June TBW: 23 Most Anticipated TV Shows and Movies
We don’t want you to miss a thing! Pop Culture Planet’s Jordan Bohan breaks down all the new releases for June, when they premiere, and where to watch them.
Star Wars: The Acolyte
The trend of reboots, spinoffs, prequels, and sequels is not new to the Star Wars franchise. Fans of the original series are getting plenty of content, including this new Disney+ original about a former Padawan who reunites with her Jedi Master to investigate a series of crimes.
Star Wars: The Acolyte premieres on Disney+ on June 4.
Am I Ok?
Led by Dakota Johnson, Lucy comes out later in life with the support of her best friend Jane.
Criminal Minds: Evolution Season 2
After many successful seasons of the original series, Criminal Minds diverted into a new spinoff with much of the main cast. Evolution continues with a new season. Will it follow the same Unsub, or is there a new perpetrator at large?
Criminal Minds: Evolution returns to Paramount+ on June 6.
Bad Boys: Ride or Die
Will Smith and Martin Lawrence after back 29 years later! Miami cops Mike Lowrey and Marcus Burnett embark on a dangerous mission in order to clear their late police captain’s name when he gets linked to drug cartels.
Bad Boys: Ride or Die hits theaters June 7.
Hit Man
Inspired by real life events, Hit Man follows a professor turned undercover cop (Glen Powell) posing as a hit man… that is until he meets the love of his life. This woman happens to be a client who ignites a string of events ending in deception, romance, and a slew of criminal activity.
Hit Man premieres on Netflix on June 7.
I Used to be Funny
Sam (Rachel Sennott) is a stand up comedian who suffers from PTSD. When she realizes a girl she used to nanny is now missing, she considers joining the search to find her.
I Used to be Funny hits theaters on June 7.
Presumed Innocent
This eight-episode limited series, starring and executive produced by Jake Gyllenhaal, is based on the New York Times bestselling novel of the same name by Scott Turow. Chief deputy prosecutor Rusty Sabich takes viewers on a gripping journey through the horrific murder that upends the Chicago Prosecuting Attorney’s office when one of its own is suspected of the crime. The cast includes Ruth Negga, Bill Camp, Elizabeth Marvel, Peter Sarsgaard, O-T Fagbenle and Renate Reinsve.
Presumed Innocent premieres on Apple TV+ on June 12.
Brats
Andrew McCarthy makes his way across the country in hopes of reconnecting with fellow Brat-Packers Rob Lowe, Demi Moore, Ally Sheedy, Emilio Estevez, and more to reflect on what it meant to be in the Brat Pack and how the label impacted their lives, personally and professionally.
Bridgerton Season 3 Part 2
Polin’s love story continues with four more episodes! Diving deeper into Francesca’s debut, will she find her match? Will Lady Whistledown cause more drama in the ton?
Bridgerton season 3 part 2 premieres on Netflix on June 13.
The Boys Season 4
The Boys returns for season 4! This season is set to feature a power struggle over the Oval Office as the fate of the world is up to them.
The Boys season 4 hits Prime Video on June 13.
Inside Out 2
Almost ten years after the original film’s success, Disney and Pixar return to the big screen with Inside Out 2. Introducting new emotions and characters, this sequel is sure to delight fans of all ages.
Inside Out 2 hits theaters on June 14.
House of the Dragon Season 2
Game of Thrones spinoff House of the Dragon has seen large success as one of Max’s top performers with season two set to generate just as much buzz.
House of the Dragon season 2 hits Max on June 16.
The Bikeriders
Inspired by true events, The Bikeriders follows the rise of a midwestern motorcycle club called The Vandals. The once rag tag group of misfits band together and, as their club evolves, things grow sinister. The gang threatens the original group’s way of life leading to chaos and conflict within the group. Austin Butler, Jodie Comer, and Tom Hardy star.
The Bikeriders premiers in theaters on June 21.
Kinds of Kindness
Fresh off their Oscar wins, Emma Stone and Yorgos Lanthimos team up again for a dark comedy anthology film. Jesse Plemons even won Best Actor at the Cannes Film Festival for his performance alongside Willem Dafoe, Margaret Qualley, Joe Alwyn, Hunter Schafer, Hong Chau, and Mamadou Athie.
Kinds of Kindness comes to theaters on June 21.
Trigger Warning
Parker (Jessica Alba) returns to her hometown after her father's sudden death, only to come across a violent gang when she starts asking questions.
Trigger Warning premieres on Netflix June 21.
Orphan Black: Echoes
A group of women find their way into each other's lives and go on a captivating journey, uncovering the truth behind their identities and discovering a tragic story of love and betrayal.
Orphan Black: Echoes hits AMC+ on June 23.
The Bear Season 3
Coming off the heels of award season success, The Bear is back! After an emotional and anxiety ridden second season, fans are excited to dive back into the world of the Chicago food scene to see where these characters go.
The Bear season 3 comes to Hulu on June 27.
That 90s Show Season 2
Following the success of the first season of the spinoff series, That 90s Show is back! It follows Donna and Eric’s daughter spending the summer with her grandparents and making new friends.
That 90s Show season 2 returns to Netflix on June 27.
A Quiet Place: Day One
A Quiet Place prequel? Sign us up! Starring Lupita Nyong'o and Joseph Quinn, this film is set to give fans insight into the events that led to the world we know in A Quiet Place.
A Quiet Place: Day One hits theaters on June 28.
Daddio
At JFK airport, a young woman (Dakota Johnson) jumps into the backseat of a taxi going to Manhattan when the driver strikes up a conversation which results in an epic and remarkable journey.
Daddio hits theaters on June 28.
A Family Affair
Zara (Joey King) comes to discover that her mother (Nicole Kidman) is having an affair with her boss (Zac Efron) which throws their relationship into turmoil.
A Family Affair premieres on Netflix on June 28.
Zombies: The Re-Animated Series
Our favorite Zombies characters are back in re-animation! It’s Zed and Addison's final year at school and Seabrook is officially a haven for monsters and humans alike. Together their friend group gets caught up in wacky adventures, including a Cheer-Off against intergalactic outsiders.
Zombies: The Re-Animated Series premieres on June 28 on Disney Channel and hits streaming the next day on Disney+.
Horizon: An American Saga
Oscar winning director Kevin Costner chronicles the incredible epic journey of the expansion of the American West, before and after the Civil War. The Native Americans saw their lands getting colonized and those who were determined to settle there at any cost made history.
Horizon: An American Saga comes to theaters on June 28.
