From action-packed stories to romantic thrillers, it’s time to grab the popcorn.
July is shaping up to be a strong month for screen time, with everything from family-friendly adventures to edge-of-your-seat horror and glossy crime dramas. Whether you’re heading to the cinema for a big-screen fix or settling in for a boxset night at home, here’s what to watch across Netflix, cinemas and streaming platforms this month.
Cinema
Minions & Monsters: 1 July
The Minions are back, and this time their journey takes a wonderfully chaotic turn through Hollywood history. Minions & Monsters tells the humorous and supposedly very true story of how the beloved yellow troublemakers conquered the movie industry and became stars in their own right. In typical Minion fashion, however, success does not last for long. After losing everything, the group accidentally unleashes monsters onto the world, creating a disaster of their own making. Packed with slapstick comedy, frantic action and family-friendly madness, the film follows the Minions as they are forced to join forces and help save the planet from the very chaos they created.
The Get Out: 2 July
Russell Crowe leads The Get Out, a tense crime thriller about a nightclub owner desperate to leave his dangerous past behind. Ready to retire and start a quieter life with his girlfriend, played by Teresa Palmer, he finds his plans violently disrupted when masked gunmen enter his world. With Nina Dobrev and Aaron Paul appearing as dangerous figures, and Luke Evans arriving as a mysterious outsider interested in buying the business, the story quickly turns into a deadly game of power, loyalty and betrayal. As ruthless cartels close in and old secrets begin to surface, escape becomes far more complicated than simply walking away. Stylish, gritty and suspenseful, this is one for fans of high-stakes thrillers.
Mind Trap: 2 July
Mind Trap turns a countryside retreat into a psychological nightmare. The film begins when two couples unknowingly double-book the same secluded mansion, setting up what should be an awkward but manageable situation. Instead, the stay quickly spirals into something far stranger. As unexplained events begin to unfold, the guests find themselves pulled into a series of unsettling games where trust, perception and survival are all put to the test. Nothing is quite what it seems, and the line between coincidence and manipulation becomes increasingly difficult to read. With its isolated setting, mounting tension and deadly undertones, Mind Trap looks set to appeal to viewers who enjoy claustrophobic thrillers and twist-filled mysteries.
Moana: 9 July
Disney’s live-action Moana arrives almost a decade after the original animated film first won over audiences around the world. The new adaptation revisits the beloved story set in ancient Polynesia, following Moana, the determined daughter of a village chief, who is chosen by the ocean for an extraordinary mission. Her journey takes her beyond the reef as she attempts to return a magical relic to the goddess Te Fiti and restore balance to her island. With themes of courage, identity, family and connection to nature, the story remains one of Disney’s most heartfelt adventures. The live-action version aims to bring the ocean, mythology and music of Moana to the big screen in a new way.
Eben Meen Fehom: 9 July
Egyptian comedy Eben Meen Fehom follows Rushdy, played by Bayoumi Fouad, a reckless businessman whose personal life is as chaotic as his professional one. After a string of failed marriages, Rushdy unexpectedly inherits a fortune, but there is a catch. To claim it, he must find the son he never knew he had. The search forces him to work with Magda, played by Leila Alwi, a lawyer who challenges him to confront his flaws and take responsibility for the mess he has created. What follows is a funny, messy and emotionally charged journey filled with misunderstandings, family secrets and unexpected self-discovery. The film blends broad comedy with a story about accountability and second chances.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day: 30 July
Following the global success of Spider-Man: No Way Home, Spider-Man: Brand New Day marks a new chapter for Peter Parker. Four years have passed since the events of the previous film, and Peter is now living alone as an adult after making the devastating choice to remove himself from the memories of his friends and loved ones. New York may no longer remember its friendly neighbourhood hero, but Peter remains committed to protecting the city. As the pressure of life as Spider-Man intensifies, a troubling physical evolution begins to threaten his future. At the same time, a mysterious pattern of crimes emerges, forcing Peter to face one of the most powerful threats of his life.
Series and Streaming
Enola Holmes 3: 1 July, Netflix
Enola Holmes returns for a brand-new adventure on Netflix, and this time the young detective’s journey takes her to Malta. The third instalment in the popular franchise follows Enola as personal ambitions and professional duties collide during a case that proves more complex and dangerous than anything she has faced before. Known for her intelligence, independence and quick wit, Enola must once again step out from the shadow of her famous brother Sherlock and trust her own instincts. With a new location, fresh mysteries and higher stakes, Enola Holmes 3 continues the franchise’s blend of adventure, humour and period intrigue. Fans of clever detective stories should find plenty to enjoy.
Elle: 1 July, Amazon Prime Video
Elle revisits one of cinema’s most recognisable characters by exploring the early years of Elle Woods. Set before the events of Legally Blonde, the first season follows Elle during high school, offering a look at the experiences, friendships and challenges that helped shape her into the confident, ambitious and iconic woman audiences came to know. The series aims to capture the charm, humour and optimism associated with the original films while giving the character a fresh coming-of-age story. For fans of Legally Blonde, Elle offers a chance to understand how her personality, sense of style and determination developed long before Harvard Law entered the picture.
Descendants: Wicked Wonderland: 17 July, Disney+
The Descendants universe expands with Wicked Wonderland, a new Disney+ adventure that picks up after Red and Chloe’s earlier time-bending journey. At first, things appear to have settled. The Queen of Hearts is kinder, Cinderella is safe, and Wonderland seems to be back in balance. However, changing the past has created a new threat in the form of Maddox Hatter. When Maddox captures the Queen of Hearts, Red and Chloe must gather an unusual team to save her. Joining them are Red’s new sister Pink, Luisa Madrigal’s son Luis, Captain Hook’s daughter Hazel, and Maddox’s son Max. Colourful, magical and packed with family-friendly fantasy, the story brings fresh chaos to Wonderland.
Pompeii: Out Of Time: 23 July, Disney+
Tom Hiddleston leads Pompeii: Out Of Time, a Disney+ series that blends scripted drama with investigative documentary storytelling. Reuniting with Loki executive producer Kevin R. Wright, Hiddleston guides viewers into ancient Rome during the hours before and during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. Rather than focusing only on destruction, the series explores the lives of real people caught in one of history’s most infamous disasters. Archaeologists, historians, geologists and disaster experts help uncover new evidence and challenge long-held assumptions about Pompeii. Combining expert analysis, dramatic reconstruction and personal storytelling, the series reframes the city’s final hours as a story of resilience, sacrifice, survival and human connection.
72 Hours: 24 July, Netflix
Kevin Hart stars in 72 Hours, a Netflix comedy about a 40-year-old executive trying to rescue his failing career in the most chaotic way possible. After he is accidentally added to a group chat, he finds himself swept into a wild three-day bachelor party with a much younger group of men played by Marcello Hernández, Mason Gooding, Kam Patterson and Ben Marshall. What begins as an awkward misunderstanding soon turns into an outrageous weekend of bad decisions, generational clashes and unexpected bonding. With Hart at the centre, the film promises fast-paced comedy, social discomfort and plenty of escalating chaos. It is a broad, crowd-pleasing comedy built around one very messy weekend.