New on Disney+ and Hulu in July 2026—Hot picks and everything else coming

• The 2026 BET Awards celebrated its 25th anniversary, continuing its legacy as a premier stage for Black music, entertainment, and history. • The event featured career-defining honors, iconic reunions, and a notable tribute to artist Charlie Wilson.

• HBO Max has announced its new lineup of movies and television shows arriving on the streaming platform in July 2026. • Featured titles for the month include 'The Drama' starring Zendaya and the production 'Stuart Fails to Save the Universe'.

• Peacock has announced its new slate of movies and television shows arriving on the streaming platform in July 2026. • A primary highlight of the upcoming lineup is the film 'The Five-Star Weekend,' featuring lead actors Jennifer Garner and Chloe Sevigny.

• The 2026 AAFCA TV Honors have announced their top winners, with the series 'Paradise' leading the awards. • Key individual honors were awarded to acclaimed actors Sterling K. Brown and Jurnee Smollett, while 'Abbott Elementary' also secured a headline win.

• Prime Video has announced its lineup of new movies and television shows arriving on the platform in July 2026. • Key highlights of the upcoming release schedule include the series 'Ride or Die' starring Hannah Waddingham and a new Batman animated show.

• The Munich Film Festival's CineCoPro pitch showcased a diverse array of Nordic-flavored projects, including superhero stories, political dramas, and family films, all seeking funding and production partners. • Key projects highlighted include the German-Danish coming-of-age drama *Bjørn & Matthias* and *Morphs (WT)*, a North Sea island drama marking the feature debut of Grimme Award-winner Hilke Rönnfeldt.

• The 2026 FIFA World Cup has entered the knockout stages, featuring high-profile stars like Kylian Mbappé, Lionel Messi, and Lamine Yamal competing for a spot in the Round of 16. • Key upcoming matches include Belgium vs. Senegal on July 1 at 4 p.m. ET in Seattle, and Spain vs. Austria on July 2 at 3 p.m. ET in Los Angeles.

• Olivia Wilde's new film 'The Invite,' distributed by A24, debuted with a strong per-screen average of $56,194. • The movie achieved these results while playing on a limited scale of only 7 screens.

• Canada's public broadcaster has become a full member of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) after a vote. • This membership allows Canada to participate in Eurovision, a European song contest.

• The Netherlands and Morocco are set to face each other in a highly anticipated Round of 32 match during the 2026 World Cup in Monterrey. • Both teams enter the fixture in strong form, with Morocco maintaining a 32-game unbeaten streak and the Netherlands losing only once in their last 19 matches.

• Blake Lively was awarded legal fees and costs related to her defense against Justin Baldoni's countersuit. • The lawsuit stemmed from Lively's December 2024 sexual harassment accusation against Baldoni on the set of the 2024 film 'It Ends with Us'.