It’s a mix of action, animation, music, and sci-fi worth going to the cinema for.
Summer break and Father’s Day weekend call for good movies and this month’s theatrical line-up offers a little of everything. Here are the titles worth noting as you plan your cinema visits this coming June.
How to Train Your Dragon
Opens June 11
The animated favorite returns, this time in live-action. Directed by Dean DeBlois, the original filmmaker behind the trilogy, the story follows Hiccup (Mason Thames), a young Viking who befriends a dragon named Toothless in a world where dragons are feared. Gerard Butler reprises his role as Stoick, Hiccup’s father. The film promises just enough nostalgia to draw in both longtime fans and first-timers.
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28 Years Later
Opens June 18
Danny Boyle and Alex Garland reunite for a new chapter in the 28 Days Later universe. Set nearly three decades after the original outbreak, the story centers on a small island community still living under quarantine. When one man crosses back into the mainland, he uncovers how the virus and the people who survived it have changed. Starring Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, and Ralph Fiennes, this continuation leans into tension with a few surprises along the way.
Elio
Opens June 18
In Pixar’s newest film, a young boy named Elio finds himself unexpectedly transported to an interstellar society and mistaken as Earth’s official ambassador. What follows is a coming-of-age story set across galaxies, full of strange creatures, awkward moments, and emotional growth. Directed by Adrian Molina (Coco), the film combines humor and heart in a way that Pixar does best. A good pick for families and animation fans.
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M3GAN 2.0
Opens June 25
The tech-horror doll that dominated pop culture is back. This time, M3GAN is no longer alone. The sequel builds on the original’s viral success and explores the next evolution of AI companions: faster, smarter, and more dangerous. Directed again by Gerard Johnstone, the film reunites Allison Williams and Violet McGraw for another round of sleek, high-stakes horror.
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F1: The Movie
Opens June 25
Brad Pitt stars as Sonny Hayes, a once-promising Formula 1 driver lured out of retirement for one last chance on the track. He joins forces with a rookie talent (Damson Idris) under the leadership of a team boss played by Javier Bardem. Directed by Joseph Kosinski (Top Gun: Maverick), the film blends fictional storytelling with real F1 footage and behind-the-scenes access. For fans of motorsport or classic redemption arcs, this one’s an easy pick.
Miley Cyrus: Something Beautiful
Opens June 27
This isn’t a concert film. It’s something stranger and more stylized. Something Beautiful is a pop opera directed by Miley Cyrus herself, featuring thirteen original songs and visuals crafted for theaters. Co-directed by Jacob Bixenman and Brendan Walter, and mixed by Alan Meyerson (Dune), the film blends fantasy, personal storytelling, and music in a way that’s meant to be immersive. We can say it’s more of art film and less tour documentary.
Schedules are always subject to change, so it’s best to check with your local cinema before heading out.
