In the age of the Coronavirus quarantine, lockdown and self-isolation, many more of us are relying on streaming platforms in search of distraction, escape or just plain entertainment. With a new month comes new possibilities, talent, collaborations and shiny new releases for us to get lost in.
From the latest season of Mindy Kaling's coming-of-age series Never Have I Ever on Netflix, to Farhan Akhtar-starrer Toofaan, and Fahadh Faasil-starrer Malik on Amazon Prime Video, here is a list of what's releasing this month across platforms.
When: July 2nd
Under investigation as a suspect in her husband's murder, a wife reveals details of their thorny marriage that seem to only further blur the truth.
When: July 9th
With Casey and Sam both on the cusp of leaving the nest, each member of the Gardner family faces big decisions about where life will go next.
When: July 9th
Mel and her loved ones in Virgin River support each other while facing all sorts of troubles: death, a fire, custody arguments, breakups and more.
When: July 15th
The popular series returns as Devi, with a new love life, has a choice to make. On one hand, there's the dreamy Paxton, her crush for the longest time, and on the other hand, there's Ben, her former-rival who stood by her when she needed it the most. Will she be able to decide who to date, or will she lose them both?
When: July 21st
The show goes on a mission to prove that persona is more crucial than physicality, when it comes to matters of attraction. Elaborate Hollywood prosthetics are used to disguise love-seekers to enable them to choose personality over looks.
When: July 23rd
A pair of interwoven stories, set in the past and present, follow an ambitious journalist determined to solve the mystery of a forbidden love affair at the center of a trove of secret love letters from 1965.
When: July 23rd
An anthology starring the likes of Rohit Saraf, Radhika Madan and Tanya Maniktala, the film revolves around six different love stories that celebrate the feeling of first love and matters of the heart.
When: July 2nd
A family man is drafted to fight in a future war where the fate of humanity relies on his ability to confront the past.
When: July 5th
Directed by Jude Anthany Joseph of Ohm Shanthi Oshaana fame, the film stars Anna Ben in the titular role along with Sunny Wayne.
When: July 15th
The Mahesh Narayanan film, starring Fahadh Faasil, is a political crime drama revolving around the life of a man who gains prominence through his fight against corruption in his village.
When: July 16th
Farhan Akhtar plays the role of a local goon-turned-boxer in this film based on the rise, fall and comeback of a once-celebrated sportsman.
When: July 16th
It's a fashion competition series hosted by Heidi Klum & Tim Gunn. The show features 10 talented entrepreneurs and designers from around the world, who are ready to take their emerging brands to the next level and become the newest global phenomenon.
When: July 23rd
The film, starring Kate Beckinsale, revolves around a bouncer with a slightly murderous anger-management problem that she controls with the help of an electrode-lined vest. After the first guy she's ever fallen for is murdered, she goes on a revenge-fueled rampage to find the killer, while the cops pursue her as their chief suspect.
When: July 7th
It follows the story of Tylor Tuskmon, an eager young monster who graduated top of his class at Monsters University and always dreamed of becoming a Scarer until he lands a job at Monsters Inc., and discovers that scaring is out, and laughter is in.
When: July 9th
A glorified cop's life is thrown into chaos as he is forced to commit a series of crimes before a suicide bomber blows up a school. As he races against time, he's confronted by an evil which is hell bent on striking raw, primal terror.
When: July 23rd
Priyadarshan returns with a sequel of the 2003 hit Hungama. The comedy stars Paresh Rawal, Shilpa Shetty Kundra, Meezaan Jaffrey, Pranitha Subhash, Rajpal Yadav, Johnny Lever and Ashutosh Rana.
When: July 28th
Mickey and his best pals – Minnie, Donald, Daisy, Goofy and Pluto – embark on their greatest adventures yet, navigating the curve-balls of a wild and zany world where the magic of Disney makes the impossible possible.
When: July 16th
Season 8 of the series captures the journey of folks who coupled up during the coronavirus pandemic, finally getting to test their love offline.
When: July 9th
Akshaye Khanna makes his digital debut as an National Security Guard (NSG) commando in the crime thriller directed by Ken Ghosh.
When: TBC
The social comedy, directed by Devanshu Singh of Chintu Ka Birthday fame and written by Manoj Kalwani, stars Vikrant Massey, Kriti Kharbanda, Gauhar Khan, amongst others.
When: TBC
5 individuals, 1 story, connected through the internet, showcases the power of social media and highlights the digital influence on the youth of today. The show features Varun Sharma, Manjot Singh, Tanya Maniktala, among others.
When: July 2nd
The incredible true story of Marie Sklodowska-Curie and her Nobel Prize-winning work that changed the world.
When: July 16th
A couple on a backpacking trip discovers a magical town in which everyone acts like they're in a musical from the 1940s.
When: July 23rd
Follows U.S. American football coach Ted Lasso who heads to the U.K. to manage a struggling London football team in the top flight of English football.
When: July 2nd
Shiva, a local Ruffian is unstoppable in his path as he had garnered the support and affection of the general public by fighting against the injustice that comes their way.
When: July 16th
The lives of Aadhi (Rahul Vijay), a food delivery guy, and Durga (Amala Paul), a police inspector, collide as they meet with an accident. They keep dying and returning to life while going about their day in the very same manner as the date of their accident. Together, they must find a way out of the strange, never-ending time loop.
When: July 9th
In 1820s Oregon, two loners team up to seek their fortune through a scheme to steal milk from the wealthy landowner's prized Jersey cow – the first, and only, in the territory – to create delicious fried cakes for sale at the market.
When: July 25th
Set in a city in Japan's rural countryside during the anxious and terrifying times of war, this film depicts a couple's struggle to overcome distrust and stay faithful to their love for each other.
When: July 1st
Returning for its second season – Swapnil Joshi-starrer Samantar sees Kumar Mahajan's quest with his destiny continue in this edition of the thriller.
When: July 29th
A historical saga set in the 18th century, the show, starring Ashutosh Rana, Neena Gupta and Jitin Gulati, is based on the life of Maharaja Chhatrasal, who established his own kingdom in Bundelkhand.