Every Movie Coming to Paramount+ in July 2024

With the summer heat in full swing, subscribers of Paramount+ will be happy to hear about the number of films headed to the platform in the coming weeks. Relatively new to the world of streaming, the platform has increasingly become a popular service for movie lovers. With dozens of films ready to entertain subscribers next month, those who don’t already have the service should most certainly think about getting one.

With a major film franchise heading to Paramount+, along with a classic Hollywood film and plenty of dramas, the streaming service has a slew of offerings any viewer will surely enjoy inside the comfort of their own home. No matter what a viewer’s interests might be, they’ll most definitely find something worth their time next month.

Martha Marcy May Marlene

Stream on July 1

Written and directed by Sean Durkin in his directional feature film debut, Martha Marcy May Marlene is a psychological drama about a woman who struggles to reintegrate back into her previous life after escaping an abusive hippie-like cult. The film stars Elizabeth Olsen, in her film acting debut, who offers a magnetic and award-winning performance as Martha, the damaged young woman at the heart of it all.

Haunted by the painful memories of her past, her paranoia increasingly drives a wedge between herself and the rest of the world, including her family. As she faces the challenges of leaving the cult behind for good, she may need more help than those closest to her can actually provide. Martha Marcy May Marlene is streaming on Paramount+ on July 1.

Star Trek: The Motion Picture

Stream on July 1

One of the most beloved science fiction franchises in the world, Star Trek, is on its way to Paramount+ with 10 films ready to hit the platform next month. Before Chris Pine took over the role of Captain Kirk in 2009, William Shatner sat at the helm of the U.S.S. Enterprise as the esteemed captain. Along with Spock (Leonard Nimoy), Kirk and the rest of his Starfleet crew explore the depths of space on humanitarian and peacekeeping missions on behalf of the United Federation of Planets.

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The first six films follow Kirk in the 23rd century, whereas the next four films include Captain Picard (Patrick Stewart), who captains the U.S.S. Enterprise-D in the 24th century. A behemoth of a franchise, Star Trek rarely fails to impress some of its most devoted fans. 10 films from the Star Trek franchise will hit Paramount+ on July 1.

Zero Dark Thirty

Stream on July 1

Written by Mark Boal and directed by Kathryn Bigelow, Zero Dark Thirty is based on a true story and chronicles the decade-long hunt for Osama bin Laden, the al-Qaeda terrorist leader responsible for the World Trade Center attacks on September 11, 2001. The story centers around a CIA intelligence analyst named Maya (Jessica Chastain), a composite character modeled in part after Alfreda Frances Bikowsky, whose difficult work in the years after the attack ultimately led to the discovery of bin Laden’s whereabouts in 2011.

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Upon discovering bin Laden’s location, U.S. Navy SEAL Team 6 is sent in to capture or kill him, succeeding in the latter. The film was nominated for five Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Actress for Jessica Chastain, Best Original Screenplay, Best Sound Editing, and Best Film Editing. Zero Dark Thirty is streaming on Paramount+ on July 1.

Rushmore

Stream on July 1

Directed by Wes Anderson, Rushmore is a comedy that follows a precocious teenager named Max Fischer (Jason Schwartzman) who befriends a rich industrialist named Herman Blume (Bill Murray), the father of two of Max’s classmates. A student who lives for his attendance at Rushmore, a private school, Max is known as the king of extracurricular activities. From the beekeeping society to producing various school plays, there isn’t much he’s not involved in once school hours conclude.

However, when he realizes he’s on academic probation, his life completely shifts. To make matters worse, he soon discovers he and Herman share the same love interest, an elementary school teacher named Rosemary Cross (Olivia Williams). This causes Max to begin a vendetta against Herman. As a result, Max’s fate hinges on the outcome of his peculiar love triangle. A cult classic, the 1998 film also stars Seymour Cassel, Brian Cox, Luke Wilson, and marks the acting debut of Schwartzman. Rushmore is streaming on Paramount+ on July 1.