July 2026
Movies In Theaters
From The Hollywood Reporter: The Most Anticipated Movies of 2026
From Purewow: The 8 Most Anticipated Movies of 2026 (6 of Them Have Something in Common…)
From Vulture: 44 Movies We Can’t Wait to See in 2026
Visit Fandango to see all the movies in theaters. See the full list of 2026 releases: https://www.firstshowing.net/schedule2025/
Streaming: Movies and Series
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Read from Wired: How to Quickly Find Out What’s Streaming on Multiple Services at Once and from PC Where Is That Streaming? The Best Apps to Help You Find What You Want to Watch
Schedules also available: https://www.tvguide.com/
The Lists: July releases by streaming service.
From The New York Times: The Best Movies and TV Shows Coming to Disney+, Amazon, AMC+, Apple TV and More in July
Amazon Prime: See the full list from Amazon.
Apple TV+: New Apple TV from Apple TV Press.
Apple TV sets must-see 2026 lineup of star-studded original series, films and live sports
Disney+ and Hulu: See the full list from Vulture. See the full list from Vulture and Discussing Film
Max (HBO): See the full list from Vulture
Netflix: See the full list Tulum and from Vulture.
From The New York Times: The Best Movies and TV Shows Coming to Netflix in June
Paramount+: New On Paramount+. From Vulture
Peacock: See the full list from Vulture and Peacock.
Movies: New and Noteworthy
Enola Holmes 3 (on Netflix July 1st), Adventure follows detective Enola Holmes (Millie Bobby Brown) to Malta, where her plans to tie the knot unravel when Sherlock’s (Henry Cavill) disappearance plunges her into a perilous new case.
Ready or Not 2 (horror film on Hulu July 1st)
Heartstopper Forever (film premieres on Netflix on July 17), Alice Oseman’s book, Heart Stopper Volume 6, comes out on July 7th. Nick and Charlie are in love, but new challenges lay ahead with Nick getting ready to leave for university and Charlie taking on new responsibilities at school.
The Dink (sports comedy on Apple TV July 24th), Desperate to save a struggling country club and earn his father’s respect, a washed-up tennis pro is compelled to break a sacred vow and do the unthinkable: play pickleball.
Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie (2026 film on Hulu July 24th)
The Devil’s Mouth (horror movie on Prime Video July 29th), Five friends set out on one last adventure along Thailand’s stunning coast, eager for a final thrill before life in the real world begins. They sign up for a guided swim through a remote cave system known as The Devil’s Mouth, a natural wonder that’s as breathtaking as it is unforgiving.
The Drama (2026 film on Max July 31st)
Series: New and Returning
New:
From Buzzfeed: A “Legally Blonde” Prequel, A New Duffer Brothers Series, And 15 More Highly-Anticipated TV Shows Coming In 2026
From The Wrap: Every TV Show Renewed, Canceled or Ending in 2026
Full Season:
Elle (season 1 on Prime Video July 1st), Season 1 of Elle follows Elle Woods before she was a fish-out-of-water at Harvard. We meet her in 1995 in high school where she encounters tricky friendships, forbidden romance, and questionable fashion choices. Through it all, Elle uses her family as a touchstone, and forms an even tighter bond with her mother, proving that they can get through anything life throws their way as long as they have each other.
Survival of the Thickest (Season 3 on Netflix July 2nd), Riding high in the world of designer fashion, Mavis (Michelle Buteau) leans into a life-changing new adventure as she and Luca (Marouane Zotti) embark on the journey of starting a family.
Dark Winds Season 4 on Netflix July 4th
Little House on the Prairie (drama series on Netflix on July 9), based on Laura Ingalls Wilder’s Little House books. Part family drama, part epic survival tale, and part origin story of the American West. Starring Alice Halsey as Laura Ingalls, the series will offer a kaleidoscopic view of the struggles and triumphs of those who shaped the frontier.
The Five-Star Weekend (premieres on Peacock on July 9) is based on the bestselling novel by Elin Hilderbrand. Hollis Shaw, a famed food influencer, suffers a devastating loss that exposes cracks in her picture-perfect life. To heal, she hosts a Nantucket weekend where secrets surface.
Ride or Die (action/comedy series on Prime Video July 13th), Best friends Debbie Claybourne and Judith Burton thought they knew everything about each other, except Judith turned out to be an international assassin; when a mysterious figure emerges, both of their worlds are turned upside down.
The Hawk (comedy series on Netflix July 16th), On the back nine of his career, golf legend Lonnie “The Hawk” Hawkins (Will Ferrell) chases one final major — and drags everyone he loves into the chaos.
Ransom Canyon (Season 2 on Netflix July 23rd)
Streaming Weekly
Weekly series that are coming to a close in July, or have just wrapped up.
- Widow’s Bay (season finale on Apple TV on June 17th)
- Not Suitable for Work (season finale on Hulu on June 23rd)
- Dutton Ranch (season finale on Paramount+ July 3rd)
- Song of the Samurai (season finale on Max on July 11th)
- Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed (season finale on Apple TV on July 15th)
- Unconditional (season 1 finale on Apple TV June 9th)
- Cape Fear (season finale on Apple TV on July 31st)
Silo (season 3 premiere on Apple TV on July 3rd)
Trying (season 5 premiere on Apple TV July 8th)
Lucky (series premieres on Apple TV on July 15th), based on Marissa Stapley’s bestselling 2021 novel, this limited crime thriller series centers on Lucky Armstrong (Anya Taylor-Joy), who was raised in a family of con artists and is ready to put her criminal past behind her. An unexpected turn of events offers her a chance to cash out legitimately — but only if she can embrace her dark side and pull off one last job.
Stuart Fails to Save the Universe (Season 1 Starts streaming: July 23 on Max), Comic book shop owner Stuart Bloom brings about the end of the universe, and is tasked with restoring reality along with his girlfriend Denise, geologist Bert, and quantum physicist Barry Kripke.
‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ Season 4 Premieres July 23 on Paramount+
Documentary (films and series)
Skywalkers: A Love Story (2024 documentary film on Netflix), Angela Nikolau and Ivan Beerkus climb the world’s last super skyscraper, blending daring acrobatics with a tumultuous love story. This is the couple who recently made news for climbing the Empire State Building.
Worst Neighbor Ever (series on Netflix July 1st), This intense documentary series details true stories of neighbors gone bad, from heinous fraud schemes to senseless acts of violent retribution.
Murder 101 (docuseries on Prime Video July 13th), Based on the successful KT Studios and iHeartMedia true crime podcast, the three-episode series centers on a high school sociology class and their teacher who delve into decades-old cold cases and uncover long-buried truths.
The Real Wolf of Wall Street (3-part documentary on Paramount+ July 13th), reveals the explosive true story that inspired The Wolf of Wall Street.
Marc by Sofia (documentary film on Max on July 16th), An intimate, unconventional portrait of Marc Jacobs, crafted by Sofia Coppola to capture the genius and singular universe of the iconic American fashion designer.
Reality, Special Programming, and Award Shows
Love Island USA, season 8 (Peacock Original) finale on July 12th
Sports
The World Cup, Thursday, June 11 to Sunday, July 19, 2026. English Broadcasts: All 104 matches are split between FOX and FS1. Cut the Cord: Live TV services like YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo, and Peacock offer full tournament coverage without a traditional cable package.
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