Streaming Guide: Notable New and Returning Titles for July

Major streaming platforms, including Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, and Max, have updated their content libraries for July, offering a mix of classic cinema, long-running television series, and award-winning films. Viewers can access a variety of genre titles, ranging from superhero franchises and science fiction epics to cult-classic animation and psychological thrillers, as these services rotate their catalogs to align with broader theatrical releases and seasonal trends.

What is coming to Netflix in July?

Netflix is expanding its library with a focus on both historical superhero content and acclaimed filmography. Key additions include:

• Apollo 13: Ron Howard’s space exploration drama joins the platform on July 1.
• Heroes (Seasons 1-4): The complete run of the superhero drama series arrives on July 1.
• Spider-Man: Homecoming: The 2017 Marvel film becomes available on July 1.
• Memento: Christopher Nolan’s non-linear murder mystery arrives on July 5.
• The Tick: The animated series arrives July 8, followed by the live-action series on July 15.
• The Hunger Games Series: Five films, including The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, debut on July 14.
• Hannibal (Seasons 1-3): The psychological horror series starring Mads Mikkelsen lands on July 27.

What is new on Hulu this month?

Hulu’s July additions emphasize award-winning cinema and cult-favorite comedies.

• Interstellar: Christopher Nolan’s science fiction epic starring Matthew McConaughey arrives on July 1.
• The Twilight Saga: All five films in the franchise, starting with Twilight, are available beginning July 4.
• Everything Everywhere All At Once: The Academy Award-winning multiversal drama returns to streaming on July 3.
• Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie: This comedy feature arrives on July 24, expanding the reach of the original series.

Disney+ and Max Updates

Both platforms are leveraging their intellectual property to coincide with current theatrical trends. According to official announcements, X-Men ’97 Season 2 premieres on Disney+ on July 1 with a three-episode launch, followed by weekly releases.

Max is focusing on horror and adventure franchises, providing context for recent theatrical releases in the genre:

• The Evil Dead Franchise: The original Sam Raimi trilogy and the 2013 Fede Álvarez remake arrive on July 1.
• The Mummy Franchise: The three Brendan Fraser films, alongside the 1959 version starring Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee, debut on July 1.
• The Long Walk: This adaptation of the Stephen King novel premieres on July 10.

Peacock’s July Content Additions

Peacock’s rotation includes several high-profile films from the 1980s and 2000s, effective July 1:

• Big: The Penny Marshall comedy starring Tom Hanks.
• Hellboy and Hellboy II: The Golden Army: Directed by Guillermo del Toro.
• The Jaws Franchise: All four films in the shark-thriller series.
• The Men in Black Franchise: All four installments of the sci-fi comedy series.
• The Prestige: A Christopher Nolan thriller starring Hugh Jackman and Christian Bale.
• Who Framed Roger Rabbit: The 1988 live-action/animation hybrid directed by Robert Zemeckis.

Key Takeaways for Streamers

• Franchise Availability: Several services are grouping full franchises together, such as the Twilight series on Hulu and the Jaws films on Peacock, to encourage binge-viewing.
• Nolan Month: With Memento, Interstellar, and The Prestige arriving on various platforms, July serves as a significant month for fans of Christopher Nolan’s filmography.
• Genre Ties: Streaming platforms are strategically aligning their libraries with new theatrical releases, such as providing access to earlier Evil Dead and Hunger Games films as new franchise entries hit cinemas.