The month of June is nothing to sneer at for moviegoers out there. Luca Guadagnino is directing a Daniel Craig film that serves as the perfect opener to Pride Month. Meanwhile, Steven Spielberg’s latest sci-fi flick introduces the possibility of aliens among us.
And what we’re most excited for: a full feature film starring Milly Alcock’s Supergirl, who gave us all a great showing in her short cameo in last year’s “Superman.”
“Masters of the Universe” – June 3
In this coming-of-age origin story, Prince Adam (Nicholas Galitzine) is sent off to Earth away from his home world, Eternia, after the invasion of Skeletor (Jared Leto). Fifteen years later, he locates his Sword of Power, which transports him back to Eternia, where he sees the effects of Skeletor’s brutal rule.
Seeking to liberate his home, he teams up with Teela (Camila Mendes) and Duncan/Man-At-Arms (Idris Elba) as he embraces his true destiny as He-Man, the most powerful man in the universe.
“Masters of the Universe” is directed by Travis Knight. Joining Galitzine, Mendes, Elba, and Leto in the cast are Alison Brie, James Purefoy, Morena Baccarin, Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson, Charlotte Riley, and Kristin Wiig.
“Queer” – June 3
Luca Guadagnino and a film titled “Queer.” What better way to start Pride Month?
Starring Daniel Craig, Drew Starkey, Lesley Manville, and Jason Schwartzman, “Queer” is set in 1950s Mexico City, where William Lee, an American expat in his late 40s, leads a solitary life amid a small American community. However, the arrival in town of young student Eugene Allerton stirs William into finally establishing a meaningful connection with someone.
“Scary Movie” – June 10
It’s been 13 years since the last “Scary Movie” entry. To put into perspective, among the films it last parodied were the “Paranormal Activity” films, “Mama,” “Black Swan,” and “Rise of the Planet of the Apes.”
Now inspired by newer horror entries such as “Sinners” and “Smile,” the latest in the “Scary Movie” franchise aims to cancel “cancel culture.” That said, considering how humor has changed in recent years, will the slapstick jokes of this upcoming film hit its mark, or will they fall flat?
“Scary Movie” is directed by Michael Tiddes and stars Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, Anna Faris, Regina Hall, Kenan Thompson, and more.
“Disclosure Day” – June 10
For now, it seems like we are alone in the universe. But if that weren’t the case, what would happen? How would that truth be communicated to the rest of the world? Will there be panic, disorder, or maybe even celebration?
Steven Spielberg’s latest explores what might just happen: secrecy, buried plans, the silencing of the truth. I mean, if it took this long for the Epstein files to be unveiled, what more the existence of aliens?
“Disclosure Day” stars Emily Blunt, Josh O’Connor, Colin Firth, Eve Hewson, and Colman Domingo.
“Toy Story 5” – June 17
In past “Toy Story” films, the enemy has always been time: No matter how long or how many children they’ve spent time with, toys will always be discarded and set aside once their owners get older.
For this iconic franchise’s fifth entry, Buzz Lightyear, Jessie, and the rest of the gang are unfortunately already getting replaced—even if their newest kid, Bonnie, hasn’t grown up. The new enemy? Technology.
The upcoming “Toy Story 5” also teases the return of Woody, who previously set out to join the lost toys at the end of 2019’s “Toy Story 4.”
“Supergirl” – June 24
Last year’s “Superman” introduced us to Kara Zor-El, Clark’s more temperamental and often drunk cousin. This time, she’s going on an intergalactic journey as she searches for a cure to save her pet dog, Krypto, who is not only her closest friend but also the last remaining remnant from her homeworld.
“Supergirl” is directed by Craig Gillespie and stars Milly Alcock, Matthias Schoenaerts, Eve Ridley, David Krumholtz, Emily Beecham, and Jason Momoa.
