The summer movie season is heating up with an exciting lineup of films hitting theaters and streaming platforms this June. From thrilling sequels to heartwarming comedies, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. One of the most anticipated releases is “Materialists,” Celine Song’s follow-up to her Oscar-nominated debut “Past Lives.” This glamorous romantic comedy stars Dakota Johnson as a New York matchmaker caught between a poor ex (Chris Evans) and a wealthy new suitor (Pedro Pascal).
Song emphasizes the importance of love, saying, “Falling in love is the biggest drama in our lives. It’s vital, and we need to talk about it more.”
Horror fans can look forward to “M3GAN 2,” the sequel to the viral hit about an artificially-intelligent doll. Producer Jason Blum promises a balance of familiarity and surprise, stating, “A sequel’s got to be different enough from the first movie that people don’t feel cheated, but not too different so they feel cheated.”
Pixar’s latest offering, “Elio,” tells the story of an 11-year-old boy mistaken for Earth’s supreme leader by an interstellar council.
Chief creative officer Pete Docter says, “The core of this film speaks to feelings of loneliness in a big world.
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But we don’t have to be alone.”
The John Wick franchise expands with “Ballerina,” starring Ana de Armas as a vengeful ballet dancer.
Director Len Wiseman emphasizes the film’s unique identity, saying, “Ballerina has its own identity, not a female John Wick.”
Other notable releases include “The Life of Chuck,” an inspirational Stephen King adaptation; “28 Years Later,” the first part of a new horror trilogy; “Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore,” a documentary about the first deaf actor to win an Oscar; “Happy Gilmore 2,” a sequel to the 1996 sports comedy; and “F1: The Movie,” a big-budget drama about Formula One racing. On the small screen, streaming services are adding a variety of movies and TV shows to their libraries. Amazon Prime Video offers “We Were Liars,” an adaptation of E.
Lockhart’s award-winning young adult novel, while AMC+ presents “Hell Motel,” a horror series about a group of true-crime enthusiasts trapped in a deadly inn, and “Nautilus,” a reimagining of Jules Verne’s “Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Seas.”
Other must-see TV shows include the return of Tina Fey’s sitcom “30 Rock,” the animated musical-comedy series “Phineas and Ferb,” and the acclaimed comedy-drama “The Bear.” Documentary lovers can enjoy “Hell for Leather – The Story of Gaelic Football,” exploring the sport’s role in Irish history, and “Ocean with David Attenborough,” highlighting the health of the world’s oceans. Marvel fans can look forward to “Ironheart,” a miniseries following genius inventor Riri Williams as she brings her unique iron suits to life in Chicago. With such a diverse array of films and TV shows, June promises to be an entertaining month for audiences of all tastes.
So grab some popcorn, settle in, and enjoy the best of what the big and small screens have to offer this summer.
