Best New Movies of July 2026

Published July 1, 2026 · Updated monthly · 5 min read

The Odyssey
The Odyssey
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July 2026 is anchored by one of the year's most anticipated films: Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, shot entirely on IMAX 70mm, arrives Jul 17. Spider-Man swings back Jul 31 with Brand New Day, and the Minions kick off the month with Minions & Monsters on Jul 1. Meanwhile, four June releases — Toy Story 5, Disclosure Day, Masters of the Universe, and Supergirl — have been reviewed and added to the collection.

Below is our July deep-dive: The To-Do covers the three films releasing this month with full write-ups, and The Collection is a compact reference of every major release from Jan–Jun. For full descriptions of the collection, see our Best Movies of 2026 hub.

July 2026 Movies To-Do

New movies releasing in July 2026.

S Tier

The Odyssey

Jul 17UniversalEpic/AdventureChristopher NolanIMAX

Nolan adapts Homer's epic. Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, Tom Holland, Zendaya. IMAX 70mm.

Releases Jul 17, 2026

Moana

Jul 10DisneyFantasy/Adventure

Disney's live-action remake of the 2016 hit, with Catherine Laga'aia as Moana and Dwayne Johnson as Maui.

Releases Jul 10, 2026

A Tier

Spider-Man: Brand New Day

Jul 31SonySuperheroMCU

Tom Holland's fourth standalone Spidey.

Releases Jul 31, 2026

Evil Dead Burn

Jul 10Warner Bros.Horror

A standalone Evil Dead installment from director Sebastien Vanicek, continuing the Deadite saga with a new cast.

Releases Jul 10, 2026

B Tier

Minions & Monsters

Jul 1UniversalAnimation/ComedyIllumination

Minions in Old Hollywood making a monster movie.

Releases Jul 1, 2026

Motor City

Jul 24IFC FilmsAction/Thriller

Potsy Ponciroli's 1970s Detroit revenge thriller stars Alan Ritchson and Shailene Woodley.

Releases Jul 24, 2026

July 2026 Movies Collection

Movies released before July 2026, ranked. Full write-ups in our Best Movies of 2026 hub.

S Tier

Project Hail Mary

Mar 20Amazon MGMSci-FiRyan Gosling

Released Mar 20, 2026

28 Years Later: The Bone Temple

Jan 16SonyHorror/Sci-Fi

Released Jan 16, 2026

A Tier

Toy Story 5

Jun 19DisneyAnimationPixar92% RT

Released Jun 19, 2026

Disclosure Day

Jun 12UniversalSci-Fi/ThrillerSpielberg80% RT

Released Jun 12, 2026

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie

Apr 1UniversalAnimationNintendo

Released Apr 1, 2026

Crime 101

Feb 13Warner BrosCrime/Thriller

Released Feb 13, 2026

GOAT

Feb 13SonyAnimation/Sports Comedy

Released Feb 13, 2026

Send Help

Jan 30LionsgateHorror/ComedySam Raimi

Released Jan 30, 2026

Backrooms

May 29A24Horror/Sci-Fi87% RT

Released May 29, 2026

Mortal Kombat II

May 8Warner Bros.Action/Fantasy

Released May 8, 2026

The Death of Robin Hood

Jun 19A24Drama/Adventure

Released Jun 19, 2026

B Tier

Masters of the Universe

Jun 5Amazon MGMAction/Adventure68% RT

Released Jun 5, 2026

Hoppers

Mar 6DisneyAnimationPixar

Released Mar 6, 2026

The Drama

Apr 3DramaA24

Released Apr 3, 2026

Scream 7

Feb 27ParamountHorror/Slasher

Released Feb 27, 2026

Michael

Apr 24LionsgateMusical Biopic

Released Apr 24, 2026

The Mandalorian & Grogu

May 22DisneySci-Fi/Action

Released May 22, 2026

The Devil Wears Prada 2

May 1DisneyComedy/Drama

Released May 1, 2026

The Sheep Detectives

May 8Amazon MGMMystery/Comedy

Released May 8, 2026

Scary Movie

Jun 5ParamountComedy/Horror

Released Jun 5, 2026

C Tier

Supergirl

Jun 26Warner BrosSuperheroDCU56% RT

Released Jun 26, 2026

Wuthering Heights

Feb 13Warner BrosRomance/Drama

Released Feb 13, 2026

Reminders of Him

Mar 13SonyRomance/Drama

Released Mar 13, 2026

Animal Farm

May 1Angel StudiosAnimation

Released May 1, 2026

Kraken

Jun 12Samuel GoldwynHorror/Monster

Released Jun 12, 2026

How We Rank

To-Do films are ranked on anticipation: director pedigree, cast, trailer quality, and franchise momentum. Collection films are ranked on critical reception, audience response, cultural impact, and box office performance.

S Tier = exceptional, must-see regardless of genre preference
A Tier = excellent, highly recommended
B Tier = good, worth your time if the premise appeals to you
C Tier = decent, has strengths but notable weaknesses

FAQ

What movies are coming out in July 2026?

Three major films release in July 2026: Minions & Monsters (Jul 1), The Odyssey (Jul 17), and Spider-Man: Brand New Day (Jul 31). See the full ranked list above.

What is the biggest movie of July 2026?

The Odyssey (Jul 17) is the most anticipated — Christopher Nolan adapts Homer's epic poem with an all-star cast, filmed entirely on IMAX 70mm. Spider-Man: Brand New Day (Jul 31) is expected to be the highest-grossing.

Is The Odyssey a Christopher Nolan movie?

Yes, The Odyssey is written and directed by Christopher Nolan. It releases July 17, 2026, with preview showings July 16. The film stars Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, Tom Holland, Lupita Nyong'o, and Zendaya.

What is the best movie released in 2026 so far?

Project Hail Mary (Mar 20) is our S-tier pick — 95% on RT, $320M domestic. Full write-up in our Best Movies of 2026 hub.