As the calendar turns to July, Netflix is swiftly releasing some of its most talked-about offerings for the summer.
Whether you’re seeking a dose of real-world corporate intrigue, thrilling supernatural exploits, or dark fantasy with an ethereal twist, next week’s lineup has something for everyone. In this article, we will provide a summary of three noteworthy titles debuting on the platform that certainly merit a place on your watchlist — and they encompass a new docuseries, a sequel to a beloved Netflix original film, and the concluding season of a cult classic Netflix original series.
We will begin with an upcoming documentary film I previewed in a different post, as it happens to be one of five documentaries with the Trainwreck label coming to Netflix in July.
Readers who have been around for a while will not need reminding, but it is hard to emphasize just how significant American Apparel was in the mid-2000s. Renowned for its sexually suggestive advertisements, the brand became a giant in fashion retail partly through its shocking marketing — while its internal operations were quite chaotic.
Directed by Sally Rose Griffiths, Trainwreck: The Cult of American Apparel explores the tumultuous ascent and decline of the company from the perspective of those who truly experienced that downfall. Central to the narrative is founder Dov Charney, a contentious figure accused of fostering a toxic, cult-like environment. Anticipate behind-the-scenes insights, unsettling accusations, and an abundance of black-and-white images that might leave you questioning what we were all thinking at that time.
The undying mercenaries are returning.
After breaking into the Netflix Top 10 in 2020, The Old Guard emerged as an unexpected summer sensation. The sequel is finally here, bringing back Charlize Theron as Andy, the once-immortal fighter now confronting her own mortality. With old betrayals still lingering, including Quynh’s desire for revenge, the team encounters a mysterious new threat that could reveal their existence and dismantle centuries of secrecy.
Directed by Victoria Mahoney, The Old Guard 2 raises the stakes with international backdrops, emotionally charged action sequences, and new cast members Uma Thurman and Henry Golding. As co-creator Greg Rucka mentioned in an interview with Netflix’s Tudum, “What I find most intriguing about these immortal characters is that fundamentally, they all face the same questions we do: ‘What am I doing here? What is the purpose of my life?’” Ultimately, this sequel promises more intense battles and fresh locations, with both a director and star focused on captivating and astonishing us.
The Sandman: Season 2, Volume 1 (Streaming July 3)
Neil Gaiman’s The Sandman makes a return with the first half of its second and final season, continuing the story of Morpheus, the Lord of Dreams. Volume 1 resumes just weeks after the Season 1 conclusion, with Dream (Tom Sturridge) in the process of reconstructing his realm while attempting to move on from the past. However, in the realm of The Sandman, the past rarely remains concealed.
