New Movies and TV Shows This Month: 'Fightland' and 'All-American' Premiere, Nolan's 'The Odyssey' Arrives
The July lineup includes the final season of 'All American,' the premiere of 'Fightland,' and the arrival of Christopher Nolan's epic 'The Odyssey.'
“Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey has finally arrived after months of anticipation”
- Director
- Christopher Nolan
- Starring
- Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Zendaya
- Release
- 2026
- Genre
- Adventure, Action, Fantasy
- Where to Watch
- Theaters
A slate of new movies and TV shows has premiered this July, according to a report from Essence. The month's highlights include the arrival of a major studio epic, the final season of a long-running series, and the debut of a new crime drama.
What major film has been released?
Christopher Nolan's adaptation of The Odyssey has reportedly arrived in theaters. The film from Universal Pictures features an all-star cast including Matt Damon as Odysseus, Tom Holland as Telemachus, and Lupita Nyong’o and Zendaya in unspecified roles. According to verified data, the 173-minute epic carries an R rating and has a reported budget of $250 million.
What TV shows are premiering?
The CW's football drama All American has returned for its eighth and final season. The farewell season picks up six months after the championship showdown between Beverly and Crenshaw, following the characters through a single eventful week.
On STARZ, the new series Fightland premieres July 31. The crime drama, executive produced by Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson, stars Howard Charles as a former boxing champion who returns to London after prison seeking revenge. He is convinced someone close to him destroyed his life.
What else is new this month?
Other notable July releases include the second season of BET's mystery series Diarra From Detroit, premiering July 29, and Sony's Spider-Man: Brand New Day, which hits theaters July 31 and sees Zendaya return as MJ. STARZ also continues the final chapter of its prequel series, Power Book III: Raising Kanan.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch 'Fightland'?
According to the report, 'Fightland' premieres on the STARZ streaming platform and network on July 31, 2026.
Is 'The Odyssey' based on a true story?
No, 'The Odyssey' is an adaptation of the ancient Greek epic poem. The film is a work of historical fiction and fantasy set in the world of Greek mythology, following the legendary journey of King Odysseus after the Trojan War.
Will there be more seasons of 'All American' after this one?
No. The current season on The CW is officially the eighth and final season of 'All American,' serving as the show's farewell to its characters and storylines.
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