Movies

• Netflix is seeing a surge in viewership and buzz for its top movies, with titles like Enola Holmes 3 driving over 500 daily searches. • In the latest installment, Enola Holmes travels to Malta for her wedding but must pivot to detective work after Sherlock Holmes mysteriously disappears. • The film is gaining traction by blending lighthearted entertainment with a sharp anti-colonialist narrative, appealing to summer audiences.

• Major streaming platforms, including Netflix, Prime Video, Shudder, and the Criterion Channel, are releasing new movie slates for July 2026. • The Criterion Channel is specifically highlighting the Blackstar Film Festival with a tribute featuring one film from each of the festival's 15 editions. • Featured titles in this collection include Shatara Michelle Ford’s 2019 drama "Test Pattern" and Jessica Beshir’s documentary "Faya Diyi," which explores religious rituals in Harar, Ethiopia.

• A curated list of the top 21 new movies streaming in July 2026 has been released, highlighting the month's most anticipated digital debuts. • Major titles featured in the lineup include the blockbuster "Project Hail Mary" starring Ryan Gosling and the "Super Mario Galaxy Movie." • The collection also includes a horror comedy adapted by writer David Koepp from his own 2019 novel.

• Entertainment Weekly has released a curated list of the 10 best movies released so far in 2026. • The selection highlights a diverse range of genres, specifically mentioning horror and thriller titles such as 'Obsession' and 'Send Help,' alongside an animated blockbuster and a space adventure. • This list serves as a critical guide for cinema-goers and industry followers to identify the year's top-performing films ahead of upcoming awards seasons.

• Film critics from The Associated Press have highlighted the best movies of 2026 so far, specifically naming “Project Hail Mary,” “Disclosure Day,” and “Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie.” • The list provides guidance on how to watch these top-rated titles as the year progresses. • In separate news, Donald Trump has celebrated America’s 250th anniversary, blending patriotic themes with partisan rhetoric.

• The Los Angeles Times' "Screen Gab" column has released a curated list of nine movies and TV series recommended for viewing during the July 4 holiday weekend. • The recommendations focus on titles with American themes and recent series that explore historical perspectives to provide a closer look at the U.S. experience. • The list highlights the enduring relevance of satirical animated series, such as The Simpsons, for their ability to capture the evolution of the American middle-class dream and societal shifts.

• Paramount+ has announced its content lineup for July 2026, featuring a variety of new movies and television series. • Key highlights for the month include the premiere of 'Strange New Worlds' season 4 and the season 1 finale of 'Dutton Ranch'. • These releases aim to drive subscriber engagement by delivering highly anticipated sequels and climactic season endings.