11 Top Picks Of The New Shows And Films Coming To Netflix In June 2026
A new month means a whole new catalogue of original TV shows and films to watch on Netflix. Sure, the days are getting warmer, but that isn’t going to stop us from sitting in front of our televisions and exploring all of the new titles the streaming service has for us in the coming weeks.This June, Netflix has once again got something for everyone, including a new Jennifer Lopez rom-com, a Harlan Coben thriller and a chilling drama that true crime are going to love.Here are 11 films and TV shows to get your teeth into this June…The Witness (Streaming now)Tell me more: The streamer starts the month with an intriguing and tragic tale for true crime fans. The Witness is a three-part dramatisation of the harrowing, real-life events of Rachel Nickell’s murder on Wimbledon Common in 1992, which was witnessed by her two-year-old son.Rather than exploring the crime itself, the new drama focusses on the impact the tragedy and subsequent trial had on Rachel’s child and partner.The cast features Claire Rushbrook, Kerry Godliman and James Bradshaw, and has the blessing of Rachel’s now 36-year-old son, Alex.“We can never express how indebted we are to everyone that’s been a part of this, for the kindness and generosity they’ve extended to us, for the chance they took with us in bringing our story to the screen, and for the care they have taken,” he told Netflix.Netflix says: “With their two-year-old as the sole witness to her murder, Rachel Nickell’s partner fights to protect him amid a flawed investigation.”Mexico 86 (Streaming now)Tell me more: Mexico 86 is one of the many World Cup-themed additions coming to Netflix this month, to get you in the mood for the upcoming tournament.In the new sports comedy, Andor’s Diego Luna takes the lead as Martín de la Torre, a Mexican bureaucrat who helped his country host the World Cup for a second time, using political manoeuvring and unorthodox tactics, when Colombia could no longer host the event in 1986.Netflix says: “When a last-minute chance to host the ’86 World Cup appears, a cunning Mexican bureaucrat, armed with nothing but guts and audacity, cons his way through FIFA to beat the United States, but in a country of power games, every victory has a price.”Office Romance (Streaming now)Tell me more: Ted Lasso’s Brett Goldstein wrote and stars in this new rom-com, alongside the queen of the genre, Jennifer Lopez.In Office Romance, J-Lo plays a CEO who falls for a bumbling lawyer, played by Brett. The workaholic pair must try to work out if their tryst has any long-term potential, while also hiding the affair from their colleagues.Amy Sedaris, Jodie Whittaker and Betty Gilpin play supporting roles in this classic rom-com setup, directed by OI Parker, who previously helmed the second Mamma Mia! Movie.Speaking to People, the filmmaker teased that his new R-rated comedy “pushes the envelope slightly for what people might expect from a Jennifer Lopez movie”, while the star claimed that the film’s script “felt instantly special”.“[It’s] a new kind of romantic comedy that really speaks to the times,” she enthused, describing Office Romance as more of “a com-rom”. “It’s a classic romance, with modern edgier humour.”Netflix says: “Jackie Cruz, President and CEO of Air Cruz, runs a tight ship in her business, including a rigid anti-fraternisation policy for all her employees. When a new sexy employee named Daniel Blanchflower begins working for her, that policy becomes very tested.”The Rest Is Football (10 June)Tell Me More: Coinciding with the World Cup, football pundits and national treasures Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer and Micah Richards will deliver daily updates on the tournament.Filmed in a studio in the heart of New York, the show will feature special guests, interviews with experts, footballers and fans and insights into the world’s biggest sporting event.Based on the popular podcast, The Rest Is Football is Gary’s first return to TV punditry since his 2025 exit from the BBC.The ex-Match Of The Day host said he’s glad to be “liberated” from the BBC and told iPaper he’s happy to “be there, in New York, rather than sitting in a green box”.What Netflix Says: “Football royalty Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer and Micah Richards deliver a daily fix of banter, analysis and hot takes from NYC during the 2026 World Cup.”Sweet Magnolias (11 June)Tell me more: Netflix’s feel-good drama returns for a fifth season, and this time the three lifelong friends Helen, Maddie and Dana Sue have their sights set on taking Manhattan. In the new episodes, Maddie turns her New York dreams into reality, even if it means spending more time away from her family in the Southern town of Serenity. Helen also plans her dream wedding to Erik, and Dana Sue pursues her goal of opening a teaching kitchen.“We are thrilled to let the Magnolias take Manhattan,” showrunner and executive producer Sheryl J. Anderson told Tudum. “Not only is this adventure huge fun, it’s also an opportunity to explore the facets of their relationships in a new context.“While it’s crucial to have true friends in day-to-day life, it’s priceless to have them supporting you when you leap out of your comfort zone.”Netflix says: “Season five shifts part of its focus away from Serenity as the lifelong friends spend time in New York City. While the titular trio – Maddie, Dana Sue and Helen – will still anchor the show, the new setting brings fresh challenges to their dynamic.”I Am Frankelda (12 June)Tell Me More: Stop-motion fable I Am Frankelda promises to be a visually stunning journey through 19th-century Mexico and the deepest, darkest corners of a writer’s subconscious. The dark fantasy musical follows an aspiring writer who, struggling with societal sexism and family pressures, discovers that the fictional monsters she’s created are actually real.When the animated film debuted at film festivals last year, it received rave reviews, earning comparisons to family classics Coraline and The Nightmare Before Christmas.The film even has Guillermo Del Toro’s seal of approval, with the Frankenstein director mentoring the young Mexican filmmakers Arturo and Roy Ambriz.“[Del Toro] saved us, because we had a lot of doubts and a lot of debts. He has been helping us to become better filmmakers,” Roy told Page Six.What Netflix Says: “In 19th-century Mexico, Frankelda is a gifted writer whose dark tales are ignored and dismissed. Forced to suppress her voice, she refuses to give up, even as many try to silence her.“But when she is thrust into her subconscious, the very monsters she created come to life.”I Will Find You (18 June)Tell me more: The man behind Netflix hits Missing You, Fool You and Run Away, Harlan Coben is back with another twisty, binge-watch.I Will Find You is the crime author’s first US-set crime drama adaptation and sees Avatar’s Sam Worthington play a father who is imprisoned for the murder of his son.One day, he receives evidence that his son may still be alive, so he breaks out of prison and sets out on a mission to find the truth.Co-starring Severance’s Britt Lower and This Is Us’ Milo Ventimiglia, I Will Find You sees the prolific writer pen the book in conjunction with the TV series. “I came to [showrunner] Robby Hull with this idea, and we brought it to Netflix as a possible TV show while I was writing the novel, which I’ve never done before,” Harlan told Netflix. “We shared a vision in how we wanted to tell I Will Find You so it will grip you, and not just grip you and move you, but really get emotional at the end.”Released just in time for Father’s Day, I Will Find You promises tense chase scenes, shocking twists, and an exploration of how far a dad will go for his son.Netflix says: “An innocent father serving life for the murder of his own son receives evidence that his child may still be alive — and he must break out of prison to uncover the truth.” Voicemails For Isabelle (19 June)Tell me more: Netflix doesn’t just have one original rom-com coming up this month, it has two! Voicemails For Isabelle stars Zoey Deutch as a woman who copes with her sister’s death by leaving voicemails chronicling her chaotic life in San Francisco. Based on the book by Leah McKendrick, one day Zoey’s Jill finds herself connected to Nick Robinson’s Wes after he is reassigned her sister’s number.Co-starring the likes of Nick Offerman, Lukas Gage and Harry Shum Jr, this rom-com has been compared to cosy classics like You’ve Got Mail and Sleepless In Seattle.“Voicemails cannot be edited or rewritten,” writer-director Leah McKendrick told Netflix. “They’re usually messy, awkward, inarticulate – sometimes confessional. Like a stream of consciousness, they always go a little off the rails.”Netflix says: “Voicemails For Isabelle centres on Jill, an aspiring pastry chef, who copes with the death of her little sister Isabelle by continuing to leave her voicemails.“But when Isabelle’s phone number gets reassigned to an enigmatic real estate agent, Wes, things get a little complicated.”In The Hand Of Dante (24 June)Tell me more: After premiering at last year’s Venice Film Festival, Julian Schnabel’s star-studded drama In The Hand Of Dante is finally being released on Netflix. Based on Nick Tosches’ 2002 novel of the same name, the movie tells the story of an author in modern-day New York who is recruited by a mafia don to steal Dante’s The Divine Comedy.This 21st-century tale runs parallel to the story of Dante’s creation of the 14th-century masterpiece.Beef’s Oscar Isaac will play both Dante and the thief, alongside an all-star cast including Gal Gadot, Gerard Butler and John Malkovich.While the film earned mixed reviews, it was praised for its ambition, stunning cinematography and unique blend of crime thriller and historical epic. Netflix says: “In The Hand Of Dante follows the parallel lives of a New York author in the 21st century who embarks on a violent journey after he is recruited by a mafia don to steal Italian poet Dante Alighieri’s The Divine Comedy written in the poet’s own hand, and Dante in the 14th century seeking inspiration to write his most important work – each man unknowingly connected through time and their obsessive quest for love, beauty, and the divine.”Avatar: The Last Airbender (25 June) Tell me more: Avatar: The Last Airbender returns for a second season because the war against the Fire Nation is not over yet.In the epic second chapter, Aang learns earthbending and travels deep into the Earth Kingdom, ultimately venturing to the mysterious city of Ba Sing Se.The upcoming series will see Princess Azula and Suki’s roles expanded, as well as finally introducing fan-favourite earthbending prodigy, Toph Beifong.“We’re looking forward to working with all of our actors again and digging into the deeper, more complicated relationships that develop as their journey continues in season two,” executive producers Christine Boylan and Jabbar Raisani told Tudum. “We are going to show the real-world versions of iconic scenes from the original, and explore some of the stories that the animation didn’t.“Mainly, we’re looking forward to seeing our gang all together again.”Netflix says: “In season two, after a bittersweet victory saving the Northern Water Tribe from the invading Fire Nation, Aang, Katara and Sokka regroup and set off on a mission to convince the elusive Earth King to aid in their battle against fearsome Fire Lord Ozai.”Little Brother (26 June)Tell me more: John Cena, Eric André, and Michelle Monaghan put family love to the test in this new comedy original.John plays a famous real estate agent whose perfectly curated life is upended when his eccentric brother, played by Eric, reappears.Eric described the film to Entertainment Weekly as “kind of like What About Bob? meets Parasite.”“My heart’s in the right place,” Eric said of his little brother character, Marcus. “But over and over again, my whole life, I’ve been abandoned and orphaned by families and foster families.”The last time the duo shared the screen, the former WWE star threw the comedian through a bookcase on a 2020 episode of The Eric André Show, hospitalising the funnyman.Netflix says: “A famous real estate agent’s life is disrupted when his eccentric little brother unexpectedly reappears.”RelatedThere's Good News And Bad News For Anyone Hoping For Season 2 Of The BoroughsAlready Excited For Bridgerton Season 5? 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