11 Best New Movies on Netflix: June 2023’s Freshest Films to Watch

Extraction 2

Released June 16

Set nine months after the events of 2020 Netflix Original film Extraction, Chris Hemsworth returns to as former Australian SAS operator turned black ops mercenary Tyler Rake for another deadly mission. This action thriller follows Rake as he attempts to rescue a ruthless Georgian gangster’s family from the prison where they are being held.

In addition to Hemsworth, Extraction 2 also features Golshifteh Farahani, Adam Bessa, Olga Kurylenko, Tinatin Dalakishvili, and more, so be sure to check out their excellent work in this red hot surefire summer hit.

The Perfect Find

Released June 23

The Perfect Find is, well, the perfect find if what you’re looking for this June in a sweet and funny summer romance. Based on the 2016 book of the same name by Tia Williams, this Netflix Original romantic-comedy revolves around 40-year-old Jenna Jones (Gabrielle Union) as her efforts to make a career change into beauty journalism hit a snag when she falls for his charming coworker, Eric (Keith Powers).

The only problem is, not only is Eric much younger, but he also happens to be her boss-slash-frenemy Darcy’s (Gina Torres) son. Is Jenna willing to risk her new career and relationship with Darcy for a secret office romance? Find out in The Perfect Find as soon as it premieres this month.

Run Rabbit Run

Released June 28

Starring Succession‘s Sarah Snook, Rub Rabbit Run is a psychological horror film out of Australia that follows fertility doctor Sarah (Snook) as she notices odd behavior in her child, Mia (Lily LaTorre). As Mia’s claims to have memories of another life increasingly unsettle her single mother, the young girl’s visions also stir up their family’s painful history and force Sarah to confront a ghost from her past. Get your heart pounding by checking out Run Rabbit Run towards the end of June on Netflix.

Nimona

Released June 30

Get pumped, because this computer-animated sci-fi adventure comedy promises fun for the whole family! Nimona takes place in a futuristic medieval world and revolves around the titular Nimona (Chloë Grace Moretz), a mischevious teen with a penchant for chaos, as she tries to save knight Ballister Boldheart (Riz Ahmed) from taking the fall for a crime he did not commit.

Though their partnership is tested when Ballister discovers that Nimona is the kind of shapeshifting creature that he has been trained to destroy, the unlikely pair works to put their differences aside to prove Ballister’s innocence and, in Nimona’s case at least, wreck some major havoc.

Through My Window: Across the Sea

Released June 23

If you’d like to feel like you’re traveling the world from the comforts of home, keep an eye out for Through My Window: Across the Sea. A follow-up to 2022 teen romance Through My Window, this Spanish romantic comedy-drama film reunites Raquel (Clara Galle) and Ares (Julio Peña) for a steamy beach trip after spending a year in a long-distance relationship while Ares studied in Stockholm.

But when their reunion is challenged by the long separation and the respective people they met during it, the two must reevaluate whether their bond is truly as unbreakable as they’ve always thought. Can love conquer all? Find out in this fresh international title, only on Netflix.

Amy Schumer: Emergency Contact

Released June 13

See a whole new side of Amy Schumer as she continues to serve up hilarity and sharp observations in her latest Netflix Original stand-up hour, Emergency Contact. The special sees Schumer talk about her own emergency contact, husband Chris Fischer, as she pokes at her comfortable relationship with the professional chef, all the while delivering relatable anecdotes and uncensored commentary about her life.

Take Care of Maya

Released June 19

Take Care of Maya documents the tumultuous true story of Maya Kowalski, who was admitted to Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital at the age of nine with a rare illness that completely threw the hospital staff for a loop. When the medical team begins questioning the truths that hold the Kowalski family together, they get Maya to end up in state custody, creating a nightmare for the brokenhearted parents who were desperate to bring their daughter home and help her.

Reexamine what you think you know about children’s healthcare in America by experiencing the Kowalskis tell their harrowing story in their own words.

Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King

Released June 16

Anime lovers, rejoice, because Netflix is serving up some quality content this June in the form of Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King. This action-adventure film follows the ambitious journey of a lionhearted boy named Asta (Gakuto Kajiwara) who dreams of overcoming his inability to wield magic and ultimately earn the title of Wizard King.

In the midst of his efforts to overcome adversity and prove his power and worth in a world where magic means everything, Asta will also prepare to help take on the four banished former Wizard Kings who have returned to crush the Clover Kingdom once and for all.

King of Clones

Released June 23

This fascinating documentary film tells the immersive and captivating story of South Korea’s most notorious scientist, Woo Suk Hwang, and his groundbreaking human cloning research that ended in his scandalous downfall. Get a candid, in-depth look at the full story of his life and work by watching King of Clones on Netflix this June.

85 South: Ghetto Legends

Released June 20

If you want a comedy special that seriously shines this summer, look no further than 85 South: Ghetto Legends. Comedy trio DC Young Fly, Karlous Miller and Chico Bean make their Netflix comedy debut in this freestyle, improvised comedic event that leaves nothing off-limits. Enjoy this taping of one of the live shows from their recent cross-country tour as soon as it drops this month, only on Netflix.

Eldorado: Everything the Nazis Hate

Released June 28

Just in time for Pride Month comes this LGBTQ+ comes this Netflix Original documentary that details how Berlin’s decadent and hedonistic nightclub the Eldorado became a haven for the queer community during the late Golden Twenties. Set against the backdrop of Hitler’s rise to power, Eldorado: Everything the Nazis Hate explores one of the first major LGBTQ+ movements in history as emerging gay, lesbian, and trans identities intertwined with the twisted and complex relationship to homosexuality amongst the Nazis who visited Eldorado.