‘Sense8’ returns: The hottest new movies headed to Netflix in June
June brings another round of fresh titles to Netflix, and the Film Daily team has sorted the strongest arrivals worth queuing up. The slate mixes prestige docs, sharp thrillers, and major studio films alongside brand-new originals that land this month.
He Named Me Malala (2015)
Available: June 1 He Named Me Malala is a 2015 documentary film directed by Davis Guggenheim (An Inconvenient Truth), presenting a stunningly crafted portrait of the young Pakistani female activist and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai. The film looks at the events leading up to the Taliban’s attack on her for speaking out on girls’ education as well as the aftermath, including her speech to the United Nations.
Sunday’s Illness (2018)
Available: June 15 Ramón Salazar’s Spanish melodrama is headed to Netflix after receiving warm reviews at the 68th annual Berlinale, about an estranged mother & daughter who reunite for a ten-day trip together. The mother Anabel considers the trip to be a chance for her to get her daughter back, but little does she know Chiara has other ideas in mind.
Mohawk (2018)
Available: June 30 In this historical genre-bending action-horror flick, America is the bogeyman. Set late during the War of 1812, Ted Geoghegan’s (We Are Still Here) latest film centers on a young Mohawk woman (Kaniehtiio Horn) and her two lovers as they battle a squad of US soldiers hell-bent on revenge. As the Americans close in, the trio must use every resource in their power – both real and supernatural – to help in the escalating battle.
Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017)
Available: June 26 The latest Star Wars jam is hitting the streaming giant in June, giving opportunity for the Jedi fandom to debate the merits or pitfalls (depending on your stance) of the movie once more.
Lust Stories (2018)
Available June 15 In a followup to the 2013 anthology film Bombay Talkies, directors Karan Johar, Anurag Kashyap, Zoya Akhtar, and Dibakar Banerjee have put together Lust Stories – four shorts about modern romance in India, providing a look at the country’s trials and tribulations of love.
Tau (2018)
Available: June 29 Maika Monroe (It Follows), Ed Skrein (Deadpool), and Gary Oldman (Darkest Hour) star in Federico D’Alessandro’s sci-fi thriller about a girl held captive by an advanced artificial intelligence who seeks to escape by breaking into the computer programs that control the house.
Us and Them (2018)
Available: June 20 Writer-director Joe Martin’s SXSW hit sees Jack Roth (The Snowman) star as a fiery and frustrated working class twentysomething who launches a plan to kickstart a revolution by turning the tables on the establishment with a deadly game of chance. Violent, punchy, stylish, and with a funk-heavy soundtrack to boot, Us and Them is well worth a watch when it drops on Netflix later next month.
Thor: Ragnarok (2017)
Available: June 5 Whether you’re a Marvel superfan or you think it’s a load of old huey, there’s no denying Thor: Ragnarok is the best of the three Thor films and it’s also one of the funniest MCU films going. Definitely worth a watch or rewatch when it joins Netflix’s ranks in June.
Sense8: The Series Finale
Available: June 8 It might be a season finale but it is a two-hour special so we think it warrants a mention on this movie list. We’re finally getting closure on the Wachowski’s sci-fi hit – hopefully we get the answers to the questions we’ve all been asking since the show was cancelled after just two seasons last year.
In Bruges (2008)
Available: June 16 Martin McDonagh’s dramedy will have you laughing and sobbing at this story of a guilt-stricken hitman (Colin Farrell) who is forced to sojourn in Bruge with his crime partner (Brendan Gleeson) as they await orders from their ruthless boss following a fudged hit. It’s funny, thrilling, and hopelessly tragic.
The Departed (2006)
Available: June 1 Kick off next month by revisiting one of Martin Scorsese’s finest crime dramas and watch ya boy Leonardo DiCaprio’s undercover cop and Matt Damon’s criminal mole as they both attempt to identify each other while infiltrating an Irish gang in South Boston.
Office Romance (2026)
Available: June 5 Jennifer Lopez headlines this glossy Netflix original rom-com that pairs corporate ambition with unexpected chemistry. Brett Goldstein co-stars as the buttoned-up colleague who becomes the unlikely spark. The film opens with L.A. awards-season chatter already circling its breezy tone and Lopez’s sharp comic timing.
Mexico 86 (2026)
Available: June 5 Diego Luna leads this sports comedy timed for World Cup fever. The story follows a ragtag crew chasing glory and redemption on and off the pitch. Early festival reactions praise its sunny energy and Luna’s effortless charm.
Voicemails for Isabelle (2026)
Available: June 19 Zoey Deutch and Nick Robinson star in this intimate romantic comedy built around grief and second chances. The script leans on small, lived-in moments rather than big gestures. Critics at early screenings noted its warm tone and strong ensemble chemistry.
In the Hand of Dante (2026)
Available: June 24 Oscar Isaac anchors this star-studded literary adaptation that also features Gal Gadot and Gerard Butler. The drama threads Renaissance intrigue with modern underworld dealings. Studio insiders say the project has been a quiet awards-season favorite since its first table read.
Avatar: The Last Airbender Season 2 (2026)
Available: June 25 The live-action return expands its elemental world with fresh threats and deeper character arcs. Viewership numbers spiked immediately after the premiere, echoing the original series’ cultural grip. Showrunners kept the spirit intact while widening the scope for the new season.
June 2026 also brings licensed favorites such as the Creed trilogy and The Big Lebowski for quick comfort rewatches. The full slate mixes prestige holdovers with buzzy originals, giving viewers plenty of reasons to stay inside the app.
