June’s repertoire may surprise you. The first month of summer offers quirky plots — from an LGBT story with Dakota Johnson to a Chuck Norris comeback in a low-budget science fiction. From horror stories about bloodthirsty spiders and sharks to lighthearted comedies with star-studded casts. From action movies with warriors Jessica Alba and Olga Kurylenko to animated fiction with kaizen or androids on Mars. And don’t forget to bring some refreshments with you before the screening, because June is going to be hot!
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Genre: horror movie
Premiere date: June 5
Release: Netflix
As part of the 2024 Summer Olympics, triathlon competitions are taking place on the Seine embankment in Paris. Scientist Sofia learns from eco-activist Mika that a huge shark has entered the river. The characters team up with police chief Adil to prevent tragic consequences.
«Under Paris» is a new horror film from French director Xavier Jeans, responsible for the first adaptation of the cult stealth action movie Hitman and a number of other films of different genres. It is unlikely that another variation of Spielberg’s «Jaws» will bring something fresh to the genre, but fans of thrillers/horror about underwater danger It definitely makes sense to pay attention to the new product.
Genre: comedy drama
Premiere date: June 6
Release: Max
Lucy — is a 32-year-old woman from Los Angeles who is unable to build strong relationships with men. Over time, she realizes that she is increasingly attracted to women. With the help of her best friend Jane, the heroine tries to learn how to talk openly about her feelings and try to finally become happy.
«Am I Okay?» is directed by same-sex marriage advocates Stephanie Allynne and Tig Notaro, who you may have seen in «Army of the Dead» by Zack Snyder. The lead role was played by a recent, scary memory, Madame Web Dakota Johnson.
Genre: a horror movie about the supernatural
Premiere date: June 6
Release: movie theaters
28-year-old artist Mina finds herself in a vast uncharted forest in the west of Ireland. While searching for shelter, she finds herself trapped alongside three strangers who are being watched by mysterious creatures every night.
«The Watchers» was the directorial debut of Ishana Knight Shyamalan, the daughter of M. Night Shyamalan, who once directed the cult film «The Sixth Sense». He also acted as the film’s producer. Its plot is based on the novel of the same name by A. M. Shine.
Genre: comedy action movie
Premiere date: June 6
Release: movie theaters
Detectives Mike Lowry and Marcus Burnett are investigating corruption in the Miami police force, and it is at this time that the late Captain Conrad Howard is accused of involvement in drug cartels. In their attempts to find out the truth, the main characters find themselves on the wrong side of the law. Now they need to do everything possible to clear not only the name of their deceased boss, but also their names.
The directors of the previous installment, Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, worked on the next installment of the buddy movie franchise «Bad Boys», which was launched by Michael Bay almost 30 years ago. The stars of the popular series, Will Smith and Martin Lawrence, also returned to their roles.
Genre: historical costume drama
Premiere date: June 13
Release: movie theaters
The film takes place in the last years of Henry VIII’s reign and focuses on his sixth wife, Katherine Parr. Ambitious and cunning, she is forced to be torn between her husband’s desire to purify those who challenge the teachings of the Church of England and the radical preaching of Anne Askew, who Katherine genuinely admires.
«Firebrand», based on the bestselling novel «The Queen’s Gambit» by Elizabeth Fremantle, premiered on May 21, 2023 at the 76th Cannes Film Festival, where it competed for the Palme d’Or. Alicia Vikander, Jude Law, and Eddie Marsan played the main roles in the film.
Genre: horror movie
Premiere date: June 13
Release: movie theaters
One day, 12-year-old Charlotte finds a small spider in an abandoned house. She decides to take it home, secretly keeping it in a jar. However, when it begins to grow rapidly in size and shows a great appetite for blood, the girl, and her family are literally trapped in the bloodthirsty predator.
Genre: an animated movie about growing up
Premiere date: June 13
Release: movie theaters
Riley has become a teenager, so her mind is undergoing some changes and there is room for new emotions. Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear, and Disgust have been working together successfully for a long time, but they don’t know what to do when Anxiety comes along. And it appears that it did not come alone.
«Inside Out 2» — is the sequel to Disney and Pixar’s hit 2015 animated film, which received universal acclaim and nearly $860 million in box office receipts to boot.
Genre: animated superhero action
Premiere date: June 14
Release: Netflix
The famous egotistical baseball player Ken Sato leads a double life. In addition to his sports career, he secretly transforms into the huge superhero Ultraman, trying to combine these two identities. At the same time, he reluctantly begins to take care of a baby kaiju after he had to fight his mother.
«Ultraman: Rising» will be the 44th film in the media franchise dedicated to this character, owned by the Japanese company Tsuburaya Productions.
Genre: crime drama
Premiere date: June 20
Release: movie theaters
Set in the 1960s, the story follows the rise of the fictional Chicago motorcycle club Vandals MC. Over the decades, this club has evolved from a team of outsiders to a sinister gang that questions the original vision and lifestyle dictated by its founder.
The plot of «Bikers» is based on the photo book of the same name by Danny Lyon, released back in 1967. It is dedicated to the real-life motorcycle club Outlaws MC, which was founded in McCook, Illinois, in 1935. Many Hollywood stars gathered on the set: Tom Hardy, Austin Butler, Jodie Comer, Michael Shannon, Boyd Holbrook and Norman Reedus.
Genre: a horror movie about the supernatural
Premiere date: June 20
Release: movie theaters
Actor Anthony Miller suffers from alcoholism. Despite this, he agrees to star in a new horror movie, but later falls into a real psychosis. His worried daughter Lee tries to find out the reason for her father’s terrible condition: is it the influence of a harmful addiction, or has some sinister force intervened?
«The Exorcism» was previously on the May release schedule, as we reported in the articles, but was eventually pushed back to June. Well, we wish Russell Crowe good luck in his difficult fight against the otherworldly evil.
Genre: science fiction action movie
Premiere date: June 21
Release: digital services
The commander of a secret Earth Security Task Force, Alastair, recruits an ambitious new recruit, Jim, to join him on a mission led by battle-hardened Colonel Green. Their task is to track down mysterious energy activity at a New Mexico base. When the squad encounters an unknown creature with exceptional strength and speed that can control soldiers, the heroes are forced to fight an unstoppable horde to prevent the destruction of all mankind.
The action stars of a bygone era are still in action: just in May, Jean-Claude Van Damme was seen trying to fight the villains in «Darkness of man», the film is already seeing the unexpected return of 84-year-old Chuck Norris himself. But if Van Damme’s film appealed to a dark noir aesthetic, «Agent Recon» moves towards science fiction about encounters with aliens.
Genre: action movie
Premiere date: June 21
Release: Netflix
Experienced special forces officer Parker (hello to you, Jason Statham) takes over the management of a bar that belonged to her father. After his sudden death, she enters into an irreconcilable conflict with a violent gang terrorizing her hometown.
Scenario «Trigger Warning» positioned as a mixture of «Rambo: First Blood» and «John Wick», only with a female heroine in the foreground instead of men. Interestingly, last year Netflix already tried to release one of its movie for the female version «Mission impossible», but nothing good came of this idea. Nowadays a tough warrior will be Jessica Alba, who will join the list of action heroines in the streaming giant’s richest library.
Genre: action movie
Premiere date: June 27
Release: movie theaters
One day a young woman, Karina, witnesses a brutal murder. Thereafter, she has to deal with a corrupt cop who has taken her daughter hostage. The situation is complicated by the fact that the policeman is guided by the same motive as Karina — he wants to save his son. But later it becomes obvious that it is unlikely to save the lives of both children.
After the shameful «Boudica» Olga Kurylenko continues to favor roles in action films, though often of questionable quality. «The Paradox Effect» at first glance looks like a completely unnecessary detail in the filmography of both Olga and Harvey Keitel. But what will happen in reality — we will find out on June 27.
Genre: animated sci-fi neo-noir
Premiere date: June 27
Release: movie theaters
The action takes place in the XXIII century on Mars. Private investigator Aline Ruby and her android partner Carlos Rivera receive an order from a wealthy client. They have to search for the missing 18-year-old cybernetics student June Chow, but later discover that they are not the only ones looking for the girl. The heroes have to do everything possible to get to her first.
«Mars Express», which premiered at last year’s Cannes Film Festival and was being prepared for release in Ukraine in February is only now being released in Ukraine. The film is filled with references to cult fiction, including the films «Blade Runner», «Robocop», «Terminator 2», as well as to the anime «Ghost in the Shell», «Akira», «Perfect Sadness» and «Paprika».
Genre: apocalyptic horror
Premiere date: June 27
Release: movie theaters
As you might guess, the film tells the story of the first day of an invasion by mysterious alien creatures who cannot see anything but have super-sensitive hearing. It is thanks to this that they detect their victims and brutally deal with them.
«Day One» — is a spin-off prequel to the fantasy horror dilogy «A Quiet Place», which took place in a post-apocalyptic reality. This means that the story will be centered on completely different characters, played by Lupita Nyong’o, Joseph Quinn, Alex Wolff, and Djimon González. You will be able to find out why our world has become quiet on June 27.
Genre: romantic comedy
Premiere date: June 28
Release: Netflix
A young girl Zara Ford works as an assistant to movie star Chris Cole. When the unbearable antics of the incorrigible womanizer and egomaniac finally drive her mad, she decides to quit. However, the heroine soon learns that Chris has a new passion, namely her widowed mother, Brooke Harwood. This unexpected union brings its own adjustments to Zara’s life.
«A Family Affair» is unlikely to become a landmark film for the romantic comedy genre, but at least the viewer is assured of a pleasant cast: Zac Efron, Nicole Kidman and Joey King are among the leading roles.
Genre: detective comedy
Premiere date: June 28
Release: digital services
In honor of the 20th anniversary of his graduation from Ridgeview High School, a party is being held at the home of successful hedge fund manager Matthew Danbury. When, in the middle of the party, a mysterious murder anyone present can be suspected of committing this crime.
Genre: drama
Premiere date: June 28
Release: Apple TV+
After the mysterious disappearance of her sister, Jax tries her best to take care of her niece Rocky on the Seneca Cayuga Reservation. She devotes a lot of time to searching for her missing relative and also helps Rocky prepare for the upcoming Native American powwow. In order to prevent Jax from losing custody of her niece, the characters embark on a joint journey to find Rocky’s mother.
«Fancy Dance» — Erica Trumbull’s directorial debut, which premiered at the «Sundance Film Festival». The title role is played by Lily Gladstone, whose career leap was made possible by Martin Scorsese’s «Killers of the Flower Moon».