Whether you're in the mood for Charlize Theron's immortal sword fights or a surreal dive back into Neil Gaiman’s Dreaming, this week’s Netflix slate is stacked, stylish, and diverse.
Here’s your complete guide to the top movies, shows, and documentaries streaming this week, what to expect from each, and why you might want to hit “Remind Me” before the spoilers catch up.
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Big Screen Energy: Movies Premiering This Week
1. The Old Guard 2 – Streaming from July 2
The immortal mercenaries are back. After a four-year wait, Charlize Theron returns as the battle-worn warrior Andy in The Old Guard 2, the sequel to Netflix’s breakout 2020 hit. With Victoria Mahoney at the directorial helm and a cast that includes Uma Thurman and Henry Golding, the film promises deeper mythology, sharper action, and emotional fallout from the first installment.
2. Thug Life – Streaming from July 3
Netflix hasn’t revealed much, but Thug Life is expected to be a gritty, high-stakes drama that dives into power, survival, and street justice. The minimal promotion around it hints at a possible surprise drop, perhaps a regional-language sleeper hit or an edgy indie crime film.
3. The Sandman: Season 2 (Volume 1) – Streaming from July 3
The wait is over. The Sandman, Neil Gaiman’s fantasy epic about the Lord of Dreams, returns with Volume 1 of its second season. After Season 1 ended on a mythically tense note, new episodes are expected to unravel deeper lore, introduce new pantheon characters, and revisit storylines like Season of Mists and A Game of You.
4. Trainwreck: The Cult of American Apparel – Streaming from July 1
The controversial rise and fall of American Apparel gets a gripping retelling in this documentary. It dives into how a brand celebrated for body-positivity and ethics spiraled into lawsuits, scandals, and a total brand collapse. Expect commentary from former employees, culture critics, and industry insiders.
5. Attack on London: Hunting the 7/7 Bombers – Streaming early July
This true-crime docuseries re-examines the 2005 London terror attacks with chilling detail, focusing on how investigators tracked down the attackers. Featuring archival footage, witness accounts, and police interviews, it balances historical gravity with narrative pace.
6. Tour de France: Unchained – Season 3 – Streaming Now
Returning with behind-the-scenes footage from the 2024 Tour de France, this docuseries dives into the rivalries, crashes, triumphs, and heartbreaks of the world's most grueling cycling race. If you love sports drama and human endurance, this is a must-watch.
This week’s Netflix slate is genre-rich, globally relevant, and high in both spectacle and substance. With sequels like The Old Guard 2, serialized epics like The Sandman, and documentaries that reframe reality, there’s enough content to satisfy every mood and mindset.
