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What to watch if you want a documentary
The Truth About Jussie Smollett? — Netflix
This documentary examines the public case involving Jussie Smollett and includes interviews with people connected to it, including Smollett, according to TechRadar’s August 22, 2025 roundup. TVLine also listed the title for release on August 22, 2025. It is the pick here for viewers looking for a real-world case rather than scripted drama.
What to watch for a thriller or heist
Hostage — Netflix
Suranne Jones stars as the British prime minister in this political thriller. Netflix Tudum describes a crisis sparked by the kidnapping of the prime minister’s husband and threats against the French president. Jones, who is also an executive producer, said, “I’m thrilled to be on Netflix, in something I’m really proud of.”
Eenie Meanie — Hulu
Samara Weaving plays a former getaway driver pulled back into her old life in this heist film. It offers a self-contained movie option among a list otherwise dominated by series and a documentary.
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- As he takes on the mantle of Captain America, Sam Wilson soon finds himself in the middle of an international incident. In a race against time, Sam must unravel a nefarious global plot before the true mastermind has the entire world seeing red. Warning: Some flashing-lights scenes in this film may affect photosensitive viewers.
What to watch for action and science fiction
Peacemaker season 2 — HBO Max
John Cena returns as Chris Smith in the action comedy, which pairs a parallel-world setup with the character’s continuing personal conflicts. The August 2025 roundup and Axios’s contemporaneous coverage placed the season on HBO Max that week.
Invasion season 3 — Apple TV+
Apple TV Press lists August 22, 2025, as the season’s release date. The character-driven science-fiction drama follows an alien invasion through perspectives around the world; Simon Kinberg and David Weil are among its creators. Choose this for an ensemble view of an ongoing global crisis rather than a standalone film.
Rank #2
- As he takes on the mantle of Captain America, Sam Wilson soon finds himself in the middle of an international incident. In a race against time, Sam must unravel a nefarious global plot before the true mastermind has the entire world seeing red. Warning: Some flashing-lights scenes in this film may affect photosensitive viewers.
What to watch for competition or animation
007: Road to a Million season 2 — Prime Video
The reality competition returns with Brian Cox as the Controller. TVLine described the season as an eight-episode release. Its James Bond framing is a hook for competition-show viewers, not a scripted 007 film.
Long Story Short — Netflix
Raphael Bob-Waksberg’s animated series follows siblings in a Jewish family across different periods of their lives. It is the list’s family-and-time-spanning option for viewers who want animation rather than action or suspense.
Rank #3
- The Help (Three-Disc Combo: Blu-ray/DVD + Digital Copy)
At a glance
| Title | Format | Service named in the 2025 roundup | Best fit |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Truth About Jussie Smollett? | Documentary | Netflix | A real-world public case |
| Hostage | Political thriller | Netflix | Political crisis and suspense |
| Eenie Meanie | Heist film | Hulu | A standalone crime story |
| Peacemaker season 2 | Action comedy series | HBO Max | Superhero action with comedy |
| Invasion season 3 | Science-fiction drama | Apple TV+ | An ongoing, worldwide alien-invasion story |
| 007: Road to a Million season 2 | Reality competition | Prime Video | Competition with a Bond-inspired premise |
| Long Story Short | Animated series | Netflix | Family stories across different life stages |
How to pick
- For nonfiction, start with The Truth About Jussie Smollett?.
- For one film rather than another season, choose between the political tension of Hostage and the heist premise of Eenie Meanie.
- For returning genre series, consider Peacemaker for comedy and action or Invasion for science fiction.
- For lighter, unscripted or animated viewing, try 007: Road to a Million or Long Story Short.
These are the services reported with the titles in August 2025, not a guarantee of current availability. Check the relevant service’s catalog in your region before planning a watch.
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Best Value
Rank #4
- Side-splitting laughs abound when the selfish Emperor Kuzco is turned into a llama by his devious advisor and her hunky henchman. Now the ruler who once had it all must form an unlikely alliance with a peasant to regain his throne.
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