Christopher Nolan’s upcoming The Odyssey continues to generate excitement long before its theatrical release, and that anticipation is spilling over into streaming. According to this week’s JustWatch Streaming Charts for July 20–26, audiences are revisiting classic adaptations of Homer’s epic while also discovering related titles, creating one of the week’s biggest entertainment trends.

This week, Nolan’s The Odyssey influenced the broader streaming landscape, pushing both Troy and the 1997 television adaptation of The Odyssey into the Top 10 rankings. The renewed interest highlights how major upcoming releases can reignite audiences’ curiosity for older films and television series connected to the same source material.

Apple TV+ Dominates the Television Charts

Apple TV+ enjoyed one of its strongest weeks of the year, placing four original series among the most-streamed television shows:

• Lucky (#2)
• Silo (#3)
• Widow’s Bay (#4)
• The Dink (#7)

The platform’s impressive showing demonstrates Apple’s continued momentum as viewers flock to both returning favorites and new original programming.

Masters of the Universe Surges While Obsession Claims the Top Spot

The movie charts featured a major debut as Obsession landed at No. 1 following its streaming premiere on Peacock.

Close behind was Masters of the Universe, which claimed the No. 2 position, proving audiences are eager for fantasy adventures this summer.

Emmy Nominees Continue Their Momentum

This week’s Emmy nominations also had a noticeable impact on viewing habits, with several nominated television series climbing into the Streaming Charts as viewers caught up before awards season.

Top 10 Streaming Movies (July 20–26)

1. Obsession
2. Masters of the Universe
3. Hail Mary
4. Troy
5. The Sheep Detectives
6. Mortal Kombat
7. The Dink
8. Pressure
9. Good Luck Have Fun Don’t Die
10. Interstellar

Top 10 Streaming TV Shows (July 20–26)

1. Ride or Die
2. Lucky
3. Silo
4. Widow’s Bay
5. The Hawk
6. House of the Dragon
7. The Odyssey (1997)
8. Stuart Fails to Save the Universe
9. The Bear
10. I Will Find You

Top 10 Free & Ad-Supported Streaming Titles

For viewers looking to stream without a subscription, these titles led the free streaming charts this week:

1. Troy
2. The Odyssey (1997)
3. Off Campus
4. Margin Call
5. The Farmer’s Wife
6. Pacific Rim
7. To Kill a Mockingbird
8. Natural Born Narco
9. Cape Fear
10. Navy SEALS

Final Take

This week’s charts showcase how a highly anticipated blockbuster can reshape viewing habits months before its release. Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey has already sparked renewed interest in ancient Greek epics, sending both Troy and the classic 1997 Odyssey adaptation soaring into the rankings.

Meanwhile, Apple TV+ dominated television, Obsession made an impressive streaming debut, Masters of the Universe delivered one of the week’s strongest movie performances, and Emmy-nominated series continued attracting audiences looking to catch up on the year’s most acclaimed shows.

Source: JustWatch Streaming Charts (U.S.), July 20–26, 2026.