Here’s the thing about July. It doesn’t do subtle. From resurrected killers and ancient lizards to stand-up comics and intergalactic saviours, this month’s releases don’t just knock—they barge in. Whether you’re craving Netflix comfort or the loud thrill of a cinema speaker vibrating through your ribcage, these are the films and shows ready to derail your sleep schedule. No filler, no fluff, just the stuff worth watching.
17 Biggest Movie and TV Releases of July To Catch In Theatres, Netflix, Prime Video, JioHotstar And More
Head of State
Release date: 2 July | Prime Video
What do you get when you cross Idris Elba, Priyanka Chopra, and John Cena? A chaos-powered action comedy that sounds like Fast & Furious met Veep and decided to raise a child together. Directed by Nobody’s Ilya Naishuller, this one’s big on brawn, bigger on absurdity.
The Sandman Season 2
Release date: 3 July | Netflix
Dream is back, and so is your philosophical spiral. After a century in captivity, our brooding cosmic king returns to clean up his mess across timelines and realms. Bring caffeine and an existential support group.
Jurassic World Rebirth
Release date: 4 July | Theatres
New island, old nightmares. A secretive dinosaur mission goes from medical breakthrough to prehistoric mayhem. Expect rogue creatures, morally grey agendas, and enough slow-motion running to last you a lifetime.
Kaalidhar Laapata
Release date: 4 July | Zee5
Abhishek Bachchan ditches the punchlines for poignancy in this dramedy that swerves away from his usual masala flicks. Think small-town melancholia with just enough wit to keep things unpredictable.
Metro…In Dino
Release date: 4 July | Theatres
An anthology of tangled love stories in the age of swipe fatigue, stitched together with music and mood. Four different tales of longing, miscommunication, and connection in a city that never pauses.
The Hunt: The Rajiv Gandhi Assassination Case
Release date: 4 July | SonyLIV
Based on Anirudhya Mitra's Ninety Days, this docudrama pulls no punches in retelling the chilling manhunt following Rajiv Gandhi’s assassination. Espionage, political failure, and a ticking clock—this is one for your true crime brain.
Superman
Release date: 11 July | Theatres
James Gunn’s first DC swing lands here. Expect a younger, slightly less perfect Clark Kent navigating the blurry line between man and myth. The cape’s clean, but the choices are messy.
Dexter: Resurrection
Release date: 11 July | TBD
He’s back. Again. This time, Dexter goes full You by infiltrating ride-shares to hunt a serial killer. Meanwhile, Harrison wrestles with his own inner demons. Yes, it’s still dark. No, he still hasn’t found a therapist.
Maalik
Release date: 11 July | Theatres
Rajkummar Rao, bloodied and brutal, plays a street-smart gangster rising through the ranks of Allahabad’s crime circuit in 1988. Looks gritty, sounds deadly.
Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan
Release date: 11 July | Theatres
A tender adaptation of Ruskin Bond’s The Eyes Have It, where two visually impaired people fall for each other through conversation, warmth and shared silences. One for the romantics with patience.
Vir Das: Fool Volume
Release date: 18 July | Netflix
Vir Das returns with another special that’s probably smarter than half the panel debates on prime time. Razor-sharp jokes, political jabs, and a masterclass in making cynicism funny.
Tanvi The Great
Release date: 18 July | Theatres
Not much is known about the plot, but this Cannes-premiered slice-of-life film is rumoured to pack emotional heat beneath its quiet surface. One to keep an eye on.
Nikita Roy
Release date: 18 July | Theatres
Psychological thrillers rarely get this personal. Nikita Roy promises anxiety, suspense, and tightly wound emotions unravelling by the second.
Eddington
Release date: 18 July (India TBD) | Theatres
Small-town America, pandemic tension, and an escalating political face-off between a sheriff and a mayor. This one’s more pressure cooker than popcorn flick.
I Know What You Did Last Summer
Release date: 18 July (India TBD) | Theatres
The slasher classic gets a Gen-Z reboot. A mysterious killer haunts five friends trying to bury the past. Bonus: survivors from the original 1997 bloodbath show up, so it’s nostalgia with a knife.
The Fantastic Four: First Steps
Release date: 25 July | Theatres
Marvel’s original misfit family returns, this time to face off with Galactus and Silver Surfer. If nothing else, it’s worth watching just to see if Marvel finally learned how to write a group project that doesn’t implode by Act Two.
Son Of Sardaar 2
Release date: 25 July | Theatres
Jassi takes his chaos international in this sequel that trades Punjab for London. Expect action, over-the-top drama, and culturally confused fight sequences.
