July promises to shake up the Netflix catalog with a selection that balances new premieres and long-awaited returns. The month brings together an animation acclaimed by international critics, the end of a series beloved by fans, the second season of a Texan romance series and the return of the most famous vampires in the world. streaming.

Next, check out 5 unmissable Netflix premieres in July 2026!

1. Wild Robot – 04/07

One of the most acclaimed animations of recent years finally arrives on Netflix. The film follows Roz, a robot from the ROZZUM unit who is shipwrecked on an uninhabited island and needs to learn to adapt to the hostile environment, building relationships with her neighbors. animals locals and becoming a foster mother to an orphaned baby goose. Lupita Nyong’o voices the protagonist, alongside Pedro Pascal, Kit Connor, Catherine O’Hara, Bill Nighy, Stephanie Hsu and Mark Hamill. The film grossed US$324 million in theaters and was chosen by critics as the best animated film of 2024.

2. The Light of the Future – 05/07

In an alternative reality at the beginning of the 20th century, “The Light of the Future” takes place during the Meiji era, a period in which Japan opened up to the West and electricity began to transform the country. THE plot follows Kihachi Sakamoto, a young man grieving the loss of his brother, and Inako Momokawa, a girl trying to deal with personal conflicts from the past.

When their paths cross, they come closer to the mysterious 20th Century Electrical Catalog, a record full of ideas that could impact the future. From this, the protagonists find themselves involved in a journey that connects memories, discoveries and the possibility of a new destination.

3. Heartstopper Forever – 7/17

After three seasons that won over fans around the world, the story of Nick Nelson and Charlie Spring comes to an end in a feature film. The film adapts the sixth and final volume of the comics created by Alice Oseman — who also wrote the script, ensuring fidelity to the author’s original vision.

The film follows the couple as they arrive at university, make choices about the future and the possibility of a relationship remotely, in addition to expanding the space dedicated to the group of friends. The cast also includes Yasmin Finney, William Gao, Tobie Donovan and Derek Jacobi. A change in the cast: Olivia Colman was left out due to scheduling conflicts and the role of Sarah Nelson is now played by Anna Maxwell Martin.

Fun fact: author Alice Oseman wanted the end of the story to be experienced first in the pages of the book — which was released before the film premiered on the platform.

Based on the literary classic of the same name by Anne Rice, published in 1976 — and which inspired the 1994 film starring Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise —, the series continues to follow Louis de Pointe du Lac, played by Jacob Anderson, who narrates his life to journalist Daniel Molloy. In the new season, Louis recalls his adventures alongside Claudia in Europe, on the mission to discover the vampires of the Old World, the encounter with the Theater Des Vampires and the period in which he fell in love with the vampire Armand, in Paris — a love affair with devastating consequences both in the past and in the future.

5. Ransom Canyon — Season 2 – 7/23

The series returns six months after the events of the first season. Set in the beautiful landscapes of the Texas Hill Country, the production follows families who have created deep roots in a town where everyone knows everyone. In the new phase, farmer Staten Kirkland, played by Josh Duhamel, struggles to recover his legacy after being removed from managing his family’s farm. familywhile musician Quinn O’Grady, played by Minka Kelly, needs to decide whether her heart is really in that city or in the hustle and bustle of New York. The cast also includes James Brolin, Marianly Tejada, Jack Schumacher, Eoin Macken, Lizzy Greene and Garrett Wareing.