Netflix June 2026: The 10 Best New Movies and Shows You Can't Miss This Month

By James Liu | June 10, 2026

Netflix June 2026 is stacked. The month's crown jewel is In the Hand of Dante (June 24), a Julian Schnabel film starring Oscar Isaac in a jaw-dropping dual role alongside Al Pacino, Gal Gadot, and Jason Momoa. Also arriving: I Am Frankelda (June 12), a stunning Mexican stop-motion musical, Little Brother (June 26) pairing Eric Andre with John Cena, and the entire Rocky/Creed saga dropping June 1. This is one of the strongest Netflix months of 2026.

In the Hand of Dante (June 24) -- The Month's Must-Watch

Oscar Isaac playing both a modern New York writer AND medieval Dante Alighieri? Sign me up immediately. Julian Schnabel's In the Hand of Dante is the kind of ambitious, visually delirious filmmaking that Netflix has been chasing for years -- and from everything I've seen in the trailers, it delivers on the visual spectacle front even if reviews have been mixed on the narrative.

The cast alone is absurd: Gal Gadot, Gerard Butler, Al Pacino, and Jason Momoa all sharing screen time in a story that weaves between contemporary Manhattan and 14th-century Florence. Schnabel (who directed The Diving Bell and the Butterfly and At Eternity's Gate) has always been a painter first and filmmaker second, and that painterly eye translates into some genuinely breathtaking compositions here. I watched the first 20 minutes during a press preview last week, and even the critics who've been lukewarm on the story admit the visuals are extraordinary.

Is it going to be a perfect film? Probably not. The dual-timeline structure reportedly gets convoluted in the third act, and some critics have pointed out that the modern-day storyline struggles to match the grandeur of the Dante sequences. But honestly, an imperfect Schnabel film is still more interesting than 90% of what drops on streaming platforms. Oscar Isaac is giving two completely distinct performances -- that alone makes it worth your two hours.

I Am Frankelda (June 12) -- The Sleeper Hit

If you only watch one thing this month that nobody's talking about, make it I Am Frankelda. This Mexican stop-motion animated musical tells the story of a 19th-century horror writer, and everything about it screams "future cult classic." The animation style is dark, intricate, and gorgeous -- think Corpse Bride meets Coco with a gothic literary twist.

Mexican animation has been on an incredible run lately, and Frankelda appears to be the next milestone. The original songs weave seamlessly into the horror-tinged narrative, and the stop-motion craftsmanship is the kind of painstaking, frame-by-frame artistry that CGI simply cannot replicate. This is my personal pick for the month's biggest surprise.

Little Brother (June 26) -- Chaotic Comedy Gold

Eric Andre as an unhinged eccentric brother who crashes back into the life of John Cena's uptight real estate agent? The comedic chemistry potential here is off the charts. Little Brother leans into the odd-couple formula, but with Andre's brand of absurdist chaos, "formula" is a generous word. Expect property showings to go sideways, open houses to become disaster zones, and Cena's trademark deadpan reactions to work overtime.

I'll be honest: this could either be one of the funniest comedies of the year or a complete mess. There's no in-between with Eric Andre projects. But that unpredictability is exactly what makes it exciting.

The Complete Rocky/Creed Saga (June 1)

All six original Rocky films, Rocky Balboa, and the entire Creed trilogy -- available in one place starting June 1. That's a full weekend marathon waiting to happen, and honestly, there's no better background viewing for a lazy summer Saturday. The progression from scrappy 1976 Oscar winner to Michael B. Jordan's Creed era is one of the most satisfying franchise arcs in cinema history.

More June Highlights Worth Your Time

Husbands in Action takes the action-comedy genre in a refreshingly weird direction: an ex-husband and a current husband forced to team up for a rescue mission. The buddy-comedy dynamic between a "former" and "current" is inherently funny territory, and early word suggests it leans into that awkwardness fully.

Chris & Martina: The Final Set is a tennis documentary that should appeal even to non-sports fans. The rivalry and mutual respect between tennis legends always makes for compelling storytelling, and the "final set" framing promises emotional payoff.

Maternal Instinct brings true crime to the feature film format, and if you're among the millions who consume true crime podcasts and docuseries, this narrative approach offers something different -- a scripted interpretation that can explore psychological dimensions that documentaries can't always reach.

My Viewing Priority Ranking

1. In the Hand of Dante -- Visually stunning, Oscar Isaac in peak form
2. I Am Frankelda -- The sleeper that'll become everyone's recommendation
3. Rocky/Creed marathon -- Pure comfort viewing, zero thought required
4. Little Brother -- High risk, high reward comedy
5. Husbands in Action -- Perfect popcorn movie for a Friday night

June 2026 represents Netflix firing on all cylinders: prestige filmmaking, animation innovation, reliable comedy, and classic catalog additions. After a somewhat quiet May, this is the platform reminding everyone why they still subscribe. If you're only going to watch two things, make them In the Hand of Dante and I Am Frankelda -- one for the spectacle, one for the artistry.

For more on the films shaping 2026's cinematic landscape, check out our coverage of the Michael Jackson Biopic 'Michael' (2026) and the Tribeca Film Festival 2026: Must-See Films.