The 13 Best TV Shows & Films

It’s officially summer blockbuster season in the US, which means a bunch of this year’s most-anticipated films are finally hitting cinemas in Australia. We’re talking superhero flicks, star-studded epics and Disney musicals that will all undoubtedly be battling to become the highest-grossing film of 2026.

Plus, with the weather cooling down alongside your desire to venture outdoors, there are a bunch of TV shows hitting streaming services in July that you’ll immediately want to add to your watch list for those cosy nights in.

So, stop doomscrolling TikTok and complaining there’s nothing to watch: here are the best TV shows and films being released this month.

The Best New Shows Coming To Streaming Platforms In July 2026

Elle

The prequel to the Legally Blonde universe follows a teenage Elle Woods as she navigates high school in Seattle before her law school days. Lexi Minetree takes over the iconic role from Reese Witherspoon, who serves as an executive producer, and the series has already been renewed for a second season — which basically guarantees it’s gonna be a hit.

Watch it on: Prime Video

Release date: July 1

Lucky

Based on the New York Times bestselling novel featured in Reese’s Book Club, Lucky centres on a lifelong con artist (Anya Taylor-Joy) who is forced to go on the run when a multi-million dollar heist goes wrong. The series also stars Timothy Olyphant, Drew Starkey and Annette Bening, with Reese Witherspoon staying booked and busy by serving as an executive producer.

Watch it on: Apple TV

Release date: July 15

Ride or Die

Starring and executive produced by Octavia Spencer and Hannah Waddingham, the action comedy series follows two friends on the run — and one of them is secretly a highly trained assassin. All eight episodes drop on the same day, so consider your weekend binge sorted.

Watch it on: Prime Video

Release date: July 15

The Hawk

The Hawk stars Will Ferrell as Lonnie “The Hawk” Hawkins, a washed-up golf legend on a quest to have the greatest comeback in the sport’s history. The 10-episode comedy series was created and executive-produced by the comedy legend, and also features Molly Shannon, Luke Wilson, Fortune Feimster, Chris Parnell and YouTube star Jimmy Tatro.

Watch it on: Netflix

Release date: July 16

The F Ward

From the creators of Bump comes The F Ward, a six-episode series that follows a group of medical interns sent to an underfunded Sydney hospital for one final chance to complete their medical training. British actress Anna Friel stars alongside a mostly Aussie cast, including Ioane Sa’ula, Daniel Wyllie, Lola Bond and Susie Porter.

Watch it on: Stan

Release date: July 17

Stuart Fails to Save the Universe

The latest TV series in The Big Bang Theory universe follows awkward comic book store owner Stuart Bloom (Kevin Sussman) as he accidentally triggers a multiverse Armageddon. Stuart encounters alternate-universe versions of the franchise’s beloved characters throughout the series and, as the title suggests, things don’t go too well.

Watch it on: HBO Max

Release date: July 24

Drag Race Down Under vs The World

Racers, start your engines! The brand new Drag Race spin-off series will see five Down Under queens compete against six international queens (including legendary contestant Raven) for the title of Queen of the Mother Tucking World. Michelle Visage returns as host alongside longtime judge Rhys Nicholson and season four winner Lazy Susan — so may the best drag queen win! 

Oh, and if you can’t wait until then, Canada’s Drag Race All Stars premieres July 10, hosted by Brooks Lynn Hytes alongside Priyanka and Jimbo on the all-drag judging panel.

Watch it on: Stan

Release date: July 24

The Best New Films Being Released In July 2026

Enola Holmes 3

The third film in the Enola Holmes franchise follows the young detective (Millie Bobby Brown), whose plans to tie the knot in Malta are put on hold when her brother Sherlock (Henry Cavill) suddenly disappears. The film also stars Louis Partridge, aka Olivia Rodrigo’s ex-boyfriend and the muse behind her latest album, You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love — so don’t expect her songs to appear on the soundtrack.

Watch it on: Netflix

Release date: July 1

Moana

Disney’s latest live-action project will star Aussie actress Catherine Laga’aia (daughter of Play School icon Jay Laga’aia) in her film debut as Moana, alongside Dwayne Johnson reprising his role as Maui from the animated films. The OG voice actress Auliʻi Cravalho will serve as executive producer, and I’m gonna bet that she’ll make a cameo appearance.

In Australian cinemas from: July 8

The Invite

Olivia Wilde’s latest directorial project follows a tense dinner party hosted by Seth Rogen and Wilde with their neighbours Penélope Cruz and Edward Norton, which quickly spirals out of control. The A24 comedy-thriller is a remake of the 2020 Spanish film The People Upstairs, with the screenplay written by Rashida Jones and Will McCormack. Prepare to feel uncomfortable.

In Australian cinemas from: July 9

The Odyssey

If you were going to place an early bet on which film will win big at the 2027 Academy Awards, it would be this one. Besides its absolutely stacked cast (Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong’o, Zendaya and Charlize Theron), the epic fantasy action film is among the most expensive of Christopher Nolan’s career with an estimated budget of USD $250 million. Sheesh.

In Australian cinemas from: July 16

Heartstopper Forever

Heartstopper Forever serves as the feature-length series finale of the romantic series of the same name, with Joe Locke and Kit Connor reprising their respective roles as Charlie and Nick. The majority of the main cast are returning for what will certainly be an emotional ending, although Olivia Colman had to be sadly recast due to her busy schedule, and Anna Maxwell Martin will take over as Sarah Nelson.

Watch it on: Netflix

Release date: July 17

Spider-Man: Brand New Day

Newlyweds Tom Holland and Zendaya’s second collaboration this year (and Zendaya’s fourth of five projects released in 2026) is none other than the highly-anticipated fourth instalment in the MCU Spider-Man series. The film picks up right where No Way Home ended, with the world forgetting about Peter Parker’s existence, and adds Stranger Things icon Sadie Sink to the cast in a top-secret role. Zendaya’s already started telling fans to bring tissues, so expect plenty of tears.

In Australian cinemas from: July 30

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