Upcoming Releases: June, 2026


 We've made it to June, the second month of the Summer season. It's fair to say, looking at the slate, blockbuster season is in full bloom. There is something for everyone this June at the theater. Let's dive in:

Friday, June 5:
* Master of the Universe (Theaters): This is the new take on the HE-Man universe. I'm mixed on the trailers, but this is a big-budget spectacal.

* Power Ballad (Theaters): A smaller film that looks engaging. I really enjoy Paul Rudd, and I think he could be good in this part. This looks like a lot of fun from filmmaker John Carney.

* Scary Movie 6 (Theaters): We need good comedies during the summer. It's been a while since we heard from this franchise, but there are plenty of interesting things for them to skewer. I'm low-key excited for this.

Friday, June 12:
* Disclosure Day (Theaters): You had me at Steven Spielberg. This is a strong cast, including Emily Blunt and Josh O'Connor, and a premise that returns to some of Spielberg's best early work. I'm excited.

* The Furious (Theaters): If you like wall-to-wall action films like The Raid, this is for you. I think there's some interesting potential in this premise.

* Stop! That! Train! (Theaters): In a bit of counter-programming this is a wild comedy led by RuPaul. I don't know what to make of the trailer.

Friday, June 19:
* The Death of Robin Hood (Theaters): This is a different kind of take on the legend. I like Hugh Jackman, and I like the potential in this premise with this darker film.

* Girls Like Girls (Theaters): This is a bit of an alternative likely aimed at teen viewers. It provides a bit of counter-programming to some of the blockbusters of summer. I'm not sold on the premise in the trailers.

* Pixar's Toy Story 5 (Theaters): One of the biggest animated releases of the year, this reunites the gang again. We've been enjoying these films for more than 30 years, and I don't see that stopping now!

Friday, June 26:
* Supergirl (Theaters): This is the second theatrical release from James Gunn's new look D.C. This one sees Mily Alcock as the titular hero and looks to have a bit of a different tone from last years Superman. I'm on the fence, but this has potential.

* Jackass: Best and Last (Theaters): This is the fifth Jackass film, which follows the long-running TV show. These guys aren't getting any younger, but their antics are still wild and bold. This is purported to be the final film, which makes some sense.

* Lucky Strike (Theaters): This is a different kind of drama. It features Colin Hanks and Scott Eastwood in a World War II tale about a soldier trapped behind enemy lines during the Battle of the Bulge. I'm intrigued.

* The Invite (Theaters): This one has a strong cast and something of a wild premise. It was a darling at early film festivals and should draw a crowd in theaters, too.

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