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Once you’ve tackled the back-to-school shopping with your kids, consider returning home to watch ‘Furiosa’ as you dive into the Wasteland.

George Miller’s new “Mad Max” installment features a strong lineup of recent films on platforms like Netflix, Peacock, Max, Hulu, Apple TV+, Prime Video, Disney+, and Paramount+. August is teeming with streaming choices catering to all film enthusiasts, ranging from action comedies to star-studded heist films. Among these are fresh box office hits, including a horror film starring Sydney Sweeney and a biker saga featuring Tom Hardy and Austin Butler, along with original films like a spy rom-com starring Halle Berry and Mark Wahlberg.

Check out these 15 standout films available for streaming right now:

‘Abigail’

This outrageous horror comedy stars Melissa Barrera, Kathryn Newton, and Dan Stevens as an unusual kidnap crew assigned to keep an eye on a ballerina (Alisha Weir), who unexpectedly turns out to be a ferocious vampire, flipping the narrative in a gruesomely entertaining tale.

‘The Bikeriders’

This compelling crime drama by Jeff Nichols follows a Midwestern motorcycle club as their activities take a dark turn when they welcome newcomers. Austin Butler plays a wild troublemaker, Jodie Comer portrays his concerned girlfriend, while Tom Hardy delivers a standout performance as the bikers’ volatile leader reminiscent of Marlon Brando.

‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’

We delve into the intriguing background of Charlize Theron’s character from “Mad Max: Fury Road,” now played by Anya Taylor-Joy, in this thrilling, world-expanding film. The storyline boasts a compellingly villainous Chris Hemsworth and is packed with high-octane revenge, post-apocalyptic vehicles, stunning demolition displays, and an abundance of wild confidence.

‘Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire’

This latest installment of “Ghostbusters” leans more on nostalgia than coherence, featuring a large ensemble cast and many callbacks to the franchise’s past. Mckenna Grace takes charge as one of the new heroes, while Bill Murray leads the original team against a new adversary named Garraka, a menacing horned ghost that poses an icy threat to New York City and the world at large.

‘Immaculate’

Beyond “The First Omen,” 2024 offers more nun-themed horror, with Sydney Sweeney leading this unsettling story as an American novice who faces dreadful experiences in an Italian convent.

as a gym manager, portrayed by Kristen Stewart, becomes involved with a bisexual bodybuilder, played by Katy O’Brian, in the romantic thriller “Love Lies Bleeding.” The mix of passion and suspense keeps the audience engaged.

‘That’s My Baby’

The romantic comedy “That’s My Baby” stars Taye Diggs as a single father navigating the challenges of parenting while embarking on a relationship with a tech entrepreneur, played by LeToya Luckett, who is hesitant about commitment. The film delivers a charming mix of humor and heart.

‘The Last Stand’

In “The Last Stand,” Arnold Schwarzenegger portrays a small-town sheriff who must defend his town from a dangerous escaped criminal. The film combines action and suspense with a good dose of humor.

‘The Silent Sea’

“The Silent Sea” is a captivating sci-fi series that follows an expedition to the moon, where explorers uncover chilling secrets that threaten the future of humanity. The show offers a blend of mystery and adventure.

‘Love Lies Bleeding’

In director Rose Glass’ captivating and steamy neo-noir thriller, a story unfolds between the muscular Midwestern bodybuilder Jackie (Katy O’Brian) and the shy gym manager Lou (Kristen Stewart), but their complicated relationship coincides with deadly chaos. If we’re considering Oscar nominations early, O’Brian delivers an outstanding performance that truly shines.

‘One Life’

This heartwarming historical drama narrates the tale of Nicholas Winton, a London broker who rescued countless Jewish children in Prague during the rise of Nazis in 1938. Johnny Flynn stars as the youthful Winton urgently striving to safeguard the children, while Anthony Hopkins plays the older Winton reflecting on his heroic actions, wishing he could have accomplished more.

‘Tarot’

Though it may not be the best, “Tarot” is a decent introduction to horror for younger viewers. Rising stars like Avantika (“Mean Girls”) and Jacob Batalon (“Spider-Man: Homecoming”) feature in this PG-13 thriller about college friends who experiment with a cursed tarot card deck, only to find that their ominous predictions are coming true in strange, often tragic ways.

‘The Union’

A construction worker from New Jersey (Mark Wahlberg) unexpectedly meets his high school sweetheart (Halle Berry) at a bar. He assumes she wants to rekindle their romance, but instead, she’s a secret agent seeking his help for a perilous mission to recover a list of undercover agents. This sets off a series of romantic and action-packed moments filled with laughter and epic adventures.

‘Young Woman and the Sea’

Similar to “Nyad,” but even more inspiring, Daisy Ridley, known from “Star Wars,” shines in this Disney biopic about the groundbreaking athlete Trudy Ederle. She overcame Olympic setbacks, prejudice against women, and even jellyfish to become the first female to swim across the English Channel in 1926.