Zombies, reality hits, and the debut of Washington Black headline everything coming to Hulu and Disney+ this July 2025 across movies and TV!
Summer is in full swing, and with networks slowing down their usual narrative programming and Emmy voters buried in ballots, Hulu and Disney+ are heating things up with a packed schedule of premieres and returning favorites for July 2025. Whether you’re in the mood for musical zombies, shark attacks, or historical drama, both platforms are offering something for every kind of viewer.
The crown jewel of Hulu’s lineup this month is Washington Black, based on Esi Edugyan’s acclaimed novel. Premiering July 23, the limited series follows the epic journey of George Washington “Wash” Black (played by Ernest Kingsley Jr.), a young Black science prodigy forced to flee 19th-century Barbados. His escape launches him into a global odyssey of discovery and survival. The show boasts a powerhouse team of creatives, including showrunners Selwyn Seyfu Hinds and Kimberly Ann Harrison, and executive producers like Sterling K. Brown, who also stars alongside Rupert Graves, Iola Evans, Edward Bluemel, Sharon Duncan-Brewster, Eddie Karanja, and Tom Ellis.
On Disney+, July brings a tidal wave of family-friendly content, including sing-along versions of the popular ZOMBIES films arriving July 2 and the brand-new ZOMBIES 4: Dawn of the Vampires premiering July 11. Shark Week fans will feast on oceanic specials beginning July 6, including Shark Quest: Hunt for the Apex Predator, Super Shark Highway, and Sharks of the North.
Other Disney+ standouts this month include:
Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story on July 11
America’s Funniest Home Videos (seasons 13–15) on July 17
Project Runway (seasons 1–4) hitting July 31
Over on Hulu, the streaming buffet expands even further. A wave of returning reality favorites like Summer Baking Championship, BBQ Brawl, and Tournament of Champions arrive throughout the month, alongside documentaries like Born to Be Viral: The Real Lives of Kidfluencers (July 8), Her Last Broadcast: The Abduction of Jodi Huisentruit (July 15), and Trophy Wife: Murder on Safari (July 21).
Movie lovers can binge dozens of classics and newer titles on Hulu starting July 1, including Bridesmaids, Ford v Ferrari, The Equalizer 3, Home Alone, Easy A, Ted, and Wrath of Man. July also brings newer releases like In the Lost Lands (July 4), A Quiet Place Part II (July 12), and Dumb Money (July 13).
Animation fans will find The Wonderfully Weird World of Gumball (July 28) and Memoir of a Snail (July 29) joining the mix, while reality TV lovers get fresh international entries such as The Bachelor Australia and Dope Girls (UK).
With Hulu and Disney+ dropping a constant stream of movies, series, and specials, subscribers won’t be lacking entertainment no matter how high the temperature rises. Whether you’re following Sterling K. Brown in Washington Black or singing along with the undead in ZOMBIES 4, this July is stacked from start to finish.
