From anticipated new releases to the arrival of fan-favorite licensed shows, July 2026 is set to be a big month for series on Netflix. what is on horizon? Here’s our guide to keeping an eye on the biggest new arrivals.
Netflix released some of its biggest original dramas for 2026 in July, not least its long-awaited re-imagining little house on the prairieand some acclaimed licensed series. Check here for a complete guide to what’s coming in July, as well as what the streamer is dropping.
In this post, we’re telling you about the 8 biggest new arrivals being added to Netflix’s library. Friends, add these to your watchlist!
worst neighbor ever
coming to netflix: 1 July | Distribution:Netflix Original
Created by Cynthia Childs and produced by Jason Blum of Blumhouse Productions (M3GAN, Insidious), new 4-part true crime series worst neighbor ever As the title suggests: It explores and reconstructs the terrifying stories of nightmare neighbors, breaking them down through first-hand interviews, police body-cam footage, and dramatic, sometimes animated re-enactments.
Of course, the ‘Worst Ever’ series has a rich history on Netflix. it started in 2022 worst roommate ever And Continued for another season in 2024.
little house on the prairie
Coming to Netflix: 9th July Distribution:Netflix Original
Almost certainly the most anticipated Netflix release of the summer, little house on the prairie A brand new adaptation of Laura Ingalls Wilder’s original novels. It follows the lives of the Ingalls family, who live on a farm in Minnesota, United States, in the late nineteenth century, describing their trials and tribulations during the harsh realities of frontier life. Of course, this is the second major adaptation of the novels, with the original series running for 9 seasons from the 70s to the 80s.
“I always like to say that this show is a love story about a family. It’s a family you want to be with, you want to know, you want to spend time with,” said showrunner Rebecca Sonenshine. netflix tudum. “That’s really at the heart of it little house on the prairie is about: a family that is there for each other, telling stories to each other, telling stories about themselves.
This adaptation is headlined by Alice Halsey as Laura, Luke Bracey as CharlesAnd Crosby Fitzgerald as Caroline.
The Tick (Seasons 1-2)
coming to netflix: 15 July | Distribution:Licensed by Netflix
Peter Serafinowicz is known for some big franchise roles throughout his career, most notably voicing Darth Maul Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace and in supernova guardians of the galaxy. In 2016, he played the role in the live-action remake tickA beloved hero created in the comics by Ben Edlund, brought to the spotlight in a 3-season cartoon in the ’90s, followed by the classic 2001 sitcom. All things considered, 2016 live-action tick the series is the best Adaptation.
tick It only ran two seasons (22 episodes total) before being canceled, but it received high ratings and remains well-regarded today. For those unaware, tick It is a superhero satire that follows the adventures of our nearly invincible, mighty, Blue Tick and his mission to thwart the enemies in the city through his strange sense of justice. Of course, he is rarely seen without his loyal companion, Arthur (Griffin Newman). The series pokes fun at comic tropes and ideals at every turn.
falcon
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coming to netflix: 16 July | Distribution:Netflix Original
One of the biggest new Netflix originals of the summer, falcon Stars Will Ferrell (anchorman, elf) as Lonnie “The Hawk” Hawkins, the top golfer of 2004. However, nowadays, he is at the tail end of his career, and is unable to rekindle the magic of his former years of glory. But that’s not going to stop him. He puts aside a peaceful retirement and decides to pursue one last major goal, even if it means dragging all his loved ones into the chaos.
Netflix is pulling out all the stops for The Hawk, including one official bus tour Which stops in New York, Connecticut and Pennsylvania.
The 10-episode series is created by Ferrell, Harper Steele and Chris Henchy. Along with Ferrell, the series also stars Molly Shannon (superstar, balls up), Jimmy Tatro (American savage), And Fortune Feemster (Zootopia 2, Fubar).
East Palace
The East Palace (left) Nam Joo Hyuk as Gu-cheon in episode 102 of The East Palace CR. Kimyul/Netflix © 2026
coming to netflix: 17 July | Distribution:Netflix Original
Netflix has a distinguished history with K-dramas; look no further than this squid game, And the list goes on. next is East PalaceA fantastic dark fantasy drama with supernatural elements. The 8-episode series stars Cha Seung Woo, Nam Joo Hyuk and Roh Yoon Seo. The series follows the story of a ghost killer and a palace maid who team up to rid the Eastern Palace of ghosts and other supernatural entities, and uncover its dark secrets in the process.
The official synopsis reads: “The East Palace is the story of Gu-cheon, a man who can explore the ghost world, and Seung-gang, a court lady who has a secret, as they respond to the king’s summons to uncover the secrets of the cursed palace. Written by Kwon So-ra and Seo Jia-won (Bulgasal: Immortal Souls) and directed by Choi Jung-kyu (The Devil Judge), the series presents What follows is a thrilling story crafted by masters of the genre and brought to life by a stellar cast including Nam Joo-hyuk (Twenty Five Twenty One), Roh Eun-seo (Crash Course in Romance) and Cho Seung-woo (Stranger).
The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon (Season 3)
coming to netflix: 19 July | Distribution:Licensed by Netflix
later this year, the walking dead The sequel spinoff Daryl Dixon reaches its conclusion with its fourth season. For fans who haven’t seen it yet, Netflix has picked up season 3. The season continues the adventures of Daryl Dixon (Norman Reedus) and Carol Peletier (Melissa McBride) as they escape France and find themselves in a desolate London, seemingly ruled over by a strange Briton played by Stephen Merchant. After that, they attempt to get to the United States but crash land in Spain, where they find themselves entangled in a new community.
Season 3 is arguably the best spinoff yet, taking on Spaghetti Western vibes – especially in the highly-rated episode 5, ‘Limbo’, when Daryl rides into the desert. It’s not quite on par with Clint Eastwood levels of cool, but not far off either.
The fourth and final season of The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon It is expected to air on AMC later this year.
Ransom Canyon (Season 2)
Ransom Canyon Season 2. Josh Duhamel as Staton in Ransom Canyon Season 2 Episode 206. Jeff Newman/Netflix © 2025
Coming to Netflix: 23rd July Distribution:Netflix Original
This summer, we return to the Texas Hill Country for more adventure and romance Ransom Valley Season 2. The western, based on the Jodi Thomas book series, debuted on Netflix in 2025 and spent four weeks in Netflix’s top 10 for English-language shows. Despite a modest performance compared to surrounding shows, Ransom Valley Eventually renewed. Netflix wasted no time in getting the series back into production for a return more than a year later.
Producer April Blair said, “Season 1 was fighting outside forces that were coming in and creating life-threatening situations.” Told Netflix. “Season 2 is really about the community, rebuilding in its wake, and coming together. There’s definitely a lightness and hope in Season 2.”
The official Netflix synopsis for Season 2 reads: “Season 2 picks up six months after the events of the first season, with rancher Staten Kirkland (Josh Duhamel) fighting to reclaim his inheritance after being ousted as trustee of his family’s Double K Ranch, while musician Quinn O’Grady (Minka Kelly) must decide if her heart really lies in the small town she once tried to lead. Are they star-crossed lovers, or destined to be together? In Ransom Canyon, true love stories are messy, complicated, and always worth the wait.
Hannibal (seasons 1-3)
coming to netflix: 27 July | Distribution:Licensed by Netflix
Mads Mikkelsen played the cannibalistic psychiatrist Doctor Hannibal Lecter in the 2013 series. Hannibal was one of the highest-rated series of the 2010s. In fact, it still maintains a nearly 94% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.
Inspired by the novels of Thomas Harris, the series departs from the classic film canon (where Anthony Hopkins played Hannibal). It reimagines the Hannibal Lecter mythos. It is a psychological deep dive into the mind of criminal profiler Will Graham (Hugh Dancy), who partners with psychiatrist Hannibal Lecter – who is unaware of his cannibalistic qualities.
Unable to maintain high viewership, Hannibal Ultimately canceled after three seasons. The show nevertheless ended on a high note, with its series finale, ‘The Wrath of the Lamb’, being the second highest rated episode of the entire series with a 9.7/10 on IMDb. The series was previously added to Netflix in June 2020, where it saw a huge surge in viewership before ultimately being dropped. With the return of the series, will we see another surge in viewership?
Which Netflix series are you most excited about in July 2026? Let us know in the comments below!
