Netflix’s July 2025 lineup features several notable premieres and major new seasons, amidst some trending titles that are currently dominating charts. Highlights include the highly anticipated The Sandman: Season 2, the debut of Happy Gilmore 2, Lena Dunham’s new series Too Much, and continued viewer fascination with UNTAMED and investigative docuseries like Amy Bradley is Missing[1][2][7].
- The Old Guard 2 opened the month on July 2, bringing Charlize Theron back in the fan-favorite action role, five years after the original premiere[1][2][5].
- The Sandman: Season 2 marks the conclusion of the acclaimed adaptation. Season 2 Volume 1 (six episodes) dropped on July 3, Volume 2 (five episodes) releases July 24, and a special bonus episode on July 31 focuses on the character of Death. Netflix rushed to wrap the story after controversies surrounding creator Neil Gaiman came to light[1][2][5].
- Too Much, a rom-com from Lena Dunham starring Megan Stalter and Will Sharpe, debuted July 10 to early buzz[1][3].
- UNTAMED, a major new limited series, has quickly become one of Netflix’s biggest launches of the year, currently holding the top spot in the platform’s viewing charts[1][7].
- My Melody & Kuromi, a stop-motion animated series featuring Sanrio characters, premiered July 24, offering a unique Japanese adventure for families[1].
- Happy Gilmore 2, starring Adam Sandler, arrived July 25—nearly three decades after the original, drawing both nostalgia and new comedy fans[1][3][7].
- Reality and competition fans can now stream Building the Band, featuring the late Liam Payne and fellow judges Nicole Scherzinger and Kelly Rowland[3].
- The true-crime docuseries Amy Bradley is Missing and drama Sullivan’s Crossing continue holding high places in the top 10, reflecting viewer interest in both real-life and scripted investigations[7].
Other original debuts this month include Tour de France: Unchained (Season 3), Quarterback (Season 2), and anime highlights like Sakamoto Days and The Summer Hikaru Died. Several new and classic film additions—like Barbie, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, and the Jaws movies for their 50th anniversary—also hit the platform throughout July[2][3][5].
References
- [1] Netflix July 2025: Full List of New Arrivals – DiscussingFilm
- [2] Here’s What’s New on Netflix in July 2025 – TIME
- [3] New Netflix Shows and Movies in July 2025 – TV Guide
- [5] What’s Coming to Netflix in July 2025 – What’s on Netflix
- [7] New Releases on Netflix This Week & Top 10 Movies – What’s on Netflix