The last week of June is packed with theatrical releases like A Quiet Place: Day One and Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1, but the streaming options are just as exciting. From an Oscar-winning animated film to a thrilling action prequel, there’s something for everyone. Here’s what’s new on streaming platforms this week.
New on VOD
The Boy and the Heron
Available on: Tuesday, June 25
From the legendary Hayao Miyazaki, the mastermind behind Spirited Away and Princess Mononoke, comes The Boy and the Heron. This Academy Award-winning animated feature tells the story of Mahito Maki, a young boy who moves to the countryside after his mother’s death. There, he encounters a talking grey heron that leads him to a magical world filled with familiar and new faces.
Both the original Japanese version and the English dub will be available on PVOD. The English dub features an all-star cast, including Christian Bale, Robert Pattinson, Karen Fukuhara, Gemma Chan, Mark Hamill, Florence Pugh, Willem Dafoe, Dave Bautista, Luca Padovan, Mamoudou Athie, Tony Revolori, and Dan Stevens.
Streaming on VOD.
Ezra
Available on: Tuesday, June 25
Ezra is an R-rated dramedy following stand-up comic Max Brandel, who struggles to raise his autistic son, Ezra. After a series of incidents, Max is given a three-month restraining order from seeing his son. When he gets a career-changing opportunity in Los Angeles, Max and Ezra set out on a cross-country road trip.
Directed by Tony Goldwyn, the film stars Bobby Cannavale, Rose Byrne, Robert De Niro, Vera Farmiga, Whoopi Goldberg, Rainn Wilson, Goldwyn, and newcomer William Fitzgerald.
Streaming on VOD.
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
Available on: Tuesday, June 25
George Miller returns to the Wasteland with Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, a prequel to Mad Max: Fury Road. Anya Taylor-Joy stars as Imperator Furiosa, depicting her journey from being kidnapped as a child to becoming a fierce warrior. The film also features Chris Hemsworth, Tom Burke, Alyla Browne, Lachy Hulme, and Charlee Fraser.
Streaming on VOD.
In a Violent Nature
Available on: Friday, June 28
In a Violent Nature, directed by Chris Nash, is a unique slasher film told from the perspective of the mute, masked killer Johnny. As he wanders through the woods, Johnny begins stalking and killing a group of teenagers. The film offers a fresh take on the slasher genre by focusing on the killer’s POV.
Streaming on VOD.
Summer Camp
Available on: Tuesday, June 25
Summer Camp is a comedy in the vein of Book Club and 80 for Brady. It follows childhood friends Nora, Ginny, and Mary as they attend a summer camp reunion. As they reconnect with old friends and lovers, they discover new things about each other and themselves.
The ensemble cast includes Diane Keaton, Kathy Bates, Alfre Woodard, Beverly D’Angelo, Eugene Levy, Nicole Richie, Josh Peck, Betsy Sodaro, and Dennis Haysbert.
Streaming on VOD.
The Watchers
Available on: Friday, June 28
The Watchers is the directorial debut of Ishana Night Shyamalan, based on A.M. Shine’s novel. The folk horror film stars Dakota Fanning as Mina, an American woman living in Ireland who gets lost in the woods and finds herself trapped in a shelter watched over by mysterious creatures.
The cast includes Georgina Campbell, Olwen Fouéré, and Oliver Finnegan.
Streaming on VOD.
New on Netflix
A Family Affair
Available on: Friday, June 28
Zac Efron and Nicole Kidman reunite in the romantic comedy A Family Affair, alongside Joey King. The film follows Zara Ford, a personal assistant to movie star Chris Cole, who discovers that her widowed mother is now dating her obnoxious boss.
Directed by Richard LaGravenese, the cast also features Kathy Bates, Liza Koshy, and Shirley MacLaine.
Streaming on Netflix.
New on Apple TV+
Fancy Dance
Available on: Friday, June 28
Fancy Dance stars Lily Gladstone as Jax, who cares for her niece Roki after her sister’s disappearance. To prevent losing custody of Roki, Jax and Roki embark on a road trip to find their missing family member.
Directed by Erica Tremblay, the film also stars Isabel DeRoy-Olson, Shea Whigham, and Audrey Wasilewski.
Streaming on Apple TV+.
