2025 is shaping up to be an absolute golden year for movie lovers. Whether you are into action that leaves you on the edge of your seat or nail-biting high-octane racing movies, 2025 got you covered. We’re not even halfway through the year. Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part Two came on screens with Tom Cruise hanging out of a plane, Sinners lived up to its hype, and Bong Joon-ho’s Mickey 17 left us all with our brains melted.
With these blockbusters already out and more to come like the highly anticipated James Gunn’s Superman, this year is shaping up to be one of the most thrilling rides cinema has offered in a long, long time. And just like the months before it, June is keeping the streak alive with a killer lineup of box office releases. From gripping dramas to long-awaited sequels, this month offers something for every kind of moviegoer. June is bringing the goods — including one of the most talked-about motorsport movies of the decade.
So mark your calendars and get ready to be blown away — from stunning casts to visionary directors, June 2025 promises to amaze movie fans like never before.
How to Train Your Dragon
After winning the hearts of millions with three beloved animated films, the How to Train Your Dragon franchise is stepping up to new heights. The franchise is coming out with its first-ever live-action adaptation set to release this June. Fans have waited a long time to see the magical world of Berk and its dragons shown in a new and realistic way, and now that hope is finally coming true.
Directed by Dean DeBlois, the creative mastermind behind the original animated trilogy’s second and third installments, this live-action version promises to carry the same visual flair and emotional depth that made the animated series a huge deal among the fans. The animated version surprisingly blended the thrilling and action sequences into a surprisingly hearty movie, a signature of DeBlois. And he is set to bring the same energy to the live-action version.
Taking on the role of Hiccup is rising star Mason Thames, while Nico Parker (The Last of Us) steps in as the brave Astrid. But what really adds fun to this cast is the inclusion of comedic legends like Nick Frost as Gobber the Belch, Gerard Butler returning as Stoick the Vast, and Peter Serafinowicz, who is known for his sharp wit and iconic voice work. With a fun cast and a nostalgic story, How to Train Your Dragon live-action is set to hit the theaters on June 13.
Materialist
If you are a romcom lover, then it just might be the perfect time for you to mark your calendar. Releasing alongside How to Train Your Dragon on June 13 is the movie Materialist. This romantic comedy features a cast stacked with A-listers, including the ever-charismatic Pedro Pascal, the effortlessly cool Avenger Chris Evans, and the bright Dakota Johnson, all sharing the screen in what promises to be a delightful blend of comedy and heart.
While the director, Celine Song, may not yet have a long list of feature films to her name, the buzz around Materialist suggests that this one is here to stick with you. Song’s vision of the romantic comedy brings a fresh perspective to the genre. It’s not all about laughs and intimate moments, but also the price of love in a luxury-obsessed world.
What makes Materialist particularly exciting is the dynamic between its lead trio. Seeing Pedro Pascal, Dakota Johnson, and Chris Evans play off each other in a romantic setting is something to look forward to. With the beautiful Manhattan setting and a premise that makes fun of materialistic relationships, the movie is shaping up to be a classic.
Elio
If you are in the mood for something imaginative and out of the world, then Pixar’s Elio should be on the top of your watchlist this June. Hitting theaters on June 13, this animated adventure introduces audiences to Elio, a shy but curious boy who accidentally gets mistaken for Earth’s ambassador by a group of alien civilizations. Told you it’s truly out of the world.
The trailers have already given us a taste of the visual aspect, and since it’s a Pixar movie you know it’s going to bring out the big guns for the emotional depth. But what really makes Elio stand out is its fresh and inventive premise — it’s not often we see first contact told through the eyes of a kid who never signed up for it. The movie is packed with a colorful alien world. With space adventures and an emotional story, Elio seems like a great mix of fun science fiction and a touching coming-of-age journey.
And since Elio shares a release date with the live-action How to Train Your Dragon, June 13 is shaping up to be a jackpot for movie lovers. It might just be the perfect excuse to plan a double feature — popcorn, aliens, dragons, and all.
28 Years Later
Almost more than two decades after redefining the zombie genre, the nightmare is making a return. 28 Years Later is set to continue the terrifying legacy that began with 28 Days Later and its intense sequel, 28 Weeks Later. Taking place many years after the rage virus destroyed Britain, this third movie continues the scary story that many fans thought was already concluded.
Directed by Academy Award winner Danny Boyle, who also directed the groundbreaking original, 28 Years Later is bringing back the gritty, dark, adrenaline-filled horror that made the first movie a classic. Teaming up once again with screenwriter Alex Garland, the duo is diving even deeper into the collapse brought on by the virus.
What many people might not know is that 28 Years Later was actually filmed using an iPhone 15. This surprising choice gives the movie a raw, realistic look that adds to its intense and gritty style. Sure, other cinematic cameras and lenses have been used, but the iPhone remains the core of the movie. With stars like Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, and Ralph Fiennes leading the cast, the movie looks like it’s bound to be a hit.
28 Years Later is expected to deliver a perfect blend of heart-pounding chases, eerie silence, and disturbing scenes on June 20 in the theaters.
F1
One of the most anticipated and expensive movies of the year, F1 is set to hit the theaters soon. A racing movie filled with adrenaline, star power, and realism more than any motorsport film before it. Releasing internationally on June 25 and in the U.S. and Canada on June 27, the movie stars Brad Pitt as a washed-up racing driver making a high-stakes return, alongside rising star Damson Idris as his talented teammate.
While many might brush it off as another attempt of Hollywood trying to dramatize things, F1 might be different. Lewis Hamilton, seven-time F1 world champion, serves as executive producer, ensuring the movie is not compromised of its authenticity. The creators, along with Apple, developed entirely new camera technology to capture angles on real F1 cars that have never been seen before on screen.
The man behind the vision is none other than the legend Joseph Kosinski, the same guy behind the brilliance of Top Gun: Maverick. Now, he’s bringing that same eye for speed and immersive storytelling to the racetrack. With scenes filmed at actual Grand Prix weekends, mind-boggling realism, and a cast led by Brad Pitt and Damson Idris, this F1 movie is more than just a sports movie, it’s a GP you wouldn’t want to miss.
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