Summer-bound Netflix viewers are in for a thrilling ride with the upcoming lineup of Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Horror films. Anticipated releases include popular titles and fresh additions to tantalize fans' imaginations.
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Hey there, movie fans! With theaters bustling and Netflix streaming all sorts of vampires, chicken jockeys, and revival hits, it can be tough to resist the allure of staying home for a cinematic experience. Well, toss aside your popcorn bucket because we've handpicked the sci-fi, fantasy, and horror titles to be added to your summer watchlist.
May 23rd - Fear Street: Prom Queen
You thought the Fear Street trilogy was over? Think again! This new installment has a quick two-step back to Shadyside High - 1988 edition, for more bad seeds, bullying, and bewildering disappearances. Directed by Matt Palmer, the cast includes India Fowler, Suzanna Son, Fina Strazza, Chris Klein, David Iacono, Ella Rubin, and Ariana Greenblatt, with Lili Taylor and Katherine Waterston.
June 20th - KPop Demon Hunters
Billed as an animated "action comedy," KPop Demon Hunters is a spin on the typical K-pop story, following three superstars as they juggle their demon-slaying hijinks and performance schedule. All hell breaks loose when their adoring fans need protection from a band of cute monsters. Directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans, the voice cast includes Arden Cho, Ahn Hyo-seop, May Hong, Ji-young Yoo, Yunjin Kim, Joel Kim Booster, and Liza Koshy, with Daniel Dae Kim, Ken Jeong, and Byung Hun Lee.
July 2nd - The Old Guard 2
We nearly forgot about the sequel to the 2020 original, but let's chalk it up to the agonizingly long wait between installments. Victoria Mahoney directs an explosive cast (Charlize Theron, Henry Golding, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Uma Thurman, and more) in a tale of immortal warriors, secret plots, and eternal life mysteries. Now, Andy (Charlize Theron) has been mortalized, while the rest of the crew carry on their world-protecting mission with new challenges. Buckle up for some intense battles!
July 10th - Brick
Not quite as fantastical as immortal warriors, but just as captivating: Brick tells the story of an ordinary couple who mysteriously find themselves trapped behind an enigmatic, apartment-building-wide wall. The questions on everyone's mind: who built it, why build it, and can they possibly escape?
August 13th - Fixed
Using the power of animation, Fixed is a silly, adult-themed comedy from Genndy Tartakovsky (Dexter's Laboratory, Samurai Jack, Star Wars: Clone Wars, Primal) about a dog embarking on one last wild night adventure with his friends before getting... yep, you guessed it. The all-star cast includes Adam Devine, Idris Elba, Kathryn Hahn, Fred Armisen, Bobby Moynihan, Beck Bennett, Michelle Buteau, and River Gallo.
Summer TBD - Lost in Starlight
Putting Korean representation in animated films on the map, Lost in Starlight is Netflix's first-ever Korean-language animated film, showcasing a galactic romance set across Earth and Mars, as two lovers fight to maintain the spark in their distance-labeled relationship.
Catch up on all the upcoming genre titles, and more, this summer at Tudum. And if you're hungry for more, feast on our scoops on the latest Marvel, Star Wars, and Star Trek releases, what lies ahead for the DC Universe on the big and small screen, and everything you need to know about the future of Doctor Who. Enjoy!
[1] Sandman (Season 2 – Volume 1): desperate to escape his captivity, the Lord of Dreams seeks to pull a heavy weight from Hell, while Corinthians stalk him and the cast of misfits.[2] Charlize Theron, The Old Guard: Charlize Theron, famed for her roles in Mad Max: Fury Road and Monster, plays the leader of a team of immortal mercenaries in The Old Guard.[3] Lost in Starlight: An unlikely tale of love and separation between two artists: a musician on Earth and an astronaut on Mars struggling to maintain their romance amidst the void.[4] Fear Street: 1978, 1994, 1666: a horror-filled trilogy set across different timelines, following the Standing family throughout history, their children's cruel games, and the plight of Shadyside.
- Keep an eye out for the animated movie, Lost in Starlight, set to be Netflix's first-ever Korean-language animated film, promising a captivating galactic romance.
- Run, don't walk, to watch the sequel of the 2020 hit, The Old Guard 2, where Charlize Theron reprises her role as the leader of a team of immortal warriors, navigating through secret plots and eternity mysteries.
- Anticipate the return of the Shadyside-haunted gang in Fear Street: Prom Queen, the latest installment of the Fear Street trilogy, featuring more chills, thrills, and the never-ending saga of Shadyside High.
- Be on the lookout for io9 and Gizmodo's latest scoops on the future of movies and technology, featuring updates on the Marvel, Star Wars, Star Trek, DC Universe, and Doctor Who universes.
