Netflix's June 2025 release schedule includes 23 originals and 15 licensed films.
Highlighted films include Shadow Protocol (June 6) and The Last Heist (June 13).
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Netflix is gearing up to premiere a diverse range of highly anticipated movies and series in June, showcasing the platform's continued commitment to delivering high-quality content to its global audience.
This month's lineup features a mix of original productions, starring renowned talent and fresh faces, catering to a broad spectrum of interests and tastes. From captivating dramas to thrilling action flicks, Netflix's June offerings promise to entertain, inspire, and engage viewers worldwide.
These releases are definitely worth adding to your calendar.
Director: Christopher McQuarrie (Mission: Impossible franchise)
Cast: Idris Elba, Florence Pugh, John David Washington
The story features an action-packed espionage thriller in which a black-ops team attempts to harness experimental AI technology to prevent the potential outbreak of global-scale cyberwarfare. McQuarrie delivers practical action sequences in his style, highlighted by an incredible 22-minute underwater infiltration shot that is shot in one take. Elba delivers a career-best performance as the tormented team leader, with Pugh excelling as a tech expert with a secret agenda. Entitled Shadow Protocol, the movie, already labeled The Bourne Identity meets Black Mirror, raises cogent issues of AI warfare.
Director: David Fincher (Gone Girl, The Social Network)
Cast: Ryan Gosling, Zendaya, and Oscar Isaac.
101 minutes long, 'The Last Heist' showcases Fincher at his finest in quintessential neo-noir style: a fast-paced thriller about a gang trying to steal a bullet train carrying diamonds valued at US$1 billion. Filmed solely on bespoke train sets, the meticulous cinematography, clever dialogues, and black humor are all Fincher hallmarks. Gosling's charisma works in full force, casting this actor as the suave mastermind, while Zendaya takes one aback with her grit as the crew's safecracker.
Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross's thumping electronic score creates an electrifying atmosphere. Early screenings applauded the 40-minute heist sequence for its almost continuous filming. The 40-minute robbery sequence, filmed in a single, near-continuous take, has been singled out for special acclaim at early preview screenings.
Director: Woody Allen (Midnight in Paris, Annie Hall)
Cast: Owen Wilson, Marion Cotillard, Timothée Chalamet
The long-awaited sequel to Allen's 2011 classic reunites Wilson via the magic of time travel, this time exploring various facets of Paris in the 1920s. Chalamet is young Ernest Hemingway, and Cotillard returns as the enigmatic Adriana. Allen's screenplay is filled with his brand of self-referential humor and romantic wistfulness.
The movie was shot on location in Paris, as well as at stunning re-creations of Jazz Age landmarks, such as Le Boeuf sur le Toit, serving as the backdrop. Although it retains the quaint whimsy of its predecessor, it is considerably more realistic in its portrayal of the artistic upheavals of the Lost Generation.
Eclipse (June 4)
Creator: Lauren Schmidt Hissrich (The Witcher)
Cast: Henry Cavill, Anya Taylor-Joy, Giancarlo Esposito
This fantasy series is set in an era where the sun is literally disappearing. It has already been compared to Game of Thrones in terms of its epic storytelling and world-building. The show features Henry Cavill as a warrior priest caught between warring factions, and his performance suggests that this role is much more significant than his role as Superman. Anya Taylor-Joy portrays the elusive "Sun Queen" with her distinctive style, while Giancarlo Esposito delivers an outstanding performance as the brutal Chancellor, who is quite terrifying.
The production design is remarkably distinctive, utilizing practical sets that blend medieval and steampunk aesthetics, which enhances its unique appearance. Season one reportedly had a substantial budget of $150 million. Additionally, the visual effects are impressive, particularly the battle scenes set in environments devoid of sunlight.
Creator: Brit Marling (The OA)
Cast: Riz Ahmed, Jodie Comer, Lakeith Stanfield
The mind-melting psychological thriller comes to a close, promising to deliver clarity on the mystery of the "Pattern." With Season 3, we get nonlinear storytelling. The season builds on each character's stories and reveals pieces of the puzzle over the episodes.
Riz Ahmed's performance as the mathematician on the verge of discovering the truth is breathtaking. Comer portrays twins on opposite sides of the conspiracy, and her performance is dazzling. The series' score is haunting, and its Kubrickian cinematography envelops you in paranoia that lingers long after the episode ends.
Netflix's slate for June 2025 is a promising indication of the streaming giant's focus on quality over quantity. Each film offers a unique experience. Whether you're drawn to McQuarrie's exceptional ability to craft action in "Shadow Protocol," Fincher's meticulous direction in "The Last Heist," or the imaginative world presented in "Eclipse," there’s no shortage of compelling stories in every release.