
Tyler Perry—the Madea legend—teams up with Taraji P. Henson
, known for Empire
, while Arnold Schwarzenegger
reenters the scene
with his trademark action fuel. Add voices from Arden Cho
(Chicago Med
) and Daniel Dae Kim
(Lost
), and you have got a Netflix blockbuster lineup exploding with thrills, laughs, and unforgettable moments. June’s Netflix Originals are ready to take over your watchlist.
June 2025 is scorching with an awesome lineup of Netflix original—movies and series. Here is the countdown with release dates, A-list casts, and must-watch highlights
to prepare your next watchlist!
Netflix original movies in June 2025
From gripping thrillers to vibrant adventures, the best Netflix original movies are about to arrive! Here is the full lineup coming in June 2025.
Straw
Release Date:
June 6
Genre:
Thriller, Drama
Starring:
Tyler Perry, Taraji P. Henson
From the mind of Tyler Perry
comes Straw
, a slow-burning psychological thriller that will have you questioning everything. Taraji P. Henson stars as Janiyah Wiltkinson
, a woman whose life starts to unravel after one wrong decision sets off a chain of chilling events. Secrets pile up, trust vanishes, and survival becomes her only focus.
One desperate day. One wrong move. One last straw.
Taraji P. Henson stars in Tyler Perry’s STRAW. Premieres June 6. pic.twitter.com/bBWSEEF6KE
— Netflix (@netflix) May 14, 2025
Set in a world where loyalty is fragile and danger hides in every corner, Straw
is one of Netflix’s 5 exciting 2025 projects with Oscar winner Tyler Perry
. This is not your average slow-burn thriller—it is a ticking time bomb of emotions, mind games, and shocking reveals.
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KPop Demon Hunters
Release Date:
June 20
Genre:
Animated Musical Fantasy
Voice Cast:
Arden Cho, Daniel Dae Kim
KPop Demon Hunters
introduces a fresh spin to the animated fantasy genre. It follows a global K-pop girl group with a powerful secret—they are also demon slayers.
Full of charged music, magical makeovers, and stylish visuals, this animated odyssey is as crazy as it is entertaining.
KPop Demon Hunters premieres JUNE 20!
A trio of superstars who are secretly demon hunters protect their fans from supernatural threats — including a rival boy band of demons in disguise.
Starring Arden Cho, Ahn Hyo-seop, May Hong & Ji-young Yoo plus Yunjin Kim, Joel Kim… pic.twitter.com/WMwCnaI2mV
— Netflix (@netflix) April 24, 2025
Arden Cho and Daniel Dae Kim voice the characters
in this fantasy-action pop-star glam mash-up. Whether you are into K-pop, anime, or supernatural battles, this one checks every box.
New & returning Netflix original series in June 2025
Drowning in Netflix picks this year? 2025 is bursting with new series premieres
and epic returns on Netflix. Here is a taste of what is dropping before the blockbuster movies take over.
Ginny & Georgia- season 3
Release Date:
June 5
Genre:
Drama
The chaos returns to Wellsbury—and this time, it is personal. In Season 3 of Ginny & Georgia
, Georgia’s once carefully constructed life starts slipping through her fingers.
The harder she works to keep her secrets hidden, the more catastrophic the fallout becomes. Her charm might have served her before, but in Season 3, it might not be enough to outrun what is coming.
They’re in this together, ride or die.
Get ready, peaches. Ginny & Georgia Season 3 premieres JUNE 5. pic.twitter.com/l3tr7XaNjT
— Netflix (@netflix) May 8, 2025
Ginny, now older and far less naive, starts to face realities she has tried to ignore. As her mother’s lies unravel, she must choose who she actually is—and if she can ever trust Georgia again
. Emotional showdowns, messy relationships, and new betrayals take center stage in a season that is darker, deeper and deliciously addictive!
FUBAR – season 2
Release Date:
June 12
Genre:
Action-Comedy
The undercover family that shocked the CIA is back—and the missions are muddier than ever. FUBAR
Season 2 kicks off with Luke (Arnold Schwarzenegger) juggling another bout of world-saving chaos
while trying (and largely failing) to keep his personal life from imploding. With new villains arising and old conflicts reopened, the action expands—but so does the family but so does the family drama.
He told you he’d be back. FUBAR Season 2 returns June 12! pic.twitter.com/bhLQR755TR
— Netflix (@netflix) May 20, 2025
Expect even wilder gadgets, outrageous set pieces, and laugh-out-loud moments as Luke and his daughter Emma push the limits of what father- daughter bonding looks like
. From high-speed chases to covert family therapy sessions, this season is fast, funny, and just the right amount of dysfunctional.
The Waterfront – season 1
Release Date:
June 19
Genre:
Drama
Set against the haunting beauty of a decaying coastal empire, inspired by true events- The Waterfront
is Netflix’s next big prestige drama. Holt McCallany stars as the weary patriarch of a once-powerful fishing dynasty now struggling to stay afloat.
With financial pressures building and vulture-like rival families swimming around, the business—and indeed the family itself—is on the brink of collapse.
The Waterfront, a new series from Kevin Williamson, premieres June 19. Starring Holt McCallany, Maria Bello, Jake Weary, and Melissa Benoist.
Inspired by true events, a family keeps their crumbling North Carolina fishing empire afloat through increasingly dangerous means. pic.twitter.com/zY2KdxjCV6
— Netflix (@netflix) May 22, 2025
Maria Bello stars as a cunning and calculating matriarch with secrets of her own to keep
. As power tensions break out and long-repressed resentments boil over, allegiances shift and loyalties splinter. With its moody atmosphere, sharp writing, and high-stakes family drama,
is part Succession
, part Ozark
chaos—and just might out-crazy Outer Banks
,
too.
Squid Game – season 3 (final season)
Release Date:
June 27
Genre:
Thriller, Survival Drama
The final game begins. Squid Game
‘
s season 3 guarantees the most gripping and heart-wrenching chapter so far, as Seong Gi-hun comes back with revenge in his heart and an agenda
that is no longer for money—but for justice.
Step into the games one last time. Squid Game Season 3, June 27. pic.twitter.com/Z5GPAHl222
— Squid Game (@squidgame) May 22, 2025
Expect brain-twisting turns, stomach-churning decisions, and a finale that will be talked about for years. Old faces return, new players enter, and every sound counts.
With the world now aware of the brutal reality behind the games, this is now a battle for the soul of the system itself.
Other notable Netflix originals
Beyond the big hits, Netflix has some special originals returning this June. Here is one notable pick stealing the spotlight.
Somebody Feed Phil – season 8
Release Date:
June 18
Genre:
Travel, Food
Phil Rosenthal returns with a fork in one and a passport in the other—and Somebody Feed Phil
‘s season 8 could be his most flavorful journey yet. This time, Rosenthal makes stops in vibrant cities like Marrakesh, Kyoto, Lima, and Lisbon
, immersing himself in street markets, bustling family-run kitchens, and quiet countryside dinners that will make you want to book a trip (or at least order takeout).
Sneak peek at SOMEBODY FEED PHIL season 8, premiering June 18th on Netflix
This season follows Phil as he travels to Amsterdam, Tbilisi, Sydney, Adelaide, Manila, Vegas, Guatemala, San Sebastian, and Boston. pic.twitter.com/0qtmhHrvIV— Rama’s Screen (@RamasScreen) May 21, 2025
Whether he is sipping mint tea with Berber farmers in Morocco, learning the art of sushi with a third-generation chef in Japan, or cracking jokes with local legends over ceviche in Peru
, Rosenthal shares heart, humor, and an infectious curiosity with each bite.
June 2025 is coming in hot, and Netflix Originals in the US are bringing the heat with an unbeatable slate. With must-see movies that echo past Netflix triumphs at the Academy Awards
, this month brings everything from jaw-dropping finales like Squid Game
to stylish K-pop battles and teary reunions in Ginny & Georgia
, Netflix is dishing out every flavor of originals
. Whether you are hankering for a spine-tingling movie night (Straw
says hello) or ready to go down the rabbit hole of new worlds (KPop Demon Hunters
, anyone?), this Netflix Originals lineup is all you need for the coming month!
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Which June 2025 release are you most excited to stream first? Let us know your picks in the comments!