STACK #261 July 2026

MOVIES & TV PREVIEWS

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WHAT’S OUT THIS MONTH? This month’s lineup of new releases delivers everything from sporting comedies and zombie-fuelled chaos to plenty of surprises in between. Keep a pen handy, AS there are more than a few titles here that deserve a place in your collection. Words Glenn Cochrane

GOAT AID RELEASE DATE: Jul 1 GENRE: Family FORMAT: 4K, Blu-ray, DVD From Sony Pictures Animation, the studio behind Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse and KPop Demon Hunters , comes GOAT , a fast and funny animated sports comedy bursting with energy. Set in a world where animals

WE BURY THE DEAD Umbrella RELEASE DATE: Jul 8 GENRE: Thriller FORMAT: 4K, Blu-ray, DVD Aussie filmmaker Zak Hilditch returns to end-of the-world storytelling with We Bury the Dead , a gripping zombie thriller that feels like a spiritual companion to his breakthrough feature These Final Hours . Set in post-apocalyptic Tasmania,

EDITOR’S PICK WINGMAN MADMAN RELEASE DATE: Jul 1 GENRE: Comedy FORMATS: Blu-Ray Fresh off a major resurgence thanks to his Harland Highway podcast and a “Guest of the Year” win on Kill Tony , Canadian comedian Harland Williams returns with Wingman , a comedy he wrote and directed. Fans of his trademark absurdist humour will find plenty to enjoy in this offbeat tale of a professional wingman who hires out his services to hopeless romantics desperate to meet women. Ultra-silly, self-aware, and unapologetically weird, Wingman sits comfortably alongside cult comedies like Dirty Work and Freddy Got Fingered , and may well earn a devoted following of its own.

dominate the sporting arena, it follows an undersized young goat determined to prove he belongs amongst the greats. Packed with colourful visuals, cheeky humour, and plenty of heart, it embraces the classic underdog formula while delivering the inventive animation style Sony has become famous for.

the film stars Daisy Ridley alongside Mark Coles Smith, Brenton Thwaites, and Kym Jackson. Blending emotional drama with creeping dread, Hilditch delivers a chilling, all-consuming sensory experience that explores grief, survival, and what remains of humanity when the dead refuse to stay buried.

YOU, ME & TUSCANY AID RELEASE DATE: Jul 8 GENRE: Drama FORMAT: DVD From Marry Me and A Case of You director Kat Coiro comes You, Me & Tuscany , a sun-drenched romantic dramedy starring Halle Bailey and Regé-Jean Page. When an aspiring chef impulsively heads to Italy and

BARBER Defiant RELEASE DATE: Jul 15 GENRE: Thriller FORMAT: DVD

Critically acclaimed Irish thriller Barber stars Aidan Gillen ( Game of Thrones, The Wire ) as Val Barber, a private investigator hired to locate a missing woman. What begins as a seemingly routine case soon draws him into a

finds herself posing as a stranger’s fiancée, she discovers unexpected romance, family, and a chance to rediscover her dreams. Charming, breezy, and packed with postcard-worthy scenery, this crowd-pleasing rom-com is the cinematic equivalent of a Tuscan holiday.

tangled web of secrets, lies, and unexpected danger. Anchored by Gillen’s compelling performance, Barber delivers a moody, character-driven mystery steeped in noir sensibilities. Smart, atmospheric, and quietly suspenseful, it’s a rewarding watch for fans of classic detective stories.

BIRTHRIGHT Madman RELEASE DATE: Jul 8 GENRE: Thriller FORMAT: DVD

THE STRANGER Madman RELEASE DATE: Jul 22 GENRE: World cinema FORMAT: Blu-ray, DVD Critically acclaimed and deeply thought provoking, The Stranger reimagines Albert Camus’ landmark novel for a new generation. Meursault, a detached and seemingly ordinary clerk, drifts through life following his mother’s

A sharp, darkly funny battle of the generations, Birthright is the latest Australian thriller to blur the line between social satire and psychological horror. When family tensions erupt into a power struggle between parents and their adult

children, buried resentments quickly spiral into something far more unsettling. Clever, provocative, and uncomfortably relatable, it joins the growing wave of elevated Australian genre cinema alongside Talk to Me, Birdeater, and Sissy , proving that local genre cinema continues to punch well above its weight.

funeral until a chance romance, a troublesome neighbour, and a fateful encounter on a sun-scorched beach alter his path forever. What follows is a gripping exploration of morality, justice, and human indifference, delivered with intelligence, tension, and haunting emotional power.

KILL CODE Eagle RELEASE DATE: Jul 8 GENRE: Sci-Fi FORMAT: DVD

MARTY SUPREME AID RELEASE DATE: Jul 29 GENRE: Drama FORMAT: 4K, Blu-ray, DVD One of the year's best films, Marty Supreme is a thrilling blend of Uncut Gems and The Color of Money . Written and directed by Josh Safdie, the film is inspired by a true story and stars Timothée Chalamet as a

Boasting a heavyweight cast that includes Harvey Keitel, Tyrese Gibson, Frank Grillo, Peter Stormare, and Franzi Schissler, Kill Code is a high-octane sci-fi thriller where technology, power, and paranoia collide. As

a deadly conspiracy unfolds, shifting allegiances and hidden agendas push its characters to the brink. Combining futuristic intrigue with explosive action, Kill Code delivers a tense, fast moving ride powered by a formidable ensemble and plenty of unexpected twists.

cocky, ambitious table tennis prodigy determined to reach the top at any cost. Featuring a standout supporting cast including Gwyneth Paltrow, Odessa A’zion, and Kevin O’Leary, this is a masterclass in filmmaking, packed with energy, tension, and unforgettable performances.

Coming in AUGUST Next month, some of the year's most anticipated films arrive on physical media, led by the King of Pop biopic Michael , the quirky mystery-comedy The Sheep Detectives , and the charming British rom-com Finding Emily , alongside a stack of other must-see new releases.

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