🍿 Apple TV+ is turning up the heat this August with a diverse slate of new releases that span sci-fi thrillers, historical epics, heartfelt comedies, and animated specials. Whether you’re into alien motherships or Snoopy’s summer camp adventures, there’s something for everyone.
🛸 Invasion Season 3 – Premieres August 22
Apple TV+ has dropped the trailer for the third season of its sci-fi drama Invasion, and it’s more intense than ever.
- Plot: The apex aliens have finally arrived, spreading deadly tendrils across Earth. For the first time, the show’s global characters unite to infiltrate the alien mothership.
- Cast: Golshifteh Farahani, Shioli Kutsuna, Shamier Anderson, India Brown, Shane Zaza, Enver Gjokaj, and newcomer Erika Alexander.
- Release Schedule: 10 episodes, one per week through October 24.
“Whatever happened before is just the beginning,” teases the trailer.
🏝️ Chief of War – Premiered August 1
Jason Momoa stars in this sweeping historical drama about the unification of Hawai‘i’s kingdoms.
- Premise: Warrior Kaʻiana embarks on a mission to unite his people as Western colonization looms.
- Genre: Historical epic
- Format: First two episodes released August 1; new episodes every Friday through September 19.
This is Apple’s answer to Shōgun—with Polynesian storytelling front and center.
😂 Platonic Season 2 – Premieres August 6
Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne return as best friends navigating midlife chaos.
- New Challenges: Weddings, work crises, and emotional baggage
- Guest Stars: Aidy Bryant, Kyle Mooney, Beck Bennett
- Tone: Sharp, funny, and surprisingly tender
🐼 Stillwater Season 4 – Premiered August 1
The beloved animated series for kids returns with more life lessons from a wise panda.
- Characters: Karl, Addy, and Michael
- Themes: Mindfulness, empathy, and friendship
- Audience: Ages 4–10 (and their grown-ups)
🎶 Snoopy Presents: A Summer Musical – Premieres August 15
Charlie Brown and the gang sing their way through summer camp in this musical special.
- Plot: Charlie wants to make his final camp year unforgettable, while Sally struggles with first-time jitters.
- Adventure: Snoopy and Woodstock discover a treasure map
- Message: Preserve what you love, embrace the unknown
📺 Coming Soon: Shape Island Season 2 – August 29
The quirky stop-motion series returns with more geometric charm and gentle storytelling.
📈 Apple TV+ Momentum
Apple’s Q3 earnings revealed that Apple TV+ viewership rose in “strong double digits,” contributing to a record $27.4 billion in services revenue. With over a billion paid subscriptions across all Apple services, the platform is clearly resonating with global audiences.
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