With finals over and summer break finally here, there’s no better time to let yourself relax and consume the new and exciting media that’s soon to be released. Whether you’re spending your summer taking classes, doing an internship, going on vacation, or doing nothing and just being relieved you don’t have to submit another assignment, you’re bound to find some downtime to spend a couple hours with your favorite streaming service or at your local theater. Luckily for you, there’s no shortage of new shows and movies that are coming in June 2023.
With June’s releases consisting of returns of some fan-favorite shows, reality TV shows, movies that will have your heart both swooning and pounding in fear, and movies adapted from your favorite comics, there’s something for everyone to enjoy this summer. Grab a snack, bask in your post-finals glow and use this list to build your queue of shows and movies to watch this summer.
Netflix
Black Mirror Season 6 (TBD)
After four long years, the wait is finally over for Netflix’s acclaimed dystopian anthology. The Black Mirror trailer was released on April 26 and left everyone shook. The cast is stacked, with notable names such as Aaron Paul, Anjana Vasan, Annie Murphy, Auden Thonton, and Ben Barnes. There is no release date for Season 6 yet beyond confirmation that it will be in June, but I will be seated.
Manifest Season 4 Part 2 (June 2)
Manifest is finally coming to a close this month with the second part of Season 4 hitting Netflix. Much like Stranger Things, the final season is split into two parts. Passengers of Flight 828 are full of desperation the closer they get to the Death Date and secrets will be revealed — it’s truly a tale of survival that will have you on your toes until the very end.
Love is Blind Brazil Season 3 (June 7)
For those of you that love reality dating shows, Love is Blind Brazil could have everything you’re looking for. Exactly like Love is Blind, Love is Blind Brazil follows men and women as they meet on the show in hopes of finding their lifetime partner. Whether you have a summer love or want one, Love is Blind Brazil will have you feeling all sorts of emotions this summer.
Never Have I Ever Season 4 (June 8)
The final season of the teen comedy series wraps up this June. Devi will take on her senior year of high school and what life has in store for her once she graduates. With Season 3 ending with Devi and Ben hooking up, fans are curious to see what will become of their relationship in Season 4 and how the love triangle between Devi, Ben, and Paxton will end once and for all. Plus, Love, Victor alum Michael Cimino is a new addition to the cast.
Glamorous Season 1 (June 22)
With June being Pride Month, it’s the perfect time to consume new queer content. Glamorous is a LGBTQ+ drama comedy series about Marco Mejia, a gender non-conforming queer man whose life changes when he lands a job working for legendary makeup mogul Madolyn Addison. Marco begins to find out who he is, what he really wants out of life, and what it means to be queer. Not only does the show have amazing representation, but icon Kim Cattrall is part of the cast. Whether you’re a member of the LGBTQ+ community or just an ally, Glamorous is one of the many shows you should watch this month.
The Perfect Find (June 23)
The Perfect Find is a romantic comedy about a fashion editor, played by Gabrielle Union, who is stressed about her career, her ticking biological clock, and her bank account. Everything changes, though, when she finds herself in a secret romance with a younger co-worker, played by Keith Powers. If you love a good office romance and secret relationship, make sure you add this to your list of movies to watch this summer.
Run Rabbit Run (June 28)
Run Rabbit Run is a psychological thriller film that stars Sarah Snook as a fertility doctor who firmly believes in life and death. But after noticing the strange behavior of her new daughter, she must challenge her own values and confront a ghost from her past. If you are a fan of scary movies and psychological thrillers that will have you questioning what you know, this movie is for you.
The Witcher Season 3 Volume 1 (June 29)
The Witcher marks the beginning of Henry Cavill’s departure with the first half of Season 3 this June. Geralt of Rivia will travel the Continent along with Jaskier and Yennefer of Vengerberg. Along with the adventure, the bond between Geralt and Ciri will be strengthened. Whether you enjoy the epic adventures or the dynamics between the characters, Season 3 of The Witcher will have something for everyone.
Disney+
Pride from Above (June 2)
If you want to know more about what goes into some of the biggest Pride parades of the year, Disney+ has you covered. Pride From Above will cover all your questions about the historical activism, creativity, and logistical ingenuity that goes into making all the Pride festivals as magical as they are. Whether or not you’re going to attend a Pride parade this year, Pride From Above will bring the parade to your home this June.
Flamin’ Hot (June 9)
If you love Flamin’ Hot Cheetos, here’s a film you never knew you needed. Flamin’ Hot tells the inspiring true story of Richard Montanez, the Frito Lay janitor who channeled his Mexican American heritage and upbringing to turn the iconic Flamin’ Hot Cheetos into a snack that disrupted the food industry and became a global pop culture phenomenon. Flamin’ Hot may be The Social Network of food and give us a newfound appreciation of the snack.
Stan Lee (June 16)
Stan Lee helped make Marvel the empire it is, so it only makes sense that we’re finally getting a movie about him. Stan Lee tells the story of Stan Lee’s life, career, and legacy using his own words and personal archival material. Whether you’re a diehard Marvel fan or just a casual viewer of the films, this is going to be a must-watch to see the inside of a wonderful man’s mind.
Secret Invasion (June 21)
The Marvel universe is truly never-ending and ever-expanding with the addition of Secret Invasion. Nick Fury learns of a clandestine invasion of Earth by a faction of shapeshifting Skrulls. He is joined by Everett Ross, Maria Hill, and Skrull Talos as they race to thwart the imminent Skrull invasion to save humanity. If you’re a fan of the Marvel Cinematic universe, get to know the characters better in Secret Invasion.
Hulu
The Age of Influence Season 1 (June 5)
We currently live in a world where almost everyone has some form of social media and everything can be documented in an instant. The Age of Influence is a docuseries that examines some of the biggest social media crises of all time to highlight the negative aspects of influencer culture. If you want to see how our lives have truly been affected by social media, The Age of Influence will showcase just that.
Jagged Mind (June 15)
Jagged Mind is about Billie, played by Maisie Richardson-Sellers, who is plagued by blackouts and strange visions. These visions lead her to discover she’s stuck in a series of time loops, possibly related to her mysterious new girlfriend, Alex, played by Shannon Woodward. If you aren’t a fan of rom-coms but still want to celebrate Pride Month by watching something, Jagged Mind will send chills up your spine and make your heart race.
HBO
The Idol Season 1 (June 4)
The Idol showcases a blooming romance between a pop singer and an L.A. club owner who is secretly also a cult leader. With names like Lily-Rose Depp, Jennie Kim, The Weeknd, and Troye Sivan in the cast, and Sam Levinson (who is known for his work on Euphoria) behind the camera, people were full of anticipation for the series. However, after the Cannes film festival, the series has been met with some controversy, on top of a Rolling Stone article that delved into drama on set. We do know, though, that Episode 1 will feature a cameo from Alexa Demie as Maddy Perez from Euphoria. The Idol hasn’t even been released and it’s already making headlines, so I’m curious what people will think once the series is out.
Apple TV+
The Crowded Room (June 9)
Tom Holland takes on a role that is a stark contrast to Peter Parker in the limited series The Crowded Room. Based on a true story, Holland plays Danny Sullivan, who was arrested for his involvement in a New York City shooting in 1979. As Danny talks to the interrogator, Rya Goodwin, the truth comes out and he learns more about himself than he ever thought possible. Holland is accompanied by powerhouse actresses Amanda Seyfried and Emmy Rossum. To see Holland’s range as an actor, make sure you watch The Crowded Room this summer.
ABC
The Bachelorette Season 20 (June 23)
The Bachelorette marks two decades this summer with Charity Lawson as the Bachelorette. If the name sounds familiar to you, that’s because she was a contestant on Season 27 of The Bachelor. If you enjoy “shipping” and analyzing on-screen relationships, you will probably enjoy the drama and romance that’s bound to come with the new season of The Bachelorette.
Theaters
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (June 2)
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse is finally here after Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse came out in 2018. This time around, Miles Morales and Gwen Stacy are catapulted across the Multiverse, where he encounters a team of Spider-People charged with protecting its very existence. Miles finds himself pitted against the other Spiders and he must redefine what it means to be a hero so he can save the people he loves most. For those that love the Spider-Man universe, Across the Spider-Verse is another film that will have you holding out hope for the hero.
The Flash (June 16)
Based off of the DC Comics, The Flash is becoming a motion-picture. Played by Ezra Miller (who, BTW, has been wrapped up in controversies that you might want to know about before you buy a ticket), the Flash uses his superpowers to travel back in time to change the events of the past. He faces consequences for attempting to save his family, though: When it alters the future and he’s trapped in a reality where General Zod has returned, the Flash enlists the help of Batman and Supergirl.
Joy Ride (June 23)
Joy Ride is the feel-good comedy of the summer as childhood best friends Audrey and Lolo go with Audrey’s former roommate, Kat, and Lolo’s cousin, Deadeye, to travel across China on a mission to find Audrey’s birth mother. Grab your besties and yourself tickets to this movie that shows just how important it is to have friends you can count on and be yourself with.
No Hard Feelings (June 23)
No Hard Feelings follows Uber driver Maddie, played by Jennifer Lawrence, whose life changes when her car gets repossessed and she’s facing bankruptcy. Desperate, she accepts an unusual Craigslist posting from the parents of an introverted 19-year-old boy who has no interest in dating or having sex and agrees to be his “girlfriend” and to “date his brains out” in exchange for a Buick Regal. Just in time for the renaissance of The Hunger Games, No Hard Feelings allows viewers to see Lawrence in a more comedic, adult role this summer.