Netflix is lining up a packed June, with highly anticipated returns and a wealth of original releases. Subscribers will get to stream the second season of Avatar: The Last Airbender, reconnect with Serenity’s residents in Sweet Magnolias, and watch Jennifer Lopez and Brett Goldstein share the screen in the romantic comedy Office Romance. From thrillers adapted from Harlan Coben novels to documentaries, true-life dramas and movies starring top-tier actors, the service offers a varied lineup that should satisfy suspense fans as well as lovers of comedy and action.
Michael Jackson: The Verdict (Limited Series)
June 3: This limited documentary series revisits the legal controversies surrounding Michael Jackson and the lasting impact they’ve had on his cultural legacy. Through archives, legal analyses and testimonies, the program examines the accusations, trials and debates that continue to surround the King of Pop. The documentary also looks at the era’s media coverage and the public’s reactions to one of music history’s most famous figures. A series that surveys both the facts and their influence on viewers’ perception of the artist.
The Witness (Limited Series)
June 4: Based on the real-life London murder case of Rachel Nickell from 1992, The Witness revisits one of the UK’s most high-profile criminal cases. The series delves into the fallout for André Hanscombe and his young son Alex, the sole witness to his mother’s murder. Jordan Bolger stars as André, with Max Fincham and Jahsaiah Williams portraying Alex at different ages. More than a crime investigation, the series explores trauma, grief and the miscarriages of justice that haunted the case for years.
Mexico 86
June 5: Directed by Gabriel Ripstein, Mexico 86 tells the story of a Mexican official who bets that FIFA will award the 1986 World Cup to Mexico. Led by Diego Luna, the film dives into the inner workings of international sports, political negotiations and power plays. As the project seems improbable, the protagonist bets on audacity and ingenuity to push his cause forward. A drama rooted in real events, the film explores the cost of success and the compromises power demands.
Office Romance
June 5: In this adult romantic comedy, Jennifer Lopez and Brett Goldstein play two workaholics who start a secret office romance. Used to prioritizing their careers, they discover that love complicates their professional lives. Their romance triggers a cascade of misunderstandings, awkward situations and impulsive decisions that threaten both their reputations and futures. The film also features Betty Gilpin and Tony Hale in a comedy that blends humor, romance and workplace chaos.
Sweet Magnolias (Season 5)
June 11: Sweet Magnolias’ fifth season reunites Maddie, Dana Sue and Helen, three longtime friends continuing to navigate the ups and downs of life in Serenity, South Carolina. Played by JoAnna Garcia Swisher, Brooke Elliott and Heather Headley, they juggle romances, family matters and professional ambitions. True to its warm, comforting tone, the series continues to develop its characters while celebrating the enduring bonds of friendship that bind them.
America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders (Season 3)
June 16: This docu-series returns to the Dallas Cowboys’ cheerleading squad’s backstage world. Season 3 follows auditions, intense training and the personal challenges contestants face as they strive to join one of the sport’s most iconic squads. Between pressure, competition and sacrifices, the performers must continually prove they deserve a spot. The show also offers a more human look at their daily lives, ambitions and the demands of this legendary institution.
I Will Find You
June 18: Based on a Harlan Coben novel, I Will Find You stars Sam Worthington as David Burroughs, a man unjustly convicted of his son’s murder. When new evidence suggests the child might be alive, David embarks on a dangerous quest to uncover the truth. The cast also includes Britt Lower as Rachel Mills, a former journalist and ex-sister‑in‑law of David, along with Milo Ventimiglia, Clancy Brown, Madeleine Stowe and Logan Browning. True to Coben’s style, the series piles up secrets, red herrings and jaw‑dropping twists.
Voicemails for Isabelle
June 19: In this dramatic comedy directed by Leah McKendrick, Jill tries to cope with her sister Isabelle’s death by leaving voicemails recounting her chaotic life in San Francisco. Everything changes when the number is reassigned to a real estate agent in Austin who begins receiving these unintended confidences. Led by Zoey Deutch and Nick Robinson, the film blends humor, emotion and chance encounters in a touching story about grief, human connections and second chances.
In the Hand of Dante
June 24: Directed by Julian Schnabel, In the Hand of Dante adapts Nick Tosches’s cult novel and follows two parallel narratives. Oscar Isaac plays both the writer Nick Tosches in the present and Dante Alighieri in the 14th century. The plot centers on an original manuscript of The Divine Comedy coveted by criminals, collectors and scholars. The film features an impressive ensemble including Jason Momoa, Al Pacino, Gal Gadot, Gerard Butler, John Malkovich and even Martin Scorsese behind the camera. The result blends crime thriller, historical drama and meditation on art, faith and obsession.
Avatar: The Last Airbender (Season 2)
June 25: After aiding the Northern Water Tribe in fending off the Fire Nation, Aang, Katara and Sokka continue their journey in the second season of the live-action adaptation. Starring Gordon Cormier, Kiawentiio and Ian Ousley, the trio heads to the Earth Kingdom to persuade the king to help them fight Ozai. The season also introduces fan-favorite character Toph, played by Miya Cech.
Little Brother
June 2026: In Little Brother, the perfectly controlled life of a successful real estate agent is upended when his eccentric younger brother resurfaces unannounced. Starring John Cena and Eric Andre in a comedy that pits two completely incompatible personalities against each other, the film follows one man trying to preserve his image and career while the other drags everyone into chaotic and unpredictable situations. With Michelle Monaghan also in the cast, the movie promises a blend of family chaos, humor and emotion.
