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Get ready for an exciting summer movie season as Netflix unveils a spectacular collection of blockbuster films this July. With highly anticipated sequels and beloved classics, make sure to mark your calendars for these thrilling titles that will be available for streaming throughout the month of July.

Experience the Thrills of ‘Mission: Impossible 1-5’

Available on: Tuesday, July 1

If you enjoyed the recent release of Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning in theaters this summer, you’re in for a treat. Netflix is bringing back the first five films of the iconic spy franchise starring Academy Award nominee Tom Cruise, allowing fans to relive the exhilarating adventures of Ethan Hunt and the IMF team.

  • The original Mission: Impossible introduces Ethan Hunt as he embarks on a mission that quickly spirals out of control, leading him to suspect that a mole is infiltrating the covert agency.
  • Mission: Impossible II follows Ethan as he teams up with the cunning thief Nyah to recover a dangerous genetically engineered virus from rogue IMF agent Sean Ambrose.
  • Mission: Impossible III showcases Ethan Hunt, now retired and engaged to nurse Julia Meade, who is reluctantly drawn back into action to confront the ruthless arms dealer Owen Davian.
  • Mission: Impossible — Ghost Protocol places Ethan Hunt and his team in a precarious position when they are framed for the bombing of the Kremlin, prompting them to go rogue and prove their innocence.
  • Mission: Impossible — Rogue Nation sees the IMF team reassembled to tackle their most formidable enemy yet, an organization of rogue agents known as the Syndicate.
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Renowned directors such as Brian De Palma (Scarface), John Woo (Face/Off), J.J. Abrams (Star Wars: The Force Awakens), Brad Bird (The Incredibles), and Christopher McQuarrie (Jack Reacher) have helmed these thrilling films. The series features a talented ensemble cast, including Ving Rhames (Pulp Fiction), Henry Czerny (Clear and Present Danger), Simon Pegg (Shaun of the Dead), Rebecca Ferguson (Dune), Academy Award winner Jon Voight (Midnight Cowboy), Michelle Monaghan (The White Lotus Season 3), late Academy Award winner Philip Seymour Hoffman (Capote), Academy Award nominee Jeremy Renner (Hawkeye), Thandiwe Newton (Westworld), Sean Harris (Spencer), Dougray Scott (Ever After: A Cinderella Story), Academy Award nominee Alec Baldwin (30 Rock), and Paula Patton (Precious), among others.

Unleashing Action in ‘The Old Guard 2’

Available on: Wednesday, July 2

Charlize Theron in The Old Guard 2

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After a five-year wait and numerous delays, the highly anticipated sequel, The Old Guard 2, is finally debuting on Netflix.

Set after the events of the first film, Andy grapples with the loss of her immortality. When a new formidable enemy named Discord, who is the first of the Immortals, poses a serious threat, Andy must rally her team of immortal warriors once more. Adding to the tension, Andy’s former ally, Quynh, escapes from her long confinement and reenters her life, complicating matters further.

Victoria Mahoney (Yelling to the Sky) takes the director’s chair for this sequel, succeeding Gina Prince-Bythewood, the director of the original film. The returning cast includes Academy Award winner Charlize Theron as Andy, along with KiKi Layne as Nile, Marwan Kenzari as Joe, Luca Marinelli as Nicky, Matthias Schoenaerts as Booker, Veronica Van as Quynh, and Academy Award nominee Chiwetel Ejiofor as James. New additions to the cast include Academy Award nominee Uma Thurman (Kill Bill) and Henry Golding (Crazy Rich Asians).


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The Old Guard 2

Release Date

July 2, 2025

Runtime

104 minutes

Director

Victoria Mahoney

Writers

Greg Rucka




Discover the Emotional Journey in ‘A Star Is Born’

Available on: Tuesday, July 8

Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga performing in 'A Star is Born'

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Academy Award nominee Bradley Cooper (American Sniper) is making waves with his Oscar-winning directorial debut, now streaming on Netflix.

A Star Is Born is the third remake of the timeless 1937 romantic drama, chronicling the rise of country-rock star Jackson Maine, who grapples with addiction to alcohol and drugs. During a chance encounter at a drag show, Jackson discovers the extraordinary talent of 31-year-old waitress and aspiring singer-songwriter Ally. Their chemistry leads to Ally’s meteoric rise to fame, but as her career flourishes, Jackson’s struggles with addiction threaten to overshadow their love story.

Cooper stars alongside the Grammy-winning music icon and Academy Award winner Lady Gaga in her breakthrough film role. The film also features Academy Award nominee Sam Elliott (Tombstone), Andrew Dice Clay (The Adventures of Ford Fairlane), Dave Chappelle (Chappelle’s Show), and Anthony Ramos (Hamilton).


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A Star is Born

Release Date

October 5, 2018

Runtime

136 minutes

Producers

Bill Gerber, Jon Peters, Todd Phillips, Lynette Howell Taylor




Tension Builds in ‘Brick’

Available on: Thursday, July 10

Matthias Schweighöfer as Tim, on his laptop, in Brick.

Image via Netflix

Break-ups are tough, but in the gripping thriller Brick, things take a turn for the worse.

Tim and Olivia find themselves grappling with the aftermath of their breakup when they discover their apartment building is mysteriously encased in unbreakable black bricks. Together with their neighbors, they must devise a plan to escape before they succumb to the dire situation.

Directed by Philip Koch (Picco), the film features a cast that includes Matthias Schweighöfer (Oppenheimer), Ruby O. Fee (Army of Thieves), Frederick Lau (The Wave), Salber Lee Williams, Axel Werner, Sira-Anna Faal (Druck), Murathan Muslu (Skylines), and Alexander Beyer (The Little Drummer Girl).


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Brick


Release Date

July 10, 2025

Runtime

99 minutes

Director

Philip Koch

Writers

Philip Koch

Producers

Max Wiedemann, Quirin Berg, Katrin Goetter


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Dive into Comedy with ‘Tyler Perry’s Madea’s Destination Wedding’

Available on: Friday, July 11

Tyler Perry as Madea with her friends and family in Madea's Destination Wedding.

Image via Netflix

Hellur again! The beloved Tyler Perry is back in the iconic role of Madea in Madea’s Destination Wedding.

This marks the eleventh installment in the Madea franchise, and the second film to premiere on Netflix following A Madea Homecoming. The film centers around Madea’s granddaughter Tiffany, who stuns her family with the announcement of her engagement and a destination wedding planned for the beautiful Bahamas. However, both Madea and her son Joe are suspicious about the event and are hesitant to embrace the tropical getaway.

Once again, Tyler Perry takes on the roles of director, writer, producer, and lead actor, alongside a talented cast that includes Cassi Davis (Tyler Perry’s House of Payne), David Mann (Meet the Browns), Tamela Mann (Tyler Perry’s Assisted Living), Taja V. Simpson (Tyler Perry’s The Oval), Diamond White (Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur), Jermaine Harris (Saturdays), and Xavier Smalls (Beauty in Black).


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Happy Gilmore 2


Release Date

July 25, 2025

Director

Kyle Newacheck

Writers

Tim Herlihy, Adam Sandler


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Fear Returns with ‘Jaws’

Available on: Tuesday, July 15

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After commemorating its 50th anniversary earlier this summer, the legendary Oscar-winning film Jaws, directed by Academy Award winner Steven Spielberg, is making its way to Netflix.

Often regarded as the first true summer blockbuster, Jaws is set in the quaint New England coastal town of Amity Island, just ahead of the Fourth of July weekend. Police Chief Martin Brody discovers that a menacing great white shark is preying on beachgoers. However, the town’s avaricious mayor, Larry Vaughn, is more concerned about the holiday tourism than public safety. As the situation escalates with the tragic death of a young boy, Brody teams up with marine biologist Matt Hooper and local shark hunter Quint to confront and eliminate the deadly threat once and for all.

Jaws features an impressive cast, including Academy Award nominee Roy Scheider (All That Jazz), Academy Award nominee Robert Shaw (A Man for All Seasons), Academy Award winner Richard Dreyfuss (The Goodbye Girl), Lorraine Gray (1941), and Murray Hamilton (The Graduate).


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Jaws

Release Date

June 20, 1975

Runtime

124 minutes

Writers

Peter Benchley, Carl Gottlieb

Producers

David Brown


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Get Ready for Laughter with ‘Happy Gilmore 2’

Available on: Friday, July 25

Nearly three decades after the original release of Happy Gilmore, the beloved comedian Adam Sandler returns to his iconic role as the hot-headed hockey player who made a name for himself in professional golf in Happy Gilmore 2.

After claiming victory in his first Tour Championship, Happy is now retired, happily married to Virginia Vent, and the proud father of four sons—Bobby, Gordie, Wayne, and Terry—and one daughter, Vienna. However, financial struggles hit the family hard, making it difficult for Happy to afford Vienna’s ballet school, which leads him to lace up his golf shoes once more. The only problem is, Happy has lost his edge, and his old rival Shooter McGavin is back in the tournament, eager to finally defeat him.

Kyle Newacheck (Murder Mystery) directs this highly-anticipated sequel, featuring the return of Sandler as Happy Gilmore, alongside Julie Bowen as Virginia Vent, Christopher McDonald as Shooter McGavin, Ben Stiller as Hal L., Dennis Dugan as Doug Thompson, Kevin Nealon as Gary Potter, Lee Trevino, and Verne Lundquist. The film also boasts a star-studded ensemble including Grammy-winning sensation Bad Bunny, NFL star Travis Kelce, and many more hilarious cameos.

Additionally, real-life professional golfers Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler, Bryson DeChambeau, Brooks Koepka, Justin Thomas, Will Zalatoris, Paige Spiranac, John Daly, Nelly Korda, Nancy Lopez, and the legendary Jack Nicklaus will also make special appearances in this comedic sequel.

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