August on Sky is packed with unforgettable stories, from gripping true crime and hard-hitting documentaries to powerful drama and returning favourites.
Discover the chilling mystery of Possession, step inside the brutal world of Fightland, experience the heartbreak and beauty of Shakespeare-inspired drama Hamnet, and follow a literal kid’s rise to sporting greatness in GOAT. Whether you’re after edge-of-your-seat suspense, emotional storytelling or real-life inspiration, there’s something to keep everyone watching this August on Sky.
‘Possession’
Claudia (Gugu Mbatha-Raw), an ambitious young bi-racial lawyer, travels to Jamaica to challenge an inheritance claim made by a local man, Cudjoe East (Sheldon Shepherd), against Oliver Connaught (Jonny Lee Miller), a wealthy white aristocrat. But the case takes an unsettling turn when Claudia discovers that the disputed estate is the very place that has haunted her nightmares: Hope Hill, the Connaught family’s former plantation. As Claudia and Oliver dig deeper, they uncover a disturbing link between the plantation’s brutal past and the injustices still shaping the present.
Possession is a gripping supernatural thriller that blends eerie mystery with the vibrant energy of Jamaica, following one woman’s journey into long-buried secrets, identity and the past’s enduring hold on the present.
‘Fightland’
Executive-produced by Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, the series is a gripping story of redemption, betrayal and brutal ambition, in and out of the ring. With edge-of-your-seat action and a gritty setting populated by dangerous characters, this is a world of money and power never seen before.
On the night that British-born boxer Duke Kilroy (Howard Charles) becomes world heavyweight champion, a vicious assault leaves his brother, Calvin, dead. Duke is devastated and his reaction in the aftermath costs him eight years in a U.S. prison. Upon his release, and after having made a sinister discovery, Duke returns home seeking vengeance against the man he believes set him up, the criminal kingpin and former promoter, Kingsley Marshall (Nicholas Pinnock). But Kingsley has vanished, leaving his children and wife, Joy (Deborah Ayorinde), who happens to be the love of Duke’s life, to pick up the pieces. Working with a cartel desperate to control London’s drug market, Duke begins a high-risk game of infiltrating Kingsley’s empire to destroy it from within and smoke out his enemy. But amidst a volatile criminal landscape, and competing influences threatening to pull him off course, Duke will need to channel everything that made him a champion fighter into his bloody pursuit to win the ultimate victory: revenge for his brother.
‘Barrow: The Truth Behind the Grooming Lie’
When Ellie Williams’ allegations of grooming went viral, they tore the town of Barrow apart and triggered national outrage. Police quickly denied there was a grooming gang and Ellie was sentenced to eight and a half years in jail. But was there truth beneath the lies? And did the focus on proving one young woman a liar lead to denial of a wider grooming problem?
Produced by Sandpaper Films (The Betrayed Girls, A Deadly American Marriage) this three-part series reframes the Ellie Williams case, moving beyond a single question of truth or lies to expose a far wider and more troubling story. The series sheds new light on the Ellie Williams case, as well as uncovering accounts from other women in Barrow whose allegations of abuse by a group of predominantly Asian men were dismissed or ignored. Barrow: The Truth Behind the Grooming Lie also explores how far-right groups have weaponised such cases to fuel outrage and mistrust while agencies, wary of racism accusations, have often avoided confronting perpetrators’ ethnicity.
Developed and filmed over three years, against the backdrop of a growing national reckoning and public inquiry into grooming, the series is based on extensive access and original research and features survivor testimony and first-time interviews with Ellie Williams’ family. It is made in co-production with Full Story Films and draws on the journalism of Sky News’ Unreliable Witness podcast. At its heart, the series is about women who were abused and not believed, placing Barrow within a wider pattern of grooming scandals and asks: why can’t Britain confront this problem, and who pays the price?
‘Voices of the Valleys’
Voices of the Valleys follows three Male Voice Choirs from across Wales and their charismatic conductors as they each prepare for a key event in their choral calendar, from challenging competitions to a performance in front of over 70,000 people. Follow the passionate choristers, from a twenty-four-year-old soloist yet to reach his full potential to one of Wales’s more experienced and celebrated tenors, and explore the pride and dedication involved in keeping this rich tradition alive and thriving.
‘Chicago Fire’ / ‘Chicago Med’ / ‘Chicago P.D.’
#OneChicago fans, your long wait is over. All three Second City-based procedural dramas are coming back to Sky Witness.
Chicago Fire, Chicago P.D. and Chicago Med all return with brand new episodes, picking up the action, drama and life-or-death stakes where they left off. From the firefighters and paramedics of Firehouse 51 to the detectives of the Intelligence Unit and the medical teams at Gaffney Chicago Medical Center, the interconnected stories that have kept fans hooked for years continue with new challenges, high-stakes emergencies and emotional twists. Whether you’re a longtime viewer or looking to jump back in, now is the time to return to the Windy City and catch up with some of television’s most enduring first responders.
‘Savage Mountain’
Savage Mountain follows Kristin Harila’s rapid rise from relative newcomer to world-record-breaking mountaineer, as she completes all 14 of the world’s highest peaks in just 92 days alongside her climbing partner, Tenjen Lama Sherpa. But as their achievement made global headlines, footage from K2 sparked intense controversy, placing Kristin at the centre of a worldwide debate about ambition, ethics and how extreme achievements are portrayed.
‘The Salisbury Poisonings: A Spy Next Door’
The Salisbury Poisonings: A Spy Next Door traces the extraordinary chain of events set in motion when former Russian spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia were poisoned in Salisbury, England. Through firsthand testimony from senior intelligence officials, counterterrorism leaders, journalists and victims whose lives were forever changed, the film uncovers how authorities raced to identify the perpetrators, contain a deadly chemical weapon and respond to one of the most brazen acts of state-sponsored aggression on British soil.
The film features revealing interviews with former Prime Minister Theresa May, former Home Secretary Amber Rudd, former MI6 chiefs Richard Dearlove and John Sawers, former National Security Adviser Mark Sedwill, former Head of Counter Terrorism Policing Neil Basu, and an exclusive interview with Charlie Rowley, the partner of victim Dawn Sturgess. It also features exclusive scenes with investigative journalist Christo Grozev, whose groundbreaking work was previously featured in the Academy Award-winning CNN Film Navalny.
‘Tea with Judi Dench featuring Sir Ian McKellen’
Dame Judi Dench is joined by her great friend Sir Ian McKellen for tea and a warm, candid conversation about their extraordinary lives both on stage and off. From Shakespeare, stage fright and the insecurities of acting to the worldwide fame of The Lord of the Rings and James Bond movies, they reflect on success, failure and the importance of never taking either too seriously. Along the way Ian speaks movingly about coming out, his defining role in the fight against Section 28, and one of his greatest regrets; never sharing the truth about himself with his parents.
What’s Coming To Sky Cinema in August 2026?
‘Hamnet’
From Academy Award-winning writer/director Chloé Zhao, Hamnet tells the powerful story of love and loss that inspired the creation of Shakespeare’s timeless masterpiece, Hamlet. Starring Jessie Buckley in an Oscar and BAFTA-winning role, alongside Paul Mescal and Emily Watson.
‘GOAT’
From Sony Pictures Animation, the studio behind Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, comes GOAT, an original action-comedy set in an all-animal world. The story follows Will, a small goat with big dreams who gets a once-in-a-lifetime shot to join the pros and play roarball, a high-intensity, co-ed, full-contact sport dominated by the fastest, fiercest animals in the world. Will’s new teammates aren’t thrilled about having a little goat on their roster, but Will is determined to revolutionise the sport and prove once and for all that “smalls can ball!”
‘Five Nights at Freddy’s 2’
One year has passed since the supernatural nightmare at Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza. The stories about what transpired there have been twisted into a campy local legend, inspiring the town’s first ever Fazfest. Former security guard Mike (Josh Hutcherson) and police officer Vanessa (Elizabeth Lail) have kept the truth from Mike’s 11-year-old sister, Abby (Piper Rubio), concerning the fate of her animatronic friends. But when Abby sneaks out to reconnect with Freddy, Bonnie, Chica, and Foxy, it will set into motion a terrifying series of events, revealing dark secrets about the true origin of Freddy’s, and unleashing a long-forgotten horror hidden away for decades.
‘Song Sung Blue’
Based on a true story, two down-on-their-luck musicians (Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson) form a joyous Neil Diamond tribute band, proving it’s never too late to find love and follow your dreams.
‘The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie’
That’s not all folks! Porky Pig and Daffy Duck, one of the greatest comedic duos in history, are making their hilarious return in this sci-fi comedy adventure. Porky and Daffy are our unlikely heroes and Earth’s only hope when facing the threat of alien invasion. In this buddy-comedy of epic proportions, they race to save the world, delivering all the laugh-out-loud gags and vibrant visuals that have made the Looney Tunes so iconic, but on a scope and scale yet to be experienced. It’s going to be out of this world!
‘Love Me’
In a story that spans billions of years, a buoy and a satellite meet online long after humanity’s extinction. As they learn what life was like on Earth, they discover themselves and what it means to be alive and in love. In this groundbreaking first feature from directors Sam and Andy Zuchero, Love Me explores contemporary topics surrounding technology and identity, though at its heart is a simple, emotionally resonant tale of transformation. Thrillingly utilising filmmaking techniques from live-action, practical animatronics, classic animation and game engines, and anchored in enthralling performances by Kristen Stewart and Steven Yeun, Love Me culminates in the longest-spanning love story ever told.
What are you planning to watch on Sky and NOW this August?
