Summer in the Gulf has a habit of turning streaming platforms into public infrastructure. By August, going outside becomes a logistical exercise involving shaded parking spaces, strategic mall visits and a renewed appreciation for central air-conditioning.
Fortunately, the streamers understand their assignment. This month brings AI-powered space missions, ancient Greek warfare, murderous machines, returning fashion royalty and enough Spider-Man movies to occupy an entire weekend.
Whether you want a new blockbuster, a familiar comfort watch or the horror film everyone will soon be discussing, here are WIRED Middle East’s picks of the best movies to stream this August.
The Devil Wears Prada 2
Nearly two decades after Miranda Priestly first made an entire generation afraid of cerulean sweaters, The Devil Wears Prada 2 brings the fashion world’s most intimidating editor back for another round.
The sequel reunites audiences with Miranda as the media industry, luxury fashion and the business of influence look very different from the world she once dominated. If the original film captured the era of glossy magazines and impossible bosses, this chapter asks what power looks like when print is fading and everyone has become their own publisher.
