It's been a long time coming since it was first announced back in 2020, but finally Alien: Earth, the first series in the Alien franchise, is arriving on Disney Plus this month.

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It's one of a number of high-profile new series debuting in August, along with new animated Marvel series Eyes of Wakanda and Necaxa, a spin-off to Welcome to Wrexham fronted by Eva Longoria.

Meanwhile, there are also plenty of returning shows scheduling to debut new seasons this month, including animated favourite King of the Hill and Limitless, Chris Hemsworth's docuseries.

Below, you can find the full list of titles coming to Disney Plus throughout August 2025 to help you answer the burning question: is Disney Plus worth it?

New on Disney Plus in August 2025

A scene from Marvel's Eyes of Wakanda. An armoured warrior is seen striking out a fist, which glows with purple kinetic energy.
Marvel's Eyes of Wakanda Marvel Animation / Disney

Friday 1st August

  • Eyes of Wakanda Four-part animated series, executive produced by Ryan Coogler, which is set in the MCU and explores Wakanda.
  • King & Prince: What We Got Exclusive behind-the-scenes programme looking at the production of the What We Got - Miracle is You music video, which features Mickey Mouse.

Monday 4th August

  • King of the Hill season 14 All episodes in the new season of the long-running animated comedy series.

Wednesday 6th August

  • The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder season 3 New season of the animated sitcom and Proud Family reboot.
  • Low Life episodes 8-9

Friday 8th August

  • Ralph Barbosa: Planet Bosa Stand-up comedy special from Ralph Barbosa.
  • Necaxa episodes 1-2 Welcome to Wrexham spin-off fronted by Eva Longoria and following the Liga MX’s Club Necaxa.
  • Summer of '69 Comedy film in which an awkward high school senior hires an exotic dancer to help her seduce her longtime crush before graduation.

Sunday 10th August

  • Traveling with Snow Man episode 2

Wednesday 13th August

  • Alien: Earth episodes 1-2 New series set in the Alien franchise, which comes from creator Noah Hawley and stars Sydney Chandler and Timothy Olyphant.
  • Marvel’s Iron Man and his Awesome Friends episodes 1-10 Animated Marvel series for a preschool audience.

Friday 15th August

  • Limitless: Live Better Now New season of the National Geographic show in which Chris Hemsworth searches for ways to live a longer and better life.
  • The Real Red Tails Documentary about how the discovery of a Second World War era plane in Lake Huron reignited interest in an unsolved mystery involving the Tuskegee Airmen.
  • Necaxa episode 3

Monday 18th August

  • Are You My First? New reality dating show for virgins, hosted by Colton Underwood and Kaitlyn Bristowe.

Wednesday 20th August

  • The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox episodes 1-2 Drama series inspired by the story of how Amanda Knox was wrongfully convicted for the tragic murder of her roommate, Meredith Kercher.
  • Reminder Turkish romantic drama film.
  • Alien: Earth episode 3

Friday 22nd August

  • Eenie Meanie Heist film starring Samara Weaving as a former teenage getaway driver whose past catches up with her when she is offered the chance to save her ex-boyfriend's life.
  • Necaxa episode 4

Saturday 23rd August

  • Twelve Korean superhero action series.

Monday 25th August

  • LEGO Disney Princess: Villains Unite Animated children's LEGO series.
  • Race Across the World season 1 First season of the hit globe-trotting BBC reality competition series.

Wednesday 27th August

  • Shipwreck Hunters Australia season 2 New season of the docuseries following a team of ocean adventurers as they deep dive to find shipwrecks.
  • Alien: Earth episode 4

Friday 29th August

  • Necaxa episode 5

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James HibbsDrama Writer

James Hibbs is a Drama Writer for Radio Times, covering programmes across both streaming platforms and linear channels. He previously worked in PR, first for a B2B agency and subsequently for international TV production company Fremantle. He possesses a BA in English and Theatre Studies and an NCTJ Level 5 Diploma in Journalism.

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