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Moana, Evil Dead, and Spider-Man arrive this month

Movies

Moana (live-action musical, Disney, July 10) brings the beloved 2016 animated film to theaters with Dwayne Johnson reprising his voice role as Maui. The musical adaptation delivers a fresh take on the story for the big screen. — Variety

Evil Dead Burn (horror, theaters, July 10) centers on a family reunion gone wrong with the franchise's signature blend of scares and dark humor. The new installment promises high-stakes mayhem. — THR

Spider-Man: Brand New Day (superhero, theaters, July 31) reboots Tom Holland's web-slinger with Mark Ruffalo's Hulk brought into the MCU crossover action. The film marks a new chapter with expanded universe ties. — Deadline

Heartstopper Forever (feature-length finale, Netflix, July 17) concludes the beloved series with a film wrapping Nick and Charlie's romance. The feature serves as the series finale for fans of the coming-of-age story. — Netflix

Television

Little House on the Prairie (drama, Netflix, July 9) brings Laura Ingalls Wilder's classic story to streaming with an immediate season 2 renewal already announced. The adaptation debuts tomorrow. — Netflix

X-Men '97 (animated series, Disney+, July 8) continues its second season tonight with episode 4, diving deeper into the Apocalypse storyline. The animated series delivers 90s nostalgia with high-stakes mutant drama. — Disney+

Silo (sci-fi thriller, Apple TV+, July 9) expands its split-timeline mystery on the platform's third season with episode 2. The series deepens its world-building across underground communities. — Apple TV+

The East Palace (Korean period drama, Netflix, July 17) blends historical court politics with supernatural mystery and ghostly intrigue. The series weaves otherworldly elements into its tale of power and deception. — Netflix

What to Watch For

Spider-Man: Brand New Day marks the biggest theatrical play of the month with MCU integration—Holland's web-slinger finally steps fully into the expanded universe.

Lapsed cinephile

Moana live-action sails in; Heartstopper ends with a feature film

Movies

Moana (live-action musical, July 10). Disney's stage-bound adaptation brings Dwayne Johnson back as Maui alongside a fresh take on the 2016 animated hit. — Variety

Evil Dead Burn (horror, July 10). A family reunion spirals into chaos in the franchise's latest installment, blending scares with dark comedy. — THR

Heartstopper Forever (feature-length finale, July 17). The beloved Netflix series wraps with a feature film that closes out Nick and Charlie's love story. — Netflix

72 Hours (comedy, Netflix, July 24). Kevin Hart leads a midlife-crisis bachelor party gone sideways with signature high-energy humor. — Netflix

Spider-Man: Brand New Day (action, July 31). Tom Holland's web-slinger reboots with Mark Ruffalo's Hulk entering the fold, expanding MCU crossover stakes. — Deadline

Television

Little House on the Prairie (drama series, Netflix, July 9). The classic gets a modern streaming adaptation with season 2 already locked in. — Netflix

X-Men '97 (animated series, Disney+, July 8). Episode 4 of season 2 deepens the Apocalypse arc in this 90s-nostalgia mutant drama. — Disney+

Silo (sci-fi thriller, Apple TV+, July 9). Season 3, episode 2 expands the split-timeline mystery across underground communities. — Apple TV+

House of the Dragon (drama, HBO, July 12). Episode 4 of season 3 escalates Targaryen political intrigue and civil-war stakes. — HBO

Ride or Die (action-comedy, Prime Video, July 15). Hannah Waddingham and Octavia Spencer team as assassins on a wild adventure, blending humor with high-octane thrills. — Prime Video

The Hawk (comedy, Netflix, July 16). Will Ferrell plays an aging golf pro mounting one last comeback with absurdist humor. — Netflix

The East Palace (Korean period drama, Netflix, July 17). Court politics collide with supernatural mystery in this blend of history and ghostly intrigue. — Netflix

What to Watch For

Heartstopper Forever wraps the series fans have crowned—a rare farewell that earns its feature-film send-off.

Streaming maximalist

Moana and Spider-Man reboots land in July; Heartstopper bows out July 17

Movies

Moana (live-action musical, July 10) — Disney's stage adaptation lands with Dwayne Johnson reprising his voice role as Maui, delivering a fresh take on the 2016 animated hit for theaters. — Variety

Evil Dead Burn (horror, July 10) — The franchise arrives with a family reunion gone deadly, blending signature scares and dark humor into a new installment. — THR

Heartstopper Forever (feature film, July 17) — Netflix wraps its beloved coming-of-age romance with a feature-length finale that concludes Nick and Charlie's love story. — Netflix

72 Hours (comedy, Netflix, July 24) — Kevin Hart stars in a midlife-crisis bachelor party romp where a weekend adventure goes awry, delivering high-energy humor. — Netflix

Spider-Man: Brand New Day (superhero, July 31) — Tom Holland's web-slinger reboots with Mark Ruffalo's Hulk in an MCU crossover, marking a fresh chapter with expanded universe ties. — Deadline

Television

Little House on the Prairie (Netflix, July 9) — Netflix's adaptation of Laura Ingalls Wilder's classic premieres with season 2 already renewed, bringing the period saga to modern streaming. — Netflix

X-Men '97 (animated series, Disney+, July 8) — Season 2 episode 4 airs today, deepening the Apocalypse arc with 90s nostalgia and high-stakes mutant drama. — Disney+

Silo (sci-fi thriller, Apple TV+, July 9) — Season 3 episode 2 expands the split-timeline mystery across underground communities, deepening world-building with new revelations. — Apple TV+

House of the Dragon (fantasy drama, HBO, July 12) — Season 3 episode 4 intensifies Targaryen family machinations as the Game of Thrones prequel deepens its civil-war saga. — HBO

Ride or Die (action-comedy, Prime Video, July 15) — Hannah Waddingham and Octavia Spencer pair as assassins on a wild adventure, blending humor, high-octane action, and unlikely female friendship. — Prime Video

The Hawk (golf-comedy, Netflix, July 16) — Will Ferrell delivers absurdist humor as an aging pro attempting one last comeback on the links. — Netflix

The East Palace (Korean period drama, Netflix, July 17) — A supernatural mystery weaves ghostly elements into court politics and power, arriving as a period saga with otherworldly secrets. — Netflix

What to Watch For

Heartstopper Forever wraps one of streaming's most beloved series, making July 17 essential viewing for romance fans ready to say goodbye.

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