Paramount+ has at its disposal a vast library of past and current blockbuster movies, as well as new shows and exciting sporting events. The neophyte streamer is a treasure trove for anyone interested in entertainment, sports, and pop culture.
The August 2023 Paramount+ programming schedule is the best yet, with the return of shows like The Chi and Billions and blockbuster movies like Basic Instinct, Boogie Nights, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. See below for the full list of all the movies, shows, and sporting events headed to Paramount+ in August!
8/4: The Chi Season 6 premiere*
8/8: Never Seen Again Season 4 premiere
8/11: Billions Season 7 premiere*
8/15: Reinventing Elvis: The ’68 Comeback premiere
Secret Celebrity Renovation (Season 3)*
RuPaul’s Drag Race (Season 15)
RuPaul’s Secret Celebrity Drag Race (Season 1-2)
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2012) (Seasons 4 -5)
Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure*
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990)
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III
The Thing Called Love: Director’s Cut*
8/5: NWSL – San Diego Wave FC vs. Angel City FC
8/5: Campeonato Brasileirão Série A – Fluminense vs. Palmeiras
8/5 – 8/6: PGA Tour – Wyndham Championship (Third and Final Round Coverage)
8/6: NWSL – OL Reign vs. Portland Thorns FC
8/6: Professional Bull Riding – PBR Team Series: Kansas City
8/6: Takeya Pickleball Showcase
8/12 – 8/13: PGA Tour – FedEx St. Jude Championship (Third and Final Round Coverage)
8/13: Campeonato Brasileirão Série A – Grêmio vs. Fluminense
8/13: Campeonato Brasileirão Série A – Flamengo vs. São Paulo
8/16: UEFA Super Cup – Manchester City vs. Sevilla
8/19: Start of 2023 Serie A Season
8/19: NWSL – San Diego Wave FC vs. NJ/NY Gotham FC
8/19: Campeonato Brasileirão Série A – São Paulo vs. Botafogo
8/19 – 8/20: PGA Tour – BMW Championship (Third and Final Round Coverage)
8/20: Professional Bull Riding – PBR Team Series: Nashville
8/20: NWSL – Portland Thorns FC vs. North Carolina Courage
8/25: NFL ON CBS (Preseason) – Detroit Lions @ Carolina Panthers
8/26: Serie A – AC Milan vs. Torino
8/26: BIG3 Basketball Celebrity Game, All-Star Game & Championship
8/26 – 8/27: PGA Tour – TOUR Championship (Third and Final Round Coverage)
8/27: Professional Bull Riding – PBR Team Series: Austin
8/27: NWSL – Washington Spirit vs. Portland Thorns FC
8/27: Campeonato Brasileirão Série A – Botafogo vs. Flamengo
Throughout August: NWSL competition
Throughout August: Italian Serie A competition
Throughout August: UEFA Champions League Qualifiers
Throughout August: Argentina Liga Profesional de Fútbol competition
Throughout August: Campeonato Brasileirão Série A competition
Throughout August: Combate Global competition
* Title is available to Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers.
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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