Summer break means more time to do what you want: more time to hang out with friends, more time to go on fun adventures and most importantly, more time to watch all the shows and movies you've been waiting to see. While your watchlist may be full of shows and movies that have already come out, you shouldn’t ignore everything set to release in the coming months. So, here’s some of the must see shows and movies that you’ll be able to watch when they are released on streaming platforms this summer.
“Fear Street: Prom Queen” (Netflix)
In July 2021, Netflix released their hit horror trilogy, “Fear Street.” Based on the books of the same name by R.L. Stine, the film series told the story of the dark forces in play in the town of Shadyside. Set to release May 23, “Fear Street: Prom Queen” functions as a standalone sequel to this trilogy. While it won’t feature the same cast of characters, the upcoming movie, set in 1988 between the events of the first and second movies, will follow the same theme of a serial killer attacking the residents of Shadyside. The movie is centered on a group of “it girls” fighting to be prom queen when they start vanishing without a trace. If you’re looking for a good scare this summer, “Fear Street: Prom Queen” should be an instant hit.
“Ginny & Georgia” Season Three (Netflix)
Murder, blackmail and money laundering are all part of the American dream in “Ginny & Georgia,” Netflix’s romantic drama. The show has been a consistent hit since its series premiere in February 2021, and it’s back for its third season set to release June 5. The show itself follows Georgia (Brianne Howey), a mom with a dark past, and Ginny (Antonia Gentry), her angsty teenage daughter after they put down roots in the fictional town of Wellsbury, Massachusetts. Season Two ended with a cliffhanger when Georgia is arrested for murder during the first dance of her wedding with Paul (Scott Porter), the mayor of Wellsbury. In this latest season, viewers will explore what happens after Georgia is arrested, leaving Ginny and her younger brother Austin (Diesel La Torraca) to handle the fallout of her actions.
While this show is almost always too dramatic and there are enough uncomfortable moments to last you a lifetime, what this show never has been is boring. So, if you’re looking for something fun and interesting this summer, keep your eye on Netflix for the third season of this series.
“The Buccaneers” Season Two (Apple TV)
“Bridgerton” may not be making a return this summer, but if you’re looking for a fun, historical romance, look no further than “The Buccaneers” on Apple TV. Set in London during the Gilded Age, “The Buccaneers” follows five American girls who travel across the ocean together in search of wealthy English husbands. After receiving tons of praise for the first season of the show, Apple TV will release season two beginning June 18, with one episode coming out each Wednesday until the series concludes in August. While not a lot has been released on the exact premise of season two, the show is expected to pick up right where Season One left off.
“Iron Heart” Season One (Disney+)
Marvel’s newest show “Ironheart” will focus on Riri Williams (Dominique Thorne), a genius inventor first seen in “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” who adopts the super-alias Ironheart. “Ironheart” will follow Riri as she gets mixed up with a mysterious man named Parker Robbins (Anthony Ramos), also known as The Hood, and is introduced to a new world where technology meets magic. While I personally feel like Marvel shows and movies have been missing something in recent years, I am hopeful that “Ironheart” will bring in a new group of characters that can help revive the genre. Scheduled to drop on Disney+ June 24, “Ironheart” is worth checking out for any superhero fan.
“F1” (Apple TV)
If you’ve been an F1 fan for the past few seasons you’ve probably heard about “F1,” a movie starring Brad Pitt that has been filming select scenes of the movie during actual race weekends. With F1 growing in popularity, Apple TV is shifting into high gear with their own spin on the world of racing. Pitt plays Sonny Hayes, an F1 driver who had a promising career in the 90s until an accident took him out of the game. Thirty years later he is brought out of retirement to redeem himself by racing for Apex Grand Prix, a struggling F1 team. Having been off the track for so long, Sonny quickly realizes that becoming the driver he once was will be more of a challenge than he expected. The North American theatrical release is set for June 27, but Apple TV users can currently get a sneak peek at the film with the two trailers and teaser available via Apple TV. Whether you’re a fan of F1 looking to see their favorite drivers make a cameo in the film, or you just want to see some cool cars go really fast, “F1” is the movie for you.
“The Summer I Turned Pretty” Season Three (Amazon Prime)
Since its first season in June 2022, “The Summer I Turned Pretty” has been a staple in the summer romance genre. Based on the book series of the same name by Jenny Han, Amazon’s adaptation starring Lola Tung as Belly Conklin has been a consistent hit for the platform. Now for their third —and allegedly final — season, “The Summer I Turned Pretty” will be taking over social media, and our screens, as fans wait to see who Belly ends up with on July 16.
The series itself has always been about the competing affections the Fisher brothers, Jeremiah (Gavin Casalegno) and Conrad (Christopher Briney), have for Belly. While those who have read the books know how this story ends, Amazon has been known to change plot points in the story to create a more compelling narrative. The finale could still be anyone’s guess. This last season of “The Summer I Turned Pretty” is probably one of my most anticipated watches of the summer, and I am sure I’m not alone when I say I can’t wait for Season Three to arrive.
