Streamers to keep, cut in July 2026
Streamers to keep, cut in July 2026
Netflix is back in the must-have column with a busy July, but which streamers can you cancel to make room for a subscription? Find out here.
July has arrived! In the United States, it’s a season of backyard barbecues and outdoor fun for many — until oppressive heat and summer storms force viewers to hunker down inside, at least. When that happens, many are glad to turn to their favorite streaming service to help pass the time until they can go outside again.
But which streamers will you want to turn to first this month? We’ve looked through the top premieres and finales coming to all the major streaming services in July, and we’ll explain which we think you can definitely keep and which you can safely cancel below!
Streamers to keep, cancel in July 2026
Streamers to keep
Netflix
Netflix is back with some major releases in July, including the debut of its original movie “Enola Holmes 3,” starring Millie Bobby Brown of “Stranger Things” fame. The film will see Enola and her beloved Lord Twekesbury’s wedding interrupted by the shocking news that her older brother Sherlock, has been kidnapped. She’s on the case, but she’s got a few personal demons to wrangle as she tries to track her brother down. The film premieres on Netflix on July 1.
Watch the trailer for ‘Enola Holmes 3’
Next on Netflix is the streamer’s adaptation of “Little House on the Prairie,” which debuts on July 9. It’s the classic story of Laura Ingalls Wilder and her family’s journey westward across the American continent in the 19th century. Netflix’s version of the show is sure to bring the harsh living conditions of 1800s prairie life into full view, and fans of the books have eagerly awaited the show’s premiere.
Season 2 of “Ransom Canyon” debuts on the streamer July 23, making Netflix a true can’t-miss service this month. Users can sign up for Netflix’s Standard with Ads plan for as little as $9 per month to watch all the service’s top premieres of the month.
Netflix
Netflix is a leading subscription-based video streaming service that offers on-demand access to an extensive library of over 3,000 movies, 2,000+ TV shows, and a growing collection of acclaimed Netflix originals. Renowned for producing groundbreaking content, Netflix has become a cultural powerhouse with hit originals like “Stranger Things,” “Wednesday,” “Squid Game,” “The Crown,” “Tiger King,” “Bridgerton,” “The Witcher,” and “Black Mirror.”
Disney+/Hulu
If you’re a Disney Bundle subscriber, I can definitely recommend keeping your subscription in July — especially if you’re a lover of nostalgia. Disney+ is launching the second season of “X-Men '97” on July 1. The show continues the story of Charles Xavier’s team of mutants as they try to make their way back to their own time and face the threat of Apocalypse.
On the Hulu front, “King of the Hill” Season 15 will arrive on July 20. The show’s fourteenth season — the first of the show’s rebooted version — was one of my top watches of 2025, and there are clearly still stories to tell with these characters. I can’t wait to laugh along with the Hill family in Season 15 of the show.
Watch the trailer for ‘King of the Hill’ Season 15
Bundling Disney+ and Hulu together will cost at least $13 per month for ad-supported versions of both services. Customers can choose to go ad-free for an upcharge, or bundle Disney+ and Hulu with ESPN Unlimited or HBO Max to access more on-demand entertainment and sports programming for an additional fee.
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Disney+
Disney+ is a video streaming service with over 13,000 series and films from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, The Muppets, and more. It is available in 61 countries and 21 languages. It is notable for its popular original series like “The Mandalorian,” “Ms. Marvel,” “Loki,” “Obi-Wan Kenobi,” and “Andor.”
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Hulu
Hulu is a video streaming service that gives access to thousands of full seasons of exclusive series, hit movies, kids shows, and Hulu Originals like “Only Murders in the Building,” and “The Handmaid's Tale.”
Apple TV
Apple TV starts the first week of July off with a bang when its dystopian sci-fi thriller series “Silo” premieres its third season. The season premiere is set for July 3, and will continue the tale of the 10,000 people living underground in a mysterious silo. Juliette Nichols grapples with memory loss after her forced “cleaning,” and the silo is recovering from rebellion. And in the “Before Times,” a journalist and congressman discover a conspiracy that will pull them irrevocably into a chain of disastrous events with consequences that can never be reversed.
See a preview for ‘Silo’ Season 3
Switching genres, the Apple TV comedy series “Trying” is back with a fifth season on July 8. The season will find Nikki and Jason dealing with the consequences after the mother of their adopted children, Princess and Tyler, unexpectedly shows up at their door, bringing a whirlwind of chaos with her.
Also coming to Apple TV in July is the limited series premiere of “Lucky,” starring and executive-produced by Anya Taylor-Joy. The series follows a con artist named Lucky who is forced to go on the run after a heist goes sideways. Pursued by law enforcement and a treacherous crime boss, Lucky has one choice: fight for her life.
Apple TV is available for $13 per month and offers a seven-day free trial for new subscribers.
Apple TV
Apple TV (formerly known as Apple TV+) is a subscription video streaming service for $14.99 per month, offering a growing slate of original series, films, documentaries, and specials. Unlike other platforms that combine licensed titles with originals, Apple TV is built entirely around exclusive programming, making it the home of critically acclaimed hits such as “Ted Lasso,” “Severance,” “The Morning Show,” and “Silo.” Its lineup continues to expand with award-winning dramas, comedies, family-friendly shows, and blockbuster original films like “CODA,” which won the Academy Award for Best Picture.
Streamers to cancel
Paramount+
This will probably seem blasphemous to Star Trek fans (such as myself), given that “Star Trek: Strange New Worlds” debuts on the streamer this month. But that’s the streamer’s biggest premiere for the month, debuting on July 23. If you can wait an extra week, you can catch up with the show’s fourth season in early August and safely cancel Paramount+ for July. Soccer fans’ attention will be drawn to other platforms as the World Cup continues, and the NFL is still a couple of months off.
Paramount Plus
Paramount+ is a subscription video streaming service that includes on-demand access to 40,000+ TV show episodes from BET, CBS, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, Nick Jr., and more. Get free access with a Walmart+ subscription.
Paramount+ includes “1883,” “Tulsa King,” “Star Trek: Discovery,” “SpongeBob SquarePants,” and “PAW Patrol.” Subscribers can watch the NFL, college football, The Masters, college basketball, UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, Serie A, and NWSL. The service also offers the option to watch your live CBS affiliate. The upgraded ad-free package includes premium movies and shows from Showtime.
Prime Video
[Prime Video’s biggest release in July is “Elle,” the “Legally Blonde” prequel series, which follows Elle Woods as she grows into the iconic young woman viewers are introduced to in the first film. Fans of the franchise will definitely want to keep Prime Video this month, but if that doesn’t describe you, you’re likely safe cancelling a Prime Video subscription in July.
Prime Video
Prime Video is a subscription video streaming service that includes on-demand access to 10,000+ movies, TV shows, and Prime Originals like “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power,” “Jack Ryan,” “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” “The Boys,” and more. Subscribers can also add third-party services like Max, Showtime, STARZ, and dozens more with Prime Video Channels. Prime Video also offers exclusive live access to NFL Thursday Night Football.