Universal+ August 2026 programming

On 31 July 2026, Universal+ unveiled its August 2026 programming slate, highlighting an eight‑episode adaptation of *The Count of Monte Cristo* alongside new crime, fashion‑reality and documentary series. The announcement positioned the miniseries as a flagship drama within a broader lineup that also featured *Murder in a Small Town*, the third season of Brazil’s fashion reality show *Descosturando com Herchcovitch*, and other titles.

A few days later, on 3 August 2026, Universal+ issued a dedicated release notice for the miniseries, now titled *El Conde de Montecristo*. The notice confirmed an exclusive Latin‑American streaming debut on 4 August, detailed its French‑Italian co‑production, and listed the principal cast and creative team, including director Bille August and lead actor Sam Claflin.

Together, the snapshots trace the rollout from a broad programming announcement to a focused promotion of the flagship miniseries, illustrating Universal+’s strategy to anchor its August slate with high‑profile literary adaptation content.