The hottest hits headed to Hulu this July

Hulu’s July lineup has the kind of range that makes summer viewing feel less like a chore and more like a proper escape. Fresh seasons of familiar shows sit next to new reality arrivals, library movies, and animated comfort watches. The month also keeps the 2018 limited series Sharp Objects available for anyone chasing something darker.

Sharp Objects

Release date: July 8 With critics likening Jean-Marc Vallée’s new crime drama to such gritty noirs as True Detective and satirical crime dramas as Big Little Lies, you’d be a fool not to catch this show when it hits Hulu on July 8. A tortured protagonist (Amy Adams), a murder investigation, and unexpected secrets that unfold in the process? Count us in!

Sharp Objects originally premiered on HBO in 2018 and remains available on Hulu for new viewers or rewatches. Amy Adams plays Camille Preaker, a troubled journalist sent back to her Missouri hometown to cover the murder of a young girl. The eight-episode adaptation of Gillian Flynn’s novel keeps its slow-burn tension and striking visual style intact, with supporting turns from Patricia Clarkson and Chris Messina rounding out the cast.

Returning Favorites and New Seasons

July brings back several series that already have built-in audiences. King of the Hill returns with the complete Season 15 on July 20 as a Hulu Original, giving longtime fans a full slate of new episodes at once. Project Runway lands around July 10 for Season 22, arriving with its largest cast to date and the usual runway pressure. Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro premieres July 14, shifting the format toward emerging professional dancers paired with celebrity partners.

Reality TV and Lifestyle Highlights

Unscripted programming gets a summer boost. House of Stassi premieres July 30 and follows Stassi Schroeder as she navigates life, relationships, and the public eye after leaving Vanderpump Rules. Mid-month additions include Baking Championship: Next Gen, which keeps the competitive cooking format but spotlights younger bakers testing their skills under pressure.

Blockbuster Movies Arriving in July

Action and crowd-pleasers drop early in the month. Bad Boys and Bad Boys II arrive July 1, along with Dawn of the Planet of the Apes. Library titles such as Bend It Like Beckham round out the month for viewers looking for lighter or nostalgic watches without committing to a full series.

Animated and Family Programming

Family options expand with the July 1 addition of Kiff Seasons 1-2, a colorful animated series that mixes humor and heart for younger viewers. The King of the Hill return also strengthens the animated side of the catalog, giving households multiple generations something to stream together.

July’s slate mixes prestige drama, returning comedies, reality competition, and crowd-pleasing films. Whether the goal is catching up on Sharp Objects or starting a new season of a favorite show, Hulu has enough variety to fill long summer nights without much scrolling required.