Sci-fi, fantasy, and horror films set to hit Netflix this summer
Finally, it's time to sink back into your couch and immerse yourself in some spine-tingling entertainment on Netflix! Despite the captivating allure of bloodsuckingvarmipes, featheredspace-jockeys, and resurrectedclassics, introducing an aura of extra suspense to those darkened movie theaters, it's tough to resist the ease and convenience of streaming. So, let's take a peek at some of the sci-fi, fantasy, and horror titles that Netflix has lined up for their summer movie lineup.
May 23 - Fear Street: Prom Queen
You thought the Fear Street series was done? Please, don't forget your corsage for this new installment, as it takes us back to Shadyside High in 1988, where cruel cliques, social outcasts, and mystery continue to reign. Director Matt Palmer and an ensemble cast, including India Fowler, Suzanna Son, Fina Strazza, Chris Klein, and Katherine Waterston, promise more mayhem and macabre delights.
June 20 - KPop Demon Hunters
A labeled "animated action comedy," this Sony Pictures project follows a prolific K-pop group, who secretly slay demons when they're not dazzling legions of fans (and presumably perfecting their dance routines). Complications arise when this trio must protect their adoring followers from another boy band, whose adorable members are, in fact, vile creatures. Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans direct, and the voice cast is star-studded, boasting celebrity names like Arden Cho, Ahn Hyo-seop, Yunjin Kim, Joel Kim Booster, and Liza Koshy.
July 2 - The Old Guard 2
Apologies for the agonizing wait, but we assure you the sequel to the 2020 original The Old Guard is worth the delay. Victoria Mahoney is directing a stellar ensemble cast (Charlize Theron, Henry Golding, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Uma Thurman, and more) in a tale that sees the immortal warriors in their usual protect-the-world role, with complications added in the form of returning enemies and the elusive secret to eternal life. Buckle up for some breathtaking action sequences!
July 10 - Brick
For a slightly lower-key thrill, consider Brick. In this tale, a common couple finds themselves trapped mysteriously inside their apartment building, along with other neighbors. The pressing questions? Who created this barrier, and is there any chance of escape? This suspense-filled drama may lack immortal warriors, but it promises intrigue galore.
August 13 - Fixed
Returning to the high-energy genre, Genndy Tartakovsky's adult animated comedy follows a dog who seizes the day before his inevitable neutering with his closest friends. Likely to be a hoot, the all-star voice cast includes Adam Devine, Idris Elba, and Kathryn Hahn, to name a few.
Summer TBD - Lost in Starlight
Netflix's inaugural Korean-language animated film features an interstellar romance, as two lovers attempt to keep the flicker of their passion burning, one on Earth and the other on Mars. This enchanting tale is sure to leave you yearning for long-distance love.
Find more details about everything coming to Netflix this summer, including non-genre titles and updates on the Marvel, Star Wars, and Star Trek universes, in our news roundup at Tudum.
- The summer movie lineup on Netflix includes a variety of titles, such as the sci-fi and horror movie, Fear Street: Prom Queen, set in 1988.
- KPop Demon Hunters, an animated action comedy, is another title that promises thrilling action and comedy, with K-pop stars secretly slaying demons.
- The Old Guard 2, a sequel to the 2020 original, is set to release in July, featuring an ensemble cast and promising breathtaking action sequences.
- Lost in Starlight, Netflix's inaugural Korean-language animated film, tells a romantic tale of two lovers separated by distance, offering a unique blend of sci-fi and romance. For more updates on upcoming Netflix titles, visit Tudum, a comprehensive news roundup on entertainment, sci-fi, fantasy, and movies-and-tv.
