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It’s going to be a blockbuster summer—at home!
Netflix just announced several movies it’ll stream this summer, from May through August, that you’ll want to put on your radar, from Enola Holmes 3 with Millie Bobby Brown to 72 Hours with Kevin Hart, and from Jennifer Lopez and Brett Goldstein in Office Romance to Robert De Niro, Michelle Monaghan and Adam Scott in The Whisper Man.
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Here’s what’s coming, when they’ll premiere, as well as what they're about and their released trailers, according to Netflix:
May
Swapped - May 1
“A buddy comedy about a small woodland creature (voiced by Academy Award–winner Michael B. Jordan) and a majestic bird (voiced by Juno Temple)—sworn enemies of the Valley—who suddenly swap bodies and must team up (while walking in each other’s feathers and fur) to survive the wildest adventure of their lives.”
My Dearest Assassin - May 7
“Hunted for her rare blood type, a young girl is raised by a family of assassins. When a vengeful enemy returns for her blood, she is determined to fight alongside the one she loves to claim her freedom once and for all.”
Starring Pimchanok Luevisadpaibul, Thanapob Leeratanakachorn and Sivakorn Adulsuttikul.
Remarkably Bright Creatures - May 8
“A widow (Sally Field) who works at a local aquarium finds joy again when she forms an unlikely bond with a giant Pacific octopus and a wayward young man who comes to town in search of family. Together, they uncover a mystery that will lead them to a life-changing discovery and restore their sense of wonder. Based on the bestselling book.”
Also starring Lewis Pullman, Joan Chen, Kathy Baker, Beth Grant, Sofia Black-D’Elia, with Colm Meaney and Alfred Molina
Marty, Life Is Short - May 12
“Director Lawrence Kasdan delivers the definitive documentary on beloved comedian Martin Short. Using beautiful, intimate, never-before-seen archive footage alongside exclusive interviews with some of the most established and beloved stars, the documentary takes a look at one of the most influential comedians of a generation.”
The Crash - May 15
“A car carrying three young adults slams into a brick building at 100 miles per hour in Strongsville, Ohio, leaving two lives lost and one sole survivor. The driver, 17-year-old Mackenzie Shirilla, was driving her boyfriend, Dom, and his friend Davion home from a party when the unthinkable happened. But as detectives comb through the wreckage, what first appears to be a tragic accident begins to look like a calculated crime scene. The Crash takes a deep dive into the volatile relationship at the center, examining the shifting narratives of that fateful night to explore where a fatal mistake ends and cold-blooded murder begins.”
Ladies First - May 22
“A ladies’ man finds his life upended when he wakes up in a parallel world dominated by women. With the rules of engagement changed, he goes head-to-head with a fiery female colleague in a playful satire about what happens when the script is flipped.”
It’s a star-studded cast: Sacha Baron Cohen, Rosamund Pike, Charles Dance, Emily Mortimer, Tom Davis, with Richard E. Grant and Fiona Shaw.
June
Office Romance - June 5
“Jennifer Lopez and Brett Goldstein lead a raunchy romantic comedy about a secret office romance and the trouble two workaholics get in when they start thinking with their hearts.”
Mexico 86 - June 5
“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.”
Starring Diego Luna, Karla Souza, Daniel Giménez Cacho, Álvaro Guerrero, Memo Villegas and Juan Pablo Fernández.
I Am Frankelda - June 12
“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. Guided by Herneval, a tormented prince trapped between dreams and nightmares, she must restore balance between fiction and reality before both realms collapse. Meanwhile, the sinister writer Procustes and his co-conspirators plot to seize control. As Frankelda and Herneval grow closer, their bond becomes both a strength and a curse. To rewrite their fate, she must confront a love that defies existence and reclaim her power as a storyteller — before dark forces consume her imagination and reveal horrors beyond her creation.”
Voiced by Mireya Mendoza, Arturo Mercado Jr. and Luis Leonardo Suarez.
Voicemails for Isabelle - June 19
“Jill copes with her sister’s death by leaving her voicemails chronicling her chaotic life in San Francisco. When the number is unknowingly reassigned, an elusive Austin real estate agent begins receiving the hilariously confessional messages.”
Featuring Zoey Deutch, Nick Robinson, Nick Offerman, Lukas Gage, Harry Shum Jr., Ciara Bravo, Megan Danso, Toby Sandeman, Leah McKendrick, Spencer Lord, Gil Bellows.
Little Brother - June 26
“A famous real estate agent’s carefully curated world is upended when his eccentric “little brother” unexpectedly reappears.”
Starring John Cena, Eric Andre, Michelle Monaghan, Chris Meloni, Ego Nwodim, Sherry Cola, Caleb Hearon, Ben Ahlers, Bryce Gheisar and Pilot Bunch.
Chris & Martina: The Final Set - June 26
“For nearly two decades, Martina Navratilova and Chris Evert defined women’s tennis. A rivalry marked by contrasting styles, personalities, and philosophies, they pushed each other to historic heights and captivated a global audience. Years after their final match, life delivered a challenge neither could outplay: Cancer diagnoses at the same time. Through archival footage, intimate interviews, and behind-the-scenes access during treatment and recovery, the film explores how these elite competitors confront mortality, identity, and resilience. It reveals how the greatest rivalry in sports history evolved into something deeper, shaped by decades of shared history.”
July
Enola Holmes 3 - July 1
“Adventure chases detective Enola Holmes (Millie Bobby Brown) to Malta, where personal and professional dreams collide on a case more tangled and treacherous than any she has faced before.”
Starring Millie Bobby Brown, Louis Partridge, Himesh Patel, Sharon Duncan-Brewster, with Henry Cavill and Helena Bonham Carter.
72 HOURS - July 24
“A 40-year-old executive hopes to save his flailing career by joining a group of twentysomethings on a wild three-day bachelor party after he’s inadvertently added to their group text.”
Starring Kevin Hart, Marcello Hernández, Mason Gooding, Kam Patterson, Ben Marshall, Kevin Dunn, Zach Cherry, with Teyana Taylor and Andy Garcia.
August
The Last House - August 7
“A family of four are suddenly sealed inside their home with no way out and must work together to survive against both their dwindling resources and the mysterious, looming threat that is keeping them trapped.”
Starring Greta Lee, Wagner Moura, Gabriel Barbosa, Emma Ho, Noah Alexander Sosnowski, Riley Chung.
Don't Say Good Luck - August 14
“In this coming-of-age dramedy, Sophie Birenbaum is ready for the spotlight as the lead in her high school musical — until suddenly she’s living with even more drama at home than on the stage.”
Starring Sunny Sandler, Melanie Lynskey, Max Greenfield, Jack Champion, Stephanie Beatriz, Scarlett Estevez, Jon Lovitz, Emma McNulty, Elyse Bell, with Bebe Neuwirth and Steve Buscemi.
The Whisper Man - August 28
“Based on The New York Times bestselling novel by Alex North. When his eight-year-old son is abducted, a widowed crime writer looks to his estranged father, a retired former police detective, for help, only to discover a connection with the decades-old case of a convicted serial killer known as “‘The Whisper Man.’”
Starring Robert De Niro, Michelle Monaghan, Adam Scott, Hamish Linklater, Owen Teague.