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| July 2024 |
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| JUST FOR YOU |
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 Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire PG-13 — After a March 29th release date in theaters, the epic battle continues via streaming. This adventure pits the almighty Kong and the fearsome Godzilla against a colossal undiscovered threat hidden within our world, challenging their very existence — and our own. It delves further into the histories of these Titans and their origins, as well as the mysteries of Skull Island and beyond, while uncovering the mythic battle that helped forge these extraordinary beings and tied them to humankind forever. (Max, July 6th Premiere) |
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 My Spy: The Eternal City PG-13 — The eagerly awaited follow-up to 2020's action comedy, My Spy, this film is a feel-good family adventure set in some of Europe's most storied destinations. When Sophie's (Chloe Coleman) high school choir is selected for an Italian tour culminating in a performance for the Pope, JJ (Dave Bautista) sees this as an opportunity to bond with his new stepdaughter, so he volunteers to help chaperone the group. They both end up as pawns in an international terrorist plot. (Prime Video, July 18th Premiere)  Space Cadet PG-13 — Tiffany "Rex" Simpson (Emma Roberts) has always dreamed of going to space, but life isn't going quite as planned. Determined to turn things around, she aims high and with the embellishing touch of her supportive best friend Nadine (Poppy Liu), her "doctored" application lands her in NASA's ultra-competitive astronaut training program. Can this Florida party girl get through training and into the cosmos before she blows her cover? (Prime Video, July 4th Premiere)  Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F TV-MA — It's been 40 years since his unforgettable first case in Beverly Hills, and wisecracking Detective Axel Foley (Eddie Murphy) returns to do what he does best — solve crimes and cause chaos. After his daughter's life is threatened, she (Taylour Paige) and Axel team up with a new partner (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) and old pals Billy Rosewood (Judge Reinhold) and John Taggart (John Ashton) to turn up the heat and uncover a conspiracy. (Netflix, July 3rd Premiere) |
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 Those About to Die TV-MA — Based on Daniel Mannix's non-fiction book of the same name, this 10-episode epic drama series is set in the corrupt world of the spectacle-driven gladiatorial competition in ancient Rome. It uncovers the bloody battles fought within the Colosseum for the enjoyment of the masses. Leading the cast is two-time Academy Award Winner Anthony Hopkins, who plays Vespasian, the Emperor of Rome. (Peacock, July 18th Premiere; Prime Video, July 19th Premiere)  Me TV-G — New school. New family. New superpower. It's a season of change for 12-year-old Ben Vasari when he discovers he can transform into anyone he meets. As a shapeshifter, Ben must figure out who he is and who he wants to be. When you have the power to become anyone, how do you define yourself? (Apple TV+, July 12th Premiere) |
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 Angels in the Outfield PG — After years of fan requests, Disney is finally making this classic 1994 film available to stream on Disney+, on a date that coincides with the film's 30th anniversary. When an 11-year-old boy prays for help in resurrecting a last-place baseball team, a band of fun-loving angels answers the call. Magically, the bumbling team of misfits begins an incredible winning streak, one that sceptic coach George Knox (Danny Glover) can hardly believe as head angel Al (Christopher Lloyd) calls the miracles play by play. (Disney+, July 15th Premiere) |
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 Descendants: The Rise of Red TV-G — In this musical fantasy film, former Villain Kid Uma (now Auradon Prep's newest principal) extends an invite to the school to another VK – Red, the rebellious daughter of the Queen of Hearts from Wonderland. After the Queen of Hearts incites a coup against Auradon, Red and Cinderella's daughter Chloe travel back in time to try to undo the traumatic event that set Red's mother down her villainous path. (Disney+, July 12th Premiere)  Star Trek: Prodigy TV-Y7 — In Season 2, the six young outcasts who make up the Prodigy crew are assigned a classified mission with Admiral Janeway to the Delta Quadrant to rescue Captain Chakotay and bring peace to Gwyn's home world. However, when they encounter challenges and their plan goes astray, it creates a time paradox that jeopardizes both their future and past. (Netflix, July 1st Premiere) |
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 Receiver TV-MA — This riveting sports series follows the 2023 season of five of the best pass catchers in the NFL — receivers Davante Adams, Justin Jefferson, George Kittle, Deebo Samuel, and Amon-Ra St. Brown. Go inside the huddle and outside the lines to see what it takes to stay always open. With players mic'ed up for every game, Receiver promises an all-access look at the preparation, pressure, and swagger it takes to play one of the toughest jobs in sports. (Netflix, July 10th Premiere)  Mafia Spies TV-MA — Unbelievable but true, this six-part docuseries features spies, gangsters, mistresses, Sinatra, JFK, and James Bond. It tells the story of two Chicago mobsters, Johnny Roselli and Sam Giancana, who were hired by the CIA to kill Fidel Castro. Based on Thomas Maier's 2019 book of the same name, which drew from revelations in the JFK Files, the docuseries explores the overlap of the 1960s criminal underworld and Cold War political intrigue. (Paramount+, July 16th Premiere)  Mastermind: To Think Like a Killer NR — Follow FBI specialist Dr. Ann Burgess, the mastermind behind the development of modern serial-killer profiling, as she explores the minds of notorious murderers. To stop serial killers, Burgess must first learn to think like one. With unprecedented access, this series tells Burgess' tenacious story and her compassion for victims, which puts her at the center of America's most infamous true-crime cases. (Hulu, July 11th Premiere) |
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 Please note: Streaming services sometimes make last-minute changes to the premiere dates of films and series. This calendar was prepared on July 28th, 2024, but changes may have been made since then. Remember, while the dates below indicate the first day you're able to stream the featured film or series, streaming enables you to enjoy them whenever you'd like!July 1st
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