The heat is on, but chilling with a great movie is the best way to cool down. July has several noteworthy new releases in the world of streaming, and we understand the sheer volume of content on the significant streamers can be overwhelming. That’s why we’ve compiled a curated list of the best new movies streaming this month that’s as robust and diverse.
We’ve got picks from Netflix, Prime Video, Max, Peacock, and even MGM+, which has a very buzzy movie this month. There’s something for everyone, from genuine new releases to recent hits making their streaming debut to library titles that are well worth checking out.
Please review our list of the best new movies streaming in July 2024 below.
“Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F”
Netflix – July 3
Axel Foley, once again played by Eddie Murphy, is back. The last entry in the franchise, “Beverly Hills Cop III,” was released 30 years ago. That installment, while fun, was also the weakest of the three, with a disinterested Murphy and a meandering storyline. Thankfully, “Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F” is just as good as the first or second movie, with franchise regulars Judge Reinhold, John Ahston, Paul Reiser, and Bronson Pinchot joined by welcome newcomers Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Taylour Paige, and Kevin Bacon.
This time, Murphy’s Axel Foley is involved in a mystery involving Rosewood (Reinhold) and some supposed impropriety within the force, endangering his estranged daughter (Paige). It’s fun and fast-paced, and it still pokes fun at Beverly Hills in the best possible way.
What’s incredible is that Australian filmmaker Mark Molloy, making his directorial debut, nails the tone and vibe of the first two movies perfectly. He is aided in this pursuit by composer Lorne Balfe, who brings the Harold Faltermeyer feeling from the first two…