Between Saturday, August 2 and Friday, August 8, only four new releases are joining Netflix's library, so my usual list is going to be a little shorter than usual. I only include brand-new Netflix Originals, not third-party titles added to the service, as these programmes are available worldwide.

Looking for what to watch this weekend? '28 Years Later,' Netflix's latest romantic drama 'My Oxford Year,' 'William Tell,' and more must-watch movies just landed on streaming.

Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan, Sofia Carson, and Vanessa Kirby lead the way in movies and specials that are streaming on Netflix in August, so make sure to see them shine in terrific titles premiering throughout the month.