Back to school doesn’t mean stop watching movies, and August has a solid lineup of new-to-streaming films to watch for any occasion. Below we’ve put together a curated list of the best new movies on Amazon Prime Video this month, including laugh-out-loud comedies, indie gems, rom-coms and even an iconic franchise that hits Prime Video in its entirety. There’s a little something for everyone, so fire these up or bookmark them for the perfect time.

Check out our picks for the best new movies on Amazon Prime Video in August 2024 below.

“Jackpot!” “Jackpot!” (Credit: Prime Video)

Filmmaker Paul Feig is behind some of the funniest comedies of the 21st century, from “Bridesmaids” to the supremely rewatchable “Spy,” so that already puts “Jackpot!” on the radar. This Prime Video original has an elevated premise — Awkwafina stars as a woman who wins the Los Angeles Grand Lottery, only to...