Here's What's Worth Streaming in July 2026 on Netflix, Hulu, HBO Max and More

Why it's a good month to save on streaming, despite the return of 'Enola Holmes' to Netflix and 'Silo' to Apple

Millie Bobby Brown stars in Netflix's "Enola Holmes 3."

First the good news: It'll be easier than ever to save a few bucks on streaming subscriptions in July.

But that's only because there's not a whole lot coming out over the next month. Blame a combination of factors, including the lull following Emmy season, competition from the World Cup and the traditional summer doldrums. That'll at least free up more time to watch the knockout rounds of what has been a fantastically entertaining World Cup (streaming on Fox One, and Peacock for the Spanish-language broadcasts, through the final on July 19).

So with a bit of strategic churning - that is, adding and dropping services month to month - you can still catch the best shows while keeping your monthly streaming budget under $50. Keep in mind that a billing cycle starts when you sign up, not necessarily at the beginning of the month. And it's always worth watching out for time-sensitive deals and money-saving bundles.

Each month, this column offers tips on how to maximize your streaming and your budget - rating the major services as "play," "pause" or "stop," similar to investment analysts' traditional ratings of buy, hold and sell - and picks the best shows to help you make your monthly decisions.

Here's a look at what's coming to the various streaming services in July 2026, and what's really worth the monthly subscription fee:

Apple TV ($12.99 a month)

Sci-fi is one genre that Apple $(AAPL)$ does very well, and the dystopian drama "Silo" (July 3), which is returning for its third season, may be the best of the bunch. Intriguingly, the new season will be split over two timelines: One hundreds of years in the future and set deep within the mysterious vault, as Juliette (Rebecca Ferguson) continues her fight to uncover the hidden truth about, well, everything, and one flashing back to more-or-less the present day, explaining the origins of the mysterious silos, and what happened to the world outside. It's a satisfying thriller with intricate world-building, and an easy binge.

Apple's also got Season 5 of the British comedy "Trying" (July 8), as Nikki and Jason (Esther Smith and Rafe Spall) navigate parenthood after adopting two children; "Lucky" (July 15), a heist-thriller miniseries starring Anna Taylor-Joy as a con artist on the run from both the FBI and the mob; and "The Dink" (July 24), a comedy movie about a washed-up tennis prodigy (Jake Johnson) who finds redemption through the dorkiest sport of all: pickleball. Ed Harris, Mary Steenburgen and Chloe Fineman co-star, and producer Ben Stiller seems to have carried over some "Dodgeball" vibes.

Got a streaming question? From how to pick the right bundle to why your favorite show won't return for two years, we'll help you maximize your streaming subscriptions in an upcoming feature. Email questions to mmurphy@marketwatch.com

There are also new episodes of the paranoid, alt-history Soviet space drama "Star City" (season finale July 10); Tatiana Maslany's delightfully twisty thriller "Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed" (season finale July 15); "Cape Fear" (finale July 31), the over-the-top thriller with Javier Bardem and Amy Adams that should have been a few episodes shorter; and "Sugar," the slick L.A.-noir mystery which - shockingly enough - seems to have pulled off a drastic course correction by basically yadda-yadda-yadda-ing the fact that Colin Farrell's character is an alien.

Check it out: Believe the buzz about "Widow's Bay," which ended its first season in mid-June. It may end up being the best show of 2026, deftly balancing laugh-out-loud comedy and legit creepy horror. It's an extremely fun ride, even if you're not a horror fan (there are like three scenes where you should cover your eyes and peek through your fingers, but otherwise it's fine). It's become a word-of-mouth hit for a reason; watch it if you can.

Play, pause or stop? Play. Apple is on a serious run, and has become the must-watch streaming service recently. It won't be slowing down anytime soon either, with "Ted Lasso" and "Slow Horses" returning in the next couple of months.

Netflix ($8.99 a month for standard with ads, $19.99 standard with no ads, $26.99 premium with no ads)

Millie Bobby Brown ("Stranger Things") officially has a second hit Netflix franchise, returning with the movie "Enola Holmes 3" (July 1) as Sherlock's equally brilliant younger sister. This time around, Enola's impending wedding is interrupted when she learns Sherlock's been kidnapped and needs rescuing. The movies have been fun, action-packed romps, the kind of thing that used to make $100 million in a theater over the summer.

Netflix $(NFLX)$ also has "Summer of '36" (July 1), a six-part historical drama about four very different French women investigating a murder on the Riviera; the documentary series "Worst Neighbor Ever" (July 1), which sounds suspiciously like HBO's docuseries "Neighbors"; the final season of Michelle Buteau's comedy/drama "Survival of the Thickest" (July 3); "Little House on the Prairie" (July 9), a new take on the 1970s family drama about the Ingalls family's adventures in the American frontier; "Hot Ones: Extra Heat" (July 13), a spinoff of the popular interview show; a new season of "The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On" (July 15); and Season 2 of the Texas-set soap "Ransom Canyon" (July 23).

On the movie front, Will Ferrell stars in "The Hawk" (July 16), as a brash golf legend chasing one last title in what looks like a mashup of "Talladega Nights" and "Happy Gilmore"; "Heartstopper Forever" (July 17), which serves as a series finale for the hit queer romantic drama; and "72 Hours" (July 24), a comedy about a wild bachelor party in Miami, starring Kevin Hart and Marcelo Hernandez.

There's also the MLB Home Run Derby (July 13), and a new season of "Quarterback" (July 14), following NFL stars Jayden Daniels, Baker Mayfield, Cam Ward and Joe Flacco through the 2025 season.

Netflix is also adding all four seasons of NBC's "Heroes" (July 1), Season 4 of AMC's "Dark Winds" (July 4), both live-action versions of "The Tick" (July 9 for the 2001 Patrick Warburton one, July 16 for the 2016 Peter Serafinowicz one); and all three seasons of the spectacular serial-killer drama "Hannibal" (July 27), which will have you asking how in the world this got made by NBC. Also on the way: all five "Hunger Games" movies (July 14), "Wicked: For Good" (July 20) and the first three "Scream" movies (July 24).

Out to pasture: Despite a big-name cast, apparently good ratings and an Emmy push, Netflix has canceled the sci-fi thriller "The Boroughs" after one season. Perhaps not so coincidentally, the surprise move came after the Duffer Brothers, who produced the series, along with "Stranger Things," jumped ship from Netflix for a multi-year deal with Paramount (their Netflix deal expired in April). Regardless, the first season of "The Boroughs" ends with the plot mostly resolved, so don't let the cancellation deter you from checking it out - it's a fun watch, kind of a mix of "Stranger Things" and "Cocoon."

Play, pause or stop? Pause and think it over. There's nothing that's must-see, but there's plenty that's "meh, I'd watch that." If you're looking for goofy, check out the Patrick Warburton version of "The Tick," and if you're not afraid of the sight of blood, indulge in the horror and psychological thrills of "Hannibal" (it really is a jaw-dropper of a show).

Peacock ($10.99 a month with ads, or $16.99 with no ads)

Peacock has assembled an all-star cast for the eight-episode drama "The Five Star Weekend" (July 9), based on the novel by Elin Hildebrand. Jennifer Garner stars as a recently widowed food blogger who invites friends from different stages of her life (including D'Arcy Carden, Gemma Chan, Regina Hall and Chloë Sevigny) for a weekend getaway in Nantucket, where secrets are exposed and relationships get tested. For those with any tears left, there's also "Reminders of Him" (July 10), a movie adaptation of the Colleen Hoover novel about love and second chances, starring Maika Monroe & Tyriq Withers.

There's also the "Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks" (July 4), the "Love Island USA" season finale (July 12), a new season of "Married at First Sight" (July 20), and new episodes of shows including "Real Housewives," "The Valley" and "Jeopardy."

Don't forget there are Spanish-language broadcasts of every World Cup match (championship game July 19), as well as the Tour de France (July 4-26), and a full slate of Major League Baseball, WNBA, golf and track and field.

Sports watch: Those suffering from withdrawal from daily World Cup matches can hop on the Tour de France bandwagon, which has almost as much drama, heartbreak and crazy fans. The broadcasts are always visually stunning, especially the mountain stages, and this year's burning question will be whether anyone can beat Tadej Pogacar, seeking his fifth title (doubtful, but it should be fun to watch them try).

Out to pasture: The Cold War spy thriller "Ponies" has been canceled after just one season. Fun at times, ridiculous at others, the show ended with multiple cliffhangers, so pulling the plug seems especially painful.

Play, pause or stop? Pause. Peacock's got the TV equivalent of summer beach reads and a good sports lineup. For some people, that'll be more than enough. Don't forget you may get Peacock for free if you're a Comcast $(CMCSA)$, Spectrum or Cox cable or internet subscriber.

Disney+ ($11.99 a month with ads, $18.99 with no ads)

MW Here's what's worth streaming in July 2026 on Netflix, Hulu, HBO Max and more

By Mike Murphy

Why it's a good month to save on streaming, despite the return of 'Enola Holmes' to Netflix and 'Silo' to Apple

Millie Bobby Brown stars in Netflix's "Enola Holmes 3."

First the good news: It'll be easier than ever to save a few bucks on streaming subscriptions in July.

But that's only because there's not a whole lot coming out over the next month. Blame a combination of factors, including the lull following Emmy season, competition from the World Cup and the traditional summer doldrums. That'll at least free up more time to watch the knockout rounds of what has been a fantastically entertaining World Cup (streaming on Fox One, and Peacock for the Spanish-language broadcasts, through the final on July 19).

So with a bit of strategic churning - that is, adding and dropping services month to month - you can still catch the best shows while keeping your monthly streaming budget under $50. Keep in mind that a billing cycle starts when you sign up, not necessarily at the beginning of the month. And it's always worth watching out for time-sensitive deals and money-saving bundles.

Each month, this column offers tips on how to maximize your streaming and your budget - rating the major services as "play," "pause" or "stop," similar to investment analysts' traditional ratings of buy, hold and sell - and picks the best shows to help you make your monthly decisions.

Here's a look at what's coming to the various streaming services in July 2026, and what's really worth the monthly subscription fee:

Apple TV ($12.99 a month)

Sci-fi is one genre that Apple (AAPL) does very well, and the dystopian drama "Silo" (July 3), which is returning for its third season, may be the best of the bunch. Intriguingly, the new season will be split over two timelines: One hundreds of years in the future and set deep within the mysterious vault, as Juliette (Rebecca Ferguson) continues her fight to uncover the hidden truth about, well, everything, and one flashing back to more-or-less the present day, explaining the origins of the mysterious silos, and what happened to the world outside. It's a satisfying thriller with intricate world-building, and an easy binge.

Apple's also got Season 5 of the British comedy "Trying" (July 8), as Nikki and Jason (Esther Smith and Rafe Spall) navigate parenthood after adopting two children; "Lucky" (July 15), a heist-thriller miniseries starring Anna Taylor-Joy as a con artist on the run from both the FBI and the mob; and "The Dink" (July 24), a comedy movie about a washed-up tennis prodigy (Jake Johnson) who finds redemption through the dorkiest sport of all: pickleball. Ed Harris, Mary Steenburgen and Chloe Fineman co-star, and producer Ben Stiller seems to have carried over some "Dodgeball" vibes.

Got a streaming question? From how to pick the right bundle to why your favorite show won't return for two years, we'll help you maximize your streaming subscriptions in an upcoming feature. Email questions to mmurphy@marketwatch.com

There are also new episodes of the paranoid, alt-history Soviet space drama "Star City" (season finale July 10); Tatiana Maslany's delightfully twisty thriller "Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed" (season finale July 15); "Cape Fear" (finale July 31), the over-the-top thriller with Javier Bardem and Amy Adams that should have been a few episodes shorter; and "Sugar," the slick L.A.-noir mystery which - shockingly enough - seems to have pulled off a drastic course correction by basically yadda-yadda-yadda-ing the fact that Colin Farrell's character is an alien.

Check it out: Believe the buzz about "Widow's Bay," which ended its first season in mid-June. It may end up being the best show of 2026, deftly balancing laugh-out-loud comedy and legit creepy horror. It's an extremely fun ride, even if you're not a horror fan (there are like three scenes where you should cover your eyes and peek through your fingers, but otherwise it's fine). It's become a word-of-mouth hit for a reason; watch it if you can.

Play, pause or stop? Play. Apple is on a serious run, and has become the must-watch streaming service recently. It won't be slowing down anytime soon either, with "Ted Lasso" and "Slow Horses" returning in the next couple of months.

Netflix ($8.99 a month for standard with ads, $19.99 standard with no ads, $26.99 premium with no ads)

Millie Bobby Brown ("Stranger Things") officially has a second hit Netflix franchise, returning with the movie "Enola Holmes 3" (July 1) as Sherlock's equally brilliant younger sister. This time around, Enola's impending wedding is interrupted when she learns Sherlock's been kidnapped and needs rescuing. The movies have been fun, action-packed romps, the kind of thing that used to make $100 million in a theater over the summer.

Netflix (NFLX) also has "Summer of '36" (July 1), a six-part historical drama about four very different French women investigating a murder on the Riviera; the documentary series "Worst Neighbor Ever" (July 1), which sounds suspiciously like HBO's docuseries "Neighbors"; the final season of Michelle Buteau's comedy/drama "Survival of the Thickest" (July 3); "Little House on the Prairie" (July 9), a new take on the 1970s family drama about the Ingalls family's adventures in the American frontier; "Hot Ones: Extra Heat" (July 13), a spinoff of the popular interview show; a new season of "The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On" (July 15); and Season 2 of the Texas-set soap "Ransom Canyon" (July 23).

On the movie front, Will Ferrell stars in "The Hawk" (July 16), as a brash golf legend chasing one last title in what looks like a mashup of "Talladega Nights" and "Happy Gilmore"; "Heartstopper Forever" (July 17), which serves as a series finale for the hit queer romantic drama; and "72 Hours" (July 24), a comedy about a wild bachelor party in Miami, starring Kevin Hart and Marcelo Hernandez.

There's also the MLB Home Run Derby (July 13), and a new season of "Quarterback" (July 14), following NFL stars Jayden Daniels, Baker Mayfield, Cam Ward and Joe Flacco through the 2025 season.

Netflix is also adding all four seasons of NBC's "Heroes" (July 1), Season 4 of AMC's "Dark Winds" (July 4), both live-action versions of "The Tick" (July 9 for the 2001 Patrick Warburton one, July 16 for the 2016 Peter Serafinowicz one); and all three seasons of the spectacular serial-killer drama "Hannibal" (July 27), which will have you asking how in the world this got made by NBC. Also on the way: all five "Hunger Games" movies (July 14), "Wicked: For Good" (July 20) and the first three "Scream" movies (July 24).

Out to pasture: Despite a big-name cast, apparently good ratings and an Emmy push, Netflix has canceled the sci-fi thriller "The Boroughs" after one season. Perhaps not so coincidentally, the surprise move came after the Duffer Brothers, who produced the series, along with "Stranger Things," jumped ship from Netflix for a multi-year deal with Paramount (their Netflix deal expired in April). Regardless, the first season of "The Boroughs" ends with the plot mostly resolved, so don't let the cancellation deter you from checking it out - it's a fun watch, kind of a mix of "Stranger Things" and "Cocoon."

Play, pause or stop? Pause and think it over. There's nothing that's must-see, but there's plenty that's "meh, I'd watch that." If you're looking for goofy, check out the Patrick Warburton version of "The Tick," and if you're not afraid of the sight of blood, indulge in the horror and psychological thrills of "Hannibal" (it really is a jaw-dropper of a show).

Peacock ($10.99 a month with ads, or $16.99 with no ads)

Peacock has assembled an all-star cast for the eight-episode drama "The Five Star Weekend" (July 9), based on the novel by Elin Hildebrand. Jennifer Garner stars as a recently widowed food blogger who invites friends from different stages of her life (including D'Arcy Carden, Gemma Chan, Regina Hall and Chloë Sevigny) for a weekend getaway in Nantucket, where secrets are exposed and relationships get tested. For those with any tears left, there's also "Reminders of Him" (July 10), a movie adaptation of the Colleen Hoover novel about love and second chances, starring Maika Monroe & Tyriq Withers.

There's also the "Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks" (July 4), the "Love Island USA" season finale (July 12), a new season of "Married at First Sight" (July 20), and new episodes of shows including "Real Housewives," "The Valley" and "Jeopardy."

Don't forget there are Spanish-language broadcasts of every World Cup match (championship game July 19), as well as the Tour de France (July 4-26), and a full slate of Major League Baseball, WNBA, golf and track and field.

Sports watch: Those suffering from withdrawal from daily World Cup matches can hop on the Tour de France bandwagon, which has almost as much drama, heartbreak and crazy fans. The broadcasts are always visually stunning, especially the mountain stages, and this year's burning question will be whether anyone can beat Tadej Pogacar, seeking his fifth title (doubtful, but it should be fun to watch them try).

Out to pasture: The Cold War spy thriller "Ponies" has been canceled after just one season. Fun at times, ridiculous at others, the show ended with multiple cliffhangers, so pulling the plug seems especially painful.

Play, pause or stop? Pause. Peacock's got the TV equivalent of summer beach reads and a good sports lineup. For some people, that'll be more than enough. Don't forget you may get Peacock for free if you're a Comcast (CMCSA), Spectrum or Cox cable or internet subscriber.

Disney+ ($11.99 a month with ads, $18.99 with no ads)

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Marvel's surprisingly good and visually striking animated series "X-Men '97" (July 1) is back for its second season, with its heroes forced to find a way to reunite after being scattered across space and time to battle this season's big bad, the "first mutant" known as Apocalypse. For those who grew up with Wolverine, Rogue, Gambit and the gang back in the old days, "X-Men '97" is for you.

Disney $(DIS)$ also has an exclusive episode of "The Simpsons" - "Simpsley" (July 3), which offers a take on "The Talented Mr. Ripley"; the 24-hour Fourth of July special "Disney Celebrates America" (July 3-4); a slew of NatGeo shark shows as "Sharkfest" kicks off (July 5); the animated shorts "Bluey Compilations" (July 8); the teen-fantasy musical "Descendants: Wicked Wonderland" (July 7); and "Pompeii: Out of Time with Tom Hiddleston" (July 23), as the actor explores the Roman volcanic ruins with a blend of scripted drama and documentary.

There's also a smattering of ABC, Hulu and ESPN programming, including new seasons of "Project Runway" (July 10) and "Dancing With the Stars: The Next Pro" (July 14), the WNBA All-Star Game (July 25), NWSL games, Savannah Bananas and a concert livestream from Lollapalooza in Chicago (July 30-Aug. 1).

Play, pause or stop? Pause. While nothing necessarily must-see, there's a good balance of stuff for both kids and adults. And if you missed them, it's also a good chance to catch up on recent shows like "Wonder Man" and "Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord."

Paramount+ ($8.99 a month with ads, $13.99 a month Premium with no ads)

"Star Trek: Strange New Worlds" (July 23), the USS Enterprise prequel featuring younger versions of the original series' characters, returns for its fourth season. Paramount $(PSKY)$ announced last year that the series will end with a six-episode fifth season, which is already in production. But when that's done, there'll be no more "Star Trek" shows in the queue, which somehow seems weird. Trekkies shouldn't fret too much; at least two movies are in the works.

Paramount's also got the Fourth of July special "The Great American Block Party 250" (July 4), a new season of "Big Brother" (July 9), the financial-crime documentary "The Real Wolf of Wall Street" (July 14) and Season 2 of the comedy-drama "Diarra From Detroit" (July 29). There are also a ton of season finales, including "Dutton Ranch" (July 3), "Zatima" (July 7), "RuPaul's Drag Race: All Stars" (July 17), "All the Queen's Men" (July 22), "Criminal Minds: Evolution" (July 23) and "The Chi" (series finale July 24).

For live sports, there's a full slate of WNBA, NWSL, golf and Big 3 basketball.

Double agencies: In a curious, move, Paramount dropped all 10 episodes for Season 2 of the spy drama "The Agency" at once in late June, going against the grain from the streamer's typical weekly release format. It's unclear why, and it doesn't really do any favors to the show, which is more of a slow-burn psychological drama than a ripping action show that's easy to binge through. Still, it's well worth a watch, with a terrific cast that includes Michael Fassbender, Jeffrey Wright and Richard Gere. Also of note, Paramount recently added all five seasons of "The Bureau" - aka "Le Bureau des Légendes" - the original French series that "The Agency" was adapted from. It's exceptional, and worth checking out over the next couple months until Apple's "Slow Horses" returns to scratch that sad-spy itch.

Play, pause or stop? Stop. It's a case of diminishing returns: There are a lot of shows ending this month, but not much taking their place.

Hulu ($11.99 a month with ads, or $18.99 with no ads)

Revived last year after a 15-year hiatus, the animated comedy "King of the Hill" (July 20) returns with its 15th season, with at least one more on the way. It's a rare case of a revival that actually works, as Hank, Peggy and Bobby Hill have all grown older but not necessarily wiser. Its brand of gently offbeat Americana is pure comfort-watching.

Hulu's also got the aforementioned Fourth of July special "Disney Celebrates America" (July 3); shark shows for NatGeo's "Sharkfest" (starting July 5); new season of "Project Runway" (July 10), with Tyra Banks joining the show as a recurring judge; and the ABC spinoff competition "Dancing With the Stars: The Next Star" (July 14). There's also "They Fight" (July 17), a movie about young boxers and their formerly incarcerated coach, starring Andre Holland, Wendell Pierce and Samira Wiley; "Furious" (July 27), a twisty crime thriller series from Elizabeth Meriwether ("New Girl," "Dying for Sex") about an FBI agent (Emmy Rossum) pursuing a female serial killer; and Season 2 of FX's "Adults" (July 31), the sharply funny series about a group of codependent Gen Z roommates. Hulu will also livestream the Lollapalooza music festival in Chicago (July 30-Aug. 1), featuring Charlie XCX, Wet Leg and Turnstile, among many others.

Catch up: The fifth and final season of "The Bear" dropped at the end of May, and while the series has never quite returned to the highs of its phenomenal second season, it manages to end on a mostly high note. While overly precious (seriously, what's the deal with Neil Fak?) and self-indulgent at times, when it finds its groove there's nothing else like it. At its core, "The Bear" is a vibes-based show, and its best moments have these characters we've grown to love (if you're not willing to take a bullet for Marcus or Tina, please leave the room now) desperately fighting against time, overcoming personal demons and absolute chaos in the kitchen, digging deep inside themselves - and somehow just absolutely nailing it. Those paths to personal triumphs and finding purpose can be so beautiful and inspiring and deeply satisfying to watch unfold, that it's easy to overlook the show's flaws.

Play, pause or stop? Stop. It's a slow month, so act strategically: The shows with potential - "King of the Hill," "Furious" and "Adults" - premiere toward the end of the month, so one could easily drop Hulu for a month and pick it up again in August without missing a beat.

HBO Max ($10.99 a month with ads, $18.49 with no ads, or $22.99 'Ultimate' with no ads)

It's an exceedingly light month for Warner Bros. Discovery's $(WBD)$ HBO Max, with Chuck Lorre's "Stuart Fails to Save the Universe" (July 23) the only new series of note. "The Big Bang Theory" spinoff stars Kevin Sussman as Stuart, a comic-book-store owner who accidentally falls into the multiverse with his friends (Lauren Lapkus, Brian Posehn and John Ross Bowie), where they encounter alternate-universe versions of some "TBBT" characters. Wackiness ensues.

Aside from that, there's the four-part documentary "The Man Will Burn" (July 9), following the organization behind the Burning Man festival; a ton of shark shows for Discovery's annual "Shark Week" (starting July 26); and A24 movies including the Stephen King adaptation "The Long Walk" (July 10), Sofia Coppola's Marc Jacobs documentary "Marc By Sofia" (July 16) and the intense wedding melodrama "The Drama" (July 31), starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson and a bonkers twist.

On the sports side is a full slate of Major League Baseball, NASCAR, Savannah Bananas and AEW.

There are also weekly episodes of Larry David's American-history sketch-comedy show "Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness," and "House of the Dragon," which, in its third season, proves that dragons can only take you so far, as it still rings emotionally hollow when compared to "Game of Thrones" and this year's "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms." "Last Week Tonight with John Oliver" is taking a few week off but returns July 26.

Play, pause or stop? Stop. There's not much here, unless you're a "House of the Dragon" die-hard. Even then, you can save a few bucks by bingeing it all later on down the road.

Amazon's Prime Video ($14.99 a month with ads, $8.99 without Prime membership, both +$4.99 to avoid ads)

The new comedy "Elle" (July 1) is a coming-of-age prequel to "Legally Blonde," with Reese Witherspoon's character Elle (played by Lexi Minetree) navigating the perils of high school in 1995. Do we really need a Legally Blonde Extended Universe? Nope. But it's recognizable IP and Amazon (AMZN) has had big success with YA series, so don't discount this becoming its next big hit.

There's also "Ghost in the Shell" (July 7), a new adaptation of the classic cyberpunk manga and anime, as well as Season 2 of the noirish animated "Batman: Caped Crusader" (July 31), which will introduce the Dark Knight's classic nemeses: the Joker and the Riddler.

On the slightly more original front, there's "Ride or Die" (July 15), an action/comedy series about two best friends - one of whom has been living a secret life as an assassin - going on the run across Europe. It still sounds generic, but has good actors in Octavia Spencer and Hannah Waddingham.

Amazon's also got a full slate of WNBA and NWSL games, and a pair of Wednesday-night Yankees games in the New York City metro area.

Welcome to Stars Hollow: After 12 years, Netflix dropped "Gilmore Girls" on June 30, but Prime Video will pick up all seven seasons starting July 1. It'll also continue to stream on Hulu.

Play, pause or stop? Stop. "Batman: Caped Crusader" drew rave reviews in its first season, but everything else this month looks pretty "meh."

Need more? Catch up on previous months' picks at What's Worth Streaming.

-Mike Murphy

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