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5 best new Netflix movies and shows to stream this week (July 20-26)

(L to R) Josh Duhamel as Staten and Jack Schumacher as Yancy in episode 202 of "Ransom Canyon" season 2.

If you're looking to find what new movies and shows Netflix is adding this week, I've got you covered. The streaming service is adding just 15 new movies and shows this week. But there are quite a few titles still worth adding to your watchlist.

Top of the list is "Ransom Canyon" season 2. The hit neo-Western is back for another round, and it's by far the biggest series arriving this week. But the biggest name coming to Netflix this week is "Wicked: For Good." If you've been waiting to see the conclusion to "Wicked," now's your chance.

If those aren't your speed, though, there are some other options. "72 Hours" is a new comedy movie from Kevin Hart and will definitely provide a few laughs. Or, if you prefer to be horrified, "A Toxic Love Story" features a twisted tale of stalking and betrayal. Finally, for the wrestling fans out there, "WWE Unreal" season 3 arrives this week to give you a behind-the-scenes look at John Cena's last time in the ring.

Those aren't the only movies, shows and live events to add to your watchlist this week, though. Here's the full schedule of everything new on Netflix over the next seven days, along with my top picks for what you need to stream. Don't forget to check out everything new on Netflix in July 2026 for even more movies and shows to check out.

New on Netflix this week: Top picks

'Ransom Canyon' season 2

Genre: Romantic neo-Western series

What it's about: "Ransom Canyon" centers around the romance between Quinn (Minka Kelly) and the rancher Staten (Josh Duhamel). Things looked promising in season 1, but fell apart as soon as they started. But Quinn is back after some time away in the big city, and the cowboy Staten is ready to win her back.

Why you should watch it: If you like a soapy drama, this should be right up your alley. While Staten hopes to get Quinn back, she's already got a new man (Ben Robson). So this season is guaranteed to get messy.

Watch "Ransom Canyon" season 2 on Netflix starting July 23

'Wicked: For Good'

Genre: Musical fantasy movie

What's it about? "Wicked: For Good" is the second half of John Chu's blockbuster adaptation of the musical "Wicked." In this reimagining of "The Wizard of Oz," the protagonist is Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo), the Wicked Witch of the West and the movie retells her complicated relationship with her college roommate, Galinda (Ariana Grande), aka Glinda the Good, using song and dance.

Why you need to watch it: If you saw "Wicked" and loved it, but have been waiting to watch "Wicked: For Good," now is the time. It's not as good as the first movie, but I found it surprisingly enjoyable when I saw it in theaters.

Watch "Wicked: For Good" on Netflix now

'72 Hours'

Genre: Comedy movie

What it's about: Joe (Kevin Hart) is a 40-year-old business executive who ends up accidentally added to the group chat of a bunch of 20-somethings. That could get crazy enough, but things go to a whole other level when he decides to join them on a three-day Miami bachelor party.

Why you should watch it: "72 Hours" might end up being funnier than good, but the trailer does show some promise that it'll at least be funny. Plus, the cast includes some "Saturday Night Live" cast members, Academy Award nominee Teyana Taylor and the legendary Andy Garcia. So, maybe it will be good after all.

Watch "72 Hours" on Netflix starting July 24

'A Toxic Love Story'

Genre: True crime documentary movie

What it's about: U.S. Deputy Marshal Ian Diaz and his wife, Ashley, were freshly married when she started receiving threats. They traced them back to Ian's ex, Michelle, and she was eventually arrested. But that's when everything started to fall apart.

Why you should watch it: "A Toxic Love Story" explores the truly messed-up tale of the Anaheim "rape fantasy" plot. It's got twists you won't see coming. If you're a true crime fan, this movie is a must-watch.

Watch "A Toxic Love Story" on Netflix starting July 22

'WWE: Unreal' season 3

Genre: Sports docuseries

What it's about: "WWE Unreal" takes you behind the scenes of the world's largest wrestling outfit. Normally, you get a look at all the stars, rising and established, on its roster. But season 3 is largely about one man: John Cena.

Why you should watch it: This season is perhaps the final chapter in Cena's goodbye. Make sure to add the show to your watchlist and watch the end of his journey. This season also highlights some of the stars hoping to take up Cena's mantle as the face of WWE at this past April's WrestleMania 42.

Watch "WWE Unreal" season 3 on Netflix starting July 21

Everything new on Netflix: June 20-26

JULY 20

  • "Sesame Street Classics" season 1
  • "Wicked: For Good"

JULY 21

"Bill Maher: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for American Humor" (Netflix comedy special)

Comedian Bill Maher receives the Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for his comedy career.

"WWE: Unreal: Season 3 (Netflix sports series)

John Cena says goodbye, a fan favorite returns, and the next generation of Superstars rise to the occasion. WWE: Unreal takes viewers inside the writers' room as injuries, last-minute pivots, and career-defining decisions reshape WWE’s biggest season yet heading into WrestleMania 42.

JULY 22

"A Toxic Love Story" (GB) (Netflix documentary)

In a glamorous California suburb, a young woman’s arrest for a violent fantasy plot becomes a sensational scandal, but the truth remains hidden behind a sophisticated web of deception. As the investigation peels back layers of betrayal, it becomes unclear who is the true victim and who is the villain in a game where everyone is playing a part.

"Elite Force" (FR) (Netflix series)

After an unprecedented attack on his unit, a high-ranking officer set to leave the field leads a perilous mission that forces him to confront his past.

  • "The Taste Test" season 1

JULY 23

"Kaulitz & Kaulitz" season 3 (DE) (Netflix series)

Health checkups, a stormy wedding and an overdue journey to the past: The twins are ready to confront life's big questions — and each other.

"Ransom Canyon" season 2 (Netflix series)

Staten and Quinn chase risky new ventures to bring hope and prosperity back to Ransom Canyon — and grapple with their true feelings for one another.

"The Debt Collector" (TH) (Netflix film)

Tormented by past mistakes and a terminal diagnosis, an ex-debt collector returns to the underworld to protect the victims of a violent organization.

JULY 24

"72 Hours" (Netflix film)

A forty-year-old executive hopes to save his flailing career by joining a group of twenty-somethings on a wild three-day bachelor party, after he’s inadvertently added to their group text.

"The Truthers" (ES) (Netflix film)

After her mother's sudden death, Ruth returns to her hometown and reunites with her father, whose odd behavior makes her question what really happened.

  • "Scream"
  • "Scream 2"
  • "Scream 3"

Leaving Netflix This Week

There are no movies or shows leaving Netflix this week.

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