2026 July New Releases — Movies, Dramas & Shows Across OTT
We've gathered all the new releases for the month of July, from OTT to theaters, in one place. "What to watch now" is curated by July's Watchlist, and this article is a new releases calendar showing "what's new." It covers all formats, from trending dramas to movies to watch on the weekend, and new season variety shows. (Please check official announcements from each platform/distributor for specific programming/release dates.)
At a Glance
- Biggest Hit: Netflix occult historical drama Donggung — releasing July 17, this summer's most anticipated work
- Dramas: Summer youth, romance, and thriller lineup across terrestrial, cable, and OTT
- Movies: Summer blockbuster theatrical releases and simultaneous/exclusive OTT releases
- Variety Shows: Many new seasons and pilots tailored for the vacation season
Dramas & Series
The centerpiece of July's new releases is undoubtedly Donggung. This 8-episode Korean occult historical drama, set in a 'palace one can only leave upon death,' stars Nam Joo-hyuk, Noh Yoon-seo, and Jo Seung-woo, and will be released on Netflix on July 17. Being an 8-episode series, it's the perfect length for a weekend binge-watch.
Beyond this, the summer drama lineup is rich with youth, romance, and thrillers. Programming and key viewing points for each work are organized by genre and platform in the Drama Hub.
Movies
July is the peak summer season for theaters. While blockbuster spectacles fill the screens, the number of exclusive and simultaneous OTT releases is also increasing, allowing new works to be enjoyed at home. One at a cool theater to escape the heat, or one in your living room — it's the month with the most options.
Variety Shows
In July, the vacation season, new seasons and pilots of travel, survival, and observational variety shows are pouring in. It's a time when new variety shows, perfect for casual viewing, are flooding both OTT and cable.
July Highlights by Platform
- Netflix — Focus on Korean Originals, including July's biggest hit, Donggung. Refer to Netflix July New Releases Curation for detailed releases.
- TVING — Links to tvN/JTBC broadcast dramas and new variety shows.
- Disney+ — Strong presence of heavy crime/noir originals.
- Coupang Play — Concurrent sports broadcasts and original series.
How to Use This Guide
This article shows "what's new," and for "what to watch," refer to July's Watchlist. Also, utilize the Watchlist hub, which curates only this month's recommendations across movies, dramas, and variety shows.
July's new releases are updated weekly. Release dates and programming may change, so we recommend checking the official announcements of each platform once more before viewing.
