What’s new on Netflix in July

Netflix is adding another exciting slew of movies and shows qto the streaming giant's massive library this month. Whether you're seeking chills, thrills or the latest episodes of beloved shows, here's what's new on Netflix this July:

Shows returning with latest seasons

The much anticipated 2nd season of the Mindy Kaling created series Never Have I Ever drops on Netflix this July 15th.

With the first 3 episodes of season 5 already available, the adored adult animated show Rick and Morty will be airing episode 4 on Netflix starting on July 12th.

The 4th season of Atypical- the journey of a 19-year-old on the autism spectrum as he searches for independence, is also coming to Netflix on July 9th.

But if dark comedy with a tinge of crime-thriller is just what you're looking for, the hit German series How to Sell Drugs Online (Fast) returns with season 3 on July 27th.

For horror lovers & thrill seekers

In July, Netflix gears up for the Fear Street trilogy, based on R.L. Stine's classic book series. The three films told across three different timelines, will be arriving on July 1, 9, and 16 respectively.

Italian horror flick, A Classic Horror Story, is releasing on July 14th. As the name suggests, the movie promises plenty of references to genre classics, all wrapped up in a chillingly gruesome package.

Another non-English horror to look forward to is the French horror-fantasy series Mortel, which returns for a second season on Netflix starting July 2.

Also streaming from July 2 is the Korean horror thriller, The 8th Night- which follows a retired exorcist in his fight against demons.

Plenty of laughter

If you're looking for some laughs, look forward to Tim Robinson's viral sketch comedy I Think You Should Leave, coming back with a 2nd season on July 6th.

For a bite of comic action, Netflix is offering the French action-comedy, The Last Mercenary, streaming from July 30.

Action & Sci-fi for the adrenaline rush

Coming to Netflix on July 14th, Gunpowder Milkshake is headlined by Guardians of the Galaxy and Jumanji star Karen Gillan, alongside Lena Headey of Game of Thrones fame. The action-thriller is centred on a mother-daughter assassin duo and their lethal adventures as they set off to rescue a child.

Next comes a tragic tale of betrayal and vengeance in Kingdom: Ashin of the North- a special episode of the Korean historical action-thriller, Kingdom.

If you want a bit of a superhero adrenaline rush, the French adaptation of the Gérald Bronner novel, How I Became a Superhero (available from July 9) might be worth a watch.

Documentaries & docuseries

If you're looking for a good documentary or docu series to binge on this July, Netflix has you covered with crime documentaries like Heist and Private Network: Who Killed Manuel Buendía?

For a touch of athletics, a three-part mini-series about the life and career of Naomi Osaka is set to arrive on Netflix on July 16. The docuseries will follow the Japanese tennis player who currently ranks number 1 in the Women's Tennis Association.

Look for an additional dose of sports documentary in Netflix's Audible- which follows a deaf football player coping with life all while gearing up for a Homecoming game.

Shifting from athletics, Cat People is a brand new docuseries about, you guessed it, cats! Don't worry if you're a dog person though, Netflix is also bringing back Dogs for a second season with more canine tales, at the same time as its feline counterpart- from July 7.

While the streaming giant prepares to welcome an impressive line-up for July, classics like A Clockwork Orange, Mad Max, Eat Pray Love, Little Rascals, Princess and the Frog and more are bidding farewell to the platform this month. So whether you're going through the new additions or watching the existing titles while you can, now is as good a time as ever to grab that remote, get those snacks and start that weekend binge!ax