2026 Summer movie preview: Every film you need to know about now
Summer is right around the corner. And with it comes wave after wave of spectacular cinema.
For science fiction fans, theaters will be offering the latest from Steven Spielberg with the alien invasion movie Disclosure Day, while Pedro Pascal will be putting on the mask and picking up the baby Yoda once more for Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu.
Hankering for action? Supergirl, Mortal Kombat II, Masters of the Universe, The Odyssey, and Spider-Man: Brand New Day will be flying into theaters. Craving comedy? Titles like The Dink, The Invite, Coyote vs. Acme, and The Sheep Detectives will have you cackling.
Plus, great news for horror fans — this summer is full of scares, thanks to Obsession, Hokum, and Evil Dead Burn.
Whether you're searching for something family friendly or hard-R entertainment, a satisfying sequel or an original stunner, we've got you covered.
Here's every summer 2026 movie release that you ought to know about.
May 2026 movie releases
The Devil Wears Prada 2
The word "iconic" gets thrown around a lot these days. But there's no denying that The Devil Wears Prada movie adaptation was iconic. The fashion had audiences gagging on the eleganza of Andy Sachs' (Anne Hathaway) stylish journey of self-discovery working under the iron fist that was Runway magazine's editor-in-chief Miranda Priestly (Meryl Streep) — herself a thinly veiled Anna Wintour. Who among us hasn't yelled, "Gird your loins!" in a clumsy Stanley Tucci impersonation? Or felt smug about cerulean ever since we first heard that epic monologue?*
Twenty years later, this chic sequel picks up with the tables turned. Andy is a successful journalist, while Miranda's reign at Runway is threatened by a current scandal. Will Andy aid her? Or expose her? With Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci also reprising their roles as fierce fashionistas, we can't wait to see how this plays out. — Kristy Puchko, Entertainment Editor
Starring: Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, Stanley Tucci, Caleb Hearon, Lucy Liu, Justin Theroux, B.J. Novak, Simone Ashley, and Pauline Chalamet
How to watch: The Devil Wears Prada 2 opens in theaters May 1.
Deep Water
Sometimes movie trailers are so brilliantly over-the-top and ridiculous you have no choice but to watch the movie. This is exactly the case with Renny Harlin's Deep Water, a story about a plane crashing into the middle of the Pacific Ocean. The good news? A large number of passengers manage to survive the landing. The bad? There are way, way more sharks than rescue boats in sight. Cue a Jaws-esque survival thriller in which pilots Ben Kingsley and Aaron Eckhart fight for their lives while saying tough things like, "We have one job to do, and that is to get home to see our families." Sign us up. — Sam Haysom, General Assignment Editor, UK
Starring: Ben Kingsley, Aaron Eckhart
How to watch: Deep Water opens in theaters May 1.
Hokum
Irish filmmaker Damian McCarthy previously bestowed upon horror fans the folk-flavored terror of Caveat and Oddity. Now, he's teamed with Adam Scott for Hokum, which was so scary that I screamed myself hoarse at its SXSW premiere.
Scott stars as a misanthropic novelist named Ohm Bauman, who's flown to a remote Irish hotel to spread the ashes of his parents, who'd honeymooned there decades before. But amid this grim task, he stumbles upon a local legend about a vicious witch who's still said to haunt the hotel. In my review, I called Hokum "a seriously scary masterpiece," explaining, "It's a nerve-shredding, bone-rattling, scream-pulling good time, and an absolute blast to see in a theater. Don't miss it." — K.P.
Starring: Adam Scott, Peter Coonan, David Wilmot, Florence Ordesh, Michael Patric, Will O'Connell, Brendan Conroy, and Austin Amelio
How to watch: Hokum opens in theaters May 1.
Swapped
Tangled co-director Nathan Greno helms Netflix's latest animated film, which doubles as a body-swap comedy.
Set in a scenic forest known as the Valley, Swapped centers on an adorable otter named Ollie (Academy Award winner Michael B. Jordan) who has a run-in with a flustered bird (Juno Temple) that magically pitches them into each other's bodies. Whereas before the swap they were fighting over resources like food, could they become friends by walking in each other's metaphorical shoes? Here's hoping. Because the creatures of the Valley could use a unifying force in the face of a fearsome pack of wolves. — K.P.
Starring: Michael B. Jordan, Juno Temple, Tracy Morgan, Cedric the Entertainer, and Justina Machado
How to watch: Swapped debuts on Netflix May 1.
Animal Farm
George Orwell's enduring allegory about authoritarianism gets a family-friendly makeover in this animated film directed by Andy Serkis.
Like in Orwell's novella, Animal Farm introduces a crew of animals who have overthrown their human owners and are trying to build better lives for themselves. Unlike in Orwell's work, the story is told through the eyes of a fully new character: Lucky (voiced by Gaten Matarazzo), a piglet torn between the philosophies of rival pigs Snowball (voiced by Laverne Cox) and Napoleon (voiced by Seth Rogen). (The film's stacked voice cast also includes Glenn Close, Steve Buscemi, Woody Harrelson, Kathleen Turner, Iman Vellani, Kieran Culkin, and Jim Parsons.) Will Lucky and his fellow animals create the utopia they've dreamed of, or will they fall back under a new tyrant? — Belen Edwards, Entertainment Reporter
Starring: Seth Rogen, Gaten Matarazzo, Kieran Culkin, Glenn Close, Steve Buscemi, Laverne Cox, Woody Harrelson, Jim Parsons, Andy Serkis, Kathleen Turner, and Iman Vellani
How to watch: Animal Farm opens in theaters May 1.
One Spoon of Chocolate
RZA's action-packed social thriller One Spoon of Chocolate comes presented by Quentin Tarantino, as the Wu-Tang Clan member began collaborating with the director on the Kill Bill soundtrack. The Gutter's Shameik Moore stars as former U.S. soldier Unique, who is wrongfully imprisoned. On release, he's trying to start fresh in the small town of Karensville, Ohio, where his cousin Ramsey (RJ Cyler) lives. However, racism and violence run rife here, from the sheriff to the heavily armed citizens. On top of that, there's something deeply sinister going on underground. Unique, a man with serious combat skills, might have something to say about that. — Shannon Connellan, Senior Editor
Starring: Shameik Moore, RJ Cyler, Blair Underwood, Emyri Crutchfield, and Paris Jackson
How to watch: One Spoon of Chocolate opens in theaters May 1.
Mortal Kombat II
Director Simon McQuoid and company are back with a sequel to 2021's Mortal Kombat. And like the video game that inspired both movies, this martial arts fantasy film is so violent that Warner Bros. already released a red-band trailer. So, buckle up.
Going for some fish-out-of-water comedy, Mortal Kombat II focuses on washed-up American action hero Johnny Cage (Karl Urban), who goes from swatting away intrusive fan boys to training for the titular to-the-death showdown. Surrounded by fearsome warriors like Kitana, Raiden, and Scorpion, how could a guy whose biggest flex is his handsomeness possibly stand a chance? We are game to find out.* — K.P.
Starring: Karl Urban, Adeline Rudolph, Jessica McNamee, Josh Lawson, Ludi Lin, Mehcad Brooks, Tati Gabrielle, Lewis Tan, Damon Herriman, Chin Han, Tadanobu Asano, Joe Taslim, and Hiroyuki Sanada
How to watch: Mortal Kombat II opens in theaters and IMAX May 8.
Billie Eilish: Hit Me Hard and Soft - The Tour (Live in 3D)
Icons of music and movies collide in this supersized concert film, as Billie Eilish teams up with James Cameron to bring her sold-out Hit Me Hard and Soft tour to movie theaters. The film offers up a behind-the-scenes glimpse into Eilish's life on tour, as well as electrifying footage of her performances, all captured in 3D. Whether you want to hear more about Eilish's creative process (she co-directed the film with Cameron) or just headbang along to "bad guy," Hit Me Hard and Soft promises to be "The Greatest" treat for the superstar's fans this summer. — B.E.
Starring: Billie Eilish, James Cameron, and Finneas O'Connell
How to watch: Billie Eilish – Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D) opens in theaters May 8.
The Sheep Detectives
Mashable's Entertainment team is giddy about the sheer absurdity of this one. It sounds like a Mad Libs come to life. Hugh Jackman stars as a shepherd who loves reading murder mystery novels to his flock. So when he's murdered, who better to crack the case than his sheep, voiced by the likes of Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Bryan Cranston, Chris O’Dowd, and Regina Hall? And for added WTF, this cozy murder mystery, based on Three Bags Full by Leonie Swann, was adapted by The Last of Us' showrunner Craig Mazin.
As I cheered in my review, "The Sheep Detectives is a rare thing, a comedy unashamed to be a comedy. Yet with Mazin's eye for detail and [director Kyle] Balda's skill for crafting sheer silliness, The Sheep Detectives is more. It's a feel-good movie that's sure to delight all ages." —K.P.
Starring: Hugh Jackman, Nicholas Braun, Nicholas Galitzine, Molly Gordon, Hong Chau, Emma Thompson, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Bryan Cranston, Chris O’Dowd, Regina Hall, Patrick Stewart, Bella Ramsey, Brett Goldstein, and Rhys Darby
How to watch: The Sheep Detectives opens in theaters May 8.
Remarkably Bright Creatures
Shelby Van Pelt's bestselling novel Remarkably Bright Creatures comes to Netflix this May, bringing with it the sweet story of an unlikely friendship. On one side of the friendship? Tova Sullivan (Sally Field), a widow who works as a cleaner at a local aquarium. On the other side? Marcellus (voiced by Alfred Molina), a giant Pacific octopus whose tank Tova cleans. The pair's unlikely bond brings joy to Tova's life, as does her burgeoning connection with her younger coworker, Cameron (Lewis Pullman). Expect this one to tug at your heartstrings. — B.E.
Starring: Sally Field, Lewis Pullman, Colm Meaney, Joan Chen, Kathy Baker, Beth Grant, Sofia Black-D’Elia, and Alfred Molina
How to watch: Remarkably Bright Creatures debuts on Netflix May 8.
Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition
Time to melt your faces off, people — the Iron Maiden documentary is here. Burning Ambition traces the legendary English heavy metal band with 17 studio albums; over 100 million records sold; 2,500 concerts played; and a lineup that has changed more times than I can count (though not as much since the 1999 reunion). And we can't leave out Eddie, Iron Maiden's adored and eternal mascot.
Directed by Malcolm Venville (Churchill at War), the doc connects with the music legends as their 50th anniversary Run For Your Lives world tour kicks off in 2025. Then, it's a five-decade journey through the history of Iron Maiden, starting with Steve Harris putting the band together in 1975. Expect plenty of behind-the-scenes footage on tour, and interviews with the band, of course, but also reflections from famous fans including Chuck D, Javier Bardem, and Lars Ulrich. Now, turn up all seven minutes of "Hallowed Be Thy Name" and mark your calendars. — S.C.
How to watch: Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition opens in theaters May 7.
Whistle
So you're a group of students who find a creepy skull-shaped pipe and decide the best course of action is to blow into it. You're the characters from Whistle, directed by Corin Hardy (The Nun) and written by Owen Egerton (Mercy Black). But folks, this ain't just any cursed object, it's an Aztec death whistle, which, if blown into, will summon your future demise. Sounds like Final Destination meets Ouija. Fun! Terrifying! Orchestral! This Fantastic Fest debut promises to freak you out and possibly deter you from ever picking up a wind instrument again. — S.C.
Starring: Sophie Nélisse, Nick Frost, Michelle Fairley, Dafne Keen, Sky Yang, Jhaleil Swaby, Ali Skovbye, and Percy Hynes White
How to watch: Whistle debuts on Shudder May 8.
Is God Is
Playwright Aleshea Harris adapts her award-winning play Is God Is into a scorching directorial debut. Twin sisters (Kara Young and Mallori Johnson) go on a twisted road trip in search of the father that left them for dead when they were children. Along the way, they'll be forced to reckon with their family's secrets, their parents' complexities, and their own deep differences.
As you can see from the trailer, Harris' translation of her play is visually dynamic, and studded with stars. Trust us. You'll want to see this on the big screen. — K.P.
Starring: Kara Young, Mallori Johnson, Janelle Monáe, Erika Alexander, Mykelti Williamson, Josiah Cross, Vivica A. Fox, and Sterling K. Brown
How to watch: Is God Is opens in theaters May 15.
Obsession
YouTuber Curry Barker scored plenty of buzz out of the Toronto International Film Festival, where Obsession made its world premiere. His gnarly horror-thriller won the People's Choice Award in the Midnight Madness section, and Focus Features acquired the indie effort for a whopping $14 million. And it all began with a twisted wish.
Michael Johnston stars as Bear, a young man who only has eyes for Nikki (Inde Navarrette), a childhood friend who's just not into him. That is until he uses a "One Wish Willow." Sure, it looks like a cheap novelty. But magic takes over, transforming Nikki into being utterly obsessed with Bear. And so begins a parable about autonomy and desire. Be warned: This is not a date movie, but it is a good "should I date you?" movie.* — K.P.
Starring: Michael Johnston, Inde Navarrette, Cooper Tomlinson, Megan Lawless, and Andy Richter
How to watch: Obsession opens in theaters May 15.
In the Grey
Guy Ritchie collects another ungentlemanly squad with Henry Cavill, Eiza González, Jake Gyllenhaal, Rosamund Pike, and more with In the Grey, the director's latest action heist adventure. Yes, there's a team of morally ambiguous special agents with names like Bronco. Yes, there's a fortune to loot and high-tech gadgets to deploy. Yes, there's a big bad billionaire called Manny Salazar (Carlos Bardem) on a private island with his own militia. You son of a bitch, I'm in. — S.C.
Starring: Henry Cavill, Jake Gyllenhaal, Eiza González, Rosamund Pike, Carlos Bardem, Fisher Stevens, Jason Wong, Kristofer Hivju, and Emmett J. Scanlan
How to watch: In the Grey opens in theaters May 15.
The Wizard of the Kremlin
Jude Law as Vladimir Putin? I'll bite, though it pains me to see the turtleneck-wearing star of The Holiday as the war-mongering Russian president. Directed and co-written by Olivier Assayas (Wasp Network) with Emmanuel Carrère (author of The Adversary), The Wizard of the Kremlin adapts Giuliano da Empoli's political satire novel of the same name. Set in Moscow in the early '90s, when the Soviet Union was dissolved and the Russian Federation founded, the film sees Paul Dano as fictional government official and propagandist Vadim Baranov, who rises in the Federation ranks at the same time as Putin (Law). — S.C.
Starring: Paul Dano, Jude Law, Jeffrey Wright, Alicia Vikander, Will Keen, Tom Sturridge, Kaspars Kambala, Andris Keišs, Magne-Håvard Brekke, Dan Cade, and Matthew Baunsgard
How to watch: The Wizard of the Kremlin opens in theaters May 15.
Jack Ryan: Ghost War
John Krasinski headlines and co-wrote this Ryanverse film, which is a continuation of his TV series Jack Ryan, based on Tom Clancy's novels.
As that show wrapped in 2023, Ghost War begins with the eponymous former U.S. Marine retired from the CIA, leaving spy work for a "nice civilian job." But when the Deputy Director of the CIA interrupts his daily jog, it's not long before he's back on the espionage trip. This time, he'll be facing off against a dangerous black ops team. Expect lots of gunfire and explosions. — K.P.
Starring: John Krasinski, Wendell Pierce, Michael Kelly, and Sienna Miller
How to watch: Jack Ryan: Ghost War debuts on Prime Video May 20.
I Love Boosters
Following the critical acclaim of Sorry to Bother You and I'm A Virgo, celebrated rapper/filmmaker Boots Riley returns with the epic anti-capitalism satire I Love Boosters.
Keke Palmer stars as an aspiring fashion designer who's making ends meet by boosting (shoplifting) designer clothes and selling them for low, low prices. She and her thieving friends consider themselves "fashion-forward filanthropists [sic]," but fashion titan Christie Smith (Demi Moore) sees them as "low-class urban bitches." So a class war is on, with plenty of eye-popping fits and bonkers physical comedy.
Out of the film's SXSW premiere, I cheered, "Like the fashion in the film, Riley blends whatever fits his vision without apology. By delivering something this messy and marvelous, Riley makes a statement about the glory to be found outside the box. And make no mistake: I Love Boosters is glorious." — K.P.
Starring: Keke Palmer, Naomi Ackie, Taylour Paige, Poppy Liu, Eiza Gonzalez, LaKeith Stanfield, Will Poulter, and Demi Moore
How to watch: I Love Boosters opens in theaters May 22.
Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu
Fans thrilled over Pedro Pascal as the "bedroom-voiced" bounty hunter Din Djarin (aka the Mandalorian) and his adorable "baby Yoda" co-star, Grogu. So, naturally, Disney spun the spin-off series into a big budget movie all its own.
Director Jon Favreau (Elf, Iron Man) is at the helm of this stellar adventure. And the first trailer reveals some sense of the action, sci-fi spectacle, and — of course — the adorableness of its little green icon. Plus, we get a glimpse of Alien star Sigourney Weaver as Colonel Ward and The Bear's Jeremy Allen White as Rotta the Hutt, son of Jabba. All that and IMAX too? Can you handle it?* —K.P.
Starring: Pedro Pascal, Sigourney Weaver, Jeremy Allen White, and Jonny Coyne
How to watch: The Mandalorian and Grogu opens in theaters and IMAX May 22.
Saccharine
Australian horror is bloody fantastic, and that includes Natalie Erika James' superb supernatural frightener Relic. The director returns this summer with Saccharine, which has one hell of a plot to sink your teeth into. Midori Francis (Unseen, The Sex Lives of College Girls) plays medical student Hana, who falls into a weight loss trend that has people taking pills made from human ashes. More than the obvious problem of such a diet, Hana begins being haunted by the beings she just inhaled. Loved Julia Ducournau's Raw or Coralie Fargeat's The Substance? I'm thinking this one might be for you, if you can stomach it. — S.C.
Starring: Midori Francis, Danielle Macdonald, Madeleine Madden, Robert Taylor, and Showko Showfukutei
How to watch: Saccharine opens in theaters May 22.
Tuner
Leo Woodall's fine piano-tuning skills make him a master thief in Tuner, directed and co-written by Daniel Roher (Navalny) and Robert Ramsey. The Vladimir star appears as Niki, an apprentice piano technician to New York's finest tuner, Harry Horowitz (Dustin Hoffman). Niki, who wears headphones constantly, doesn't just have perfect pitch; he also navigates hyperacusis, a sensitivity condition that causes sounds to seem louder than they should. It's challenging for everyday life, but pretty much a superpower when it comes to tuning. But there's a pivot ahead. When Niki finds himself misguidedly cracking a safe for a group of thieves, he realises his skills and sensitivity could lead to bigger paydays — and a lot of trouble. — S.C.
Starring: Dustin Hoffman, Leo Woodall, Tovah Feldshuh, Lior Raz, and Havana Rose Liu
How to watch: Tuner opens in limited release May 22.
The Breadwinner
In 2024, comedian Nate Bargatze was the highest-grossing stand-up on tour in the U.S. In 2026, he's headlining a movie for the first time.
Eric Appel, director of Weird: The Al Yankovic Story, helms this comedy, which stars Bargatze as an average man whose life is turned upside down when his wife (Mandy Moore) scores a Shark Tank win. While she's building her business, can he handle being a stay-at-home dad? Sure, the concept seems dated. (The similar comedy Mr. Mom came out in 1983). But with a PG-rating and Bargatze's reputation for "clean" comedy, this movie will offer some family-friendly fun this summer. — K.P.
Starring: Nate Bargatze, Mandy Moore, Colin Jost, Zach Cherry, Martin Herlihy, Kumail Nanjiani, and Will Forte
How to watch: The Breadwinner opens in theaters May 29.
Pressure
This World War II drama is mostly set far from the battlefields, and yet it reveals the pivotal decisions that led to a successful D-Day.
Based on true events, Pressure reveals the story of Scottish meteorologist James Stagg (Andrew Scott), who was chosen to advise General Dwight D. Eisenhower (Brendan Fraser) on how impending weather could impact their attack strategy. Told over the course of a few tense days, Pressure is a fascinating look at how science, international allies, and nature can impact human history. And much like Conclave, another Focus Features release, Pressure has a brilliant undercurrent of humor and humanity. Don't miss it. — K.P.
Starring: Andrew Scott, Brendan Fraser, Kerry Condon, Chris Messina, and Damian Lewis
How to watch: Pressure opens in theaters May 29.
Backrooms
Haunted houses are out, liminal spaces are in. Backrooms follows Clark (Chiwetel Ejiofor), a man who discovers a doorway to what could be another world hidden in the basement of a store. The place is cavernous, strangely laid out, appears to go on forever — and may or may not be unoccupied. Starting life as a 4chan creepypasta, the concept of the backrooms was expanded via a series of YouTube videos created by Kane Parsons. The man himself has now adapted his series into a feature, which from the trailer looks to be every bit as unsettling as the original. — S.H.
Starring: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Renate Reinsve, Mark Duplass, and Finn Bennett
How to watch: Backrooms opens in theaters May 29.
June 2026 movie releases
Masters of the Universe
The comic turned cartoon series is becoming a film once again! The Idea of You's Nicholas Galitzine stars as Prince Adam, who has the power to become the sword-wielding warrior with a Lancelot haircut known as He-Man.
Directed by Travis Knight, Masters of the Universe presents a tragic backstory in which Skeletor has destroyed Adam's world, leaving him stranded on Earth (shades of Superman). Now, years later, he's home and ready to join forces with other warriors to reclaim his place in Eternia. Spoiler alert: He has the power! — K.P.
Starring: Nicholas Galitzine, Camila Mendes, Jared Leto, Alison Brie, Idris Elba, Morena Baccarin, Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson, Sasheer Zamata, James Purefoy, Charlotte Riley, and Kristen Wiig
How to watch: Masters of the Universe opens in theaters June 5.
Office Romance
Jennifer Lopez is a romantic-comedy queen, and she's back with a raunchy spin on the subgenre, co-starring Ted Lasso's Brett Goldstein.
Goldstein co-wrote Office Romance with Joe Kelly, so we can expect this comedy will know exactly how to make the most out of his gruff but lovable appeal. Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again helmer Ol Parker directs this tale of two workaholics whose work-life balance includes secret trysts. But when they want something more, what will that mean for their reputations? — K.P.
Starring: Jennifer Lopez, Brett Goldstein, Betty Gilpin, Amy Sedaris, Tony Hale, and Bradley Whitford
How to watch: Office Romance debuts on Netflix June 5.
Power Ballad
Musician turned moviemaker John Carney has rolled out a series of musical dramas, from the Oscar–winning Once to the critically adored Sing Street and the less-beloved Begin Again and Flora and Son. This time, the Irish artist leans more into comedy with the help of Paul Rudd.
The Anaconda star plays a wedding DJ opposite Nick Jonas, who portrays a fading rock star. One fateful night leads the latter stealing an unpublished song from the former, reigniting his career while leaving the DJ in the dust. Hilarious hijinks follow, which earned Power Ballad much buzz out of its SXSW premiere.* — K.P.
Starring: Paul Rudd, Nick Jonas, Jack Reynor, and Havana Rose Liu
How to watch: Power Ballad opens in theaters June 5.
Scary Movie
The Scream franchise is back in 2026, so why not the spoof franchise that was launched to mock it?
The trailer for Scary Movie teases references to Scream 6, Texas Chain Saw Massacre, and M3GAN, and that's just in the first 13 seconds. Anna Faris and Regina Hall return to face down another silly slasher with lots of provocative jokes. And how about a dildo fight for good measure? — K.P.
Starring: Anna Faris, Regina Hall, Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, Jon Abrahams, Lochlyn Munro, Cheri Oteri, Dave Sheridan, and Chris Elliott
How to watch: Scary Movie opens in theaters June 5.
Stop! That! Train!
There's a train! It must be stopped! Don't just sit there! Somebody alert President Gagwell (RuPaul) and get these complimentary nuts outta my face! Adam Shankman's upcoming comedy, written by Christina Friel and Connor Wright, sees the drag icon leading an all-star lineup on the most opulent runaway train in America. What more locomotivation do you need?
Drag Race royalty Jujubee and Ginger Minj play besties and train attendants DeeDee and Tess, who ditch the crappy ol' Stank Rail for the high-speed, high-luxury Glamazonian Express. They're working coach, something the first class attendants (Symone, Brooke Lynn Hytes, Marcia Marcia Marcia) won't let them forget. Alas, their new gig could be totally derailed by a "Stormaganza" on the horizon, a disastrous force that could push this runaway train straight into Los Angeles at speed. They'll need a little help from Charo, Latrice Royale, and Rachel Bloom to slow this ride. Now, where's the damn ticket office? — S.C.
Starring: RuPaul, Ginger Minj, Jujubee, Brooke Lynn Hytes, Latrice Royale, Marcia Marcia Marcia, Monét X Change, Symone, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Charo, Rachel Bloom, Matt Rogers, Lisa Rinna, Nicole Richie, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Joel McHale, and Riki Lindhome
How to watch: Stop! That! Train! opens in theaters June 12.
Disclosure Day
Steven Spielberg reteams with Jurassic Park screenwriter David Koepp for an original sci-fi drama that has quickly become one of the most anticipated movie releases of 2026.
Emily Blunt stars as a TV weather reporter who becomes keenly aware humans are not alone in the universe. Assisting her in understanding this world-changing truth is Wake Up Dead Man's Josh O'Connor.
That team-up alone should thrill. Add to that the visionary director behind such sci-fi classics as Close Encounters of the Third Kind and E.T. the Extra Terrestrial, and you have us seated.* — K.P.
Starring: Emily Blunt, Josh O’Connor, Colin Firth, Eve Hewson, and Colman Domingo
How to watch: Disclosure Day opens in theaters and IMAX June 12.
The Furious
Kenji Tanigaki's dark Hong Kong action thriller is giving supercharged Taken. Actor, martial artist, and wushu champion Mo Tse plays Wang Wei, a seemingly ordinary man whose daughter Rainy (Yang Enyou) is kidnapped right in front of his eyes. This traumatic event is the work of a larger criminal underworld, something journalist Navin (Mortal Kombat's Joe Taslim) is investigating professionally and personally. The pair team up to desperately track down their loved ones, but what the kidnappers didn't account for is that Wei has a particular set of skills… — S.C.
Starring: Mo Tse, Joe Taslim, and Yang Enyou
How to watch: The Furious opens in theaters June 12.
Toy Story 5
Even Woody and Buzz can't escape the threat of technology pushing them out of their jobs! The cowboy and space ranger face a new foe in Toy Story 5 as their growing child/owner Bonnie is absolutely giddy over getting a frog-shaped tablet called LilyPad (voiced by Tron: Ares' Greta Lee).*
Will LilyPad be the kind of AI that's spooking parents by talking to kids about knives and kink? Probably not. But will Buzz and Woody embrace LilyPad as they eventually did Trashy? The latest trailer has us thinking no! But hey, as Mr. Potato Head says, "It's good to see them fighting again." — K.P.
Starring: Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Joan Cusack, Blake Clark, John Ratzenberger, Ernie Hudson, Tony Hale, Conan O'Brien, Greta Lee, and Melissa Villaseñor
How to watch: Toy Story 5 opens in theaters June 19.
Rose of Nevada
If you enjoyed The Lighthouse and want to get messed up again, ride the wave through writer, director, editor, and composer Mark Jenkin's Rose of Nevada. A truly hypnotic, time-bending, and mesmerising cinema experience, Rose of Nevada was the talk of the BFI London Film Festival last year. In the third chapter of the filmmaker's Cornish trilogy (after Bait and Enys Men), George MacKay and Callum Turner play Nick and Liam, two men living in a small coastal village who are in need of cash. When the mysterious Rose of Nevada fishing trawler shows up 30 years after it disappeared, its salty sea dog captain (Francis Magee) needs a willing crew. But time isn't all it appears aboard this ghostly ship. — S.C.
Starring: George MacKay, Callum Turner, Rosalind Eleazar, Francis Magee, Mary Woodvine, and Edward Rowe
How to watch: Rose of Nevada opens in theaters June 19.
Maddie's Secret
Comedian John Early makes his directorial debut in this campy love letter to melodrama. Early stars as Maddie Ralph, a rising food influencer with a troubling secret. Studded with comedians and performed with a disarming adoration for this misunderstood subgenre, Maddie's Secret is funny and surprisingly touching.
As I wrote in my review out of the Toronto International Film Festival, "John Early is brilliant and sly with Maddie's Secret. Remarkably, as a first-time feature director and star, Early manages the balance of comedy, drama, and empathy with aplomb." —K.P.
Starring: John Early, Kate Berlant, Eric Rahill, Kristen Johnston, Claudia O'Doherty, Conner O'Malley, Vanessa Bayer, and Chris Bauer
How to watch: Maddie's Secret opens in New York June 19 and Los Angeles June 26.
Voicemails for Isabelle
Set It Up star Zoey Deutch returns to Netflix for a new rom-com, written and directed by Leah McKendrick (Scrambled). Deutch stars as Jill, a woman who's coping with the death of her sister Isabelle by leaving messages for her dearly departed sibling on her voicemail. But when Isabelle's phone number is reassigned to a real estate agent in Austin, Jill begins accidentally pouring her heart out to a total stranger.
Now, this could easily go the way of a Lifetime psychosexual thriller. But instead, this real estate agent is played by Nick Robinson (Charlie Harper, The Kings of Summer). So, things will go in a decidedly more dreamy, less nightmare-inducing route. — K.P.
Starring: Nick Offerman, Zoey Deutch, Lukas Gage, Leah McKendrick, Nick Robinson, and Gil Bellows
How to watch: Voicemails for Isabelle debuts on Netflix June 19.
Girls Like Girls
Singer/songwriter Hayley Kiyoko turns filmmaker with this teen romance based on her best-selling 2023 novel, which was based on her 2015 single of the same name.
Co-writing the screenplay with Stefanie Scott, Kiyoko helms Girls Like Girls, bringing to life a story of sapphic first love. Maya da Costa stars as Coley, a new girl in town who's instantly drawn to the femme and friendly Sonya (Myra Molloy). Their chemistry is undeniable. But are either of them ready to embrace what that means? —K.P.
Starring: Maya da Costa, Myra Molloy, Levon Hawke, and Zach Braff
How to watch: Girls Like Girls opens in theaters June 19.
Leviticus
Fans of Smile, It Follows, and Talk to Me will probably want to mark Leviticus on their calendars. From writer/director Adrian Chiarella, this horror follows two teenage boys whose budding romance is interrupted by an entity that takes the form of the person they most desire — meaning they no longer know if the version of each other they're talking to is real, or a monster. Joe Bird and Stacy Clausen star in this dark thriller which uses the supernatural to explore themes of homophobia. — S.H.
Starring: Joe Bird, Stacy Clausen
How to watch: Leviticus opens in theaters June 19.
The Death of Robin Hood
Hugh Jackman as Robin Hood? Who stole from my dreams and gave them to A Quiet Place: Day One writer/director Michael Sarnoski? The Sheep Detectives star dons the hood and bow as 17th century folklore legend Robin of Locksley, the scourge of Sherwood Forest for the rich, all-time hero for the poor. But The Death of Robin Hood is not your Disney hot fox version of the legend; instead, it's a brutal, A24-worthy retelling of the English outlaw's story, as a fatally wounded Robin Hood laments on a life of violence (alright, Peaky Blinders). Also, Bill Skarsgård plays Little John, the prince of thieves' right-hand man. So, yeah, we're in. — S.C.
Starring: Hugh Jackman, Jodie Comer, Bill Skarsgård, Murray Bartlett, and Noah Jupe
How to watch: The Death of Robin Hood opens in theaters June 19.
The Invite
As the follow-up to Don't Worry Darling, actor/director Olivia Wilde offers an English-language remake of the Spanish comedy The People Upstairs.
Written by Will McCormack and Rashida Jones, The Invite stars Wilde and Seth Rogen as a married couple with a kid, a great apartment, and no patience left for each other. So, when the hot couple from upstairs (Penélope Cruz and Edward Norton) come down for an adults-only dinner, sparks fly. But could these sparks ignite a sexual fire? And by that, I mean group sex? You'll have to take a chance on The Invite to find out. —K.P.
Starring: Olivia Wilde, Seth Rogen, Penélope Cruz, and Edward Norton
How to watch: The Invite opens in theaters June 26.
Supergirl
At the end of Superman, DC fans got to meet Krypto's chaotic pet parent, Kara. And this summer she gets her own movie, based on the comic mini-series Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, written by Tom King and illustrated by Bilquis Evely.
House of the Dragon's Milly Alcock headlines as Supergirl, who is planet-hopping with her super-powered pup. That's when she crosses paths with a vengeance-seeking alien girl named Ruthye Marye Knoll (Eve Ridley). In her, Kara could find her inner hero, her purpose, and maybe her people? — K.P.
Starring: Milly Alcock, Matthias Schoenaerts, David Krumholtz, Emily Beecham, and Jason Momoa
How to watch: Supergirl opens in theaters June 26.
July 2026 movie releases
Enola Holmes 3
Sherlock Holmes' highly competent younger sister (Stranger Things' Millie Bobby Brown) is back for a new case, one that will put her extraordinary (and apparently hereditary) detective skills to the test. Following the case of the missing mother and the case of the missing sister, Enola Holmes 3 will see the young sleuth trace clues all the way out of Victorian England to Malta. Henry Cavill returns as the illustrious Sherlock, as does Helena Bonham Carter as their mother, Eudoria. More returns include Louis Partridge as Enola's love interest Lord Tewkesbury, Himesh Patel as Dr. John Watson, and Sharon Duncan-Brewster as the diabolical Moriarty/Mira Troy.
Reader, the Enola Holmes movies are a blast, a combustible fusion of historical dabblings, clever crime-solving, and a brilliant lead. I wrote in my review of the sequel, "Millie Bobby Brown's impeccable comedic timing and flustered Fleabag energy once again make her the perfect choice for Sherlock's headstrong sister stomping her own path." We're seated for Enola Holmes 3. — S.C.
Starring: Millie Bobby Brown, Henry Cavill, Helena Bonham Carter, Himesh Patel, Louis Partridge, and Sharon Duncan-Brewster
How to watch: Enola Holmes 3 debuts on Netflix July 1.
Minions & Monsters
Remember the #GentleMinions fever of 2022? Well, it might rear its yellow, goggled head again this summer, as the Minions return in Minions and Monsters. This latest entry in the Despicable Me franchise sees the Minions hoping to take Old Hollywood by storm. They've got their sights set on making a monster movie of their own. There's just one problem: They're going to need some actual monsters. So begins a quest to recruit beasts from the farthest corners of the Earth. Who among them will be ready for their closeup, and who would rather eat the Minions for breakfast? — B.E.
Starring: Pierre Coffin, Trey Parker, Jesse Eisenberg, Zoey Deutch, Allison Janney, Bobby Moynihan, Phil LaMarr, Christoph Waltz, and Jeff Bridges
How to watch: Minions & Monsters opens in theaters July 1.
Evil Dead Burn
The sixth installment in the Evil Dead franchise is co-written and directed by Sébastien Vaniček, who was responsible for the 2023 French creature feature Infested, which was about big, aggressive spiders overtaking a Parisian neighborhood.
Don't expect Ash (Bruce Campbell) to show up in this standalone entry. Vaniček's grim and grisly entry stalks a young widow who travels to her in-laws' remote home for some rest, relaxation, and maybe even some closure. Instead, as teased in the clip above, she'll find a certain creepy old book that unleashes the evil dead. — K.P.
Starring: Souheila Yacoub, Tandi Wright, Hunter Doohan, Luciane Buchanan, Erroll Shand, Maude Davey, and George Pullar
How to watch: Evil Dead Burn opens in theaters July 10.
Moana
Ten years ago, John Musker and Ron Clements made the rapturous animated adventure Moana — complete with a rousing soundtrack from Mark Mancina, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and Opetaia Foaʻi. A sequel would follow, to mixed reviews. This summer comes the inevitable live-action remake, as Moana follows in the steps of so many Disney classics before it.
Newcomer Catherine Laga'aia stars as Moana. Dwayne Johnson is back as Maui, wearing a wig that had the internet eye-rolling. Bringing prestige to the remake is the Broadway director of Hamilton, Thomas Kail, who was also behind the critically acclaimed limited series Fosse/Verdon. Together, can they make something familiar and fresh to thrill audiences all over again? We'll see this summer.* —K.P.
Starring: Catherine Laga'aia, Dwayne Johnson, John Tui, Frankie Adams, and Rena Owen
How to watch: Moana opens in theaters July 10.
Heartstopper Forever
They had us at "Hi." Heartstopper is capping off three impeccable seasons with a film, in which we'll farewell Charlie Spring (Joe Locke), Nick Nelson (Kit Connor), and their Truham-Higgs pals, and send them into adulthood. With Nick and Charlie preparing to go long-distance as university looms, and their friends Tao (William Gao), Elle (Yasmin Finney), Isaac (Tobie Donovan), Tara (Corinna Brown), Darcy (Kizzy Edgell), and Imogen (Rhea Norwood) also sizing up their futures, expect some big, happy tears.
Heartstopper Forever is based on Alice Oseman's upcoming sixth volume of the graphic novel. With Still Alice director Wash Westmoreland at the helm and Heartstopper series director Euros Lyn executive producing, the final chapter is in caring hands. — S.C.
Starring: Joe Locke, Kit Connor, Yasmin Finney, William Gao, Rhea Norwood, Tobie Donovan, Corinna Brown, Kizzy Edgell, and Jenny Walser
How to watch: Heartstopper Forever debuts on Netflix July 17.
Hadestown: The Musical
If you haven't seen Hadestown on stage, you know someone who's told you to see Hadestown on stage. Well, you could still see Hadestown on stage, and/or you could watch the upcoming live capture, Hadestown: The Musical. Filmed in London's West End, Anaïs Mitchell and Rachel Chavkin's Tony–winning musical will be screened in cinemas this July. An ideal way to watch or rewatch the hit adaptation of the Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice, this Hadestown filmed performance stars original Broadway cast members Reeve Carney, Eva Noblezada, Amber Gray, André De Shields, and Patrick Page. Then you can be the one to tell others to see Hadestown. — S.C.
Starring: Reeve Carney, Eva Noblezada, André De Shields, Amber Gray, and Patrick Page
How to watch: Hadestown: The Musical opens in theaters July 24.
I Want Your Sex
American filmmaker Gregg Araki (The Doom Generation, Kaboom) is back with his 12th feature, I Want Your Sex. The erotic comedy thriller that scored buzz out of its Sundance debut stars Cooper Hoffman as a kind but clueless young man named Elliot, who thinks he's got a dream job when he becomes the assistant of celebrated artist and provocateur Erika Tracy (Olivia Wilde).
Per the logline from Magnolia Pictures, "When Erika breaks down office boundaries and takes Elliot on as her sexual muse and subordinate, their sexually charged relationship makes him question his own desires, boundaries, and relationships with his uptight girlfriend (Charli XCX) and repressed roommate (Chase Sui Wonders)." —K.P.
Starring: Olivia Wilde, Cooper Hoffman, Mason Gooding, Chase Sui Wonders, Daveed Diggs, and Charli XCX
How to watch: I Want Your Sex opens in theaters July 31.
The Odyssey
Christopher Nolan adapts Homer's The Odyssey, which follows Trojan War hero Odysseus (Matt Damon) on his long journey home to wife Penelope (Anne Hathaway). Along the way, this legendary warrior will encounter the monster cyclops Polyphemus, the seductive and savage sirens, and Calypso, a nymph played by Charlize Theron.
Made for IMAX, this adaptation is sure to be epic. Plus, it's the first team-up of Tom Holland and Zendaya coming in July.* —K.P.
Starring: Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong’o, Zendaya, and Charlize Theron
How to watch: The Odyssey opens in theaters and IMAX July 17.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day
Tom Holland and Zendaya are back as Peter Parker and MJ in the next, much-anticipated sequel to the MCU's Spider-Man film series! Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings director Destin Daniel Cretton returns to the MCU to helm the next chapter in Peter Parker's saga, Spider-Man: Brand New Day. After his collision with alternate timelines left Peter forgotten in his own, he'll suit up as Spider-Man to fight new challenges.
The trailers have confirmed that Jon Bernthal is swinging back into MCU action as The Punisher, and Mark Ruffalo will return as The Hulk. But tongues are wagging over what role Stranger Things' Sadie Sink will play. Some are speculating she's the cloaked figure, and she could be this franchise's Jean Grey. We can't wait to see. —K.P.
Starring: Tom Holland, Zendaya, Jacob Batalon, Sadie Sink, Liza Colón-Zayas, Jon Bernthal, Mark Ruffalo, Michael Mando, Tramell Tillman, and Marvin Jones III
How to watch: Spider-Man: Brand New Day opens in theaters July 31.
The Dink
In 2021, director Josh Greenbaum gifted us with the epically hilarious buddy comedy Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar. In 2024, he presented the comedy documentary Will & Harper, which followed Will Ferrell and his longtime collaborator Harper Steele on a roadtrip as they got reacquainted following the latter's gender transition. Now, ahead of the long-awaited Spaceballs sequel, Greenbaum delivers another friendship-centric comedy with The Dink. You might have heard about it as "the pickleball comedy."
Yup, the sports sensation that's sweeping the Boomer generation now has its own sports movie. And while that premise might sound like pickleball and its senior appreciators will be the butt of the jokes, that's not how Greenbaum plays. Jake Johnson stars as an aging tennis pro who finds a new love of sport when he partners up with pickleballer Candace, played by Mary Steenburgen. Together, they aim not only to win, but to break from old patterns that no longer serve them. Trust me. You'll be charmed. — K.P.
Starring: Jake Johnson, Mary Steenburgen, Ed Harris, Andy Roddick, Patton Oswalt, Chloe Fineman, Chris Parnell, Aaron Chen, and Ben Stiller
How to watch: The Dink debuts on Apple TV July 24.
August 2026 movie releases
The Wrong Girls
Ready for a stoner comedy produced by Seth Rogen and starring Kristen Stewart and Alia Shawkat? Written and directed by Dylan Meyer, The Wrong Girls focuses on two clueless friends who accidentally acquire telepathic powers after taking an experimental drug.
As teased in this Instagram post, they're not exactly changing the world with this incredible ability. But having it makes them a target for some dangerous folks with a dark agenda. — K.P.
Starring: Kristen Stewart, Alia Shawkat, Seth Rogen, Geena Davis, Tony Hale, Kumail Nanjiani, and LaKeith Stanfield
How to watch: The Wrong Girls opens in theaters Aug. 14.
Six: The Musical Live!
Looking for a summer movie that's one of a kind, no category? Then rejoice, because the smash musical Six is coming to the big screen, performed by the original West End cast.
Written by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss, Six reimagines the wives of Henry VIII as pop divas hungry to prove they're so much more than "divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, survived." The queens decide that whoever had the worst time with Henry VIII will lead their band, prompting a musical showdown that's part history lesson, part reclamation of these women's stories, all bangers. Drawing inspiration from Beyoncé, Adele, Lily Allen, and more, Six's musical numbers are guaranteed to stick in your head long after you leave the theater. — B.E.
Starring: Jarnéia Richard-Noel, Millie O'Connell, Natalie Paris, Aimie Atkinson, Alexia McIntosh, and Maiya Quansah-Breed
How to watch: Six: The Musical Live! opens in theaters Aug. 14.
The End of Oak Street
"I think our house, our neighborhood, our whole street... has moved." That's the basic premise of The End of Oak Street, the new blockbuster from It Follows writer/director David Robert Mitchell. The problem is "has moved" is doing quite a bit of heavy lifting in that sentence, with the new location of said neighborhood apparently being sometime during an age when dinosaurs still roamed the earth. Jurassic Park with a sci-fi/mystery twist and a big-name cast? T-rex-sized potential. — S.H.
Starring: Anne Hathaway, Ewan McGregor
How to watch: The End of Oak Street opens in theaters Aug. 14.
Insidious: Out of the Further
Formerly known as Insidious: The Bleeding World, this sixth entry in the Insidious franchise brings back Lin Shaye as psychic Elise Rainier. This time, she'll have to help a single mom named Gemma (Amelia Eve), who has the power to travel into the Further, the perilous purgatorial realm of lost souls.
As if that weren't spine-tingling enough. Gemma discovers she can bring those trapped in the Further back to the real world, which makes her a target for evil forces giddy to get a grip on the living realm. Get ready for things to get seriously spooky. — K.P.
Starring: Amelia Eve, Brandon Perea, Maisie Richardson-Sellers, and Lin Shaye
How to watch: Insidious: Out of the Further opens in theaters Aug. 21.
Spa Weekend
Screenwriters Jon Lucas and Scott Moore have previously brought us The Hangover and Bad Moms. Now, they're writers and directors on Spa Weekend, a rowdy comedy about three childhood best friends who set out for a girls trip that should be restorative and fun. But when a friend who's a human trainwreck crashes the party, hijinks and comical chaos will ensue. — K.P.
Starring: Isla Fisher, Leslie Mann, Anna Faris, and Michelle Buteau
How to watch: Spa Weekend opens in theaters Aug. 21.
Cliffhanger
Remember that 1993 Sylvester Stallone movie, where the action hero played a mountain climber? This is the reboot, with Downton Abbey's Lily James in the lead role.
Directed by Jaume Collet-Serra, helmer of such thrillers as Carry-On, Non-Stop, and The Shallows, this Cliffhanger is sure to bring jaw-dropping stunts and eye-popping moments. James plays Naomi Cooper, the second generation in a mountaineering family, behind her climbing father, Ray (Pierce Brosnan). However, while on an excursion with a billionaire's son, she, her father, and her sister are accosted by vicious kidnappers. Narrowly escaping, it's now up to Naomi to rescue the others without a fatal fall. —K.P.
Starring: Lily James, Nell Tiger Free, Franz Rogowski, and Pierce Brosnan
How to watch: Cliffhanger opens in theaters Aug. 28.
Coyote vs. Acme
Samy Burch awed critics with her blisteringly camp screenplay May/December. Her follow-up should have been the Looney Tunes live-action comedy Coyote vs. Acme. Then, in a decision that had the internet and Hollywood outraged, Warner Bros. Pictures opted to shelve the finished film as a tax write-off. Sure, that happens. But rarely with a movie that boasts an Oscar–nominated screenwriter, a world-famous franchise tie-in, and stars like John Cena, Will Forte, and Lana Condor. Thankfully, WB eventually sold the film, so we'll finally get to see it this summer.
It's hard to imagine the story within in this Looney Tunes offering will be wilder than the one behind it. But being that it's set in the ACME factory, manufacturer of much of Wile E. Coyote's wacky weapons and tools, it could be next-level bonkers. Here's hoping.* —K.P.
Starring: Will Forte, John Cena, Lana Condor, P. J. Byrne, Tone Bell, Martha Kelly, and Eric Bauza
How to watch: Coyote vs. Acme opens in theaters Aug. 28.
Finding Emily
Here's one for the hopeless romantics. Directed by Alicia MacDonald and written by Rachel Hirons, Finding Emily stars Spike Fearn as a young musician who falls hard for a girl named Emily, who he meets on a magical night out. There's just one thing standing between them and happily ever after: He's missing a digit in her phone number.
Desperate to find her, he teams up with a determined psychology student (Angourie Rice), who is on assignment to prove "romantic attachments prove madness." Before long, his earnest mission for romance turns into a viral sensation, and not in a good way. So what lies ahead for these two? Well, I mean, it's a classic trope that opposites attract. Could the hopeless romantic and the cynic fall in love? — K.P.
Starring: Angourie Rice, Spike Fearn, and Minnie Driver
How to watch: Finding Emily opens in theaters Aug. 28.
The Dog Stars
Almost 15 years after its release, Peter Heller's popular post-apocalyptic novel The Dog Stars is finally getting a movie adaptation — and judging by the people involved, it'll hopefully be worth the wait. Directed by Ridley Scott and with a screenplay from The Revenant writer Mark L. Smith, The Dog Stars follows Hig (Jacob Elordi), a civilian pilot surviving in a post-pandemic world alongside his dog and hardened neighbor Bangley (Josh Brolin). The question is, is simply surviving enough? — S.H.
Starring: Jacob Elordi, Josh Brolin, Margaret Qualley, Allison Janney, Guy Pearce, and Benedict Wong
How to watch: The Dog Stars is in theaters Aug. 28.
Idiots
Out of Sundance, this comedy got buzz under the title The Shitheads. Surely, Idiots is more marketable. But if you want a real sense of the crude and crackling humor of this one, it's important you know its original name.
Written and directed by Macon Blair (Blue Ruin, Green Room), Idiots stars O'Shea Jackson Jr. and Dave Franco as two screw-ups assigned to transport a wayward youth to a rehab for troubled teens. There's just one problem; they're idiots and he's a real piece of shit. If you like jokes that make you drop jaw in shock and howl, you won't want to miss this wild road trip. — K.P.
Starring: Dave Franco, O'Shea Jackson Jr., Mason Thames, Kiernan Shipka, Nicholas Braun, and Peter Dinklage
How to watch: Idiots opens in theaters Aug. 28.
The Whisper Man
A serial killer who lures his victims by whispering outside their windows at night is the deeply unsettling premise at the heart of The Whisper Man, Netflix's upcoming adaptation of Alex North's best-selling novel of the same name. The story follows widowed writer Tom (Adam Scott), who seeks help from his retired police detective father after his young son is abducted. To make things worse, there appears to be a connection between his son's disappearance and the series of murders carried out decades earlier by the killer, who is now behind bars. So did he have an accomplice? Or is something else going on? — S.H.
Starring: Adam Scott, Robert De Niro, Michelle Monaghan, Michael Keaton, John Carroll Lynch, Hamish Linklater, Owen Teague, Acston Luca Porto
How to watch: The Whisper Man debuts on Netflix Aug. 28.
Little Brother
Ready for a story of brotherly love and sibling rivalry? Directed by Matt Spicer (Ingrid Goes West), this Netflix comedy stars John Cena as a famous real estate agent who's know for his meticulously curated world. But his image — and life — will be thrown for a loop when his eccentric little brother (oddball comedian Eric André) unexpectedly crashes into his schedule. — K.P.
Starring: John Cena, Eric André, Michelle Monaghan, Christopher Meloni, Ego Nwodim, Sherry Cola, Caleb Hearon, Ben Ahlers, Bryce Gheisar, and Pilot Bunch
How to watch: Little Brother debuts on Netflix this summer.
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