16 Films to See in July

by Keith Kimbell, Metacritic Film Editor – July 3, 2023

July brings some of 2023's most-anticipated films, including a new Mission: Impossible installment and dueling potential blockbusters from Greta Gerwig and Christopher Nolan releasing on the same date. In the gallery on this page, our editors have selected the most interesting films debuting in North American theaters this month, listed in alphabetical order.

Additional content by Jason Dietz.

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74 Joy Ride

Comedy | Directed by Adele Lim
Opens in theaters July 7
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Adele Lim’s directorial debut follows the international (mis-)adventures of Audrey (Ashley Park), her best friend since 1993 Lolo (Sherry Cola), her college friend turned Chinese soap star Kat (Stephanie Hsu), and Lolo’s cousin Deadeye (Sabrina Wu). With a chance at a major promotion but unable to speak Mandarin, Audrey asks Lolo to go with her to China to help her close a deal, resulting in a series of raunchy and rowdy situations. Written by Cherry Chevapravatdumrong and Teresa Hsiao, this hard-R comedy was a hit with critics and crowds at SXSW.

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