Netflix is bursting with vibrant, must-see content this July 2025, thanks to the fantastic films and specials that will tickle you with knee-slapping humor, grip you with shocking true stories, and so much more. Whether you’re looking for something intense, informative, or invigorating, Netflix has got you covered. Keep reading for the streamer’s best new movies coming in July.
Netflix is releasing two standout original films at different points in the month, with early July’s Charlize Theron-led sequel film The Old Guard 2 and then towards the end of the month, Adam Sandler’s highly anticipated sports comedy, Happy Gilmore 2, which are both poised to potentially land in the Netflix Top 10.
Additionally, in the first half of the month, Netflix will debut some entertaining titles that are sure to brighten up your day as much as any Fourth of July fireworks show, such as Tyler Perry’s latest comedy movie, Madea’s Destination Wedding, and the Dutch action-comedy Almost Cops.
Lastly, all throughout Netflix’s July streaming slate, you can broaden your horizons with a diverse array of terrific titles from all over the world, like Indian romantic drama Aap Jaisa Koi, German mystery thriller Brick, and Thai action-zombie movie Ziam.
Want to know what other eye-grabbing movies are dropping on Netflix in the next month? Keep scrolling to check out our full list of must-watch movies on Netflix in July.
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Released July 25
Nearly three full decades after the release of Happy Gilmore, Adam Sandler is back as the titular character for a must-see sequel sports comedy streaming exclusively on Netflix beginning in late July. Happy Gilmore 2 follows retired golfer Happy Gilmore (Sandler) as he picks up his clubs once more in an effort to win enough money to pay for his daughter, Vienna’s (Sunny Sandler) ballet school. Facing off against familiar foe Shooter McGavin (Christopher McDonald), Happy will have his work cut out for him as he tries to get back into the swing of things as his family, fans, rivals, and haters watch on.
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Released July 2
Andromache “Andy” of Scythia (Charlize Theron) finds a brand new purpose that helps her try to overcome her struggles and fears since losing immortality as she and her old team of eternal warriors reunite to face a formidable new foe. Their mission to protect humanity will be challenged like never before as they face off against a mysterious and powerful, long-lost immortal that is threatening the fate of the world.
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Released July 11
Tyler Perry returns to suit up as everyone’s favorite auntie, Mabel “Madea” Simmons this 13th film in the Madea cinematic universe. Madea’s Destination Wedding is a Netflix Original comedy that follows Madea (Perry) and the rest of her relatives as they travel to the Bahamas for Tiffany’s (Diamond White) destination wedding. But celebrating her beloved grandniece proves to be anything but smooth sailing as Madea and the other Simmons family members encounter rising tensions, doubts, and odd behavior that will thrust the entire occasion into delightful chaos.
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Released July 11
Aap Jaisa Koi is an Indian romantic drama film that follows reserved and traditional 42-year-old Sanskrit professor Shrirenu Tripathi (R. Madhavan) as he crosses paths with independent and unapologetically outspoken French instructor, Madhu Bose (Fatima Sana Shaikh). Despite their many differences, the two form a tender and life-changing relationship that must endure scutiny and challenges in the face of diverging worldviews, questions of compatibility, and the patriarchy.
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Released July 10
This Netflix Original sci-fi drama thriller out of Germany follows couple Tim (Matthias Schweighöfer) and Olivia (Ruby O. Fee) as they are forced to work with their neighbors to escape their apartment building after a mysterious brick wall inexplicably surrounds the entire structure overnight. Will the group be able to make it out alive, or is something even more sinister lying in wait to stop them? Find out in Brick on Netflix in July.
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Released July 15
On October 15, 2009, in Fort Collins, Colorado, a homemade flying saucer took flight and was believed to have a six-year-old boy stuck inside, inciting national panic and frantic efforts to rescue the trapped “Balloon Boy.” This Netflix Original documentary delves into what really happened that day and how what seemed to be a potential nationwide catastrophe turned out to be a strange hoax that led to criminal charges and incited rage from people all across America.
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Released July 11
Almost Cops is a Netflix Original buddy cop comedy out of the Netherlands that follows dedicated and overzealous special investigating officer Ramon (Jandino Asporaat) as he is made to team up with reckless ex-detective Jack (Werner Kolf) to find and stop a killer who has been wreaking havoc across Rotterdam. Naturally, chaos and hilarity ensue as these two very opposite-seeming officers must work together to track down the criminal and uncover the buried truths and lingering questions behind this case.
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Released July 1
Trainwreck continues to deliver top-notch Netflix Original documentaries with this latest title that delves into the darker truths behind the once-popular fashion brand American Apparel and its charismatic CEO and founder, Dov Charney. Bolstered by exclusive, intimate interviews with former staff members and insiders, Trainwreck: The Cult of American Apparel offers a raw and fascinating look at how American Apparel went from a smashing success to a financial and cultural nightmare amidst bankruptcy and Charney’s multiple controversies.
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Released July 9
Former Muay Thai fighter Singh (Mark Prin Superat) must use his skills to take down terrifying, vicious zombies in order to save his beloved wife, as well as protect a young boy whom he encountered along the way. Ziam uniquely blends the martial arts and zombie movie genres to get hearts racing for viewers around the world to get them invested in this intense fight for survival and humanity amidst horrific conditions.
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Released July 18
Almost Family is a Netflix Original comedy out of Brazil that sees a Brazilian dad go head-to-head with his beloved daughter’s Argentinian in-laws on an unforgettable and uproarious trip to San Carlos de Bariloche, Argentina, that quickly devolves into competitive interactions and over-the-top displays of local pride.
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Released July 18
Feel the heat this summer with Wall to Wall, a gripping and intense South Korean thriller film starring Kang Ha-neul as Woo-seong, a man who has dedicated his life to affording his own apartment, only to find that his new residence is constantly bombarded by disturbing noises from other floors. In the face of financial ruin and hostile neighbors, Woo-seong attempts to get to the bottom of his new home’s mysteries, unearthing upsetting secrets in the process.
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