But, with so many new movies being released on Netflix, what are the best ones to watch? To help you out in your movie-watching journey, we’ve narrowed down some of the most anticipated films to hit the streaming service this summer, along with some smaller films that shouldn’t be overlooked. Because while you’ve probably heard a lot about the fact that a gender-swapped She’s All That remake is coming (titled He’s All That, naturally), you may not have heard of an Indian film about a teenage skateboarder (Skater Girl) or a Brazilian comedy about an influencer getting her party on after a bad breakup (Carnaval).
Click through to find out about all these upcoming Netflix movies that will, at the very least, be the topics of conversation. There’s going to be a lot of summer heat to hide from in the coming months. At least we’ve got a few reasons to stay inside.
The Woman in the Window
Release date: May 14
Amy Adams stars in The Woman in the Window, a thriller about an agoraphobic woman based on the novel of the same name by A.J. Finn. The film’s release has been delayed significantly and unfortunately, the film comes from executive producer Scott Rudin. But Adams fans may still want to give it a chance, so it may just become a topic of conversation for Monday morning small talk.
Army of the Dead
Release Date: May 21
A group is sent on a mission to retrieve $200 million (£140 million) hidden in a safe below the Las Vegas strip. The problem? Las Vegas has been taken over by zombies — zombies that are faster and more intelligent than your typical ones. Dave Bautista, Omari Hardwick, Tig Notaro, Ella Purnell, and more star in this film from Zack Snyder.
Carnaval
Release Date: June 2
Carnaval is a Brazilian comedy about an influencer who takes three of her friends on an all-expenses-paid trip to Carnaval in Salvador after her boyfriend cheats on her. They have a wild time while they’re there and meet some new love interests, naturally.
Awake
Release Date: June 9
Gina Rodriguez stars in Awake, a sci-fi movie about a world in which all electricity and cars stop working and humans lose the ability to sleep. All humans, that is, except for the young daughter (Ariana Greenblatt) of Rodriguez’s character. Could she hold the answer to the mystery?
Skater Girl
Release Date: June 11
Skater Girl is a film about a teenager (Rachel Sanchita Gupta) in rural India who dreams of becoming a competitive skateboarder by faces struggles as she tries to achieve her goal. Photo: Courtesy of Netflix.
Good on Paper
Release Date: June 23
Good on Paper follows a standup comedian (played by actual standup comedian Iliza Shlesinger, who also wrote the film), who thinks she’s found love with a guy who is “good on paper,” but finds out he may be too good to be true.Photo: Courtesy of Netflix.
The Last Letter from Your Lover
Release Date: July 23
If you want to see people in pretty settings fall in love in ’60s garb, then this one’s for you. The Last Letter from Your Lover follows two storylines. In the present day, a journalist (Felicity Jones) is researching old love letters she came across. In the 1960s, a forbidden love story is playing out between a man (Callum Turner) and woman (Shailene Woodley).
Resort to Love
Release Date: July 29
Escape to an island paradise with Resort to Love. The romantic comedy stars Christina Milian as a singer who gets hired to perform at a resort in Mauritius. Soon, though, she finds out that her ex-fiancé (Jay Pharoah) is getting married there and her feelings for him return.
The Kissing Booth 3
Release Date: August 11
Joey King, Jacob Elordi, and Joel Courtney return for some more teen drama and hijinks in the final movie in the Kissing Booth series. This time, King’s character, Elle, has to decide whether to attend college with her boyfriend or her best friend.
Sweet Girl
Release Date: August 20
Jason Momoa is out for revenge in Sweet Girl. The thriller is about a man seeking justice following the death his wife, all while protecting his daughter (Isabela Merced). Photo: Courtesy of Netflix.
Beckett
Release Date: August 27
Malcolm & Marie star John David Washington and Alicia Vikander star in the action-thriller Beckett. They play a couple holidaying in Greece who end up getting involved in a dangerous conspiracy. Photo: Courtesy of Netflix.
He’s All That
Release Date: August 27
The original She’s All That got a gender-swapped remake. He’s All That stars TikTok star Addison Rae as a high schooler, Padgett, who tries to turn an unpopular boy (Tanner Buchanan) from her class into prom king. The star of the original film, Rachael Leigh Cook, returns to play Padgett’s mother.
Bob Ross: Happy Accidents, Betrayal & Greed
Release date: TBA
It’s quite a dramatic title for a film about a man who paints “happy trees,” but that’s because this documentary looks in to betrayals Ross faced during his life and the handling of his estate following his 1995 death. You may need to watch a few episodes of his happy, little show after this one.Photo: Acey Harper/The LIFE Images Collection/Getty Images.
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