New Releases on Netflix This Week and Top 10 Movies & Series: July 11, 2026
This week, Netflix rolled out 35 fresh movies and TV shows—here’s a rundown of the top new releases and standout picks to queue up for your weekend viewing.
By Kasey Moore
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@kasey__moore
July 11th, 2026 – 3:14 pm
Picture Credit: Relativity Media
Welcome to your end-of-week roundup covering everything new on Netflix US! As July marches on, the streaming service is sustaining its summer energy with a robust collection of 35 additions (22 films and 13 series) arriving in the library over the last seven days.
Whether you are in the mood for highbrow historical dramas, tense sci-fi thrillers set in tight spaces, or a fresh take on a beloved TV classic, this week’s slate offers options for all tastes. Additionally, we have the complete Top 10 rankings ready, giving you a clear picture of what audiences have been streaming nonstop this week!
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To start, let’s examine our four featured streaming picks for the week:
Best New Movies and Shows on Netflix This Week
Don Jon (2013)
Type: Movie
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance | Runtime: 1h 30m
Penned, directed, and headlined by Joseph Gordon-Levitt (who is currently filming an AI film exclusive for Netflix), this lively and spirited comedy makes for an excellent weekend watch. The story centers on Jon Martello, a charismatic, gym-obsessed New Jersey bartender whose existence revolves entirely around his physique, his home, his car, his family, his faith, his friends, his romantic conquests, and his hidden habit of watching adult films. However, after encountering the seemingly flawless Barbara (Scarlett Johansson) and the perceptive Esther (Julianne Moore), Jon is compelled to rethink his skewed notions of love and closeness. It stands as a surprisingly sincere, humorous, and insightful indie gem.
Little House on the Prairie (Season 1)
Type: TV Series
Genre: Drama, Family, Western
Netflix has officially revived the cherished American classic for contemporary audiences! This all-new, high-budget Netflix Original adaptation of Laura Ingalls Wilder’s iconic novels offers a slightly more realistic and cinematic perspective on the Ingalls family’s hardships and victories as they build a life on the unforgiving Midwest frontier during the late 1800s. Whether you have fond memories of the Michael Landon series or are introducing this story to your household for the first time, this beautifully crafted, heartfelt show is perfect for a weekend marathon.
Hamnet (2025)
Type: Movie
Genre: Drama, Historical | Runtime: 2h 15m
For those seeking an emotionally powerful, award-caliber film, Chloé Zhao’s (Nomadland) exquisite adaptation of Maggie O’Farrell’s bestselling novel has dropped on Netflix. Featuring Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal, the movie delivers a captivating, fictionalized exploration of Agnes Shakespeare’s life (the wife of William Shakespeare) as she endures the devastating death of her young son, Hamnet—a personal tragedy that would later inspire one of history’s most renowned plays. With extraordinary performances at its core, this is an essential watch.
