Too many apps, too many premieres, not enough evenings. July 2026 is another crowded month for streaming, with Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, BBC iPlayer, NOW, Apple TV+, Paramount+ and Channel 4 all competing for your attention. The trick is not to watch everything. It is to know what deserves a spot at the top of your queue.
This July 2026 TV watchlist is UK-led, but we have included availability notes for the US and EU where possible. Streaming rights can vary by country, so always check the app in your region before planning a full binge night.
Best TV shows to watch in July 2026
If you want big-budget escapism, Netflix remains the obvious first stop. Fantasy fans should keep The Sandman high on the list, especially if you are catching up or revisiting the series before new genre drops later in the year. Netflix is available in the UK, US and across most EU markets, although catalogues differ.
For comic-book chaos and brutal satire, The Boys continues to make Prime Video one of the most talked-about streaming destinations. If you are in the UK, US or much of the EU, Prime Video is widely available, though release windows and bonus extras may differ by territory.
Apple TV+ is still the place for glossy, prestige sci-fi. Foundation remains one of the platform’s most ambitious genre titles, ideal for viewers who want a slower, grander alternative to superhero fatigue. Apple TV+ is available in the UK, US and many EU countries.
What to stream this week in the UK
For UK viewers, July is not just about subscription services. Wimbledon 2026 is a major live-TV draw, with BBC One, BBC Two and BBC iPlayer offering daily coverage during the tournament. BBC iPlayer is UK-only, so viewers outside the UK will need to use their local rights holder.
Reality TV also dominates summer viewing. Love Island is typically a nightly fixture on ITV2 and ITVX through the summer in the UK, making it one of the easiest shows to follow in real time. Availability in the US and EU varies, with episodes often appearing later or through different services.
If you prefer comedy and box-set comfort, Channel 4 remains useful for catching up on British favourites, panel shows and sitcoms. The service is available in the UK, while many Channel 4 titles appear internationally through separate licensing deals.
Streaming platforms to check in July 2026
Netflix: Best for genre shows, international drama, documentaries and binge-ready series. Available in the UK, US and most EU territories.
Amazon Prime Video: Best for action, fantasy, comedy and sports add-ons. Available in the UK, US and many EU countries.
BBC iPlayer: Best for UK drama, live sport, documentaries and BBC catch-up. Available in the UK only.
NOW: Best for Sky and HBO-style premium drama in the UK and selected European markets, depending on local branding and rights.
Apple TV+: Best for premium sci-fi, drama and limited series. Available in the UK, US and much of the EU.
Paramount+: Best for Star Trek, crime drama, reality franchises and Paramount originals. Available in the UK, US and selected EU markets.
Where and when to watch July 2026 TV highlights
- The Sandman — Watch on Netflix — Available to stream during July 2026 in the UK, US and most EU regions where licensed.
- The Boys — Watch on Amazon Prime Video — Available to stream during July 2026 in the UK, US and many EU territories.
- Foundation — Watch on Apple TV+ — Available to stream during July 2026 in the UK, US and much of the EU.
- Star Trek: Starfleet Academy — Watch on Paramount+ — Check Paramount+ in July 2026 for UK, US and selected EU availability.
- Wimbledon 2026 — Watch on BBC One, BBC Two and BBC iPlayer — Daily UK coverage during the tournament in July 2026.
- Love Island — Watch on ITV2 and ITVX — New episodes typically air nightly in the UK during July 2026.
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