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- Find Your Friends (Shudder) — A gritty thriller about trauma and group dynamics
- Michael (Digital) — The Antoine Fuqua biopic that divided critics
- Sweet Magnolias Season 5 (Netflix) — Southern drama moves to the city
- Every Year After (Prime Video) — YA romance reimagined for TV
- The Listeners (STARZ) — An eerie miniseries about sound and sanity
- It’s Dorothy! (Digital) — A documentary exploring Oz’s enduring heroine
- Maternal Instinct (Netflix) — A true-crime probe into deception and tragedy
- I Am Frankelda (Netflix) — Handcrafted stop-motion horror from Mexico
- My Adventures with Superman Season 3 (Toonami / HBO Max) — Animated superhero action returns
- Alice and Steve (Hulu) — A dark, cringe comedy about friendships gone toxic
New releases are rolling onto every platform this week, from streaming giants to niche services. If you need a plan for what to watch, this guide highlights the standout arrivals across HBO Max, Netflix, Prime Video, Shudder, STARZ, Hulu, and more. Expect thrillers, true crime, animation, and relationship-driven comedies — plus details on cast and where to stream each title.
Find Your Friends (Shudder) — A gritty thriller about trauma and group dynamics
Writer-director Izabel Pakzad aims for a tense study of how survivors are judged. The film centers on Amber, a young woman whose trauma isolates her from a tight-knit group of partygoers. The movie slowly builds to a critique of the “perfect victim” myth, but critics have pointed out pacing and character depth issues.
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This is a visceral, sometimes gory piece that prioritizes atmosphere over nuanced psychology. Amber’s silence and the group’s casual cruelty are the engine of the story. The film leans hard into shock and discomfort rather than catharsis.
Cast
- Helena Howard
- Bella Thorne
- Zión Moreno
- Chloe Cherry
- Sophia Ali
Where to stream
Find Your Friends premieres on Shudder on June 12.
Michael (Digital) — The Antoine Fuqua biopic that divided critics
Antoine Fuqua’s biopic about Michael Jackson presents early career triumphs and spectacle. Jaafar Jackson, the singer’s nephew, takes on the title role and recreates many of the iconic stage moments up to 1988.
The film stops well before later controversies, choosing a celebratory arc. Viewers should be aware this is a truncated portrait that avoids the singer’s later legal battles.
Cast
- Jaafar Jackson
- Nia Long
- KeiLyn Durrel Jones
- Laura Harrier
- Jessica Sula
- Mike Myers
- Miles Teller
- Colman Domingo
Where to watch
Michael is available to rent or buy on digital platforms now.
Sweet Magnolias Season 5 (Netflix) — Southern drama moves to the city
The fifth season of this Netflix drama expands its geography. Part of the story follows Maddie’s relocation to New York and a reunion of the trio in the Big Apple. Expect wedding drama too, as Helen prepares to marry Erik.
The show keeps its focus on friendship, family, and romance while testing how relationships survive major life changes.
Cast
- JoAnna Garcia Swisher
- Brooke Elliott
- Heather Headley
- Justin Bruening
- Dion Johnstone
- Brandon Quinn
- Logan Allen
- Anneliese Judge
- Jamie Lynn Spears
Where to watch
Sweet Magnolias Season 5 is streaming on Netflix.
Every Year After (Prime Video) — YA romance reimagined for TV
Adapted from Carley Fortune’s bestselling novel, this Prime Video series follows Persephone “Percy” Fraser and Sam Florek. Their summers together evolve from friendship into a complicated romance that gets tested years later by a sudden tragedy.
The series trades in nostalgia, tense reunions, and emotional reckonings typical of modern YA romance adaptations.
Cast
- Sadie Soverall
- Matt Cornett
- Aurora Perrineau
- Abigail Cowen
- Michael Braff
- Joseph Chiu
Where to watch
Every Year After is now streaming on Prime Video.
The Listeners (STARZ) — An eerie miniseries about sound and sanity
What would you do if a persistent hum invaded your life? That premise drives this psychological thriller, adapted from a BBC One hit. Rebecca Hall stars as Claire, an English teacher struggling to locate the source of a maddening auditory phenomenon.
The show was praised in the U.K. for mood and Hall’s committed performance. Expect slow-burn tension and uncanny moments rather than jump-scare horror.
Cast
- Rebecca Hall
Where to watch
The Listeners debuts on STARZ on June 12.
It’s Dorothy! (Digital) — A documentary exploring Oz’s enduring heroine
This documentary examines Dorothy Gale as a cultural icon. Through interviews with actors, writers, and critics, the film traces the character’s screen incarnations and asks why her journey still resonates.
If you like film history and pop-culture analysis, the documentary offers diverse perspectives on performance, adaptation, and legacy.
Featured interviewees
- Ashanti
- Fairuza Balk
- Danielle Hope
- Nichelle Lewis
- Shanice Shantay
- Margaret Cho
- Roxane Gay
- Gregory Maguire
- Walter Murch
- Amber Ruffin
- Lena Waithe
- John Waters
- Rufus Wainwright
Where to watch
It’s Dorothy! arrives on digital platforms on June 12.
Maternal Instinct (Netflix) — A true-crime probe into deception and tragedy
Director Jessica Dimmock unspools a disturbing real-life case that begins with a traffic stop and a claim of an in-car birth. Medical examiners pushed back, and the story widened into manipulation and fatal consequences.
The film interviews those around the central figure and centers the victims’ families to restore their humanity beyond sensational headlines.
Where to watch
Maternal Instinct debuts on Netflix on June 12.
I Am Frankelda (Netflix) — Handcrafted stop-motion horror from Mexico
This vivid Mexican stop-motion feature follows Frankelda, an aspiring horror writer who becomes trapped in a monster-filled world. The animation is tactile and inventive, full of striking creature design.
Fans of handcrafted animation and offbeat horror will find plenty to admire in the film’s visual flair.
Cast
- Mireya Mendoza
- Arturo Mercado Jr.
- Luis Leonardo Suárez
- Fela Domínguez
- Gabriela Cárdenas
- Beto Castillo
Where to watch
I Am Frankelda is streaming on Netflix now.
My Adventures with Superman Season 3 (Toonami / HBO Max) — Animated superhero action returns
The Adult Swim animated series picks up with Clark Kent juggling heroics and relationships. Season 3 promises more character beats and clashes with classic foes like Lex Luthor and Brainiac.
Jack Quaid leads the voice cast, and the show blends humor with superhero drama in a fresh animated style.
Cast
- Jack Quaid
- Alice Lee
- Ishmel Sahid
- Kiana Madeira
Where to watch
My Adventures with Superman Season 3 premieres June 13 at midnight on Toonami and lands on HBO Max the following day.
Alice and Steve (Hulu) — A dark, cringe comedy about friendships gone toxic
This six-episode comedy explores what happens after a best friend sleeps with the other’s adult daughter. Nicola Walker and Jemaine Clement lead a misanthropic, combustible duo.
The show mixes social awkwardness and escalating revenge. It can be uncomfortable, but viewers who tolerate sharp satire may find it addictive.
Cast
- Nicola Walker
- Jemaine Clement
Where to watch
Alice and Steve is now streaming on Hulu.
