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Disney+ and Hulu Roll Out Coordinated July Slates of Marvel Drops and Big Film Packages

Platforms are staging back-to-back franchise releases and large licensed film bundles to boost summer viewing.

Overview

  • X‑Men ’97 Season 2 arrived on Disney+ on July 1, 2026, while Hulu added Marvel’s Jessica Jones Season 1 and the films Iron Man and Iron Man 2 the same day.
  • Signaled mid‑month and late‑month highlights remain scheduled, including Marvel’s Spidey And His Amazing Friends Season 5 on July 14, Everything Everywhere All at Once on July 3, and all four seasons of Snowpiercer on July 22.
  • The lineups reflect a rights split between platforms: older, more adult Marvel TV series and bulk film packages are appearing on Hulu where historical distribution places them, and Disney+ is prioritizing animated and family‑friendly Marvel releases.
  • Hulu’s July calendar mixes nostalgia and prestige with wide appeal additions such as the full Twilight saga plus multiple A24 titles to encourage binge viewing across age groups.
  • The concentrated scheduling follows a common summer streaming playbook and could sharpen short‑term engagement by giving subscribers ready‑to‑watch binges while also underscoring ongoing cross‑platform franchise fragmentation that may complicate where fans find specific Marvel content.