July is red and white Christmas season and a time for movie binges. But with an onslaught of streaming services and unlimited libraries, indecisiveness can ruin the fun. Luckily, there’s today.
We’ve scoured the major platforms for the most talked-about new releases, classics, and can’t-miss series, movies, and documentaries coming to the major platforms this month to compile our superstar-studded streaming lists.
Sparks are sure to fly from Tony Hale and Zosia Mamet’s Decameron, a new period comedy series set in the age of a deadly plague, to Taika Waititi and Jemaine Clement’s latest surreal adventure, Time Bandits, starring Lisa Kudrow.
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“Joker”
Dark, darkly humorous and deeply disturbing, Todd Phillips’ Joker origin story stars Joaquin Phoenix in a strangely human performance. Rewatch the Oscar-winning crime drama ahead of the October release of the sequel, Joker: Folie à deux. Co-starring Lada Gaga.
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- “Quad God” (sports documentary, released July 10)
- “Wild Wild Space” (a space race documentary, opening July 17th)
- “Knox Goes Away” (a thriller directed by and starring Michael Keaton, opening July 26th)
Netflix
“Decameron” (July 25th)
When the plague strikes Florence, Italy in the 14th century, the wealthy flee to the countryside, which may not be as safe as they think. A dark comedy about secrets, class warfare, and lewd acts, “The Decameron” stars Zosia Mamet and Tony Hale. Plus, it has some amazing costumes.
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- “Exploding Kittens” (adult animation, released July 12th)
- “Derry Girls” (Irish sitcom starring “Bridgerton” star Nicola Coughlan; all three seasons currently streaming)
- “Dancing for the Devil: The 7 Million-Member TikTok Cult” (a social media cult documentary, available now)
Disney+
“Shark Beach: Gulf Coast with Anthony Mackie” (July 1)
Disney isn’t just about cute animals, princesses, and Star Wars. Thanks to a connection with National Geographic, sharks will be patrolling the Disney+ waters throughout July, starting with a reality show hosted by Anthony Mackie that will get you up close and personal with the big guys.
Deep sea-themed films such as “Red Sea Shark Attack,” “Baby Shark in Town,” “Shark Attack 360,” “Shark vs Ross Edgley,” “Shark Gone Viral” and “Super Size Shark” will premiere earlier this month.
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- “Disney Descendants (Sing Along Version)” (Family fantasy musical, released July 12th)
- “Angels in the Outfield” (1994 Family Sports Fantasy, released July 15th)
- “EPCOT Transformation: Inside the Transformation” (documentary series, new episodes premiere July 19)
Hulu
“Animal Kingdom” (July 11th)
When a mysterious mutation starts transforming humans into animal hybrids, a man goes in search of his wife in this French fantasy film. Think Sweet Tooth with a Yorgos Lanthimos twist.
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- “The Bear” Season 3 (Food-centric drama comedy, streaming now)
- “Mastermind: Think Like a Killer” (documentary series, coming July 11)
- Futurama Season 12 (animated series, premieres July 29)
Prime Video
“Space Cadet” (July 4th)
Emma Roberts plays a blonde (obviously) Florida party girl who joins NASA’s space program but meets more qualified but less courageous candidates than she is, so help me God.
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- “Tyler Perry’s Black Divorce” (thriller, released July 11)
- “The Eternal City” (action comedy, released July 18)
- “Cirque du Soleil: Without a Net” (documentary, opening July 25th)
Apple TV+
“Time Bandits” (July 24)
It’s hard to imagine anyone coming close to surpassing Terry Gilliam’s original 1981 feature film, with its surreal touches, stunning visuals, Monty Python-esque quirkiness and unsettling ending, but if any creators are worth a shot, it’s frequent collaborators Taika Waititi (writer/director) and Jemaine Clement (screenwriter), who also happen to star Lisa Kudrow.
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- “Sunny” (sci-fi thriller, released July 10)
- “Lady in the Lake” (Thriller, released July 19)
- “Las Azules” (crime drama series, streaming July 31)
Paramount+
“Melissa Etheridge: I’m Not Broken” (July 9)
In this two-part documentary series, Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Melissa Etheridge explores the power of music on relationships, the human spirit, and redemption as she writes and performs new songs for the women she meets during visits to the Topeka Correctional Facility in her hometown of Kansas.
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- Mean Girls: The Musical (musical film, released July 16)
- “Quantum Leap” (Second season of the sci-fi series, premiering July 17)
- “Star Trek: Strange New Worlds” (2-season sci-fi series, currently streaming)
Dates and links may be subject to change, so check the homepage of your favorite streaming service.
