Netflixis in full summer swing, which means there are a whole lot of new movies and TV shows for you to watch this July! As usual, the streaming service has a hefty batch of original films and series, as well as some old favorites filling out their library titles. So whether you’re looking for a summer movie to watch at home, a new series to binge-watch over the weekend, or something you can watch with the whole family, there’s pretty much something for everyone in this month’s new-to-Netflix lineup.
In the realm of original movies, Netflix is unveiling a rather fascinating new approach to releasing a film trilogy withFear Street. The first film,Fear Street Part One: 1994arrives on Friday, July 2, followed by weekly sequel drops withFear Street Part Two: 1978on July 9 andFear Street Part Three: 1666on July 16. Directed byLeigh Janiakand inspired by the belovedR.L. Stinebooks, the trilogy unfolds an interweaving tale of terror set across multiple timelines and it’s a must-watch for horror fans. Other new Netflix Original standouts include the action movieGunpowder Milkshake, starringLena HeadeyandKaren Gillan, and if you’re looking for something lighter,Resort to Loveoffers a sun-soaked new rom-com produced byAlicia Keysand starringChristina Milian.
As for the original series in July, it’s jam-packed! Returning series includeNever Have I Ever,Outer Banks,Atypical,Virgin River, andI Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson. New debuts includeResident Evil: Infinite Darkness,The Cook of Castamar,My Unorthodox Life,Masters of the Universe: Revelation, and the truly wild-looking new dating showSexy Beasts. There are also a number of network favorites adding their latest seasons on Netflix, includingGrey’s AnatomySeason 17,The Walking DeadSeason 10, andThe FlashSeason 7.
Check out the complete list of new movies and shows on Netflix below.
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Avail. 7/1/21
Audible – NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY
Amaree Mckenstry-Hall and his teammates at Maryland School for the Deaf pursue success in football while coping with personal struggles and tragedy.
Dynasty Warriors – NETFLIX FILM
Warlords, warriors and statesmen wage a battle for supremacy in this fantasy tale based on the hit video games and the “Romance of the Three Kingdoms.”
Generation 56k – NETFLIX SERIES
Having formed a bond during the 56K modem era, Matilda and Daniel meet again by chance two decades later. Can their friendship turn into something else?
Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway – NETFLIX ANIME FILM
After Char’s rebellion, Hathaway Noa leads an insurgency against Earth Federation, but meeting an enemy officer and a mysterious woman alters his fate.
Young Royals – NETFLIX SERIES
Prince Wilhelm adjusts to life at his prestigious new boarding school, Hillerska, but following his heart proves more challenging than anticipated.
Air Force One
Austin Powers in Goldmember
Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery
Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me
The Best of Enemies
Boogie Nights
Born to Play
Bureau of Magical Things: Season 1
Charlie’s Angels
Dennis the Menace
The Karate Kid
The Karate Kid Part II
The Karate Kid Part III
Kung Fu Panda
Kung Fu Panda 2
Life as We Know It
Love Actually
Mary MagdaleneMemoirs of a Geisha
Midnight Run
Mortal Kombat (1995)
No Strings Attached
Not Another Teen Movie
Sailor Moon Crystal: Seasons 1-3
She’s Out of My League
The Strangers
Stuart Little
Supermarket Sweep: Season 1
Sword of Trust
Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby
Terminator 2: Judgment Day
Underworld
Underworld: Awakening
Underworld: Rise of the Lycans
What Dreams May Come
Why Do Fools Fall in Love
ZATHURA: A SPACE ADVENTURE
Avail. 7/2/21
The 8th Night – NETFLIX FILM
With prayer beads in one hand and an ax in the other, a monk hunts down a millennia-old spirit that’s possessing humans and unleashing hell on Earth.
Big Timber – NETFLIX SERIES
A no-nonsense logger and his loyal crew battle brutal elements and finicky machines to chop and transport valuable lumber on Vancouver Island.
Fear Street Part 1: 1994 – NETFLIX FILM
After a series of brutal slayings, a teen and her friends take on an evil force that’s plagued their notorious town for centuries. Welcome to Shadyside.
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Haseen Dillruba – NETFLIX FILM
Under investigation as a suspect in her husband’s murder, a wife reveals details of their thorny marriage that seem to only further blur the truth.
Mortel: Season 2 – NETFLIX SERIES
When Obé returns — in a startling new form — and begins to raise an army of followers at the school, Sofiane, Victor and Luisa race to stop a disaster.
Snowpiercer
Avail. 7/3/21
Grey’s Anatomy: Season 17
Avail. 7/4/21
We The People – NETFLIX FAMILY
Learn the basics of rights and citizenship with upbeat songs by popular artists like Janelle Monáe, H.E.R., Adam Lambert, Brandi Carlile and more.
Avail. 7/5/21
You Are My Spring – NETFLIX SERIES
A hotel concierge and a psychiatrist with traumatic childhoods form a heartfelt bond when they become entangled in a perplexing local murder case.
Avail. 7/6/21
I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson: Season 2 – NETFLIX COMEDY SPECIAL
The critically acclaimed and hilariously absurdist sketch comedy series, I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson returns for a second season. Creators and writers Tim Robinson and Zach Kanin bring their distinct comedy style and observational humor to the forefront, continuing to poke fun at life’s most bizarre and mundane situations.
Akiva Schaffer, Andy Samberg, and Jorma Taccone (The Lonely Island) and Ali Bell for Party Over Here serve as executive producers alongside Alex Bach and Dan Powell for Irony Point. Alice Mathias serves as executive producer and directed most sketches alongside Zach Kanin.
Avail. 7/7/21
Brick Mansions
Cat People – NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY
Cat people come in all shapes and sizes, but they share a love for their enchanting, unique feline friends. This docuseries reveals their tales.
Dogs: Season 2 – NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY
Their love for dogs — and their dogs' love for them — becomes a lifeline for an astronaut, a Brazilian priest, a college mascot’s caregiver and more.
The Mire: ‘97 – NETFLIX SERIES
The flood of the century unearths another body in Gronty forest and with it comes corruption, scams from the ’90s and long-hidden secrets from WWII.
The War Next-door – NETFLIX SERIES
After winning a house in a raffle, the humble but loving López family moves to a posh neighborhood, where the snobby Espinozas give them a cold welcome.
Major Grom: Plague Doctor – NETFLIX FILM
When a masked vigilante’s killing spree throws a city into chaos, a renegade detective and his rookie partner are the only ones who can stop it.
This Little Love of Mine
Avail. 7/8/21
Elize Matsunaga: Once Upon a Crime – NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY
The crime shocked Brazil: Elize Matsunaga shot and dismembered her rich husband. Featuring her first interview, this docuseries dives deep into the case.
Home Again
Midnight Sun
RESIDENT EVIL: Infinite Darkness – NETFLIX ANIME
Years after the horrors of Raccoon City, Leon and Claire find themselves consumed by a dark conspiracy when a viral attack ravages the White House.
Avail. 7/9/21
Atypical: Season 4 – NETFLIX SERIES
With Casey and Sam both on the cusp of leaving the nest, each member of the Gardner family faces big decisions about where life will go next.
Biohackers: Season 2 – NETFLIX SERIES
Missing time and disturbing visions haunt Mia as she races to piece together the sudden changes in her life — and why she can’t remember any of them.
The Cook of Castamar – NETFLIX SERIES
In 1720 Madrid, a talented cook catches the eye of a widowed duke just as he returns to aristocratic society. Based on the novel by Fernando J. Múñez.
Fear Street Part 2: 1978 – NETFLIX FILM
In the cursed town of Shadyside, a killer’s murder spree terrorizes Camp Nightwing and turns a summer of fun into a gruesome fight for survival.
How I Became a Superhero – NETFLIX FILM
In a world where humans and superheroes coexist, a lone wolf cop teams up with a bright detective to dismantle a dark plot to extract superpowers.
Last Summer – NETFLIX FILM
During summer vacation in a beachside town, 16-year-old Deniz seeks the affection of his childhood crush and navigates a love triangle.
Lee Su-geun: The Sense Coach – NETFLIX COMEDY SPECIAL
Lee Su-geun’s rise to Korean comedy stardom went hand in hand with his mastery over picking up social cues. Now, he’s ready to share his know-hows.
Virgin River: Season 3 – NETFLIX SERIES
Mel and her loved ones in Virgin River support each other while facing all sorts of troubles: death, a fire, custody arguments, breakups and more.
