July is one of Netflix’s strongest months of the year, a brand new franchise blockbuster, one of the best-reviewed films of 2025 making its Netflix debut today, and a massive musical sequel landing later this month. Here are 10 confirmed picks across mystery, drama, horror, comedy, and more, all streaming on Netflix right now (or confirmed arriving this month).
1. Hamnet (Historical Drama)
Chloé Zhao’s devastatingly beautiful film about William Shakespeare and his wife Agnes, and the loss of their young son that ultimately inspired Hamlet, is on Netflix starting today. Starring Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley in two of the finest performances you’ll see this year, it earned a Certified Fresh rating and dominated both BAFTA and Oscar conversations.
Best for- viewers who want something genuinely moving and beautifully crafted, this is the kind of film that stays with you.
2. Enola Holmes 3 (Mystery/Adventure)
Millie Bobby Brown is back as the fourth-wall-breaking Victorian detective, this time heading to Malta for her most personal case yet, Sherlock (Henry Cavill) has been kidnapped, and her own wedding is on the line. Directed by Adolescence filmmaker Philip Barantini, it’s darker in tone than the previous two films, with Moriarty back as the villain under a new identity.
Best for- fans of the franchise and family movie night. If you haven’t seen the first two, now’s a great time to binge all three.
3. Wicked: For Good (Musical)
One of the biggest films of 2025 arrives on Netflix this month. Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande return as Elphaba and Glinda in the conclusion of the Wicked story, now demonized as the Wicked Witch of the West, Elphaba must ultimately reunite with Glinda to confront their intertwined pasts. Important note: the first Wicked film is staying on Peacock and won’t be on Netflix, so make sure you’ve watched it before tuning in.
Best for- musical fans, Wicked devotees, and anyone who wants a big, spectacular watch.
4. Gone Girl (Psychological Thriller)
David Fincher’s masterpiece of paranoia and marital dread is now on Netflix. Ben Affleck and Rosamund Pike star in the story of a husband whose wife vanishes on their anniversary, and everything quickly stops being what it seems. One of the most gripping thrillers ever made, and one that famously turns its own genre inside out halfway through.
Best for- anyone who loves a thriller that keeps pulling the rug out from under you.
5. Heartstopper Forever (Romance)
The beloved Heartstopper story comes to a close in this special film event, written by original author Alice Oseman. Kit Connor and Joe Locke return as Nick and Charlie, now facing the very real challenge of a long-distance relationship as Nick heads off to university. A bittersweet, warm, and genuinely affecting ending to one of Netflix’s most-loved series.
Best for- Heartstopper fans, and anyone who wants a tender, feel-good romance.
6. Fargo (Crime/Dark Comedy)
The Coen Brothers’ classic is now on Netflix and it’s an absolute essential. A hapless car salesman gets tangled up with two violent criminals, while a brilliantly deadpan pregnant police chief pieces it all together. Dry, wickedly funny, and perfectly constructed, one of the finest American films of the ’90s.
Best for- anyone who’s somehow never seen it, and those who need a great excuse to rewatch it.
7. Spider-Man: Homecoming (Action/Superhero)
With Tom Holland’s next Spider-Man chapter arriving in cinemas soon, this is the perfect time to revisit where his solo journey began. Directed by Jon Watts with a John Hughes-influenced eye, it captures the awkward joy of being a teenage superhero under Tony Stark’s watchful eye, with Michael Keaton delivering one of the MCU’s best villain performances.
Best for- Marvel fans gearing up for the next chapter, and anyone who wants a superhero film that actually feels fun.
8. TÁR (Drama)
Cate Blanchett’s Oscar-winning performance as a renowned orchestral conductor whose carefully constructed world begins to unravel is as commanding as cinema gets. Slow, deliberate, and absolutely riveting, the kind of film where every scene rewards close attention.
Best for- viewers in the mood for a prestige drama with real depth and no easy answers.
9. Nomadland (Drama)
Chloé Zhao’s Academy Award-winning film about a woman who loses everything and sets out to live as a modern-day nomad across the American West is one of the most quietly powerful films of the decade. Frances McDormand is extraordinary, and it’s worth noting this is Zhao’s second film on this month’s list, a great opportunity to explore her work back to back
Best for- a meditative, unhurried watch when you want something that feels real.
10. The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes (Action/Sci-Fi)
The Hunger Games prequel that surprised everyone with how good it actually was. It tells the origin story of a young Coriolanus Snow before he became Panem’s tyrant, with Tom Blyth and Rachel Zegler leading a film that’s darker and more morally complex than the original franchise
Best for- Hunger Games fans who haven’t seen this yet, and anyone who loves a villain origin story done right.
