Summer Arrivals: Netflix's Lineup of Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror Films
Summer's heating up with some spine-tingling entertainment! Netflix's got the goods, from bloodsuckers to intergalactic romance, and everything in between. Let's dive into the must-watch movies of the season, shall we?
May 23 - Fear Street: Prom Queen
Thought the Fear Street saga was over? Guess again, kids! This new installment takes us back to 1988 and Shadyside High, where mean girls, misfits, and mysteries aplenty lurk. Directed by Matt Palmer, the cast includes some familiar faces like Lili Taylor and Katherine Waterston, along with fresh blood such as India Fowler, Suzanna Son, and more. Buckle up for a thrilling ride!
June 20 - KPop Demon Hunters
Get ready for an "animated action comedy" ride like never before! In this Sony Pictures Animation project, K-pop superstars disguise themselves as demon hunters. I know, right? Just when you thought their lives were too fabulous, they go and add slaying monsters to the to-do list. The voice cast brings the heat, with talent like Arden Cho, Ahn Hyo-seop, and more.
July 2 - The Old Guard 2
We almost forgot about its arrival, but we'll let bygones be bygones because the first one was a blast! Directed by Victoria Mahoney, this sequel sees our beloved immortal warriors back in action. They're still saving the world, but new complications, old foes, and a mystery that could crack the secret of eternal life are kicking things up a notch. Get ready for an adrenaline-pumping juggernaut of action!
July 10 - Brick
Things are about to get mysterious as an ordinary couple wakes up trapped behind a wall in their shared apartment building. Who put it there? Why? Will they escape? Find out in this intriguing flick.
August 13 - Fixed
Get ready for some adult animated silliness! Genndy Tartakovsky brings us a tale about a dog on a wild last night before his neutering appointment. The all-star cast of comedy heavyweights, including Adam Devine, Idris Elba, and more, promises some laugh-out-loud moments.
Summer TBD - Lost in Starlight
Netflix's first-ever Korean-language animated film weaves a romantic tale about an astronaut and a musician separated by Earth and Mars, refusing to let distance tear them apart.
Curious about more sci-fi, fantasy, and horror goodies coming your way? Check out io9 for updates on Marvel, Star Wars, Star Trek, DC Universe, and Doctor Who, among others. Summer just got way more exciting!
- The future of summer entertainment is looking promising, with Netflix offering a variety of spine-tingling movies such as "Fear Street: Prom Queen" and "Lost in Starlight".
- In the upcoming movie "KPop Demon Hunters", K-pop superstars transform into demon hunters, adding slaying monsters to their already fabulous lives.
- The sequel to the action-packed movie "The Old Guard", directed by Victoria Mahoney, is set to release in July, bringing back the immortal warriors for more world-saving adventures.
- Gizmodo and io9, your go-to sources for movies, technology, entertainment, sci-fi, and fantasy news, are keeping a close eye on summer's must-watch movies and updates from Marvel, Star Wars, Star Trek, DC Universe, and Doctor Who.
