With a new month here and plenty to stream, we understand that things can get a little overwhelming when it comes to deciding what to watch. That’s where we come in. You deserve the best of the best, but sometimes, it can be difficult to know where to even find the top titles out there – and that’s why we’ve taken the time to hand-pick some of the best movies and shows hitting Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, and HBO this month. This July, your favorite platforms are adding a TON of great movies and shows. From old favorite franchises like Jurassic Park, Jaws, and more to brand new seasons of your favorite original series like Orange is the New Black, Harlots, and Casual, there’s plenty to get you through Independence Day and beyond. Excited about new series like Castle Rock on Hulu and Sharp Objects on HBO? Get ready for a seriously spooky summer. No matter what you’re in the mood for, there are more than enough titles for your streaming pleasure. Here’s what’s new on your favorite platforms this July. NETFLIX Jurassic Park This action-adventure thrill ride depicts the horrors that ensue when you throw a bunch of people into a theme park full of live dinosaurs and Murphy’s law runs rampant. Starring Sam Neill, Laura Dern, Jeff Goldblum, and a lot of human-hungry prehistoric creatures, this adventurous, frightening classic packs its own kind of punch – and lucky for you, the entire trilogy is now streaming on Netflix. [Stream Jurassic Park on Netflix] The Sinner: Season 1 USA’s totally tense thriller swept us up last summer, and now you can binge it before Season 2 comes out without any commercial interruptions. The refreshing whydunit tells the story of Cora (Jessica Biel), a seemingly normal wife and mother who snaps one beach day and stabs a stranger to death. Why did she do it? What’s real? What’s in her head? Watch The Sinner: Season 1 to find out. [Stream The Sinner on Netflix] Blue Valentine Derek Cianfrance’s moving, melancholy film tells the story of Dean (Ryan Gosling) and Cindy’s (Michelle Williams) romance, from its rocky start to where they are now. Told in nonlinear format, we are shown the couple’s meeting, courtship, and eventual marriage, and the couple gradually becomes hateful towards each other. Can they reconcile and work towards a more harmonious union for their young daughter, or will it all fall apart? [Stream Blue Valentine on Netflix July 5] Orange is the New Black: Season 6 After a riotous fifth season, Netflix’s prison-based original is back for its sixth season, which will apparently see the ladies leave Litchfield and explore “a whole new world”. The critically-acclaimed dark comedy is sure to surprise us with a few more twists and turns this season, and we can’t wait to see what the ladies have hidden up their sleeves. [Stream Orange is the New Black: Season 6 on Netflix July 27] Shameless: Season 8 You’ve waited long enough, and the eighth season of Showtime’s original dramedy is finally coming to Netflix. The Gallaghers are back, baby, and might just be messier than ever. In Season 8, Frank (William H. Macy) decides it may finally be time to get his life together, while Fiona (Emmy Rossum) realizes that being a landlord might not be as simple as she anticipated. Debbie, meanwhile, tries to balance being a single mom and working her way through welding school, while Lip tries to get sober and Ian tries to get back with Trevor. There’s bound to be a nonstop slew of shenanigans this season – it wouldn’t be Shameless without them. [Stream Shameless: Season 8 on Netflix July 28] HULU Election Reese Witherspoon and Matthew Broderick star in this brilliant dark comedy chronicling a high school election and the suburban life surrounding it. Broderick plays Jim McAllister, a popular (but pathetic) high school social studies teacher who makes it his life’s goal to prevent overachiever Tracy Flick (Witherspoon) from becoming student body president. Chaos ensues as both adult and teenager utilize any means possible to ensure that the election goes their way. [Stream Election on Hulu] This Is Spinal Tap Spinal Tap, a “legendary” British heavy metal band, is the subject of this 1984 rock music mockumentary. The band attempts to embark on an American comeback tour and enlists a filmmaker/fan to accompany them on the tour. Inevitably, complete hilarity ensues. Perhaps the best (and truly uproarious) mockumentary ever made, This Is Spinal Tap is eternally entertaining and rewatchable. [Stream This Is Spinal Tap on Amazon Prime Video] Borg vs. McEnroe Shia LaBeouf stars as infamously volatile tennis player John McEnroe in this sports drama, and he’s every bit as great as you’d imagine. True to its name, Borg vs. McEnroe tells the story of the 1980s tennis rivalry between McEnroe and Björn Borg and the way it all went down at the Wimbledon men’s final of 1980. [Stream Borg vs. McEnroe on Hulu July 3] Harlots: Season 2 *Hulu Original The Handmaid’s Tale may be all the rage on Hulu, but their Georgian London-set series Harlots is just as entertaining. Now back for its second season, the witty, female-fronted series depicts sex work and the struggles of making a living in the 1760s. With fresh social commentary and brilliant performances, Harlots‘ second season is bound to be just as marvelous as the first. [Stream Harlots: Season 2 on Hulu starting July 11] Castle Rock: Season 1 *Hulu Original Stephen King’s on-screen streak continues with Castle Rock, a series that intertwines characters and themes from King’s other stories, ensuring that his fans are bound to love picking out the Easter eggs each week. Starring André Holland, Bill Skarsgård, Melanie Lynskey, Sissy Spacek, and more, the truly terrifying series will please King and horror fans alike. [Stream Castle Rock: Season 1 on Hulu starting July 25] AMAZON PRIME VIDEO American Psycho This disturbing take on the Bret Easton Ellis novel of the same name gifts us with Christian Bale at his most terrifying. Directed by Mary Harron, this sleek take on a serial killer flick changed the social standing of horror flicks. Bale’s performance as wealthy, sex-fueled New York investment banker Patrick Bateman is one that’s still bound to send shivers down your spine. (Not to mention, he’s pretty easy on the eyes.) [Stream American Psycho on Amazon Prime Video] Twilight (2008) Don’t pretend like you’re not mildly intrigued that Twilight is now available to stream. It’s been ten long years since the YA-novel-based vampire romance arrived in theaters, and it’s every bit as absurd as you remember. Robert Pattinson being broody? Check. Kristen Stewart’s talents being criminally underutilized? Check. Stalker behavior disguised as romance? Check check check. Don’t think. Just watch. You can thank (or yell at us) later. [Stream Twilight on Amazon Prime Video] Zodiac Starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Mark Ruffalo, and Robert Downey, Jr., this slow-burn thriller documents the gruesome murder spree of the still uncaught Zodiac Killer and the men who gave up everything to chase him. Haunting and patient, Zodiac is Fincher at his finest and most disciplined. The steady construction of tension and perfect performances lend themselves to an unmatched look at one of the most-terrifying murder cases in American history. [Stream Zodiac on Amazon Prime Video] Jaws Steven Spielberg’s iconic 1975 thriller takes us to Amity Island, a quaint New England tourist town that sees its summer traditions turned upside down after a bloodthirsty shark goes on a killing spree. To prevent the loss of more lives and save Amity as they know it, a dysfunctional trio including Roy Scheider, Richard Dreyfuss, and Robert Shaw must team up to take down this beast from the deep. Stream the entire toothy franchise on Prime Video this month! [Stream Jaws on Amazon Prime Video July 9] The Americans: Season 6 FX’s hit spy thriller comes to a close with its sixth season, and it might just be some of the best – and most underrated – television of the past year. Keri Russell and Matthew Rhys star as the Jennings, a pair of undercover Soviet spies living in America as the end of the Cold War approaches. We’ve spent five long seasons watching them kick ass, get sexy, and harbor some serious trust issues, and the final season takes things to truly enthralling new heights. [Stream The Americans: Season 6 on Amazon Prime Video July 29] HBO The Princess Bride (1987) Some of us may not have seen this iconic fantasy/romance/comedy until last year, but that doesn’t mean it’s not every bit as wonderful as everyone’s made it out to be. Starring Robin Wright, Cary Elwes, Mandy Pantinkin, and more, the hilarious, heartwarming tale of Princess Buttercup and her one true love (and what they’re both willing to do to be together) is the rare kind that resonates with audiences of all ages. [Stream The Princess Bride on HBO] Justice League (2017) It might not be The Avengers, but if you’re looking for a short, silly superhero team-up movie featuring the likes of the dazzling Gal Gadot and the entertaining Ezra Miller, indulge in Justice League. It may be a little bit of a hate-watch, but we can hardly blame you for it. [Stream Justice League on HBO July 7] Sharp Objects *HBO Original If you have a Big Little Lies-shaped hole in your heart, get ready for Sharp Objects. It may be darker fare than you’re accustomed to, but you won’t be able to stop watching. Starring Amy Adams, Patricia Clarkson, and a star-studded ensemble cast, the series chronicles the journey of reporter Camille Preaker (Adams) after she is sent back to her hometown to write a story about the violent murders of two young girls. Things are not quite as they seem, and with a few demons of her own to face, this might be the hardest story Camille has ever chased. [Stream Sharp Objects on HBO starting July 8] Battle of the Sexes (2017) If you’re in the mood for tennis flicks this summer, you’re in luck, because Battle of the Sexes is also hitting streaming this month. Emma Stone and Steve Carrell star as Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs, two respective tennis icons who come up against one another in an iconic match in 1973. With standout performances from the two leads and some seriously crowd-pleasing moments, Battle of the Sexes is a winner all around. [Stream Battle of the Sexes on HBO July 14] The Boy Downstairs (2018) Girls’ Zosia Mamet stars in The Boy Downstairs, a truly charming indie dramedy that sees a young woman forced to reevaluate her last serious relationship after she unknowingly moves into the apartment above her ex-boyfriend. Thanks to sparky chemistry between our two leads and some really resonant moments, The Boy Downstairs transcends genre cliches to become something truly special. [Stream The Boy Downstairs on HBO July 19]<doc-sep>What better way to ring in the country’s 242nd birthday than by streaming “Madam Secretary,” “American Psycho,” or “Election”? Those patriotic titles are among some of the earliest coming to Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Hulu in July 2018. A healthy mix of classics and new originals are on their way to Netflix in the coming month, including films such as the original “Jurassic Park” saga and “The Princess Diaries,” as well as TV shows like “The Sinner” and “Sofia the First.” Among the original series returning to the streaming giant are “Orange Is the New Black” and Jerry Seinfeld’s “Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee,” along with some new premieres. Amazon and Hulu will acquire overlapping titles including the sequel to the hit documentary “An Inconvenient Truth” and “Sahara.” Exclusive inbound content to Amazon includes the “Twilight” and “Jaws” franchises, as well as the final season of “The Americans.” Hulu will get several series from HGTV and Food Network, as well as movies such as “Midnight in Paris” and “The Glass Castle.” See the full list of incoming titles below. NETFLIX July 1 Blue Bloods: Season 8 Bo Burnham: what. Chocolat Deceived Finding Neverland Get Smart Happy Gilmore Hawaii Five-O: Season 8 Interview with the Vampire Journey to the Center of the Earth Jurassic Park Jurassic Park III Madam Secretary: Season 4 Menace II Society NCIS: Season 15 Pandorum Penelope Queens of Comedy: Season 2 Rica, Famosa, Latina: Seasons 1-4 Scooby-Doo Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed Spanglish Stealth Swordfish The Boondock Saints The Lost World: Jurassic Park The Princess Diaries The Voices Traitor Troy Van Helsing We Own the Night We the Marines What We Started July 2 Dance Academy: The Comeback Good Witch: Season 4 Romina The Sinner: Season 1 July 3 The Comedy Lineup July 5 Blue Valentine July 6 Anne with an E: Season 2 Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee: Season 10 First Team: Juventus: Part B Free Rein: Season 2 Inside the World’s Toughest Prisons: Season 2 Sacred Games Samantha! Somebody Feed Phil: The Second Course The Fosters: Season 5 The Legacy of a Whitetail Deer Hunter The Skin of The Wolf White Fang July 7 Scream 4 July 9 Lockup: Extended Stay: Collection 1 July 10 Drug Lords: Season 2 July 12 Gone Baby Gone July 13 How It Ends Jim Jefferies: This Is Me Now Kevin Hart: Let Me Explain Sugar Rush The Epic Tales of Captain Underpants July 15 Bonusfamiljen: Season 2 Going for Gold The Joel McHale Show with Joel McHale: Part 2 July 20 Amazing Interiors Dark Tourist Deep Undercover: Collection 3 Duck Duck Goose Father of the Year Fix It and Finish It Home: Adventures with Tip & Oh: Season 4 Jimmy: The True Story of a True Idiot Last Chance U: EMCC & Life After Last Chance U: INDY: Part 1 Luna Petunia: Return to Amazia: Season 2 July 22 An Education Bolt July 24 The Warning Iliza Shlesinger: Elder Millennial July 27 Cupcake & Dino – General Services Extinction Orange Is the New Black: Season 6 Roman Empire: Reign of Blood: Master of Rome The Bleeding Edge The Worst Witch: Season 2 Welcome to the Family July 28 Shameless: Season 8 The Company Men July 29 Her Sofia the First: Season 4 July 30 A Very Secret Service: Season 2 July 31 Terrace House: Opening New Doors: Part 3 AMAZON PRIME July 1 21 Jump Street: Seasons 1-2 20,000 Days On Earth A.I. Artificial All is Lost American Psycho American Psycho 2 An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power And God Created Woman Angel Heart Angela’s Ashes Assassination Avenging Force Barfly Blazing Saddles Blue Chips Body Count Breakfast at Tiffany’s Burn Notice: Seasons 1-7 Cadillac Man Christmas Trade Cronicas Damages: Seasons 1-5 Dead Man Walking Double Jeopardy Dr. T. and the Women Finding Bliss Gran Torino Highlander II: The Quickening Incident at Loch Ness Invaders from Mars Jeepers Creepers Killer Klowns from Outer Space Ladybugs Late Phases: Night of the Lone Wolf Letters to Juliet Maximum Overdrive Mixed Signals Monkey Shines: An Experiment in Fear Ms. 45 Mulholland Drive Murphy’s Law Next Number One with a Bullet NYPD Blue, Seasons 1-12 Our Nixon P.O.W. the Escape Patriot Games Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure Pretty in Pink Rabbit Hole Sahara Sex Drive Six Shooter Snake Eyes State of Grace Street Smart Stripes Switchback The Act of Killing The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension The Brothers Bloom The Closer, Seasons 1-7 The Eternal The Foot Fist Way The Fourth War The Graduate The Haunting of Molly Hartley The Invisible War The Longest Yard The Mechanic The Monster Squad The Twilight Saga Trade V for Vendetta Waste Land Witness Woody Allen – A Documentary: Parts 1 & 2 Wooly Boys Yelling to the Sky Zodiac July 8 Snowden July 9 The “Jaws” franchise July 13 A Fly in the Champagne Between Two Harbors Comicstaan: Season 1, Episodes 1-4 Innersection: Black Innersection: Blue Modern Collective Ocean Driven Surfing Presents: Du Ciel Winter Out West July 14 The Forgiven July 16 Cook Off! Wanderland July 20 Max Steel July 24 How to talk to Girls at Parties Tumble Leaf: Season 4a Zoe July 27 Eat.Race.Win: Season 1 The Glass Castle July 28 Friends with Kids July 29 The Americans: Season 6 HULU July 1 20 Weeks A.I. Artificial Intelligence The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai across the 8th Dimension All Is Lost Alone: Season 3 Alpha and Omega Alpha and Omega: Dino Dogs Alpha and Omega: The Big Fuhreeze Alpha and Omega: The Great World Games American Pickers: Season 17 American Psycho American Psycho 2 American Ripper: Season 1 An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power Analyze That Analyze This Ancient Top 10: Season 1 And God Created Woman Angel Heart Assassination At Middleton Avenging Force Bad News Bears Barbie and the Three Musketeers Barbie in a Mermaid Tale 2 Barfly Beautiful Boy Before Midnight Beyond Borders Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure Billy Madison Bloodsport Body Count Bound Braveheart The Brothers Bloom Cadillac Man Chasing Amy Clear and Present Danger Closing Gambit Clue The Curse of Oak Island: Season 4 Cyborg Dead Man Walking Delta Force Disaster Movie Doomsday Preppers: Season 2 Double Jeopardy Dr. T and the Women Election The Eternal Everybody’s Fine Evolution Forged in Fire: Season 4 The Fourth War Gangland Undercover: Season 2 Get Real Go Hoarders: Season 8 The Honeymooners House Arrest The Hunt for the Zodiac Killer: Season 1 Hustle & Flow Incident at Loch Ness The Indian in the Cupboard Intervention: Season 17 Invaders from Mars Jay & Silent Bob Strike Back Jeepers Creepers John Grisham’s The Rainmaker Just Before I Go Killer Klowns from Outer Space The Ladies Man Ladybugs Last Castle The Legend of Bagger Vance Le Ride The Librarians: Season 4 Little Women: Atlanta: Season 3 Little Women: Dallas: Seasons 1-2 The Lost Wife of Robert Durst The Manchurian Candidate Masters of the Universe Maximum Overdrive The Mechanic (1972) Midnight in Paris Mimic Monkey Shines: An Experiment in Fear The Monster Squad The Murder of Laci Peterson: Season 1 Murphy’s Law Next Number One with a Bullet One Direction: This is Us Oscar Pistorius: Blade Runner Killer P.O.W. the Escape Patriot Games Pawn Pawn Stars: Seasons 13-14 The Phantom Pretty in Pink Project Runway: Season 16 Rabbit Hole The Rundown Sahara Sex Drive Six Shooter Sleepers Snake Eyes Stephen King’s Graveyard Shift Stephen King’s Silver Bullet Street Smart Superstar This is Spinal Tap Trade When Sharks Attack: Seasons 1-3 Who Killed Tupac? : Season 1 Wicked Tuna: Season 5 Witness Wooly Boys July 2 UnREAL: Season 3 July 3 Borg Vs. McEnroe July 6 Beat Bobby Flay: Seasons 4-5 Bobby Flay’s Barbecue Addiction: Season 4 Burgers, Brew & Que’: Seasons 1-2 Chopped Junior: Seasons 2-3 Diners, Drive-ins and Dives: Seasons 24-25 Food Network Star Kids: Season 10 Heart of Nuba Keeping up with the Kardashians: Season 14 Kids Baking Championship: Season 3 Kids BBQ Championship: Season 1 Man Finds Food: Season 1 Man Fire Food: Seasons 4-5 Teen Titans Go! : Season 4b The League of Gentlemen: Seasons 1-4 You’re the Worst: Season 4 July 8 Alpha and Omega: Journey to Dog Kingdom Mary Kills People: Season 2 July 9 In a World Serena July 10 Along with the Gods: The Two Worlds Cover Versions Zombie Spring Breakers July 11 Harlots: Season 2 July 13 Build Small, Live Anywhere: Season 1 Chopped: Seasons 18 and 29 Cutthroat Kitchen: Season 10 Flea Market Flip: Season 5 Ghost Adventures: Season 7 Home Town: Season 1 House Hunters: Season 109 Iron Chef Gauntlet: Season 1 Letterkenny: Seasons 1-2 Love It or List It, Too: Seasons 6-7 Property Brothers: Buying & Selling: Season 5 Restaurant: Impossible: Seasons 12-13 July 14 Better Things: Season 2 July 17 Sharp Edges July 20 Ballet Now Embrace of the Serpent The Last Ship: Season 4 This Country: Seasons 1-2 Trial & Error: Season 2 July 21 Justice League Action: Season 1 Status Update July 22 Leaning into the Wind July 24 The Thundermans: Season 4 July 25 Alone Together: Season 2 Black Cop Castle Rock Real Humans July 27 The Glass Castle July 28 Friends with Kids Victoria & Abdul July 30 Before We Vanish The Wrecking Crew July 31 Casual: Season 4 Into the Blue<doc-sep>
It’s usually Netflix bringing the high-profile genre originals, but this month Hulu is taking the spotlight with its ambitious Stephen King drama Castle Rock. But that's not all there is to stream. Along with Hulu's high-profile deep dive into the creepiest little town in King lore, Hulu is also stacking the deck with the fourth season of pandemic thriller The Last Ship, as well as the fourth season of adventure series The Librarians. Netflix is bringing some quality movies, led by the original Jurassic Park trilogy, Her, and the space horror flick Pandorum. Pandorum has a real Alien vibe and is well worth a watch if you missed it the first time around. Amazon Prime is getting a bigger boat with the Jaws films, plus the fantastic final season of genre-adjacent thriller The Americans. Check out our full rundown below and let us know what you’ll be streaming. Netflix Highlights Jurassic Park: The original trilogy is all here to revisit, but let's be honest, it's hard to beat your OG dinosaur adventure. Steven Spielberg’s landmark film is just as good to this day, and those practical effects are still jaw-dropping. If Fallen Kingdom didn’t scratch your itch, this should do the trick. Video of Jurassic Park Official Trailer #1 - Steven Spielberg Movie (1993) HD Pandorum: It’s not the best space horror film ever, but if you’re looking for something to check off a few of those Alien boxes, this is the perfect find. It’s atmospheric, moody and includes a pretty good mystery hidden on that derelict ship. Video of PANDORUM - HD TRAILER Her: The award-winning tech drama lit the world on fire back in 2013, as a man (Joaquin Phoenix) falls in love with an operating system (Scarlett Johansson). Considering how much services like Alexa and Google Assistant have permeated our lives, it makes for an interesting time to revisit Spike Jonze's story. Video of Her - Official Trailer 2 [HD] July 1 Finding Neverland Get Smart Interview With the Vampire Journey to the Center of the Earth Jurassic Park Jurassic Park III Pandorum Scooby-Doo Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed Stealth Swordfish The Lost World: Jurassic Park Troy Van Helsing July 2 Good Witch: Season 4 July 7 Scream 4 July 13 The Epic Tales of Captain Underpants July 22 Bolt July 27 Extinction July 29 Her Sofia the First: Season 4 Hulu Highlights The Librarians Season 4: There’s not much else out there these days that hits this big, blue-sky fantasy adventure vibe, and if that’s your kind of thing, The Librarians is a silly thrill ride with a ton of heart. If you’re still missing Warehouse 13, don’t sleep on this one. The Last Ship Season 4: What started as a mission to cure a virus has evolved into a sweeping drama about trying to rebuild society after most of it has been torn apart. It also includes some excellent, Michael Bay-approved action to tie together all that world-building. Video of The Last Ship: Season 4 [TRAILER] | TNT Castle Rock: The J.J. Abrams-produced drama is set within the fictional town of Castle Rock, the setting of several of Stephen King’s creepiest stories. The Hulu original is garnering quite a bit of buzz, and everything we’ve seen looks more than creepy enough for a King series. Video of Castle Rock - ‘This Place’ Teaser Trailer (Official) • Castle Rock on Hulu July 1 A.I. Artificial Intelligence The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension Alpha and Omega Alpha and Omega: Dino Dogs Alpha and Omega: The Big Fuhreeze Alpha and Omega: The Great World Games An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power Barbie and the Three Musketeers Barbie in a Mermaid Tale 2 Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure Braveheart Cyborg Disaster Movie Evolution The Indian in the Cupboard Invaders from Mars Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back Jeepers Creepers Killer Klowns from Outer Space The Librarians: Season 4 The Manchurian Candidate Masters of the Universe Mimic The Monster Squad Next The Phantom Stephen King’s Graveyard Shift Stephen King’s Silver Bullet July 6 Teen Titans Go! : Season 4b July 10 Zombie Spring Breakers July 13 Ghost Adventures: Season 7 July 20 The Last Ship: Season 4 July 21 Justice League Action: Season 1 July 25 Castle Rock Amazon Prime Highlights Jaws (Franchise): You’re gonna need a bigger, umm, TV? Amazon is putting the Jaws franchise together for what will almost certainly make for an epic weekend of shark insanity.