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Paramount+ Expands August Lineup with 10 Cloverfield Lane, Babel, Crawl, and Risky Business
Paramount+ has added four new titles to its August catalog, broadening the platform’s mix of contemporary thrillers, international dramas, horror, and classic 1980s comedy. The new releases arrive alongside the network’s heavy‑hitting new season of Taylor Sheridan’s Lioness and the upcoming UFC 330 event featuring Makhachev vs. Machado Garry.
The first addition is 10 Cloverfield Lane, a 2016 science‑fiction thriller that serves as a spiritual successor to the 2008 found‑footage film Cloverfield. The story follows Michelle, played by Mary Elizabeth Winstead, who awakens in an underground bunker after a car crash. She is greeted by Howard, portrayed by John Goodman, and Emmett, played by John Gallagher Jr., who claim that a catastrophic event has rendered the surface uninhabitable. The film was directed by Dan Trachtenberg, written by Josh Campbell, Matthew Stuecken, and Damien Chazelle, and produced by J. J. Abrams and Lindsey Weber under Bad Robot Productions. With a runtime of 104 minutes, a budget of $15 million, and distribution by Paramount Pictures, the movie has maintained a 91 % approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
Next is Babel, a 2006 psychological drama that interweaves four stories set in Morocco, Japan, Mexico, and the United States. The film stars Brad Pitt, Rinko Kikuchi, Cate Blanchett, and Gael García Bernal, among others. Directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu and written by Guillermo Arriaga, Babel was produced by Jon Kilik, Alejandro G. Iñárritu, and Steve Golin. The 143‑minute feature explores themes of communication and cultural disconnect, and it earned critical acclaim for its ensemble performances.
The third title, Crawl, is a creature‑feature horror film that premiered in 2022. The plot centers on a family trapped in a Florida home during a hurricane, where two alligators begin stalking them. The movie stars Kaya Scodelario, Barry Pepper, and Anson Boon, and it was directed by Alexandre Aja. Aja also co‑written the script with Michael Rasmussen and Shawn Rasmussen. With a runtime of 87 minutes and a production budget of $17 million, Crawl was produced and distributed by Paramount Pictures and holds an 83 % rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
The final addition is Risky Business, a 1985 teen comedy that helped launch Tom Cruise’s career. The film follows Joel, a Princeton hopeful who becomes entangled in a series of misadventures after a night of work‑for‑hire. The movie, which features Rebecca De Mornay and Joe Pantoliano, is a classic example of 1980s coming‑of‑age cinema and remains a popular title on the streaming platform.
These four titles illustrate Paramount+’s strategy of combining new and nostalgic content to appeal to a wide audience. While the platform continues to push original series such as Lioness, the addition of established films provides viewers with a broader selection of genres—from psychological thrillers and international dramas to horror and classic comedy.
Looking ahead, Paramount+ will keep its August schedule active with the UFC 330 event and the Lioness season, both of which are expected to drive additional traffic to the service. The platform’s lineup also includes other upcoming releases and original programming that will be announced in the coming weeks.
Overall, the August expansion demonstrates Paramount+’s commitment to offering a diverse slate of content, balancing new releases with proven classics to maintain subscriber engagement throughout the year.
The first addition is 10 Cloverfield Lane, a 2016 science‑fiction thriller that serves as a spiritual successor to the 2008 found‑footage film Cloverfield. The story follows Michelle, played by Mary Elizabeth Winstead, who awakens in an underground bunker after a car crash. She is greeted by Howard, portrayed by John Goodman, and Emmett, played by John Gallagher Jr., who claim that a catastrophic event has rendered the surface uninhabitable. The film was directed by Dan Trachtenberg, written by Josh Campbell, Matthew Stuecken, and Damien Chazelle, and produced by J. J. Abrams and Lindsey Weber under Bad Robot Productions. With a runtime of 104 minutes, a budget of $15 million, and distribution by Paramount Pictures, the movie has maintained a 91 % approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
Next is Babel, a 2006 psychological drama that interweaves four stories set in Morocco, Japan, Mexico, and the United States. The film stars Brad Pitt, Rinko Kikuchi, Cate Blanchett, and Gael García Bernal, among others. Directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu and written by Guillermo Arriaga, Babel was produced by Jon Kilik, Alejandro G. Iñárritu, and Steve Golin. The 143‑minute feature explores themes of communication and cultural disconnect, and it earned critical acclaim for its ensemble performances.
The third title, Crawl, is a creature‑feature horror film that premiered in 2022. The plot centers on a family trapped in a Florida home during a hurricane, where two alligators begin stalking them. The movie stars Kaya Scodelario, Barry Pepper, and Anson Boon, and it was directed by Alexandre Aja. Aja also co‑written the script with Michael Rasmussen and Shawn Rasmussen. With a runtime of 87 minutes and a production budget of $17 million, Crawl was produced and distributed by Paramount Pictures and holds an 83 % rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
The final addition is Risky Business, a 1985 teen comedy that helped launch Tom Cruise’s career. The film follows Joel, a Princeton hopeful who becomes entangled in a series of misadventures after a night of work‑for‑hire. The movie, which features Rebecca De Mornay and Joe Pantoliano, is a classic example of 1980s coming‑of‑age cinema and remains a popular title on the streaming platform.
These four titles illustrate Paramount+’s strategy of combining new and nostalgic content to appeal to a wide audience. While the platform continues to push original series such as Lioness, the addition of established films provides viewers with a broader selection of genres—from psychological thrillers and international dramas to horror and classic comedy.
Looking ahead, Paramount+ will keep its August schedule active with the UFC 330 event and the Lioness season, both of which are expected to drive additional traffic to the service. The platform’s lineup also includes other upcoming releases and original programming that will be announced in the coming weeks.
Overall, the August expansion demonstrates Paramount+’s commitment to offering a diverse slate of content, balancing new releases with proven classics to maintain subscriber engagement throughout the year.
