As another month begins, another wave of movie releases is coming to Netflix. In July 2023, Netflix aims to make us laugh with three action comedies released on the streamer, including the highly-anticipatedThey Cloned Tyrone. Horror fiends looking for the next spine-chilling experience will also be well-served withBird Box Barcelona, a spinoff of the popular 2018’s filmBird Box. Finally, we have some great international releases and a brand-new documentary about the 1980s musical sensationWham!As usual, Netflix keeps pushing diversified original content every month, and there’s something suited for every taste. So, next time you want something new to watch, check out our guide to the best original movies coming to Netflix in July 2023.
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Available on:July 5 |Director: Chris Smith
Formed in London in the 1980s, the duo known as Wham! quickly became of the most influential voices in the music scene. Now,Netflix’sWham!documentarypromises to dig intoGeorge MichaelandAndrew Ridgeley’s careers, revealing the challenges they faced on their path to stardom and how Wham!’s work keeps echoing worldwide. Directed byChris Smith,who previously helmed the documentary filmFYRE,Wham!is also expected to explore Michael’s struggle as a closeted gay man and how the musical duo shook the world by becoming the first Western pop act to play in China during the Cold War. As such, whileWham!is unmissable for any fan of the group, the upcoming documentary also offers a window into the 1980s, making it one of the best July releases on Netflix.
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Gold Brick
Available on:July 6 |Director: Jérémie Rozan
Cast: Raphaël Quenard, Igor Gotesman, Agathe Rousselle
Coming straight from France,Gold Brick(also known asCASH) is asubversive heist moviethat doubles down as a lighthearted exploration of class struggles. The film follows Daniel (Raphaël Quenard), a man who gets tired of breaking his back every day only to make millionaires richer. Daniel works in a perfume factory, and each bottle he helps to pack for a minimum wage ends up being sold for 30 thousand euros. It doesn’t seem fair, so Daniel decides to assemble a crew and build a perfume trafficking empire by smuggling bottles from the factory. It’s a fun take on the crime genre that immediately pops out due to its original concept.
The Out-Laws
Available on:July 7 |Director: Tyler Spindel
Cast: Ellen Barkin, Nina Dobrev, Pierce Brosnan, Richard Kind
What could be worse than not getting along with your in-laws? Well, what if your fiancée’s parents were dangerous criminals wanted in multiple countries? That’s exactly the plot ofThe Out-Laws, which puts a fun spin on the anxiety-inducing event of meeting your loved one’s family for the first time.The Out-Lawsis the latest comedy as part ofNetflix’s film deal withAdam Sandler. Sandler has stayed behind the cameras for this project, working only as a producer. Still, he brought the big guns regarding star power, asThe Out-LawsfeaturesEllen Barkin,Nina Dobrev,Pierce Brosnan, andRichard Kind.
Bird Box Barcelona
Available on:July 14 |Director: David Pastor, Alex Pastor
Cast: Mario Casas, Alejandra Howard, Georgina Campbell, Diego Calva, Michelle Jenner
After 2018’sBird Boxbecame one of the streamer’s biggest hits, Netflix decided to turn the post-apocalyptic horror movie into a franchise.Bird Box Barcelonais the franchise’s first spinoff, set in the iconic titular Spanish city. As in the previous film,Bird Box Barcelonawill follow a group of survivors as they try to escape the chaos unleashed by mysterious creatures who scramble the brains of anyone who look directly at them, turning humans into vicious killing machines.
They Cloned Tyrone
Available on:July 21 |Director: Juel Taylor
Cast: John Boyega, Teyonah Parris, Jamie Foxx, Kiefer Sutherland, J. Alphonse Nicholson
Mixing sci-fi with 70s pulp fiction,They Cloned Tyronefollows a trio of unlikely protagonists who accidentally uncover secret government experiments involving cloning. StarringJamie Foxx,John Boyega, andTeyonah Parris,They Cloned TyroneisJuel Taylor’s directorial debut and promises to explore structural racism with a lot of good humor.They Cloned Tyrone’s wacky concept, cast, and unique visuals are more than enough to put this one on our radar. And people who like genre-bending experiences should definitely check out this Netflix Original movie in July 2023.
Available on:July 27 |Director: Boris Kunz
Cast: Kostja Ullmann, Iris Berben, Marlene Tanczik
Paradiseis a new German movie that proves many great stories are told outside Hollywood. Set in the near future,Paradiseis a sci-fi thriller that explores the consequences of eternal life. In the movie, scientists came up with a procedure allowing people to transfer some years of their life span to others. As a result, a new market is born, through which poor people sell their years to the wealthy class. Of course, that only aggravates social inequality, as the rich keep living longer to amass even bigger fortunes. It’s an intriguing concept that promises to force viewers to reflect on the worth of their lives and the dangers of letting money reigns over every aspect of human existence.
Miraculous: Ladybug & Cat Noir, The Movie
Available on:July 28 |Director: Jeremy Zag
Cast: Cristina Valenzuela, Bryce Papenbrook, Keith Silverstein, Zeno Robinson, Cassandra Lee Morris
The French superheroes ofMiraculousrecently got their first theatrical adventure in Europe withMiraculous: Ladybug & Cat Noir, The Movie. After hitting theaters in France, the movie crosses the ocean to become a Netflix exclusive, adding another highly-anticipated title to the streamer’s growing list of fan-favorite animated films. Based on the popularMiraculousanimated series, the movie tells the origin story of Ladybug and Cat Noir, two teenagers who become defenders of Paris after being granted superpowers. The English voice cast ofMiraculous: Ladybug & Cat Noir, The MovieincludesCristina Valenzuelaas Ladybug,Bryce Papenbrookas Cat Noir, andKeith Silversteinas the villainous Hawk Moth.
