‘The Lincoln Lawyer,’ ‘Full Circle’ & More Must-Stream Titles to Watch in July 2023
When you trek back inside to beat the summer heat, you might want to wind down with a refreshing drink and some entertaining TV. We’ve got you covered with the best streaming titles to watch this July, from all-new series and movies to the long-awaited streaming debuts of some of your favorite network and theatrical titles.
Each month, the TV Insider staff scours through the long list of shows and movies available on streaming services to curate a list of the top 25 options across all platforms. For July 2023, we think you’ll want a mix of former summer blockbusters (for those with that specific craving, see the Mission: Impossible franchise slide below and check out Dead Reckoning Part One in theaters July 12) and comedies (see We’re the Millers), plus some TV shows that bring that warm summer energy.
Yellowstone and Ride are streaming on Peacock for those looking for some big, sweeping landscapes that may or may not inspire your next family vacation, and And Just Like That… Season 2 and reality TV show Summer House are here to satisfy all of your summer-in-the-city needs (well, the latter goes to Montauk, but that’s still New York!). If you’re looking for a big splash of entertainment, look no further than Avatar: The Way of Water, now available on two different streamers.
Check out TV Insider’s top 25 streaming shows and movies for July 2023 below. Happy watching!
1. Extraction 2 (Netflix)
Thor’s Chris Hemsworth is back as Tyler Rake, the black-ops mercenary who cheated death in the original action-packed 2020 film. This time, his mission is to free the family of a Georgian gangster from a foreign prison. Streaming now
2. Ride (Peacock)
Secrets! Scandals! Bull riding! In this original soap, it’s up to matriarch Isabel McMurray (Last Man Standing’s Nancy Travis) to save the rodeo family’s Colorado ranch. Streaming now
3. Linouleum (Hulu)
In this indie film, comedian Jim Gaffigan plays Cameron Edwin, who dreams of being an astronaut and finds his world upended when a real one (also Gaffigan) falls from the sky. Streaming now
4. Mission Impossible Movies (Paramount+)
Tom Cruise’s Ethan Hunt teams up with former MI6 agent Ilsa Faust (Rebecca Ferguson) in 2015’s Rogue Nation, the fifth film in the thrilling espionage franchise. Streaming now
5. Black Mirror (Netflix)
Aaron Paul leading a 1969 space mission is just one of the many eclectic stories on tap when the Twilight Zone–esque anthology series makes its long-awaited return after a four-year hiatus. Streaming now
6. The Perfect Find (Netflix)
Gabrielle Union’s Jenna gets a new job and a new love (Keith Powers) in this 2023 rom-com. Streaming now
7. The Beanie Bubble (Apple TV+)
The tale of entrepreneur Ty Warner and those adorable beanbag stuffed animals comes to life in this dramedy starring Succession star Sarah Snook and The Hangover‘s Zach Galifianakis (above) and Elizabeth Banks. Friday, July 28
8. Avatar: The Way of Water (Disney+, Max)
This sequel to James Cameron’s 2009 sci-fi epic finds Jake Sully (Sam Worthington) living with his new Na’vi family—until a threat forces him to fight against the humans he once walked among. Streaming now
9. Shazam! Fury of the Gods (Max)
Chuck’s Zachary Levi returns as super-powered Billy Batson, along with a star-studded cast that includes Helen Mirren, Adam Brody, Lucy Liu, and Rachel Zegler. Dare we say…Shazam?! Streaming now
10. Summer House (Peacock)
Where’s the drama in this reality show about a group of friends who share a place for the season? Montauk! Streaming now
11. And Just Like That... (Max)
Carrie Bradshaw (Sarah Jessica Parker) and her gal pals are back for another round of big-city adventures. New Episodes Thursdays
12. Yellowstone (Peacock)
Saddle up—if you haven’t already—with the Duttons in an all-out war to keep their ranch. Streaming now
13. Inside (Peacock)
Cue survival mode! Willem Dafoe plays an art thief locked in a penthouse. Streaming now
14. The 355 (Peacock)
A top-secret weapon in the wrong hands is the focus of this Diane Kruger flick. Streaming now
15. The King of Staten Island (Freevee)
Pete Davidson shows how his life might have turned out if the SNL vet hadn’t found comedy. Streaming now
16. Queen of the Universe (Paramount+)
A drag competition that centers on vocal talent? Sounds divine! Streaming now
17. The Idol (Max)
Warning: lots of sex and drugs (and some rock ’n’ roll) await when budding pop star Jocelyn (Lily-Rose Depp), after a nervous breakdown tour cancellation, revamps her image with the aid of self-help guru/secret cult leader Tedros (The Weeknd). Season 1 Finale, Sunday, July 2, 9/8c, HBO & Max
18. I'm a Virgo (Prime Video)
A coming-of-age comedy series about 13-foot-tall Oakland teen Cootie (Moonlight’s Jharrel Jerome), shielded from the world until he leaves home to explore friendship, life and love. Streaming now
19. Full Circle (Max)
Claire Danes and Zazie Beetz (from left) star in Steven Soderbergh’s new limited series about an investigation into a botched kidnapping. Thursday, July 13
20. The Offer (Paramount+)
A producer going up against a real-life mob boss who tried to halt filming is just one of the crazy-but-true accounts included in this series about what it took to make The Godfather. Our editors recommend it as essential viewing this month. Streaming now
21. The Lincoln Lawyer (Netflix)
Intrepid L.A. attorney Mickey Haller (Manuel Garcia-Rulfo) takes on a high-profile murder. Thursday, July 6
22. True Lies (Paramount+)
What does an unfulfilled housewife do when she discovers her husband is an international spy? Join in the hijinks, naturally. Ginger Gonzaga and Steve Howey star in this espionage series. Streaming now
23. We're the Millers (Netflix)
Jennifer Aniston and Ted Lasso’s Jason Sudeikis may play the parents of a fake family, but the antics are very real in this comedy. Streaming now
24. Secret Invasion (Disney+)
The newest threat to the Marvel Universe: shape-shifting Skrulls. Samuel L. Jackson returns as Nick Fury. New episodes Wednesdays
25. Moonage Daydream (Max)
There will never be anyone like David Bowie, a sentiment driven home in this spiritual and creative exploration of the music icon’s inspiring journey. Streaming now
