovers of all things adventure. If your favorite film genre is similar to that of <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/film-tv/tom-cruise-net-worth-richest-actor-in-the-world-top-gun" title="Tom Cruise's Net Worth as One of the World's Richest Actors" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mission Impossible</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;Indiana Jones, Heart of Stone is scheduled for release on August 4 for your next movie night.&nbsp;

Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty,&nbsp;Season 2 (August 6)

Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty, Season 2 Official Trailer

Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty Season 1 Trailer | Rotten Tomatoes TV

Following the trajectory of the NBA Los Angeles Lakers after the team was bought by businessman Jerry Buss in 1979,&nbsp;Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty is back for a second season this August to once again take the process of turning the lackluster LA Lakers into national champions to the big screen. At the prospect of recruiting college phenomenon Earvin Johnson, given the nickname "Magic," follow the strategy of coach Jerry West in the series' second season and watch how the LA Lakers built a dynasty in the world of professional basketball in the 1980s.&nbsp;

Only Murders in the Building,&nbsp;Season 3&nbsp;(August 8)

Only Murders in the Building, Season 3 Official Trailer

Only Murders in the Building | Season 3 Trailer | Hulu

The favored series&nbsp;Only Murders in the Building is back for a third series this August with beloved Hollywood personalities <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/film-tv/paul-rudd-young-photos" title="10 Photos of Young Paul Rudd That Prove He Hasn't Aged" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Paul Rudd</a> and <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/film-tv/meryl-streep-young-rare-photos-movies" title="Throwback Photos of Young Meryl Streep" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Meryl Streep</a> joining the already powerful cast of <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/pop-culture/selena-gomez-iconic-roles-movies-tv-shows" title="10 of Selena Gomez's Most Iconic Roles" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Selena Gomez</a>, Steve Martin, and Martin Short. Telling the story of three strangers living in the same building, all of which have an obsession with true crime, the dynamic trio finds themselves wrapped up in a true evil of their own in their very own Upper West Side apartment building.

Painkiller&nbsp;(August 10)&nbsp;

Painkiller Official Trailer

Painkiller | Official Trailer | Netflix

Painkiller&nbsp;is a TV mini-series inspired by Barry Meier's book "Pain Killer: An Empire of Deceit and the Origin of America&rsquo;s Opioid Epidemic" and The New Yorker article "The Family That Built an Empire of Pain" written by Patrick Radden Keefe. Retelling the origins and the aftermath of the U.S. opioid crisis in 2021, Painkiller&nbsp;is scheduled to be released on August 10 on Netflix and will fuel the curiosity of the everyday history buff.&nbsp;

Star Wars: Ahsoka&nbsp;(August 23)&nbsp;

Star Wars: Ahsoka, Official Trailer

Ahsoka | Official Trailer | Disney+

Calling all&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/film-tv/carrie-fisher-gets-a-moving-tribute-from-a-star-wars-co-star" title="Carrie Fisher Gets a Moving Tribute From a Star Wars Co-Star" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Star Wars</a> enthusiasts, there is an emerging threat to a galaxy far, far away in need of Jedi assistance. Playing former Jedi night Ahsoka Tano is Rosario Dawson, following her portrayal of the role in The Mandalorian&nbsp;(2019),&nbsp;the TV mini-series follows the invasion of a vulnerable galaxy, and the beloved character Ahsoka Tano is the only one who can prevent such a tragedy. With the first episode of the mini-series set to be released on August 23,&nbsp;Star Wars: Ahsoka&nbsp;will consist of eight episodes, perfect for a Saturday night binge session with your fellow science-fiction lover.&nbsp;

6 New Movies & TV Shows to Binge in August 2023

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