Upcoming Movies on Streaming Platforms

July is almost over, and last week saw the release of Deadpool & Wolverine, which is quickly becoming one of the biggest movies of the year. This week’s streaming lineup is equally impressive, packed with titles that span various genres and stories. Here’s a look at what’s coming from Monday to Wednesday.

New on Netflix

‘Mountain Queen: The Summits of Lhakpa Sherpa’

Available on: Wednesday, July 31

Directed by acclaimed documentarian Lucy Walker (The Crash Reel), Mountain Queen: The Summits of Lhakpa Sherpa is an inspirational documentary that follows mountain climber Lhakpa Sherpa as she navigates the treacherous climb and survival on Mount Everest. Sherpa is the first Nepali woman to achieve this feat, despite facing numerous hardships, including being denied an education and surviving domestic violence. Her story of resilience and perseverance is geared to inspire countless viewers.

Watch on Netflix

New on VOD

‘Daddio’

Available on: Tuesday, July 30

Starring Dakota Johnson (Fifty Shades of Grey) and two-time Academy Award winner Sean Penn (Mystic River), Daddio marks the directorial debut of Christy Hall (I Am Not Okay with This). The story unfolds inside a cab as a woman and her cab driver engage in a deep conversation about their past relationships. The encounter, blending elements of drama and introspection, leaves a lasting impact on both characters.

‘Ghostlight’

Available on: Tuesday, July 30

Ghostlight is one of the best movies of the year that hardcore movie buffs may have missed. Directed by Kelly O’Sullivan and Alex Thompson (Saint Frances), the film follows Dan, a construction worker grappling with his teenage daughter’s upbringing after his son’s suicide. His life begins to mirror the storyline of a community theatre production of Romeo and Juliet, bringing unexpected changes.

The star-studded cast includes Keith Kupferer (The Bear), Dolly de Leon (Triangle of Sadness), and many more.

Buy on Prime Video

‘Janet Planet’

Available on: Tuesday, July 30

Directed by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Annie Baker, Janet Planet stars Julianne Nicholson (Mare of Easttown) as Janet, an acupuncturist hippie, and newcomer Zoe Ziegler as Lacy, her daughter. Set in rural Massachusetts, the film paints a poignant picture of their lives intertwined with several other characters.

Buy on Prime Video

‘The People’s Joker’

Available on: Tuesday, July 30

The People’s Joker is a unique take on the Joker character. The cult classic is directed by and stars Vera Drew. The movie follows Joker the Harlequin, an aspiring clown grappling with her gender identity. In her quest for identity, she dips herself in a vat of estrogen, attracting the attention of a caped crusader.

Featuring a cast including Lynn Downey and several special appearances by David Liebe Hart and Scott Aukerman.

‘A Quiet Place: Day One’

Available on: Tuesday, July 30

Directed by Michael Sarnoski (Pig), A Quiet Place: Day One goes back to the initial days of the unique apocalypse depicted in the franchise. Set in Manhattan, the movie outlines how Sam, a terminal cancer patient, ends up surviving an alien invasion thanks to her friendship with Eric, an English law student.

The cast includes Academy Award winner Lupita Nyong’o and Joseph Quinn (Stranger Things).

Buy on Prime Video

‘Touch’

Available on: Tuesday, July 30

Touch directed by Baltasar Kormákur is a romantic film with a nonlinear narrative that tracks Kristòfer’s journey to find his long-lost love, Miko, as he nears the end of his life. The film stars Egill Ólafsson and Kōki.

Buy on Prime Video

New on MGM+

‘Challengers’

Available Now

Directed by Academy Award nominee Luca Guadagnino, Challengers features Zendaya (Euphoria) as Tashi Duncan, a former teen tennis prodigy who becomes entangled in a romantic rivalry with two other tennis pros, Art and Patrick. Their relationships and tennis careers are deeply intertwined, making for a compelling narrative.

Challengers also stars Josh O’Connor (The Crown) and Mike Faist (West Side Story).

Watch on MGM+

Source: Collider