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A review of the films that hit theaters this month and on platforms like Netflix
The billboard in June, with the beginning of summer, the heat and the big proposals from the studios (after the setback of The Mandalorian and Grogu), will be defined by two phenomena: the new bets of terror youtuber to attract generation Z and the fourth sequel to one of the most famous animated sagas in history and which arrives ready to destroy everything it finds along the way. Furthermore, Steven Spielberg is releasing a movie, although that is no longer as huge an event as it was a few years ago.
In between, there will also be nostalgia of all kinds, some superheroines and even films that anticipate the imminent World Cup, which this summer the theaters will compete for attention. Thanks to all this, the billboard seems to maintain the good health of the best year at the box office since the pandemic for now, even if Spanish cinema gives up part of its share after a very strong start. The proposals seem to be convincing different audiences for the first time in time, and summer is the great test.
These are the most anticipated film releases for June 2026:
Backrooms
‘Backrooms’ trailer
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‘Backrooms’ trailer
The new horror phenomenon (it premiered at number one and 80 million last weekend in the US) was born first with a meme and then as a web series made for YouTube in 2022. What’s more, it is signed by a 20-year-old director named Kane Parsons who has just become the youngest filmmaker in history to top the US box office. Mysterious rooms, liminal spaces, unknown dimensions, government experiments and many strange and terrifying things.
When and where to see it? On Friday the 5th, in theaters.
Scary Movie
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‘Scary Movie 6’ Trailer
And behind success, there is always parody. Thirteen years after their fifth film, and with horror cinema precisely creating more icons than in a long time, the Wanyans brothers (promoters of the first films in the franchise) return to Scary Movie in this legacy sequel that recovers the protagonists and some of the films (Scream) to mix them with new phenomena such as Weapons,M3gan, TerrifierThe substance, Longlegs and included Michael.
When and where to see it? On Friday the 5th, in theaters.
He-Man and the Masters of the Universe
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Trailer for ‘He-Man and the Masters of the Universe’
Speaking of unexpected nostalgia… Mattel has decided, after the success of Barbierecover these eighties dolls in an adventure that focuses on unpretentious comedy. What’s difficult is understanding what audience you’re looking for: will it be children who don’t hear anything about He-Man or adults who want to return to their childhood?
When and where to see it? On Friday the 5th, in theaters.
The light
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Trailer for ‘The Light’
Fernando Franco, in addition to being an editor of constant commissions, is one of the most special, personal and elegant directors of Spanish cinema. And now he does a character study by turning Alberto San Juan into a priest who wants to leave his habits… and secrets from the ecclesiastical past begin to appear. Perfect for the Pope’s visit.
When and where to see it? On Friday the 5th, in theaters.
The unknown
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Trailer for ‘The Unknown’
Candela Peña returns to the cinema with one of the police detective films that platforms like so much, this time based on a novel by Rosa Montero and Olivier Truc. Peña is the investigator of a case that begins with a woman without memory played by Anna Rujas in a container in the port of Barcelona.
When and where to see it? On Friday the 5th, on Netflix.
Mexico 86
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Trailer for ‘Mexico 86’
Before the World Cup, Netflix fills its platform with soccer content to take a look at how Mexico managed to become the venue for the event. Diego Luna produces and stars in this satire of the bureaucracy, the offices and the backstage of a business that goes far beyond the field.
When and where to see it? On Friday the 5th, on Netflix.
Every day a smart one is born
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Trailer for ‘Every day a smart guy is born’
Arantxa Echevarría is a director who mixes the most personal personal and political dramas (which she often finds difficult to pull off) with diverse comedies that keep her always working. This one, starring Hugo Silva, Belén Rueda and Susi Sánchez, falls into the second group, a hooligan version of a heist movie with a few drops of social criticism.
When and where to see it? On Friday the 5th, in theaters.
This body of mine
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Trailer for ‘This Body of Mine’
In this continuation of their own short documentary, actress Carolina Yuste and her friend Afioco Gnecco delve into the latter’s journey of transition. A story of friendship to better understand what many LGTBIQ+ people and those around them go through.
When and where to see it? On Friday the 5th, in theaters.
The day of revelation
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Trailer for ‘The Day of Reveal’, by Steven Spielberg
After a few years without much luck in commercial cinema, Steven Spielberg returns to the alien invasion genre that gave him so much joy with an original film surrounded by mystery but that has a curious cast (without huge stars) such as Josh O’Connor, Colin Firth, Colman Domingo and Emily Blunt.
When and where to see it? On Friday the 12th, in theaters.
Pioneers: they just wanted to play
One way to celebrate the World Cup in a different way is this story of a women’s soccer team that, in the early seventies, decided to play a sport that the Franco regime and society did not see as theirs. A feel-good movie from those who were there when no one dared.
When and where to see it? On Friday the 12th, in theaters.
Toy Story 5
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‘Toy Story 5’ Trailer
What better way to maintain a saga of 31 years of history than to pit the famous toys against a tablet that captures all of your little girl’s attention? Pixar promises to destroy everything with the fifth part of a saga that has yet to make a bad movie.
When and where to see it? On Wednesday the 17th, in theaters.
Viva
Actress Aina Clotet left Cannes with the Critics’ Week revelation award for her film directing debut. Now this story of a woman who has overcome breast cancer and feels a deep desire to live is released in Spain.
When and where to see it? On Friday the 19th, in theaters.
Supergirl
This film is a triple litmus test: it must test the health of the superhero genre, the prevalence of DC led by James Gunn (after Superman) and also that of superheroine films. Everyone has seen better times. Milly Alcock is the new woman of steel, Kal-El’s cousin, in this space trip (with a dog) from the director of Yo, Tonya.
When and where to see it? On Friday the 26th, in theaters.
Obsession
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Trailer for ‘Obsession’
The second horror phenomenon of the month comes from another youtuber twenty-something willing to create his own universe of gore in a story about toxic love and obsessions.
When and where to see it? On Friday the 26th, in theaters.
stolen letters
Anyone who knows the films of John Carney already knows what to expect from the director of Once, Sing Street o Begin Again: tenderness, music and unexpected and humble fame. This time he gets Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas to sing.
When and where to see it? On Friday the 26th, in theaters.
Jackass: The best for last
A month full of nostalgia closes with the latest banging act by Johnny Knoxville’s group. Because these kids born from MTV are already too old for this nonsense.
When and where to see it? On Friday the 26th, in theaters.
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