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What to Watch: 7 best movies and TV shows to stream this week — July 17


Read our weekly round-up of the best movies and TV shows streaming across platforms


Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring Argentina's equalizer during the dramatic World Cup Round of 16 victory over Egypt.© Justin Setterfield
Maria LoretoSenior Writer
JULY 17, 2026 9:19 PM EDT

There’s a lot of stuff to stream nowadays. In hopes of helping you watch more good movies and TV, we compile some of the most exciting titles streaming across all platforms in our weekly column, What To Watch.

The World Cup final (Peacock)

Spain and Argentina will meet in the 2026 World Cup football tournament final match at the New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford on July 19, 2026. © AFP via Getty Images
Argentina and Spain will be facing off against each other in the World Cup final

The World Cup is ending this Sunday, with an incredibly exciting match between Argentina and Spain, pitting superstars like Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal against each other. The two have never played against each other in their careers, adding a cinematic edge to the encounter.

Love Island USA (Peacock)

Meet the Islanders | Love Island USA Season 8 | Peacock Original

For the reality TV lovers, "Love Island USA" is airing on Peacock, following a group of singles who must team up and date each other for a $100k cash prize. 

Lucky (Apple TV)

Lucky — Official Trailer | Apple TV

Anya Taylor-Joy has a new show on Apple TV. "Lucky" follows her and her husband, who pull off a successful heist, only for him to betray her and leave her behind. Throughout the show's runtime, she's tasked with escaping the police, recovering her money, and getting her revenge.  

Hearstopper Forever (Netflix)

Heartstopper Forever | Official Trailer | Netflix

"Hearstopper," one of Netflix's sweetest shows, is ending. "Hearstopper Forever" is a movie following Nick and Charlie's relationship as they end school and prepare for their future. 

Ride or Die (Prime Video)

Ride or Die - Official Trailer | Prime Video

"Ride or Die" follows two lifelong best friends played by Octavia Spencer and Hannah Waddingham, whose dynamic is uprooted when one learns that the other is an assassin. They logically go on the run together, because friends have each other's backs.  

Obsession (Peacock)

Obsession - Official Trailer (2026) Michael Johnston, Inde Navarrette, Andy Richter

"Obsession" is now streaming on Peacock. The film has been one of the biggest box office hits of the year, following a love-lorn guy who wishes for the girl of her dreams to love him back. When she does, it gets really scary fast.

Mile End Kicks (Netflix)

Mile End Kicks Trailer #1 (2026)

"Mile End Kicks" is now streaming on Netflix, following a young music writer whose career gets derailed when she meets an indie band, developing complicated relationships with various band members.