Moviegoers and streaming subscribers have plenty to look forward to this July 2026, with new films and series arriving across cinemas and major platforms.
Here are some of the titles to watch out for this month:
Movies opening in cinemas
Universal Pictures’ “Minions & Monsters” opens on June 30. The film stars Allison Janney, Christoph Waltz, Jeff Bridges, Jesse Eisenberg, Zoey Deutch, Bobby Moynihan, Phil LaMarr, with Trey Parker and Pierre Coffin. It is directed by Pierre Coffin.
According to its official synopsis, “Minions & Monsters” is “the rambunctious, ridiculous and totally true story of how the Minions conquered Hollywood, became movie stars, lost everything, unleashed monsters onto the world and then banded together to try and save the planet from the mayhem they had just created.”
On July 8, Columbia Pictures will release “Evil Dead Burn,” directed by Sébastien Vaniček and starring Souheila Yacoub, Tandi Wright, Hunter Doohan, Luciane Buchanan, Errol Shand, Maude Davey, George Pullar, and Greta Van Den Brink.
The film follows a woman who seeks solace with her in-laws after the loss of her husband, only for the family gathering to turn into a nightmare when they are transformed into Deadites.
On July 15, Universal Pictures will release Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey.” The film stars Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong’o, Zendaya, and Charlize Theron.
The synopsis says the film follows “the legendary tale” of Odysseus, played by Damon, as he journeys home after the Trojan War.
Closing out the month’s cinema releases is Columbia Pictures’ “Spider-Man: Brand New Day,” which opens on July 29.
The film stars Tom Holland, Zendaya, Sadie Sink, Jacob Batalon, Jon Bernthal, Tramell Tillman, Michael Mando, and Mark Ruffalo, and is directed by Destin Daniel Cretton.
Its official synopsis says: “Four years have passed since the events of ‘No Way Home,’ and Peter is now an adult living entirely alone, having voluntarily erased himself from the lives and memories of those he loves.”
Netflix releases
Netflix is adding several titles in July, including the Korean series “The East Palace,” which premieres on July 17.
The series follows “a man who walks the spirit world and a court lady who hears the dead” as they enter the East Palace by the king’s orders to uncover its secrets. It stars Nam Joo-hyuk, Roh Yoon-seo, and Cho Seung-woo.
Other Netflix releases include:
- “Enola Holmes 3” — July 1
- “Summer ’36” — July 1
- “Human Vapor” — July 2
- “Better Late Than Single: Season 2” — July 7
- “I’m Not Afraid” — July 8
- “Little House On The Prairie” — July 9
- “Me Before Me” — July 16
- “23 000 Lives” — July 17
- “Heartstopper Forever” — July 17
- “The Truthers” — July 24
- “Wrath” — July 29
Other titles joining Netflix’s July lineup include “Worst Neighbor Ever,” “Survival of the Thickest: Season 3,” “Super Subbu,” “Sparks of Tomorrow,” “The Hawk,” “Elite Force,” “The Debt Collector” and “Final Project.”
Prime Video releases
Prime Video’s July lineup includes new series and films.
“Elle” premieres on July 1 and follows Elle Woods before she became a Harvard student. Set in 1995, the series explores her high school years, including friendships, romance, and personal challenges.
On July 3, Prime Video releases “The Loyalty Game,” starring Janine Gutierrez, Sofia Andres, and Jericho Rosales.
The series follows Ana, who hires another woman to test the loyalty of her husband Ben. What begins as a test becomes “a dangerous, seductive psychological game of secrets, manipulation, and power play as loyalty becomes a matter of life and death.”
Other Prime Video series arriving in July include:
- “The Ghost in The Shell” — July 7
- “From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman II” — July 9
- “Murder 101” — July 13
- “Ride or Die” — July 15
- “Young Farts Trailer Parts” — July 17
- “Batman: Caped Crusader Season 2” — July 31
Prime Video movies coming this month include:
- “Boulevard” — July 10
- “Open Endings” — July 17
Disney+ releases
Disney+ will premiere “X-Men ’97 Season 2” on July 1, with new episodes released weekly.
The series continues the story of mutantkind as the X-Men face new threats while being scattered across time.
On July 22, “A Shop for Killers Season 2” arrives, starring Lee Dong-wook and Kim Hye-jun.
The season follows Jian after Babylon’s attack as she goes into hiding while Jinman risks everything to protect her.
Disney+ will also stream “Lollapalooza” live from July 31 to August 3, featuring performances from Jennie, Charli XCX, aespa, and SB19. The release notes that featured artists are not confirmed at the time of writing and content is subject to availability.
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Other Disney+ titles include:
- “Ready or Not 2: Here I Come” — July 2
- “The Husband” — July 4
- “Furious” — July 27
- “Pompeii: Out of Time with Tom Hiddleston” — July 23
- “The Devil Wears Prada 2” — July 29
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For those looking for familiar favorites, Disney+ is also highlighting rainy-day watchlist titles including “The Princess Diaries” and “The Parent Trap.”