New On Netflix, Disney+, And More: 5 Streaming Shows And Movies To Watch This Week (July 14 - 20)

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The return of Star Trek on Disney+ and Disneyland on Disney+ are among the week's streaming highlights

Anson Mount, Rebecca Romijn and Ethan Peck in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds
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July is only half over, but if there’s anything hotter than the weather outside, it’s the list of new content coming to your favorite streaming platform. From blockbuster movies to new and returning series, and even a bit of Disneyland fun to throw into the mix. Here’s a look at what’s not to miss on streaming this week.

Roy Scheider staring in disbelief in the ship cabin in Jaws.

(Image credit: Universal)

Jaws Movie Collection July 15 (Netflix)

For the first time in 50 years, it’s the summer of Jaws. The movie that is often called the first summer blockbuster celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, and while there is a great new documentary about the film you can also find streaming, if you just want to watch the original, it’s available with a Netflix subscription this week. The sequels will also be available, if you feel like you really need to watch them.’

Taylor and Steven talking in front of the custard machine

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The Summer I Turned Pretty, Season 3 - July 16 (Prime Video)

The Summer I Turned Pretty has been a winning coming-of-age drama and one of the most popular series for those with a Prime Video subscription. The good news for fans is that Season 3 begins this week. The bad news is Season 3 will also be the final season, so you won’t want to miss any of it.

Spock, Pike and Una on the Enterprise's bridge in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds

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Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, Season 3 - July 17 (Paramount+)

Of all the new Star Trek content that we’ve received since the launch of paramount+, i don’t think it’s too controversial to say that Strange New Worlds is the best of it. The pre-Kirk Enterprise, led by Ansel Mount as captain Christopher Pike, has been equal parts throwback and reinvention of the franchise and so I’ll be using my Paramount+ subscription to watch Season 3 as soon as it arrives this week.

At night, Disneyland becomes a magnificent canvas with the return of the beloved “Wondrous Journeys” nighttime spectacular, which nods to Walt Disney Animation Studios films created over the past century at Disneyland Park in Anaheim, Calif. The show features state-of-the-art projection effects that transform Main Street, U.S.A., Sleeping Beauty Castle, “it’s a small world” and the Rivers of America. On select nights, “Wondrous Journeys” goes even bigger with the addition of sparkling fireworks. The limited-time entertainment begins May 16, 2025, during the Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration.

(Image credit: (Richard Harbaugh/Disneyland Resort))

Disneyland Resort POV Walkthroughs - July 17 (Disney+)

July 17 marks the 70th anniversary of the opening day of Disneyland. Most of us won’t be able to be there in person to celebrate, but if you have a Disney+ subscription, the streaming service has the next best thing. A whole host of POV walkthrough videos will arrive on the service, allowing you to virtually feel like you’re doing everything from riding Pirates of the Caribbean to watching fireworks. The full list of videos is:

  • Pirates of the Caribbean
  • Indiana Jones Adventure
  • Radiator Springs Racers
  • Incredicoaster
  • Haunted Mansion
  • Tiana's Bayou Adventure
  • Cars Land
  • Pixar Pal-A-Round
  • Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
  • Jungle Cruise
  • Soarin' Around the World
  • Avengers Campus
  • Hollywood Land
  • Main Street, U.S.A.
  • Mickey's ToonTown
  • 70th Celebration Nighttime Spectaculars

Eric Bana looking out over wilderness in Untamed

(Image credit: Netflix)

Untamed - July 17 (Netflix)

At this point, it seems like there’s a new mystery drama available streaming every week, and while many of them may have big stars, few if any are set in such beautiful places. Untamed stars Eric Bana as a man investigating a death in Yosemite National Park. Sam Neil and Rosemary DeWitt fill out the cast.

The end of July is going to be big with movies like The Fantastic Four: First Steps hitting theaters, but streaming won’t be taking things lying down. It will have its own big releases, including the long-awaited Happy Gilmore 2 from Adam Sandler.

Dirk Libbey
Dirk Libbey
Content Producer/Theme Park Beat

CinemaBlend’s resident theme park junkie and amateur Disney historian, Dirk began writing for CinemaBlend as a freelancer in 2015 before joining the site full-time in 2018. He has previously held positions as a Staff Writer and Games Editor, but has more recently transformed his true passion into his job as the head of the site's Theme Park section. He has previously done freelance work for various gaming and technology sites. Prior to starting his second career as a writer he worked for 12 years in sales for various companies within the consumer electronics industry. He has a degree in political science from the University of California, Davis.  Is an armchair Imagineer, Epcot Stan, Future Club 33 Member.

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