Prime Video UK in August 2026: Every Major Original Series, Film and Documentary to Watch

Prime Video's August schedule mixes a returning action franchise with youth drama, outdoor challenge programming, investigative documentary and sport biography. The result is a slate designed to serve several household profiles rather than rely only on one expensive launch. Sterling Point, Reacher Season 4, the Bear Grylls and Djokovic titles, An Amputation Obsession and The Last Sunrise give the month its spine, and this guide works through them in order.

Sterling Point opens the month

The coming-of-age drama follows Annie Jacobson, a New York teenager who inherits her mysterious grandfather's Canadian island. The remote setting creates room for family history, identity and community conflict.

Reacher as the anchor series

Season 4 is the month's largest established franchise and arrives with a built-in audience. Amazon is also expanding the wider universe through Neagley and has already renewed the central series again.

Factual and sport programming

Bear Grylls' series and the Djokovic documentary use recognisable personalities to attract viewers who may not regularly watch scripted originals. Their success depends on access and insight rather than promotional familiarity alone.

Investigative material

An Amputation Obsession addresses difficult real-world subject matter and requires careful promotion that does not turn vulnerability or alleged harm into spectacle. Viewers should consult content warnings.

Films and forthcoming documentaries

The Last Sunrise adds a feature-length option later in the month, while the announced Manchester City project extends Prime's investment in sports access. Release timing for projects described as coming soon should not be guessed.

Subscription and add-on checks

Prime Video mixes titles included with Prime, paid rentals and third-party channels. UK users should look for the inclusion label so a monthly guide does not imply that every item is available without an additional payment.

What happens next

Clearly distinguish titles included with Prime from rentals, purchases and channel add-ons. Release dates may be adjusted. Reacher's arrival is the fixed point of the month; several other entries still carry at least one detail awaiting UK confirmation.