What’s new on Netflix in July 2026? The best shows and films to watch this month

The best new Netflix shows and films in July 2026 offer a little bit of everything. Millie Bobby Brown returns for Enola Holmes's most personal case yet, Will Ferrell takes a swing at golf in a new comedy about a fallen sporting icon, and one of Netflix's most beloved coming-of-age romances reaches its emotional final chapter. 

Alan Tudyk's eccentric sci-fi comedy Resident Alien finally lands on Netflix UK, a fresh adaptation of Little House On The Prairie reimagines a literary classic for a new generation, and Kevin Hart finds himself hopelessly out of his depth after accidentally joining a bachelor party with a crowd half his age.

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Here’s all you need to know about the best TV show and film releases on Netflix in July 2026…

Stream it from Wednesday 1 July in Apps > Netflix

Few Netflix franchises have been as consistently entertaining as Enola Holmes, and the third outing looks set to raise the stakes considerably. Millie Bobby Brown returns as the young detective whose plans to marry Lord Tewkesbury are interrupted when her brother Sherlock is kidnapped. 

Brown remains one of Netflix's biggest stars, and the chemistry between the Holmes ensemble has been a major part of the franchise's success. Expect more mysteries, witty period adventure and enough twists to keep even Sherlock guessing. 

Stream it from Wednesday 1 July in Apps > Netflix. Seasons 1-2 also available

Alan Tudyk is one of television's great performers, and Resident Alien gives him the role of a lifetime. He plays Harry Vanderspeigle, an extraterrestrial visitor who crash-lands on Earth and assumes the identity of a small-town Colorado doctor while secretly wrestling with the fate of humanity. 

Equal parts sci-fi, mystery and comedy, Resident Alien has built a loyal fanbase thanks to Tudyk's hilarious performance and its ability to balance absurd humour with genuine heart.

Stream season 1 from Wednesday 1 July in Apps > Netflix

Before he was a cultural phenomenon, Ted was simply a talking teddy bear trying to navigate adolescence in suburban America. 

Set in 1993, this prequel series follows Ted as he moves back in with his best friend, John Bennett, and his eccentric family after his brief spell of fame has faded. If the films proved anything, it's that creator Seth MacFarlane knows exactly how to extract maximum comedy from a profanity-loving teddy bear.

Stream season 1 from Thursday 9 July in Apps > Netflix

Adapting a beloved classic is never easy but Netflix is taking a fresh approach to Laura Ingalls Wilder's novels. 

This new version follows the Ingalls family's attempt to build a new life on the Kansas frontier while navigating tensions between settlers and the Osage Nation. Rich historical drama, family storytelling and sweeping frontier landscapes combine in what could become one of Netflix's most talked-about prestige dramas of the summer. 

Stream season 3 from Tuesday 14 July in Apps > Netflix

Even if you don't know your quarterbacks from your cornerbacks, Netflix's behind-the-scenes sports documentaries have become compulsive viewing. 

Quarterback returns for a third season following three NFL stars through the highs, lows and relentless pressure of the 2025 season. As with Formula 1: Drive To Survive and Full Swing before it, the real appeal lies in the access, personalities and drama away from the field. 

Stream it from Thursday 16 July in Apps > Netflix

Will Ferrell has made a career out of playing men whose glory days are firmly behind them, and The Hawk looks like another perfect fit. 

Ferrell stars as Lonnie "The Hawk" Hawkins, once the biggest name in golf and now a former superstar desperately trying to rediscover his game. Whether you're a golf fan or not, the prospect of Ferrell bringing his trademark mix of confidence, vulnerability and complete chaos to the fairways is reason enough to tune in. 

Stream it from Friday 17 July in Apps > Netflix. Seasons 1-3 also available now

It's hard to overstate the impact Heartstopper has had since arriving on Netflix, and now Nick and Charlie's story reaches its conclusion. 

As Nick prepares to leave for university and Charlie faces new responsibilities closer to home, the pair must navigate the challenges of growing up and growing apart. Nick and Charlie's story has become one of Netflix's most treasured romances, and the final chapter looks set to give fans the send-off they've been hoping for.

Stream it from Friday 24 July in Apps > Netflix

Kevin Hart's latest Netflix comedy begins with a simple mistake and rapidly spirals out of control. Hart plays a successful 40-year-old executive who accidentally finds himself in a three-day bachelor party alongside a group of twenty-somethings who are determined to make every minute count. What follows is exactly the sort of chaos you'd expect: questionable decisions, escalating disasters and plenty of opportunities for Hart to remind us why he's one of comedy's most reliable leading men.

Here’s the full list of everything else landing on Netflix in July 2026, with dates.

• The Fan (1996) – Wednesday 1 July 

• Summer ‘36 (limited series) – Wednesday 1 July  

• Worst Neighbor Ever (season 3) – Thursday 2 July 

• Human Vapor (limited series) – Thursday 2 July  

• Survival Of The Thickest (season 3) – Thursday 2 July  

• Daemons Of The Shadow Realm (2026) – Saturday 4 July 

• Jamie Johnson – Saturday 4 July 

• Sparks Of Tomorrow (season 1) – Sunday 5 July 

• Better Late Than Single (season 2) – Tuesday 7 July 

• Cleanskin (2012) – Tuesday 7 July 

• Nothing To Lose (2026) – Wednesday 8 July 

• Salcedo, Leather, and Boogaloo (season 1) – Wednesday 8 July 

• The Tick (2001) – Wednesday 8 July 

• Thunder 3 (season 1) – Wednesday 8 July 

• Transformers One (2024)  – Wednesday 8 July 

• Miguel Angel Blanco: The 48 Hours That Changed Spain – Friday 10 July 

• 23,000 Lives (2026)  – Friday 17 July 

• The East Palace (limited series) – Friday 17 July 

• The Map of Longing (limited series) – Thursday 17 July 

• Ransom Canyon (season 2) – Thursday 23 July 

• 72 Hours  (2026) – Friday 24 July 

• The Truthers (2026) – Friday 24 July 

• Wrath (season 1)  – Wednesday 29  July 

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1. Use your voice
A. Just press and hold the voice button and say “Netflix” to open the app.

2. Via the app section
A. Press Home.
B. Go to the right and select Apps.
C. Select Netflix in the Apps screen.

3. Via channel 204 if you have our 360 box
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4. Navigating down to the Netflix icon in the homepage if you have our Stream box

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Select Apps & Games
Select All Apps
Select Netflix

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