1. Big-Name Movies & Sequels
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The Old Guard 2 arrives July 2, with Charlize Theron, Kiki Layne, Uma Thurman and Henry Golding in an explosive follow-up to the immortal-warriors saga.
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Happy Gilmore 2 swings onto Netflix July 25, bringing Adam Sandler’s beloved golfer back, joined by special guests like Bad Bunny.
2. Epic Fantasy Finale
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The Sandman Season 2—the final season—drops in three parts: first six episodes on July 3, next five on July 24, and an extended finale on July 31, concluding the adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s classic.
3. Star-Studded Series & Animations
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Too Much (rom-com, Lena Dunham) debuts July 10, following a New Yorker (Megan Stalter) rediscovering love in London.
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Leviathan, a steam‑punk anime adaptation of Scott Westerfeld’s novel by Orange & Qubic, premieres July 10.
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7 Bears (family animation) also airs July 10, with a fairy-tale-inspired twist on a bear family.
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Brick, a tense German thriller about neighbors trapped by a mysterious wall, airs July 10.
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My Melody & Kuromi—a stop-motion Sanrio series—premieres July 24, celebrating these iconic characters via a cake-shop rivalry.
4. Drama & Mystery
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The Hunting Wives (starring Malin Akerman, Brittany Snow, Dermot Mulroney) releases July 21, offering a stylish drama based on the novel.
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Untamed, a Netflix murder-mystery set in Yosemite starring Eric Bana and Sam Neill, arrives July 17, with six suspense-filled episodes.
5. Stand‑Up, Sports & Docs
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Vir Das: Fool Volume—a deeply personal comedy special—returns July 18.
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Tour de France: Unchained Season 3 launches July 2, offering gritty access to professional cycling’s grandest race.
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Attack on London: Hunting the 7/7 Bombers drops July 1, a sobering documentary on the 2005 terror aftermath in the UK.
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Quarterback Season 2 premieres July 8, continuing its behind-the-scenes journey with NFL’s elite passers.
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Sakamoto Days Part 2 begins July 14, continuing the hit anime series with weekly episodes.
6. Live Events & Additional Picks
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Katie Taylor vs Amanda Serrano III, the monumental women’s boxing match from Madison Square Garden, streams live on July 11.
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Other highlights include docuseries like Apocalypse in the Tropics (Brazil’s evangelical politics, July 14) and Netflix continuing its Trainwreck franchise with the “Balloon Boy” installment.
🎬 At-a‑Glance Release Calendar
| Date | Title | Type |
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| July 1 | Attack on London: Hunting the 7/7 Bombers | Documentary |
| July 2 | The Old Guard 2; Tour de France: Unchained S3 | Action film + Docuseries |
| July 3 | The Sandman S2 Vol. 1 | Fantasy series |
| July 8 | Quarterback S2 | Sports docuseries |
| July 10 | Too Much; Brick; Leviathan; 7 Bears | Series/Animation |
| July 11 | Katie Taylor vs Serrano 3; Almost Cops; Madea… | Live boxing + Comedies |
| July 14 | Sakamoto Days Pt 2; Apocalypse in the Tropics | Anime + Doc |
| July 17 | Untamed | Mystery series |
| July 18 | Vir Das: Fool Volume | Stand-up special |
| July 21 | The Hunting Wives | Drama series |
| July 24 | The Sandman S2 Vol. 2; My Melody & Kuromi | Fantasy + Family anime |
| July 25 | Happy Gilmore 2 | Comedy film sequel |
| July 31 | The Sandman S2 finale | Fantasy conclusion |
Why July Is Unmissable on Netflix
This month offers something for everyone—from blockbuster sequels (Old Guard, Happy Gilmore) to animated family fare, edge-of-your-seat thrillers, global docs, and a historic sporting live stream. Plus, the highly awaited wrap-up of The Sandman makes July a compelling binge season.
