Apple TV has five confirmed releases coming in August 2026, including the return of Ted Lasso, a second season of Women in Blue, a new UConn basketball documentary, more Stillwater, and the long-awaited return of Dark Matter.
The Apple TV August schedule begins on Wednesday, August 5, with Jason Sudeikis returning as Ted Lasso. New releases will continue throughout the month, with Bárbara Mori, Joel Edgerton, Jennifer Connelly, Natalia Téllez, James Sie, and several major basketball figures appearing across the upcoming titles.
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Here is everything coming to Apple TV in August 2026, along with release dates, episode schedules, cast details, genres, and what to expect from each story.
1. Ted Lasso Season 4
- Episodes: 10
- Start date: Wednesday, August 5, 2026
- Finale date: Wednesday, October 7, 2026
- Release schedule: One new episode every Wednesday
- Genre: Sports comedy-drama
- Starring: Jason Sudeikis, Hannah Waddingham, Juno Temple, Brett Goldstein, Brendan Hunt, Jeremy Swift, Tanya Reynolds, Jude Mack, Faye Marsay, Rex Hayes, Aisling Sharkey, Abbie Hern, and Grant Feely
Plot
Ted Lasso returns to Richmond for a new challenge after leaving England at the end of the third season. This time, Ted takes charge of a second-division women’s football team known as the Lady Greyhounds.
The new team enters the season with plenty to prove, while Ted must adjust his coaching methods to a different group of players facing their own personal and professional struggles. Rebecca Welton, Keeley Jones, Roy Kent, Coach Beard, and Leslie Higgins will also return as AFC Richmond begins its next chapter.
Season four will follow Ted and the players as they take chances before knowing whether those decisions will succeed. The story appears ready to explore the pressure surrounding women’s football while keeping the humour, optimism, and emotional character moments that shaped the earlier seasons.
2. Women in Blue Season 2
- Episodes: 8
- Start date: Wednesday, August 12, 2026
- Finale date: Wednesday, September 30, 2026
- Release schedule: One new episode every Wednesday
- Genre: Crime drama
- Starring: Bárbara Mori, Ximena Sariñana, Natalia Téllez, Amorita Rasgado, Miguel Rodarte, Leonardo Sbaraglia, Christian Tappán, Horacio García Rojas, and Bruno Bichir
Plot
Women in Blue, also known as Las Azules, returns with María promoted to lieutenant. Her new position gives her greater authority inside the police department, although it also places her between the department’s rules and her determination to uncover the truth.
The investigation begins when police discover the body of a student activist. Evidence connects the murder to the 1968 student massacre, and another death soon brings that painful period of Mexican history back into focus.
María, Valentina, Gabina, and Ángeles must identify someone who appears to be delivering their own form of justice directly to the police. As the case develops, the women also face corruption, resistance inside the department, and personal battles that test how far they will go to defend their principles.
3. The Dynasty: UConn Huskies
- Episodes: 3
- Release date: Friday, August 21, 2026
- Finale date: Friday, August 21, 2026
- Release format: All three episodes expected together
- Genre: Sports documentary
- Featuring: Geno Auriemma, Paige Bueckers, Azzi Fudd, Sarah Strong, KK Arnold, Jana El Alfy, Rebecca Lobo, Sue Bird, Diana Taurasi, Maya Moore, Breanna Stewart, and other UConn players and coaches
Plot
The Dynasty: UConn Huskies examines the transformation of the University of Connecticut women’s basketball program across four decades under head coach Geno Auriemma.
UConn entered 1985 with only one winning season in its history. The program later became one of the most successful teams in college basketball, producing generations of elite players and winning 12 NCAA Division I national championships.
The documentary combines archival footage, interviews, and access to current and former players. It will also examine the discipline and pressure behind UConn’s success, including the personal cost of maintaining such a demanding standard for several decades.
The series features interviews with members of the 2025 championship team and reflects on stars who helped build the program, including Sue Bird, Diana Taurasi, Maya Moore, Breanna Stewart, and Rebecca Lobo.
4. Stillwater Season 5
- Episodes: 5
- Release date: Friday, August 21, 2026
- Finale date: Friday, August 21, 2026
- Release format: All five episodes available at launch
- Genre: Animated kids and family series
- Voice cast: James Sie, Eva Ariel Binder, Tucker Chandler, and Judah Mackey
Plot
Stillwater returns for a fifth season with five new stories featuring the thoughtful panda and his young neighbours Karl, Addy, and Michael.
The siblings regularly face everyday problems that feel difficult or overwhelming. Stillwater helps them understand those situations through gentle stories, humour, breathing exercises, and simple mindfulness practices.
The new season will continue focusing on emotions, patience, self-awareness, and the ways children can approach challenges without becoming overwhelmed. James Sie returns as the voice of Stillwater, with Judah Mackey, Eva Ariel Binder, and Tucker Chandler voicing the three siblings.
5. Dark Matter Season 2
- Episodes: 10
- Start date: Friday, August 28, 2026
- Finale date: Friday, October 30, 2026
- Release schedule: One new episode every Friday
- Genre: Science-fiction thriller
- Starring: Joel Edgerton, Jennifer Connelly, Alice Braga, Jimmi Simpson, Dayo Okeniyi, Oakes Fegley, and Amanda Brugel
Plot
Dark Matter Season 2 begins after Jason Dessen and his family reach a reality that finally appears safe. Their quiet life does not last, and another unexpected threat forces them to run once again.
Jason becomes increasingly obsessed with the Box and the endless realities it can access. Daniela grows more suspicious of the life around her, placing additional pressure on the family’s already fragile stability.
Meanwhile, Amanda and Ryan join forces as they search for a route home. Their journey will expand the show’s multiverse while revealing how the Box continues to affect everyone who has entered it.
The second season will move beyond the central events of Blake Crouch’s original novel, giving the series room to explore new worlds, alternate versions of familiar characters, and the consequences of Jason’s earlier decisions.
Apple TV costs $12.99 per month in the United States and includes a seven-day free trial for new subscribers. The service is available through the Apple TV app on Apple devices, smart TVs, streaming devices, gaming consoles, and the web.
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