Grey Matter July 10th 2025 – Horror & Sci-Fi Highlights, Indie Gems & Streaming Picks

Eris Grey
Jul 10
2 min read

Grey Matter – July 10 Edition

Horror & Sci-Fi Highlights

In the shadows of summer’s heat, stories sharpen. This week, the cinematic world delivered a slate of trailers drenched in action, myth, and melancholy, alongside casting shifts and directorial moves that hint at genre evolution. Whether you're drawn to swords, street chases, or dystopian futures, there's a fresh pulse in the grey.

Trailers:

Warrior with red hair and armor holds a sword against a fiery backdrop. Text reads "Directed by MJ Bassett. Red Sonja. Coming Soon."

Trailer: Red Sonja

First full trailer released; Matilda Lutz stars as the titular warrior in a bloody, chainmail-heavy reboot, due in theatres August 15.

Close-up of a sweaty man with intense expression. Red text "Hunt Him Down" overlaid. Below, movie title "The Running Man" and release info.

Trailer: The Running Man

First trailer released July 1, retro soundtrack remix and dystopian energy included; releases November 7 2025.

Television:

Ironheart: 6 full episodes now available on Disney+. Riri post Wakanda, we have less genius-tech-hero and more of a story of grief and the intertwining of magic and science. The Hood. Mephisto. Slow-burn tension and a well-written story.

Read our review of Episodes 1-3 here.

Other July Releases we have our eyes on:

Foundation Season 3 (Apple TV+) – Premieres July 11, launching a 10-episode season. Trailer.

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 3 (Paramount+/Peacock) – Releases July 17. Trailer.

Twisted Metal Season 2 (Peacock) – Vehicular carnage sequel premieres July 31. Trailer.

July Movie Releases:

Jurassic World: Rebirth: In theatres now. Trailer. Our Review.

Superman

Hits theatres July 11. James Gunn’s DC reboot stars David Corenswet with Rachel Brosnahan and Nicholas Hoult.

The Fantastic Four: First Steps

In theatres July 25. MCU’s family debut with Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bachrach and Joseph Quinn. The story pits them against Galactus & Silver Surfer.

I Know What You Did Last Summer

Slasher sequel due July 18 in theatres, featuring a new-gen cast with old favourites and a stalker vibe. Trailer.

Eddington

Premieres July 18 in theatres. A masterful blend of political thriller and dark comedy starring Joaquin Phoenix & Pedro Pascal, directed by Ari Aster. Trailer.

Together

Horror starring Alison Brie and Dave Franco. Premiered at Sundance with glowing buzz and slated for July 30 theatrical release

Trailer.

Come back next Thursday for more Grey Matter drops!