Friday, July 25, 2025

View From the Peak - Everything Coming to Paramount+ in August 2025

 

From gripping new originals to thrilling sports coverage, there's something for everyone this August on Paramount+. Subscribers can check out a star-powered selection of new content joining the library, including the streaming premiere of The Friend* with Naomi Watts and Bill Murray and The Infernal Machine* starring Guy Pearce. Young adventurers can enjoy a new PAW Patrol: Jungle Pups special available exclusively on Paramount+. Plus, fans can catch a powerhouse lineup of elite women's sports including the WNBA, NWSL and every moment of the Women's Rugby World Cup. European soccer also takes center stage with the UEFA Super Cup and start of the Serie A and English Football League seasons. 

For a closer look at all the entertainment coming to Paramount+ in August, check out the latest edition of View From the Peak.


BEHIND
THE STREAMS

Isaiah 'Zae' Frederich and Julie Chen in the hit CBS original Big Brother, season 27 

Snakes, Shade and Showdowns! Big Brother** season 27 is serving up all the drama, strategy and jaw-dropping surprises fans crave. From explosive veto meetings to savage clapbacks, the house is already buzzing with tension. And with Live Feeds streaming around the clock on Paramount+, you won't miss a single moment. The show is off to a strong start, ranking as the #1 unscripted program and the #5 program overall on Paramount+ during its 7-day premiere week.

Can't get enough Big Brother? Step into the inner circle with Big Brother: Unlocked** - the new companion show premieres tomorrow and will air every other Friday on CBS and Paramount+. Hosted by a rotating panel of Big Brother legends, this series dishes out exclusive commentary, mystery celebrity guests, never-before-seen footage and hot takes on all the house drama you didn't see coming. 

When you're not obsessing over the Big Brother Live Feeds, you can catch the crew from the boardwalk - Jersey Shore Family Vacation season 7 part two drops August 6 on Paramount+! Expect more laughs, chaos and more GTL as the fam reunites for another unforgettable ride. Paramount+ offers all six seasons of the original Jersey Shore series from MTV, including every iconic moment from Seaside Heights to Italy. 


Back-to-back drama and reality gold, all in one place. Stream now on Paramount+. 

MOUNTAIN
OF MOVIES

Naomi Watts and Bill Murray in The Friend* (Bleecker Street) 

Paramount+ is a premium destination for the best in movies, offering an unmatched library and rich legacy of films including recent blockbuster hits, classics and critically acclaimed movies. 
  • Premiering August 1 on the Paramount+ Premium plan is the Guy Pearce thriller The Infernal Machine*. A reclusive and controversial author is drawn out of hiding when he begins to receive endless letters from an obsessive fan. What ensues is a dangerous labyrinth as he searches for the person behind the cryptic messages.  

  • Based on the bestselling novel, The Friend* tells the story of writer and teacher Iris (Naomi Watts) who finds her comfortable, solitary New York life thrown into disarray after her closest friend and mentor (Bill Murray) bequeaths her his beloved 150 lb. Great Dane, named Apollo. As Iris finds herself unexpectedly bonding with Apollo, she begins to come to terms with her past, and her own creative inner life. Directed by Scott McGehee and David Siegel, the film joins our eclectic list of independent films from Bleecker Street available on Paramount+ including Love MeSasquatch SunsetOne LifeI.S.S. and more.

  • As summer winds down, ease into back-to-school season with some all-time favorites on Paramount+, including Adventureland, Coming to America, Dr. Seuss' The Lorax, Love and Monsters, Rat Race, The Little Rascals, Wayne's World and more. 

Share with your Crew and don't miss the movies coming to Paramount+ in August.


FOR THE
FANS

Paramount has debuted a new social handle @nerdoutparamount across InstagramFacebook and TikTok built by and for fans of beloved Paramount movies and series. 'Nerd Out' is an ongoing source of social content that celebrates the world-class content and iconic franchises across the Paramount brands, connecting with passionate fandoms of every era. To put Paramount in the thick of trending fandom conversation, posts will feature exclusive appearances from talent, creator shoutouts and so much more!

"With the launch of Nerd Out Paramount social channels, we're building a dedicated community where passionate fans of iconic Paramount franchises like Star Trek, SpongeBob SquarePants and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles can come together to celebrate the stories and characters they love," said Dave Perry, Vice President of Digital & Social Marketing, Paramount+. "From fan-favorite moments and obscure easter-eggs, to fun facts and fandom deep dives, this is a space designed for community, discovering hidden gems and a space for everyone to Nerd Out on the things they love. We're excited to officially kick things off in San Diego - where fandoms truly come to life."

The 'Nerd' Out' social campaign officially launched today at a celebratory 'Nerd Out Paramount' activation during San Diego Comic-Con. 
WATCH THE SIZZLE

COMIC CON

This week, Paramount+ descends on San Diego Comic-Con to entertain fans with an array of must-attend panels and activations that bring their favorite titles to life. The panel lineup includes Dexter: Resurrection, the Star Trek universe (i.e. Star Trek: Strange New Worlds and Star Trek: Starfleet Academy); and the upcoming Paramount+ series NCIS: Tony & Ziva. On the Convention floor, fans can step into the icy mountain-themed setting of the "Paramount+ Mountain Experience" Booth, featuring an epic Mountain Crane Challenge where guests can put their skills to the test at the larger-than-life dual claw machine game. 

And, Paramount+ is bringing The Lodge back to the Gaslamp District for its third consecutive year - this time with its biggest, boldest and more immersive fan experience yet. The Lodge features expansive activations inspired by hit titles and iconic franchises such as Mission: Impossible, Landman, Dexter: Resurrection, NCIS: Tony & Ziva, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds and a CBS Sports Clubhouse that includes THE NFL ON CBS and UEFA Champions League. 

Select fans can also participate in an interactive Paramount+ Fan Frontier social experience. Guests will have a chance to "claim" their very own spot on the legendary Paramount Mountain*** inspired by Paramount+ IP such as SpongeBob SquarePants, Star Trek, Yellowjackets, Survivor and more in a fun and unique way. 

The SDCC celebrations run from now through Sunday, July 27. 


***For entertainment purposes only. This is not a real deed and does not entitle the recipient to any property rights. All rights to the content depicted are the property of Paramount Global. This is a fictional "Paramount Mountain." 

HIGH
SCORE

Barbara Banda (Orlando Pride) and Kayla Sharples (Kansas City Current) 

CBS Sports' coverage of the WNBA continues with three games streaming live on Paramount+ in August, including Chicago Sky at Indiana Fever on August 9, defending champions New York Liberty at Minnesota Lynx on August 16 and New York at Atlanta Dream on August 23. Paramount+ will also be home to sixteen NWSL matches in August, highlighted by the top two clubs in the standings when the Kansas City Current face Orlando Pride on August 16. 

Meanwhile, Paramount+ will be the exclusive U.S. home to the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025, with every match streaming live on the service. The USA Eagles, featuring star player Ilona Maher, will face host nation England on August 22 to kick off the tournament before facing Australia on August 30.

Other live sports on Paramount+ in August will feature the start of the European soccer season including the UEFA Super Cup when PSG takes on Tottenham Hotspur on August 13, the start of the Serie A season on August 23, and the start of the English Football League Championship season when newly promoted Wrexham faces Southampton on August 9. 

ORIGINALS, EXCLUSIVES, PREMIERES & EVENTS

8/1: The Infernal Machine*
A reclusive and controversial author (played by Guy Pearce) is drawn out of hiding when he begins to receive endless letters from an obsessive fan. What ensues is a dangerous labyrinth as he searches for the person behind the cryptic messages. 

8/25: The Friend* 
Based on the bestselling novel, writer and teacher Iris (Naomi Watts) finds her comfortable, solitary New York life thrown into disarray after her closest friend and mentor (Bill Murray) bequeaths her his beloved 150 lb. Great Dane, named Apollo. As Iris finds herself unexpectedly bonding with Apollo, she begins to come to terms with her past, and her own creative inner life. 


LIBRARY SHOWS

August 5

Murder 360 (season 1)

August 6

Jersey Shore Family Vacation (season 7, part 2)
Blaze and the Monster Machines (season 8) 


August 13 

PAW Patrol: Jungle Pups special

August 20 

Baby Shark's Big Show! (season 3) 

August 27 

Liberation: D-Day to Berlin (season 1) 


LIBRARY MOVIES

With summer winding down, why not get a head start on the thrills and chills? Get your heart racing and your spine tingling with this lineup of movies arriving on Paramount+ next month including Paranormal Activity, Paranormal Activity 2, Paranormal Activity 3, Paranormal Activity 4, Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension, Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones, Project Almanac, Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse, Shutter Island, The Brothers Grimm, The Ledge and more.  

August 1

A Time to Kill
Adaptation 
Adventureland 
Aeon Flux
American Hustle
An Invisible Sign*
Annihilation 
Blazing Saddles
Captive
Case 39
Coming to America
Crawl
Death at a Funeral
Double Jeopardy 
Dr. Seuss' The Lorax
Event Horizon
Georgetown
Gone Baby Gone
Good Mourning*
Love and Monsters
Masterminds*
Milk
Miss Congeniality 
Monster Trucks
Mother!
New Jack City
One the Line 
Paid in Full
Paranormal Activity
Paranormal Activity 2 
Paranormal Activity 3 
Paranormal Activity 4
Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension
Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones 
Primal Fear
Project Almanac
Rat Race
Red Eye 
Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse 
Sexterior Motives*
Shutter Island
Snake Eyes
The Assistant*
The Brothers Grimm
The Ledge
The Little Rascals 
The Ruins
The Sense of an Ending*
The Town
The Truman Show
The United States of Leland
The Yards
Wayne's World
What Lies Beneath
Zodiac

August 3 

Don't Knock Twice*

August 29

Halloween II*


SPORTS

8/1: EFL League One - Luton Town vs. AFC Wimbledon
8/1: NWSL - Seattle Reign FC vs. Angel City FC
8/1: Women's World Rugby - USA Eagles vs. Canada
8/2: BIG3 Basketball*
8/2-8/3: PGA Tour - Wyndham Championship (Third and Final Round Coverage)* 
8/3: SBD World's Strongest Man*
8/8: EFL Championship - Birmingham City vs. Ipswich Town
8/9: EFL Championship - Southampton vs. Wrexham
8/9: Formula E - London E Prix*
8/9: SBD World's Strongest Man Final* 
8/9: BIG3 Basketball*
8/9: WNBA - Chicago Sky at Indiana Fever*
8/10: Professional Bull Riders*
8/10: NWSL - Chicago Stars vs. Bay FC*
8/10: NWSL - Portland Thorns vs. Seattle Reign*
8/12: Carabao Cup - Wrexham vs. Hull City 
8/12: PULISIC episodes 8-9 premiere
8/13: UEFA Super Cup - PSG vs. Tottenham
8/13: US Open Cup Quarterfinal - Philadelphia Union vs. New York Red Bulls
8/16: We Need to Talk*
8/16: WNBA - New York Liberty at Minnesota Lynx*
8/16: NWSL - Kansas City Current vs. Orlando Pride*
8/17: Coppa Italia Frecciarossa - AC Milan vs. Bari 
8/17: Professional Bull Riders*
8/17: BIG3 Basketball Celebrity Game & Playoffs*
8/18: Coppa Italia Frecciarossa - Torino vs. Modena 
8/19: Concacaf W Champions Cup - Alianza Women FC vs. Washington Spirit
8/20: Concacaf W Champions Cup - NJ/NY Gotham FC vs. CF Monterrey
8/22: NFL ON CBS Preseason - Minnesota at Tennessee 
8/22: Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 - England vs. USA Eagles
8/23: Serie A - AC Milan vs. Cremonese
8/23: Major League Pickleball Finals*
8/23: WNBA - New York Liberty at Atlanta Dream*
8/23: NWSL - Bay FC vs. Washington Spirit*
8/23: College Football on CBS - Stanford at Hawaii* 
8/24: Professional Bull Riders*
8/24: Serie A - Juventus vs. Parma 
8/24: BIG3 Basketball All-Star Game & Championship*
8/24: LPGA - CPKC Women's Open*
8/25: Serie A - Inter vs. Torino
8/29: Serie A - Lecce vs. AC Milan
8/30: Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 - USA Eagles vs. Australia 
8/30: CBS Sports Confidential: Big Ten Football 2025*
8/30: Big Ten on CBS - Nevada at Purdue*
8/30: Serie A - Napoli vs. Cagliari
8/31: Serie A - Inter vs. Udinese
8/31: Professional Bull Riders*
8/31: Sail Grand Prix*
8/31: AVP Volleyball
8/31: NWSL - Washington Spirit vs. Chicago Stars* 
Throughout August: Women's Rugby World Cup 2025
Throughout August: Pacific Nations Cup Men's Rugby
Throughout August: English Football League competition 
Throughout August: Serie A competition
Throughout August: Coppa Italia Frecciarossa competition 
Throughout August: NWSL competition 
Throughout August: Scottish Professional Football League competition
Throughout August: Concacaf W Champions Cup competition 
Throughout August: UEFA Champions League qualifiers 



* Title is available to Paramount+ Premium subscribers.

**All Paramount+ Premium subscribers can live stream CBS titles via the live feed on Paramount+. Those titles will be available on-demand to all subscribers the day after they air live.

Dates for library titles are subject to change. Paramount+ Premium subscribers will have access to CBS titles to stream live via the live feed of their local CBS affiliate on the service as well as on-demand. Essential tier subscribers have access to these titles on-demand the day after they air. 

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