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Get ready to dive into our curated list of the best new movies and TV shows available this weekend. Featuring 2025’s standout titles, this selection is perfect for finding your ideal summer escape now that we know the dramatic conclusion of Squid Game. It’s time to explore the next chapter in streaming, packed with thrilling content that offers a cool reprieve from the summer heat.
We’ve highlighted 6 fantastic films and series from renowned platforms like Netflix, Prime Video, Disney Plus, Max, Apple TV Plus, and Hulu. From Ryan Coogler’s celebrated horror Sinners on Max to the concluding episodes of Ironheart from the MCU on Disney Plus, our lineup promises an exciting start to July. Navigating a sea of new releases can be daunting, but we’re here to pinpoint unmissable gems.
Have you already snagged tickets for Jurassic World Rebirth? Then get ready to uncover some excellent streaming picks for the summer. Let’s see if these selections match up to this year’s outstanding titles like Andor Season 2 and Apple’s riveting Severance Season 2, leading the pack in 2025’s best.
Available worldwide on Netflix, the highly awaited sequel The Old Guard 2 premieres after a five-year hiatus. Returning to the screen, Charlize Theron leads a band of immortal mercenaries engaging in a new gripping battle when their clandestine lives are at risk. Uma Thurman joins as her ominous foe, Discord. Taking you on a thrilling adventure, this is a must-watch continuation of Greg Rucka and Leandro Fernández’s gripping tale.
Streaming from July 4 in the US, Sinners on Max is heralded as this year’s top horror movie. Directed by Ryan Coogler, this vampire thriller set in 1931 stars Michael B. Jordan as twin brothers navigating supernatural threats. With a stellar cast, this movie not only captured a 97% Rotten Tomatoes score but also thrilled audiences globally, raking in an astounding $350 million.
Prime Video offers another action-packed treat with Heads of State featuring John Cena as the US President. This adventure pairs him with Idris Elba as a rival Prime Minister. Under the direction of Ilya Naishuller, brace yourself for heart-pounding action and humor as foes unite to outmaneuver menacing adversaries, with the mission supported by Priyanka Chopra Jonas as an MI6 operative.
With the finale streaming worldwide on Disney Plus, binge-watch the closing chapters of MCU’s Ironheart. Following her epic debut in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Dominique Thorne stars as Riri Williams, tackling new challenges in Chicago. As tension builds, this series marks a pivotal entry in Marvel’s Phase 5.
Reviving nostalgia, Dragon Ball Daima is now available in English on Hulu. Originally broadcast on Crunchyroll, fans can reunite with beloved characters like Goku, newly transformed by a sinister conspiracy, battling foes with his trusted Nyoibo. Don’t miss a chance to relive the magic of this legendary anime series.
For romantics and period drama aficionados, The Buccaneers on Apple TV Plus offers more revelations in its exhilarating second season. Adapted from Edith Wharton’s unfinished novel, the storyline explores the intricate dynamics of American women in British high society during the 1870s. Uncover the evolving drama and romance catching Bridgerton fans by storm.
Still searching for entertainment? Explore our top picks for the best titles on Netflix and Disney Plus.