If your summer plans include binge-watching in the A/C, Netflix has a fresh batch of movies, series, sequels, and documentaries lined up to keep your queue full and your nights busy.
From Tyler Perry’s hilarious return as Madea to new chapters in iconic comic book adaptations and jaw-dropping real-life scandals—these are the 15 Netflix releases you don’t want to miss this July:
🎬 July 1 – Trainwreck: The Cult Of American Apparel
Step inside the rise and fall of one of America’s most provocative fashion brands.
This doc pulls back the curtain on the chaotic leadership of CEO Dov Charney and the toxic work culture behind American Apparel’s flashy image.
It’s fashion meets scandal—and it gets messy.
⚔️ July 2 – The Old Guard 2
Andy and her squad of immortal warriors are back—and things are way more complicated this time.
With revenge in the air, old betrayals still lingering, and Andy grappling with her fading immortality, this action-packed sequel takes the franchise to a deeper, more emotional place.
Oh, and did I mention Uma Thurman and Henry Golding are in it?
💤 July 3 – The Sandman (Season 2)
Dream is trying to make amends, but the universe isn’t exactly cooperating.
In this dark fantasy series, based on Neil Gaiman’s iconic DC comic, Season 2 sees Dream face gods, monsters, and his own family as he fights to save his realm and the waking world.
Expect more magic, more madness, and some heartbreak.
🎉 July 8 – Trainwreck: The Real Project X
What happens when a simple birthday invite goes viral and turns a small Dutch town into a riot zone?
Inspired by the Hollywood film Project X, this jaw-dropping doc breaks down how a Facebook party spiraled completely out of control—and how no one saw it coming.
🏈 July 8 – Quarterback (Season 2)
Get inside the huddle with Joe Burrow, Jared Goff, and Kirk Cousins as they navigate the pressure, pain, and spotlight of leading NFL teams.
This all-access sports doc goes deeper this season, giving you front-row seats to game day, locker room moments, and family life behind the scenes.
🐻 July 10 – 7 Bears
These aren’t your childhood bedtime stories.
Based on the charming graphic novels, 7 Bears flips the fairytale world on its head, following a crew of cuddly chaos-makers as they rewrite stories like Cinderella and Snow White with big laughs and even bigger hearts.
A perfect pick for family movie night.
🚓 July 11 – Almost Cops
A rule-following rookie and a hot-headed ex-detective are forced to team up—and the results are both hilarious and intense.
As they dig into a murder case tied to their past, this action-comedy delivers unexpected twists, deep emotion, and one unforgettable partnership.
👰🏽 July 11 – Madea’s Destination Wedding
Madea goes tropical—and you already know she didn’t come to chill.
When a destination wedding goes off the rails with drama, secrets, and exes popping up, it’s up to Madea to save the day (or stir the pot).
This island getaway is full of laughs, family chaos, and classic Madea wisdom.
🥊 July 11 – Taylor vs. Serrano 3
This history-making boxing event brings the heat as Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano face off one final time at Madison Square Garden.
The first all-women’s pro boxing card at MSG will stream live on Netflix, marking a major moment for the sport—and one epic fight you don’t want to miss.
🎈 July 15 – Trainwreck: Balloon Boy
Remember that bizarre news story where a kid supposedly floated away in a balloon?
This doc peels back the layers of the 2009 media circus, the shocking truth behind the hoax, and how a desperate family manipulated the world in one of the wildest stunts in pop culture history.
🚢 July 16 – Amy Bradley Is Missing
A family vacation turns into a nightmare when 23-year-old Amy disappears from a cruise ship.
This true crime docuseries reopens the cold case with interviews, clues, and reported sightings decades later. It’s eerie, emotional, and full of unanswered questions that still haunt the people closest to her.
🌲 July 17 – Untamed
Eric Bana plays a rugged National Parks agent pulled into a brutal murder investigation that reveals secrets buried deep in the wilderness—and even deeper in his own past.
A slow-burning mystery thriller with breathtaking landscapes and simmering tension.
🕵🏽♀️ July 22 – Trainwreck: P.I. Moms
A reality show about suburban moms turned private investigators seemed like TV gold—until it wasn’t.
This doc explores how things unraveled behind the scenes, with drug smuggling, crooked cops, and one epic production meltdown.
It’s part Dateline, part drama, and all jaw-drop.
🏌️♂️ July 25 – Happy Gilmore 2
Nearly 30 years after swinging his way onto the PGA circuit, Adam Sandler returns as Happy Gilmore in a nostalgia-packed sequel.
This time, he’s back on the greens to raise money for his daughter’s ballet tuition—and face off against his old nemesis Shooter McGavin again.
But it’s not just familiar faces: expect new cameos from Ben Stiller, NFL star Travis Kelce, golf legends like Rory McIlroy, Bad Bunny (as his caddy), and even Eminem.
👽 July 29 – Trainwreck: Storm Area 51
What started as a meme turned into a real-life movement that had the FBI and military on edge.
This hilarious, chaotic doc tracks how the “Storm Area 51” joke spiraled into a global sensation, bringing alien lovers, internet trolls, and conspiracy theorists to the Nevada desert.
🔪 July 30 – Conversations With A Killer: The Son Of Sam Tapes
Go inside the mind of the infamous Son of Sam with never-before-heard recordings and firsthand accounts from survivors and investigators.
This gripping series offers new insight into David Berkowitz’s reign of terror and the city that lived in fear.
💔 July 31 – Leanne
Leanne Morgan stars as a woman who’s rebuilding her life after her husband of 33 years walks out.
With her sister by her side and a little wine along the way, she discovers new freedom, fresh chaos, and the joy of starting over.
A heartfelt and hilarious story about reinvention at any age.
Netflix definitely understood the assignment this July!
Whether you’re in the mood for real-life shockers, fantasy adventures, or laugh-out-loud comedies, there’s something new (and binge-worthy) hitting your screen all month long.
Which ones are you watching first? Drop down in the comments and let me know what’s going on your watchlist!🍿👇🏽
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