Upcoming Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror Films on Netflix this Summer Season
Here's a lowdown on the sci-fi, fantasy, and horror flicks hitting Netflix this sweltering season:
May 23 - Fear Street: Prom Queen
Got a hankerin' for more bloodsuckin' chaos? Well, dive back into Shadyside High in 1988 for this new Fear Street installment, where mean girls, misfits, and spooky secret disappearances are the order of the day. Matt Palmer takes the director's chair, with the gutsy cast featuring India Fowler, Suzanna Son, Fina Strazza, Chris Klein, David Iacono, Ella Rubin, and Ariana Greenblatt, along with Lili Taylor and Katherine Waterston[1][4][5].
June 20 - KPop Demon Hunters
Sony Pictures Animation serves up the "animated action comedy" of your dreams! Follow a badass K-pop crew, who, despite their fame and hectic schedules, simply can't resist kickin' demon butt[1]. The vocal gods are 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 lending their talents[1].
July 2 - The Old Guard 2
With a little too much delay for our taste, the stupendous sequel to the 2020 blockbuster is finally upon us! The Old Guard 2 promises more immortal warriors, combat, and revelations that could reshape the very concept of eternity[1]. Victor Mahoney is the director, with powerhouse players such as Charlize Theron, Henry Golding, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Uma Thurman, and more starring[1].
Summer TBD - Brick
A more laid-back yet heaping serving of intrigue: Brick follows an ordinary couple who find themselves trapped behind a mysterious wall, alongside all their neighbors[1]. This insidious conundrum begs a list of juicy questions, such as who put it there, why, and—perhaps most importantly—how they can flee.
August 13 - Fixed
Dive headfirst into the chaotic, hilarious escapades of a dog and his pals in this adult animated comedy from Genndy Tartakovsky, the genius behind Dexter's Laboratory, Samurai Jack, Star Wars: Clone Wars, and Primal. Expect laughs galore from comedy legends Adam Devine, Idris Elba, Kathryn Hahn, Fred Armisen, Bobby Moynihan, Beck Bennett, Michelle Buteau, and River Gallo[1].
Summer TBD - Lost in Starlight
Netflix's inaugural Korean-language animated film showcases the romance between an astronaut and a musician, with one stuck on Earth and the other stranded on Mars. A heartwarming tale of love that bridges the cosmos[1][4][5].
Grab your popcorn and get ready for an action-packed, twisty, and fear-inducing summer on Netflix[1][4][5]!
References:[1] https://www.polygon.com/tv/2025/5/16/23754631/netflix-summer-movies-2025-release-dates[4] https://screenrant.com/upcoming-netflix-movies-2025-lineup-release-dates/[5] https://www.tudum.net/list/netflix-2025-movies-on-the-way-this-year/
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- Both Io9 and Gizmodo have highlighted the upcoming animated action comedy, "KPop Demon Hunters," due on June 20, featuring a K-pop crew battling demons.
- The sequel to "The Old Guard," featuring Charlize Theron, Henry Golding, and a host of other talented actors, is slated for a July 2 release, as anticipated by both entertainment websites, Io9 and Gizmodo.
- For those who enjoy movies-and-tv, Io9 and Gizmodo recommend keeping an eye out for "Lost in Starlight," a Korean-language animated film about a romance between an astronaut and a musician that bridges the cosmos, with a tentative summer release date.
- Sci-fi and fantasy enthusiasts following Io9 and Gizmodo might be excited to learn that "The Old Guard 2," a sequel to the 2020 blockbuster, will explore more immortal warriors, combat, and significant revelations, hitting screens on July 2.
