With sunshine and sangria in the air, ‘tis the season to enjoy the summer rays – or so we thought. But if the heatwave is getting a bit too much to bear, we can all give thanks for the trusty sofa, and its good friend, the TV. While the world of film seems to have taken a month off in July, there’s still a few gems you’ll want to catch, from British comedies to nail-biting documentaries, as well as awe-inspiring real-life films. So, sit back and relax – not on the coast, or in your back garden unfortunately, but in the comfort of your living room. Here are the best TV shows and films to stream in July. 

Heads of State, Amazon Prime

Idris Elba plays the British Prime Minister and John Cena takes on the US President in Amazon Prime’s new action-comedy Heads of State. While a public rivalry between the two plays out, they come together with MI6 agent (Priyanka Chopra Jonas) to fight a powerful enemy that threatens the free world. 

Out: 2 July 2025

Too Much, Netflix

Written and directed by Lena Dunham, and from the producers of Love Actually, Too Much is one for the hopeless romantics. The 10-episode series features a starry cast – think Andrew Scott, Jennifer Saunders, Kit Harington and Rita Ora – and follows Jessica (Megan Stalter): a New York workaholic in her mid-thirties who is reeling from heartbreak. The only solution? Move to London, where she meets walking-red-flag Felix (Will Sharpe) and finds their connection impossible to ignore. Now they have to ask themselves: do Americans and Brits actually speak the same love language?

Out: 10 July 2025

Foundations season 3, Apple TV+

Based on Isaac Asimov’s award-winning stories and led by Emmy Award-nominated actors Jared Harris and Lee Pace, alongside star Lou Llobell, the third season of Foundations is a 10-episode season documenting the rebuilding of civilization amid the fall of the Galactic Empire. Set 152 years after the events of season two, a new threat to the galaxy appears in the form of a warlord known as The Mule, whose sights are set on ruling the universe by use of physical and military force. Dun, dun, dun. 

Out: 11 July 2025

Jaws@50: The Definitive Inside Story, Disney+

Marking the thrilling blockbuster’s 50^th anniversary, Steven Spielberg sheds new light on the exclusive story behind the making of Jaws. Now a cultural icon, this documentary charters its influence from the book by Peter Benchley to the film, and superfans can expect a deep dive (ahem) into how it continues to have an effect on both cinema and shark conversation today. 

Out: 11 July 2025

The Summer I Turned Pretty season 3, Amazon Prime

Since it first premiered in 2022, The Summer I Turned Pretty has become one of Amazon Prime’s most viewed programmes. Its highly anticipated third season lands on screens this month, with Belly still stuck in a love triangle between two brothers. Now at the end of her junior year of college, Belly's looking forward to summer with her soulmate, Jeremiah, until some shocking revelations make it clear not everything in their relationship is as perfect as it seems. Enter Conrad – Jeremiah's brother and her first love – who is more than happy to come to her rescue. 

Out: 16 July 2025

Untamed, Netflix

Starring Sam Neill, Rosemary DeWitt and Wilson Bethel, Untamed is a six-part series that takes viewers into the heart of Yosemite National Park. A tense mystery thriller, the story follows National Parks Service special agent Kyle Turner and new ranger, Naya Vasquez, as they investigate a mysterious death in Yosemite, uncovering dark secrets within both the park and their own pasts.

Out: 17 July 2025

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