ARD Mediathek expands free streaming with new film lineup for July‑August 2026

Germany’s public broadcaster ARD Mediathek announced an expansion of its free on‑demand catalogue. On 27 July 2026 the platform will add the 1988 Luc Besson love‑drama “Im Rausch der Tiefe”, featuring a rivalry between divers Enzo and Jacques. For August 2026 the service will present a curated top‑5 selection of films, including the World‑War‑II biopic “Die Fotografin” starring Kate Winslet, the musical “Judy” with Renée Zellweger, the British comedy‑crime “Kleine schmutzige Briefe”, the vampire‑satire “5 Zimmer Küche Sarg”, and the French drama “Die leisen und die großen Töne”. The titles are available instantly across devices, and the platform provides rating links to IMDb, TMDb and Rotten Tomatoes.