August arrives with notable premieres on Disney+, featuring productions that explore themes such as identity, overcoming challenges, and justice. Among the most anticipated releases are the new season of “Limitless with Chris Hemsworth,” which dives into extreme physical and mental challenges; and “The Distorted Story of Amanda Knox,” an impactful mini-series based on a real case that shocked the world. These are powerful stories that promise to move, inspire, and provoke reflection.
Below, check out 5 unmissable releases on Disney+ in August 2025!
1. Necaxa (08/08)
The documentary series dives into the transformation of the traditional Mexican club Necaxa, revealing the behind-the-scenes struggles for relevance in modern football. A
production
, led by Eva Longoria, Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, documents the challenges on and off the pitch, from changes in the technical direction to physical obstacles faced by the players. With an intimate approach, the work portrays the emotional bond between the team and its loyal fan base in Aguascalientes, highlighting the collective effort to restore the prestige of a century-old team.
2. Outlander: blood of my blood (09/08)
A
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Narrates the origins of the Fraser and Beauchamp families through two novels set in different periods. In 18th century Scotland, Ellen MacKenzie (Harriet Slater) and Brian Fraser (Jamie Roy) live a forbidden love amid clan tensions and political obligations. At the same time, in England in 1917, Julia Moriston (Hermione Corfield) and Henry Beauchamp (Jeremy Irvine) connect through letters during the war, until an unexpected event transports them to the past, intertwining their fates with the Fraser legacy.
3. No Limits with Chris Hemsworth: Living Better – Season 2 (08/15)
In the second season, the actor Chris Hemsworth faces
challenges
unreleased content to enhance mind and body, exploring practices that combine advanced science and traditional knowledge in six different countries. During this journey, he learns to play the drums for a live performance with Ed Sheeran, climbs an 180-meter wall in the Swiss Alps, and participates in a rigorous training program of the South Korean Special Forces. With the support of renowned experts and inspiring new voices, the series offers practical methods to strengthen physical, mental, and emotional health.
4. The distorted story of Amanda Knox (08/20)
The miniseries portrays the turbulent case of Amanda Knox, played by Grace Van Patten, after she was accused of murdering her roommate during an exchange program in Italy. Over years of legal battles, appeals, and legal twists, the production highlights how the public narrative was shaped more by sensationalist media than by concrete evidence, turning her into a symbol of a hasty trial. With executive production by Amanda Knox herself, alongside Monica Lewinsky, and a script by K.J. Steinberg, the work offers an approach
emotional
The critique on the impacts of global exposure, the deconstruction of truth, and the systemic errors of justice.
5. Eenie Meanie (08/22)
“Eenie Meanie” is an action and suspense film directed by Shawn Simmons, marking his debut in directing feature films. The story follows Edie (Samara Weaving), a young woman who previously worked as a getaway driver for criminals and is trying to leave that life behind. However, she is forced to return to the dangerous underworld of crime when an old employer (Andy Garcia) approaches her with a risky proposition: save the life of her unstable ex-boyfriend (Karl Glusman).
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