Streaming new releases this week: July 31 highlights

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What's new to streaming this week? (July 31, 2026)
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Summer streaming menus keep changing, and this week brings a mix of big-budget sequels, festival livestreams, true-crime deep dives, and horror that will keep you up at night. Below are fresh takes on the most talked-about titles across Peacock, Netflix, Prime Video, Apple TV, HBO Max, Shudder, Paramount+, Hulu, Disney+, and more. Pick a mood and press play.

16. Super Mario Galaxy: A Brand-Driven Animated Sequel

The follow-up to the 2023 box-office behemoth leans hard into Nintendo nostalgia. New faces appear — Yoshi, Rosalina, Bowser Jr., and Fox McCloud — as the story hops between colorful planets.

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Plot-wise, the stakes are familiar: a kidnapping sets off a rescue mission. But the film often feels like an extended toy commercial, prioritizing fan service over emotional depth. Expect spectacle and callbacks rather than bold storytelling.

  • Starring: Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy, Jack Black, Charlie Day, Keegan-Michael Key, Benny Safdie, Donald Glover, Brie Larson

  • How to watch: Streaming now on Peacock.

15. The Death of Robin Hood: A Stark Reimagining

This dark reinterpretation strips the Robin Hood myth down to a morally complex and often uncomfortable portrait. Hugh Jackman and Jodie Comer deliver committed performances.

Rather than a robust social critique, the film opts for bleakness and ambiguity. Viewers may be left asking why the legend was recast as a violent, self-centered figure.

  • Starring: Hugh Jackman, Jodie Comer, Bill Skarsgård, Murray Bartlett, Noah Jupe

  • How to watch: Available to rent or buy on Prime Video.

14. The Devil’s Mouth: A Summer Shark Thriller

Sun, sand, and a deadly predator set the stage for this shark-centric thriller. A group of recent grads on holiday encounter a ferocious creature near a Thai cave system.

Director Jeff Wadlow brings his brand of pulpy horror. Don’t expect Jaws-level invention. But if you want chaotic thrills and a splashy good time, this delivers.

  • Starring: Kathryn Newton, Lana Condor, Nico Hiraga, Gavin Casalegno

  • How to watch: Now streaming on Prime Video.

13. Snoopy Presents: There’s No Place Like Home, Snoopy — Family Animation

A light, heartwarming special for Peanuts fans centers on a missing doghouse. Sally’s mistake sends Charlie Brown on a gentle rescue mission.

Expect classic Snoopy charm, warm humor, and scenes meant for kids and nostalgic adults alike.

  • Starring (voice): Riley Vargas, Terry McGurrin, Rob Tinkler, Kitai O’Garro

  • How to watch: Premieres on Apple TV on July 31.

12. The Bombing of Pan Am 103: A BBC Docudrama Deep Dive

This six-part limited series reconstructs the 1988 Lockerbie tragedy and the sprawling international probe that followed.

Expect meticulous reporting, interviews with investigators and families, and a sober look at grief and the search for accountability. Not light viewing, especially for travelers.

  • Starring: Connor Swindells, Merritt Wever, Patrick J. Adams, Eddie Marsan

  • How to watch: Now streaming on Netflix.

11. Lollapalooza Livestream: Festival Sets at Home

No ticket? No problem. Hulu and Disney+ will stream select Lollapalooza performances live. The lineup mixes pop, indie, and electronic acts.

  • Artists to watch include Lorde, Charli XCX, Olivia Dean, the Smashing Pumpkins, Jennie, Tate McRae, and the XX.

  • How to watch: Livestream begins on Hulu and Disney+ on July 30.

10. Diarra from Detroit — Season 2: Neo-Noir with Laughs

Diarra Kilpatrick returns as a schoolteacher-turned-amateur-sleuth. Season 2 blends dark humor with a murder mystery that grows increasingly surreal.

The show mixes undercover antics, relationship drama, and urban legends in a fresh neo-noir style.

  • Starring: Diarra Kilpatrick, Morris Chestnut, DomiNque Perry, Phylicia Rashad

  • How to watch: Season 2 premiered July 29 on Paramount+; new episodes weekly through Sept. 9.

9. The Idaho Murders: College Nightmare — True-Crime Investigation

This three-part documentary revisits the 2022 murders of four University of Idaho students. It compiles interviews, police footage, and reporting to chart the case.

Director Skye Borgman digs into family grief, investigative twists, and unanswered motives. The series delivers a heavy emotional impact even for viewers familiar with the facts.

  • How to watch: Now streaming on Netflix.

8. Soulm8te: Low-Budget AI Thriller

Marketed to fans of M3GAN, this film uses a similar hook: an experimental companion robot with dangerous tendencies.

Writer-director Kate Dolan focuses on an engineer who tampers with a prototype to humanize it. The result feels derivative but offers tense sex-and-violence beats for genre fans.

  • Starring: Lily Sullivan, David Rysdahl, Claudia Doumit

  • How to watch: Digital release on Aug. 1.

7. The Drama: Wedding-Day Secrets and Rising Tension

Zendaya and Robert Pattinson headline this buzzy relationship drama. In the run-up to a wedding, confessions spiral into chaos.

The movie mines awkward intimacy and psychological fallout. It’s a tense portrait of how hidden truths destabilize a couple and their circle.

  • Starring: Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Mamoudou Athie, Alana Haim

  • How to watch: Starts streaming on HBO Max on July 31.

6. Nightborn: Folklore-Infused Maternal Horror

From the director of Hatching comes a slow-burning folk horror about a new mother who suspects her infant is not quite human.

The film uses atmosphere and psychological unease to unsettle. Parents, in particular, may find the themes of fear around parenthood especially chilling.

  • Starring: Seidi Haarla, Rupert Grint, Pamela Tola

  • How to watch: Debuts on Shudder and AMC+ on July 31.

5. Supergirl: A Grittier, Star-Studded Superhero Tale

Milly Alcock returns as Kara in a cosmic revenge story adapted from a dark comic miniseries. The film blends brutal violence with a vengeance arc.

Critics were mixed. Some praised the action and performances; others wanted more emotional resonance. It’s a divisive but watchable addition to the DC lineup.

  • Starring: Milly Alcock, Matthias Schoenaerts, Eve Ridley, Jason Momoa

  • How to watch: Available to rent or buy on Prime Video.

4. Crazy Ex-Girlfriend: Stream the Smart Musical Comedy for Free

Rachel Bloom’s award-winning comedy is now freely available on Pluto TV. The series combines sharp satire, original songs, and an unflinching look at mental health.

Rebecca Bunch’s misguided quest for love becomes the backdrop for witty musical numbers and surprising emotional honesty.

  • Starring: Rachel Bloom, Vincent Rodriguez III, Santino Fontana, Donna Lynne Champlin

  • How to watch: Streaming now on Pluto TV.

3. The Devil Wears Prada 2: Fashion, Power, and Two Decades Later

Twenty years after the original, this chic sequel reunites Andy and Miranda in a new power-play set inside the fashion world.

The film explores career crossroads, loyalty, and the cost of success. It relies on nostalgia while aiming to update the original’s themes for today.

  • Starring: Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, Stanley Tucci

  • How to watch: Now streaming on Disney+ and Hulu.

2. Leviticus: A Bold, Disturbing Horror About Prejudice

Adrian Chiarella’s debut is a standout in recent horror. It follows queer teens targeted by homophobic violence and turns that terror into a potent, character-driven nightmare.

The film uses dread and empathy to indict real-world bigotry. It’s harrowing, thoughtful, and likely to linger with viewers long after the credits roll.

  • Starring: Joe Bird, Stacy Clausen, Jeremy Blewitt, Mia Wasikowska

  • How to watch: Available to rent or buy on Prime Video.

Best of Streaming This Week: Furious — A Cat-and-Mouse Thriller

Elizabeth Meriwether’s new series centers on a tense game between an FBI agent and a woman on a mission of vengeance. The show blends procedural suspense with a complicated emotional core.

The first three episodes are available now, and the season unfolds weekly. Expect a slow-burn tempo, brutal scenes, and darkly humane humor.

  • Starring: Emmy Rossum, Lola Petticrew, Scoot McNairy

  • How to watch: First three episodes streaming on Hulu and Disney+. New episodes stream Mondays; finale on Aug. 31.

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