By the time the weekend rolls around, staying in and watching a show is the only plan that sounds appealing to me. I used to get excited about getting dressed up and staying out late, but those days are over. Now, streaming what’s new is my idea of a wild Saturday night. I’m so committed, I’m marking release dates in my calendar months in advance.
With every platform dropping something good in July, it’s hard to keep up with what to watch and where to watch it. This month is Nantucket, nostalgia, and the final love triangle of the summer. These shows are about to be the sole topic of conversation in our group chats, and I’ll be damned if I miss out.
Cancel your plans and get comfortable. Here are the most anticipated shows and movies that are new on streaming in July 2026.
Your July Watch List for When You Need to Escape Your Own Life
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Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video, Peacock, Apple TV+, Disney+, HBO Max
Netflix
Little House on the Prairie (2026 Reboot)
Stream on Netflix starting July 9.
Netflix is debuting its new Little House on the Prairie reboot this month. Alongside The Hawk and Ransom Canyon, it’s one of Netflix’s big July debuts. Cozy, prairie-core, and perfect for when you need a break from messy dating shows. Think Little House but with 2026 production value.
The Hawk
Stream on Netflix starting July 9Will Ferrell’s new comedy series The Hawk is one of Netflix’s most anticipated July launches. Netflix is betting big on comedy this month, and this is your palette cleanser after binging Nantucket drama. Funny, chaotic, and easy to half-watch while folding laundry.
Heartstopper Forever
Stream on Netflix mid-July.
The Heartstopper movie event. If you watched the series, you know this is not optional.
Hulu
The Bear (Final Season)
Stream on Hulu starting June 25 — still #1 in JulyYes, chef — but make it the final course. The fifth and final season of The Bear picked up after Carmy walks away, with Sydney, Richie, and Natalie chasing that Michelin star. If you haven’t finished it, July is your catch-up month before everyone spoils the ending.
Ready or Not 2: Here I Come
Stream on Hulu starting July 2Action-horror sequel making its streaming debut. For when you want to escape your life by watching someone else’s life be way more terrifying.
Prime Video
The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3 (Final Season)
Stream on Prime Video starting July 16This is the one everyone is dying to watch in July. The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3 will release on Wednesday, July 16, maintaining a summer release tradition for the buzzy romance drama. The official poster shows Jeremiah kissing Belly while Conrad frowns — and yes, that is the whole internet right now.What to know: 11 episodes total, final season, first two episodes drop July 16 at midnight PT, then weekly every Wednesday until September 17. Season 2 more than doubled Season 1 viewership in 3 days. Team Conrad vs Team Jeremiah is officially a personality test.
Elle
Stream on Prime Video starting July 1Superhero animation may be July 1, but Elle is too. This is the Legally Blonde prequel series starring Lexi Minetree as young Elle Woods. Comedy, pink, and exactly what you need after a heavy drama. Think 2001 without low-rise jean trauma.
Peacock
The Five-Star Weekend
Stream on Peacock starting July 9The main event. All eight episodes of The Five-Star Weekend drop at once on July 9 on Peacock. Based on Elin Hilderbrand’s 2023 novel, starring Jennifer Garner as food blogger Hollis Shaw, plus Chloë Sevigny, Regina Hall, Gemma Chan, D’Arcy Carden, and Timothy Olyphant. Filmed on Nantucket.It proved successful right out of the gate — after 24 hours, it shot to #2 then #1 on Peacock’s Top 10, overtaking Love Island USA. Themes of grief, friendship, and identity, but make it caftans and a $10M beach house. This is your Nantucket escape when you can’t afford Nantucket.
Apple TV+
Silo Season 3
Stream on Apple TV+ starting July 3Silo Season 3 premieres July 3 on Apple TV+. Rebecca Ferguson returns for the sci-fi bunker saga. For when you want to feel smart and stressed at the same time.
Lucky
Stream on Apple TV+ starting July 15Apple TV’s new crime adaptation starring Anya Taylor-Joy. Buzzy, sleek, and one of the most anticipated new series of summer 2026.
Disney+
X-Men ‘97 Season 2
Stream on Disney+ starting July 1Superhero animation returns July 1. For your inner child who had a crush on Wolverine and didn’t know it was a type.
HBO Max / Max
House of the Dragon Season 3
Stream on Max starting June 21 still ruling July.
Finally, House of the Dragon Season 3 is here, diving deeper into the Targaryen civil war, dragon battles, and the long-awaited Battle of the Gullet. If you started in June, July is your catch-up.
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