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The fireworks are put away, the leftover glizzys are gone (hopefully), and it's back to real life. Lucky for you, July is a stacked month for new entertainment. Today we’re highlighting the most anticipated movies, shows, and books releasing this month!
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July Movie Premieres Everyone Will Be Talking About
We’ve got franchise sequels, turn-your-brain-off comedies, tearjerkers, and more. But one stands out above the rest.
The Odyssey
In theaters July 17
After a decade fighting the Trojan War, Odysseus faces a perilous journey home to Ithaca, if the mythological monsters and gods let him. Starring an absurd amount of A-list actors (Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, Tom Holland, Zendaya, and more) and directed by Christopher Nolan, it’s safe to say this will be one of the biggest movies of the year.
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July's book releases have something for everyone: an award-worthy literary fiction, a beachy romance, a domestic thriller, and more. All of which could potentially ruin your sleep schedule.
Cool Machine
Out July 21
It's 1986, and Ray Carney thought he was done with crime, until his late cousin's son needs saving from the same forces that killed Ray’s cousin years ago. Colson Whitehead wraps up his Harlem Trilogy with the same sharp prose that made Harlem Shuffle and Crook Manifesto must-reads.
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New & Returning July Shows You Won't Want To Miss
July's TV slate spans sci-fi thrillers, animated sitcoms, prestige dramas, and more. Here’s the one that we’re particularly excited for.
Little House on the Prairie
Streaming July 9 on Netflix
The Ingalls family leaves everything behind, heading west to chase the promise of land and a better life on the frontier. Crosby Fitzgerald, Luke Bracey, Alice Halsey, and Skywalker Hughes star in Netflix’s reboot of this beloved story by Laura Ingalls Wilder.
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