13 Highly Anticipated Movie and TV Releases Launching in July!

Anxiously awaiting Pedro Pascal in Gladiator 2 or the long-awaited Wicked remake? Here are over a dozen brand-new releases to catch up on while you wait.

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If you’re anything like me, all you want this summer is to beat the heat and stay inside. Yes, beach trips are fun, and it’s nice to get some sunlight, but eventually you just want to cozy up in an air-conditioned room with a good movie or a bingeable TV show. Here are 13 movies and TV shows coming out that are just waiting for you to discover them this July.

7/11: Longlegs – For All of the Disturbing Horror Fans

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This hideously scary new film promises to burrow under your skin and leave you paranoid and shaking for the rest of the week. Nicolas Cage’s role in this movie is like nothing we’ve seen him do before, so hopefully he delivers!

7/12: Descendants: The Rise of Red – For Disney Movie Fans

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For all you Descendants fans out there (don’t be shy), here comes the fourth movie in the beloved Disney franchise, and it’s bringing back someone who — in my not-so-humble opinion — was the very best Cinderella: Brandy!

7/12: Fly Me to the Moon – For Those Who Know the Moon Landing Was Faked

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I don’t know about you, but I’ve had that song stuck in my head ever since I saw the trailer for the first time. What promises to be a hilarious take on the 1969 moon landing debuts this July!

7/12: The Serpent Queen Season 2 Premiere – For All of You History Buffs

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A deep dive into the life of France’s most famous queen, Catherine de Medici, this show’s second season is highly anticipated.

7/15: The Jetty – For Doctor Who Fans Who Are Still in Love With Jenna Coleman

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For our UK readers, The Jetty will be out soon on BBC! It follows a harrowing journey a detective must take to learn the truth — at any cost. For US readers, stay tuned for a release on American streaming platforms!

7/16: Season 1 Finale of The Acolyte – For Hopeful Star Wars Fans

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In what has so far been a disappointment to Star Wars fans, The Acolyte’s success hinges on its final episode: Will it skyrocket to infamy with an exceptional finale, or will it flop into obscurity?

7/17: Simone Biles Rising – For People Who Are Following the Olympics This Year

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Get a glimpse into the personal life of one of America’s most famous gymnasts with this limited docuseries from Netflix! Biles’s highly anticipated return to the Olympics will be all the sweeter after her previous struggles with mental health prevented her from participating in the 2020 Olympics.

7/17: Twisters – For Fans of Classic Disaster Movies

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Glen Powell (recently appointed heartthrob of America) stars in this epic revival of the disaster movie genre. Films like this make me happier than ever to be living in the Pacific Northwest — no tornadoes!

7/24: Time Bandits – For Fans of Taika Waititi’s Strange Brain

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This television show is actually an adaptation of a 1980s film of the same name; they both center on an 11-year-old boy and a ragtag group of thieves (who can also time travel). As you may expect, hilarity will ensue.

7/26: Deadpool and Wolverine – For Those of You Who Only Watched X-Men for Hugh Jackman

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The wait is finally over! All of our favorite Deadpool and X-Men characters are back in this superhero comedy, hoping to revive the washed-up MCU.

7/29: Futurama Season 12 Premiere – For the Original Fans

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Since its premiere back in 1999, Futurama has delivered hilarious quips and compelling characters that will force you to turn on captions — because you can’t hear the show over the laughter!

8/1: A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder – For Fans of the ‘British Teens Solving Murders’ Genre

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This highly anticipated adaptation of Holly Jackson’s best-selling series is set to debut on August 1st. Amid some nervousness and controversy about the show’s quality and accuracy to the book, I’m still beyond excited for its debut and can’t wait to hear what you all think!

Bonus: House of the Dragon is Still Airing!

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And don’t forget, House of the Dragon is still coming out, and — if it’s even possible — is more intense than ever. Make sure to check out the show on Max; if you don’t have time, take a look at our thorough recaps of each episode!

Be sure to check out these movies and let us know what you think on Instagram, Facebook, and X! Did you re-watch all of the X-Men movies or the Futurama seasons to prepare? Did you have to leave the Longlegs premiere because you told your friends you had to use the bathroom, but really you were just terrified (totally random question; I don’t know anyone that this has happened to)? And, if you’re watching House of the Dragon, are you team Green or team Black? Let us know!

For more summer horror releases, check out our article!

To stay updated on all the books coming out this year, take a look at our carefully curated bookshelf of new releases.

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