Summer 2026 is packed with new movies, but let's be real—most of them are garbage. I spent the past week watching everything that dropped on Netflix and Amazon Prime in July. I sat through some real stinkers so you don't have to. Here are the ones that actually made me feel something.
Netflix: 'Eclipse' (Original)
I didn't expect much from 'Eclipse.' Another sci-fi movie about a solar event? Yawn. But this one is different. It's about a family trapped in a small town during a total eclipse that causes strange phenomena. The acting is solid—especially from the lead, who you might recognize from 'The Crown.' The tension builds slowly, and the ending surprised me. It's not perfect, but it's genuinely creepy. I watched it with the lights on. Recommended for fans of 'A Quiet Place' or 'The Road.'
Netflix: 'The Last Resort' (Documentary)
This documentary about a failing beach resort in Thailand is fascinating. It follows the staff and guests over one chaotic summer. The owners are delusional, the guests are ridiculous, and the staff are the real heroes. It's funny, sad, and surprisingly deep. I laughed out loud at the scene where a guest tries to argue about a cockroach. It's streaming now, and it's only 90 minutes. Perfect for a lazy Sunday.
Amazon Prime: 'Neon Nights' (Original)
'Neon Nights' is a neon-noir thriller set in 1980s Miami. It's stylish, violent, and has a killer soundtrack. The plot is standard—a detective investigating a murder—but the execution is top-notch. The cinematography is gorgeous, and the lead actor gives a career-best performance. It's getting mixed reviews, but I loved it. If you like 'Drive' or 'Blade Runner 2049,' you'll dig this.