Films and TV series not to miss this July From Nolan's Odyssey to Spider-Man, the releases to mark in your calendar
July has few releases in theaters, but well chosen ones. After all, it is simply the month of the most anticipated title of 2026, The Odyssey in the version by Christopher Nolan. The streaming platforms keep us company, perhaps with the air conditioning on and a good ice cream to cool off with. We go from sagas coming to a close with Enola Holmes to first seasons of works that are already classics like Little House on the Prairie. There are brand new arrivals like the prequel Elle and tearjerker farewells like Heartstopper Forever. So much choice to spend the hottest hours of the day, here in our list.
Minions & Monsters, in theaters from 1 July
The Minions have conquered Hollywood, in every sense. In their new film as leads, Minions & Monsters, the little yellow creatures land in the entertainment industry while fighting to save the world from the fury of some ruthless monsters. All while retracing the history of cinema, in a work that can bring the youngest closer to the seventh art and entertain older viewers with all its hilarious cinephile references.
Elle, on Prime Video from 1 July
In 2001 a film came out in theaters that changed the course of feminism and showed the whole world the power of the color pink. Legally Blonde is the cult classic starring Reese Witherspoon, who now becomes producer with her Hello Sunshine of the prequel series retracing the high school years of young Elle Woods, this time played by Lexi Minetree. Elle follows the protagonist before her path into the world of law, showing the prejudices she had to overcome even during her school years.
Enola Holmes, on Netflix from 1 July
On 1 July the Enola Holmes trilogy comes to a close, the story of Sherlock's sister played in the Netflix film series by Millie Bobby Brown. Alongside the star of Stranger Things once again appear Louis Partridge and Henry Cavill. The protagonist will once again be caught up in an investigation, this time opening onto international twists, as the young woman faces both professional and personal challenges.
Evil Dead Burn, in theaters from 8 July
The Evil Dead saga returns to theaters once again, this time with Evil Dead Burn, directed by Sébastien Vanicek, the sixth title in the franchise launched in 1981 from the mind of Sam Raimi. This time the protagonist must face the loss of her husband. To do so she seeks comfort with her in laws in an isolated family home, until things start to turn ugly and she realizes that the vows made in life remain valid even after death.
Rosebush Pruning, in theaters from 8 July
Callum Turner, Elle Fanning, Jamie Bell, Riley Keough and Pamela Anderson. These are just some of the stars of Rosebush Pruning, a remake of Fists in the Pocket by the master Marco Bellocchio, revisited for the occasion by screenwriter Euthymis Filippou and director Karim Aïnouz. The siblings at the center of the story reunite with their family after their mother's death, with the balance destined to break when the eldest decides to bring along his girlfriend.
Little House on the Prairie, on Netflix from 9 July
Arriving in July is the reboot series you did not expect. Little House on the Prairie gets a new season on Netflix. In fact, even before its release the show has already been renewed, with the story once again based on the writings of Laura Ingalls Wilder, blending the origins of the American West with the family matters of its characters. The conquest of the West meets the everyday life of its protagonists, alongside the power of a story that still resonates on the small screen.
The House with Laughing Windows, in theaters from 13 July
Fifty years have passed since the release of Pupi Avati's cult classic The House with Laughing Windows, a landmark of Italian cinema that blends terror, obsession, mystery and pain. An investigation set in the lands of Emilia so dear to its author, to explore alongside the characters in theaters for the film's anniversary.
Lucky, on Apple TV+ from 15 July
Anya Taylor Joy stars in Lucky, an original Apple TV+ series written by Jonathan Tropper and Cassie Pappas and based on the bestselling novel by Marissa Stapley. The actress plays a young woman who, after a criminal past, is forced to embrace her dark side once again in order to escape her past for good. Also in the cast are Annette Bening, Timothy Olyphant, Aunjanue Ellis Taylor and Drew Starkey.
Ride or Die, on Prime Video from 15 July
While we wait for August to see Hannah Waddingham again in the fourth season of Ted Lasso, in July she will be co lead of a new series alongside Octavia Spencer titled Ride or Die. The show centers on two best friends who believe they know each other completely, until one of them discovers that the other is a professional assassin. After a mission goes wrong, the two must flee far away, living through an adventure across Europe together.
The Odyssey, in theaters from 16 July
It is hard not to know which is the most anticipated title of the month, The Odyssey by Christopher Nolan needs no introduction, it is simply the work into which the British filmmaker has poured everything he has. A retelling in Nolan's own style of Homer's myth, the journey of Odysseus home, set against a firmament of stars.
The Hawk, on Netflix from 16 July
A new comedy series arrives on Netflix from 16 July. The Hawk is the show created by Harper Steele, Chris Henchy and actor Will Ferrell, who also leads the cast alongside Molly Shannon, Jimmy Tatro and Luke Wilson. The episodes follow a golf legend aiming to complete the Grand Slam and so rewrite the history of the sport.
Marc by Sofia, on HBO Max Italy from 16 July
After premiering at the Venice Film Festival, the documentary Marc by Sofia arrives on HBO Max Italy, exploring the relationship between one of the most important directors in contemporary cinema and one of the most influential designers of recent years. A work that does not aim to analyze an artistic path, but to dig into the friendship between the two personalities. A magnifying glass on a relationship that shaped their lives, both professionally and personally.
Heartstopper Forever, on Netflix from 17 July
Like The Summer I Turned Pretty, the Heartstopper series will also come to a close with a film. Heartstopper Forever is the final chapter of the story between Nick and Charlie, born from the pen of Alice Oseman and played by young Kit Connor and Joe Locke. Directing the film is Wash Westmoreland, who follows the leads as they face some major changes that will upend their lives. Nick has to prepare for university while Charlie discovers a new sense of independence at school. The film develops mainly around one question, namely whether first love can really last forever.
Super Market, on Prime Video from 17 July
Prime Video keeps betting on Italian comedy and this time it is the turn of Super Market, the new series written and directed by the collective Il Terzo Segreto di Satira. The plot follows the tragicomic events of Eury, a chaotic neighborhood supermarket that risks closing down. Several familiar faces will pass through its aisles, from young Edoardo, the newest hire played by Tommaso Cassissa, to the manager Enrico played by Alessandro Betti. Also among the known names is comedian Katia Follesa.
The Dink, on Apple TV+ from 24 July
After Marty Supreme, in 2026 comes The Dink, a film about a former tennis prodigy forced to coach a group of unruly kids at the suburban country club run by his father. When, through a series of consequences, he takes up pickleball, it further strains his relationship with his father, whose approval he has always sought. The lead is Jake Johnson, in a cast that also includes Mary Steenburgen, Ed Harris, Chloe Fineman and Ben Stiller.
72 Hours, on Netflix from 24 July
A lineup of major comedy names come together in the next original Netflix film: Kevin Hart, Marcello Hernández, Kam Patterson and Ben Marshall join Mason Gooding, Zach Cherry and Oscar nominee Teyana Taylor for 72 Hours, directed by Tim Story and written by a team including Jon Hurwitz, Hayden Schlossberg, Kevin Burrows and Matt Mider. The plot follows a man in his forties caught up in a bachelor party he ends up spending with strangers after being accidentally added to their group chat.
Furious, on Disney+ from 27 July
Furious, created by Elizabeth Meriwether, is the new series available from 27 July on Disney+, starring FBI agent Alice Black, played by Emmy Rossum, tasked with hunting an uncatchable serial killer. The show blends crime and psychological thriller, in a tension filled clash that will put the investigator face to face with the line between good and evil.
The Devil's Mouth, on Prime Video from 29 July
With its stars arriving straight from Obsessed Fest, from 29 July comes the Prime Video film The Devil's Mouth, whose cast includes Kathryn Newton (Freaky), Lana Condor (To All the Boys I've Loved Before) and Gavin Casalegno (The Summer I Turned Pretty). The atmosphere, however, is not what you might expect. The story follows five friends who set off together for one last adventure before taking the final leap into adult life. When they find themselves in a complex cave system in Thailand nicknamed The Devil's Mouth, they discover an underwater maze that will put them to the test, made worse by the possible presence of sharks.
Spider Man: Brand New Day, in theaters from 29 July
Everything has changed in the world of Peter Parker after No Way Home, and the reason is that no one knows anymore who Peter Parker is. In Spider Man: Brand New Day, immersed in another universe where he will feel more alone than ever, Tom Holland's Spider Man must face dangerous new enemies while watching the people he loves most from a safe distance.
