What’s streaming July 2025: New on Netflix, Prime Video and more

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Turning up the heat this month are the streamers that are serving thrilling action and messy romance that serve as solid summer movie night picks.

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Adam Sandler is returning in a sequel to Happy Gilmore after 30 years, bringing back some of the original cast members, the original creative team and some fresh new faces with Happy Gilmore 2 on Netflix.

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Two iconic female action stars, Charlize Theron and Uma Thurman, battle it out on-screen in The Old Guard 2 on Netflix, while Steven Soderbergh’s Black Bag brings Michael Fassbender and Cate Blanchett together in the must-watch espionage thriller.

Fans will be tuning into Prime Video for the highly anticipated season three of The Summer I Turned Pretty, for more teen romance.

Sterling K Brown and Ernest Kingsley Jr. turn in solid performances in the Disney+ series Washington Black, based on the Giller prize-winning novel by Canadian author Esi Edugyan.

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Also, one of the best movies of the year that broke box office records, Sinners, starring Michael B. Jordan, will stream on Crave.

There’s no better time than the present to grab your popcorn, settle in and prepare to be transported to worlds both familiar and spellbinding. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of the top films and series to watch in Canada this month on Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Paramount+ and Crave.

What’s new on Netflix

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Film: The Old Guard 2 

Air date: July 2
Synopsis: Andy (Charlize Theron) and her team of immortal warriors fight with renewed purpose as they face a powerful new enemy, Discord (Uma Thurman), who threatens their own lives and the rest of the world

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Why watch: Uma Thurman returns to the action genre after 21 years since her Kill Bill role. Watching her go face-to-face with Charlize Theron is reason enough to stream this sequel.

Film: Too Much

Air date: July 10
Synopsis: Created by Lena Dunham, the series follows a heartbroken New Yorker, Jessica (Megan Stalter), who moves to London in search of love and falls for an indie musician,n Felix (Will Sharpe), who’s anything but the typical romantic hero. It leaves her rethinking everything she knows about love.

Film: Happy Gilmore 2

Air date: July 25
Synopsis: Adam Sandler is returning to the golf course as Happy Gilmore alongside some of the original Happy Gilmore stars, Julie Bowen, Ben Stiller and Christopher McDonald, along with some new faces. The story follows Gilmore as he gets back into the sport after 30 years. 

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Why watch: The original film is an iconic one, and picking up three decades later with the original cast and the entire creative team means they’ve cooked up something special for fans. Not to mention, the fresh new faces like Bad Bunny and Margaret Qualley make this a promising watch.

What’s new on Prime Video

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Film: Simple Plan: The Kids In The Crowd 

Air date: July 8
Synopsis: The documentary offers a unique look into the band’s journey from basement shows in Montreal to world domination. It chronicles the creation of hits like “Welcome to My Life,” “I’d Do Anything,” and “Perfect,” and showcases how the band’s continued impact makes them one of the most successful punk rock bands worldwide.

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Why watch: For the kids who grew up on Simple Plan, this documentary is a good ol’ dose of nostalgia.

Film: The Summer I Turned Pretty S3

Air date: July 16
Synopsis: It’s the end of her junior year of college, and Belly (Lola Tung) is back for another summer in Cousins with her boyfriend Jeremiah (Gavin Casalegno). Her future is decided, until an event brings her first love Conrad (Christopher Briney) back into her life. Once again, Belly is at a crossroads and must decide which brother has her heart.

Based on:Novel by Jenny Han

Why watch: For those who have been reading Jenny Han’s novel or following the series, this season the stakes are higher as the love triangles get messier, which makes for a fun summer binge.

Film: Black Bag

Air date: July 22
Synopsis: When intelligence agent Kathryn Woodhouse (Cate Blanchett) is suspected of betraying the nation, her husband and fellow agent (Michael Fassbender) faces the ultimate test of proving his loyalty to his marriage or his country.

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Why watch: Steven Soderbergh’s espionage thriller is one of the must-watch films of the year, and still sits at 96per cent on Rotten Tomatoes. It’s a thrilling watch that keeps you on the edge of your seat, led by the fantastic leads.

Film: The Woman in the Yard

Air date: July 26
Synopsis: After a car accident that takes the life of her husband, Ramona (Danielle Deadwyler) raises her two children alone on a rural farm. One day, a woman appears in their yard and slowly creeps closer and closer to the house, with no intention of leaving them alone.

Why watch: The psychological horror is a study in grief and makes for a fun summer movie night in.

What’s new on Disney+

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Series: Washington Black

Air date: July 23
Synopsis: The series follows the 19th-century odyssey of George Washington “Wash” Black, an 11-year-old boy born on a Barbados sugar plantation. When a harrowing incident forces Wash to flee, he is thrust into an adventure that reshapes his understanding of family, freedom and love, while also discovering his love for science and invention.

Based on: Novel of the same name by Esi Edugyan

Why watch: Filmed in Nova Scotia, the series is a beautiful fictional story based on the Canadian novel. Sterling K Brown and Ernest Kingsley Jr are the stars of the series as each showcases two different men with their own burdens to carry and paving their own path in life.

What’s new on Crave

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Film: Sinners

Air date: July 4
Synopsis: Twin brothers (Michael B Jordan) return to their Mississippi hometown to start anew, but soon discover that the town is infested with an even greater evil that’s waiting for them.

Why watch: Written and directed by Ryan Coogler, this is one of the best movies of the year, still has a Rotten Tomatoes score of 97 per cent and is one of Michael B. Jordan’s best works.

What’s new on Paramount+

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Series: Dexter: Resurrection

Air date: July 11
Synopsis: Picking up after Dexter: New Blood, this takes place weeks after Dexter Morgan takes a bullet to the chest from his son. Once he wakes up, he sets out for New York City, determined to find his son and make things right.

Why watch: Dexter fans are going to love seeing Michael C. Hall return to his iconic role and seeing where his story arc takes him this time around.

Series: Twisted Metal S2

Air date: July 31
Synopsis: John (Anthony Mackie) and Quiet (Stephanie Beatriz) find themselves entering the deadly Twisted Metal tournament, a sinister demolition derby hosted by a mysterious man known as Calypso. While trying to survive an onslaught of dangerous new enemies, John also reunites with his long-lost sister, the vigilante Dollface.

Why watch: The live-action adaptation of the beloved PlayStation game will finally focus on the demolition derby tournament that the video game franchise is known for, which means fans will be tuning in for this season.

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