New TV Shows, Docs & Movies You Don’t Want To Miss This Week (July 8–13)

Madea-Destination-Wedding-Netflix
Courtesy of Netflix

Looking for something new to binge, stream, or catch in theaters this week? From true crime thrillers to sci-fi epics, and from Madea to Superman, this week’s lineup is stacked with must-watch premieres.

Here’s your full rundown of what’s dropping and where to watch it.


🎉 Now Streaming (July 8)

Trainwreck: The Real Project X on Netflix

🧨 Trainwreck: The Real Project X (Netflix)
What happens when a birthday party invite goes viral… and turns an entire Dutch town into a war zone? Inspired by the Project X movie, this jaw-dropping doc unpacks a real-life Facebook fiasco that spiraled into chaos. Party planning gone very wrong.


Quarterback Season 2 on Netflix

🏈 Quarterback Season 2 (Netflix)
Joe Burrow, Jared Goff, and Kirk Cousins take center field in this gripping all-access NFL docuseries. Season 2 dives even deeper—touchdowns, tackles, and tension both on and off the field.


Simple Plan: The Kids In The Crowd

🎸 Simple Plan: The Kids In The Crowd (Prime Video)
Pop-punk nostalgia hits hard in this heartfelt doc on Simple Plan’s rise from Canadian garages to global fame. If “I’m Just a Kid” lives rent-free in your head, this is your moment.


🕵🏽‍♀️ Coming July 9

Official key art for the original series "Ballard" premiering July 9

🔍 Ballard (Prime Video)
Detective Renée Ballard is taking over cold cases—and not everyone wants them solved. Teaming up with Harry Bosch, this gripping crime series based on Michael Connelly’s novels brings the heat to LAPD’s darkest corners.


💥 Dropping July 10

Official key art for 'Suspicious Minds' premiering on Disney+ on July 10

💍 Suspicious Minds (Disney+, Hulu)
A thief. Her backstabbing ex. A legendary tiara. This rom-com heist flick is full of drama, tension, and a maybe rekindled romance on Isla Esperanza. Yes, we’re hooked.


Zombies 4: Dawn of the Vampires on Disney+

🧟‍♀️ ZOMBIES 4: Dawn Of The Vampires (Disney+)
Zed and Addison’s road trip goes supernatural when they end up at a camp full of rival vampires and daywalkers. Can they broker peace before something even scarier shows up?


👑 American Gangster: Trap Queens Season 4 (BET+)
Da Brat is back to narrate the rise, reign, and ruin of America’s most notorious female crime bosses. This season promises even darker, juicier stories that prove the game isn’t just for the fellas.


7 Bears on Netflix

🧸 7 Bears (Netflix)
Your favorite fairy tales? Shaken and stirred. This charming animated series reimagines classics like Cinderella with cheeky twists and cozy vibes. Perfect for the little ones—and grownups who need a laugh.


🦸🏽 Premiering July 11

James Gunn Superman Movie Poster

🦸🏻 Superman (In Theaters)
James Gunn reboots the world’s most iconic superhero with heart, humor, and high-flying action. David Corenswet suits up as Clark Kent, with Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane and Nicholas Hoult as a chilling Lex Luthor. A must-see kickoff to DC’s new cinematic universe.


Official key art for Almost Cops on Netflix

👮🏽 Almost Cops (Netflix)
A rookie and a rogue ex-detective form an unlikely partnership in this buddy cop action-comedy. Murder case? Check. Old secrets? Definitely. Laughs and suspense? Nonstop.


Tyler Perry's Madea's Destination Wedding

👰🏽‍♀️ Madea’s Destination Wedding (Netflix)
A tropical wedding. Drama at every table. And Madea with a suitcase full of wisdom and one-liners. You already knowshe’s about to shut the whole island down.


One Night In Idaho: The College Murders

🕵🏽 One Night In Idaho: The College Murders (Prime Video)
This heartbreaking true crime doc revisits the 2022 murder of four University of Idaho students, the viral internet investigation that followed, and the shocking arrest. For fans of The Staircase and American Murder.


Taylor vs Serrano 3

🥊 Taylor vs. Serrano (Netflix – Live)
History is being made at Madison Square Garden. Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano return to the ring for a high-stakes rematch—and it’s streaming live. The first all-women’s boxing card at MSG? Let’s go.


OPUS-Movie-A24

🎭 Opus (Max)
Ayo Edebiri, John Malkovich, and Juliette Lewis star in this twisted mystery about a vanished pop star, a reclusive mansion, and a gathering that spirals into surreal chaos. Cult vibes? Yep. Creepy? Absolutely.


Foundation Season 3 on Apple TV+

🪐 Foundation Season 3 (Apple TV+)
The galactic saga continues. As empires fall and knowledge becomes a weapon, the rebels of Foundation fight for humanity’s future. Epic visuals. Complex characters. Sci-fi gold.


The Wild Ones

🦏 The Wild Ones (Apple TV+)
From endangered rhinos to the people racing to save them, this breathtaking docuseries is both a call to action and a celebration of wildlife warriors on the frontlines.


🧠 July 13

The official key art for "The Institute" premiering on MGM+ on July 13

🧬 The Institute (MGM+)
Based on the Stephen King novel, this eerie series follows a kidnapped teen genius trapped in a facility for gifted children—and the mysterious ex-cop on a collision course with his fate. Think Stranger Things meets The X-Files.


Frens, which title(s) are you adding to you watch list this week? I am super excited to see Superman!

More TV & Movie Recommendations

Never miss a scoop — sign up for IceCreamConvos.com’s free daily newsletter and stay in the know with the hottest celebrity news, jaw-dropping headlines, and stories everyone will be talking about.


Lock In With Ice Cream Convos

Please share your thoughts on this post!