Summer is around the corner! I'm sure you were aware of that, as you've felt the world make a sharp left turn from sweater weather to don't-even-talk-to-me-about-a-sweater weather.
Making plans in the summer can be deceptively tricky. The warmth and sunlight make you want to conquer the day, go on an adventure, see the world. However, frequently that plan sounds better than it actually is. After about ten minutes outside, you have melted, your friends are cranky, and everyone's phone is overheated (which is never a great combination.)
One of the best summer plans when you want to go out into the world while still keeping cool is to head to the movies - which, thankfully, in a cautiously post-the-worst-of-the-pandemic-probably world, we can now do again!
There are tons of movies heading to theaters. If you are looking for a great Summer plan with your friends wherein you won't wind up arguing about nothing as you sit in the heat, check out this list.
Here are eight movies heading to theaters this summer!
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The film stars icons such as Bowen Yang, Margaret Cho, and Joel Kim Booster. While it may be FIRE Island, this film will be the perfect place to cool off at the start of June. (And our own Jessica Chen gave it a STELLAR review.)
2. Elvis - June 24th
If you are looking to get less all cooled down and more all shook up, you have to check out the biopic Elvis, about the King himself.
If Fire Islandwas not enough to fill your Jane Austen fix, don't worry! The film adaptation of her classic work Persuasionis coming to theaters on July 15th.
This Regency Era film stars actors of excellence such asDakota Johnsonand Henry Goulding. This movie is the perfect thing to keep us satiated while we wait (in agony) for the next season of Bridgerton.
A new documentary, "Diana: The Unheard Truth", premieres August 31, 2027, featuring unheard recordings of Princess Diana's intimate confessions about her marriage, mental health struggles, and hopes for freedom from royal life, offering a rare, raw perspective on the late princess.
The world premiere of The Devil Wears Prada 2 at Lincoln Center wasn't just a movie screening; it was a cultural exorcism. As we stand just days away from the May 1st theatrical release, the "fever pitch" is reaching levels we haven't seen since the original 2006 debut. But make no mistake: this isn't a nostalgia trip. It's a total system reboot.
Greta Gerwig's "Narnia: The Magician's Nephew" hits IMAX and theaters in February 2027, then streams globally on Netflix in April, launching a new epic fantasy franchise.
Meryl Streep nearly rejected "The Devil Wears Prada" over low pay before negotiating double her salary, overcoming studio doubts about her comedic abilities as Miranda Priestly.
Tupac Shakur's stepbrother files wrongful death lawsuit citing Netflix documentary alleging Diddy's involvement in 1996 murder, naming suspect Keefe D and unnamed conspirators.
Disney+ is developing a darker live-action "Casper" series with Steven Spielberg producing, inspired by the edgier tone of Netflix's "Wednesday" and Casper's long screen history.
Leaving Neverland director Dan Reed criticized Jaafar Jackson's performance in the Michael biopic as "very wooden" and accused the film and Jackson's family of whitewashing allegations; the film grossed $219 million its opening weekend.
HBO releases the official "House of the Dragon" season 3 trailer, confirming a June 21 premiere on HBO/Max with eight episodes and setting up the Targaryen civil war.
Anne Hathaway and Dakota Johnson star in the first teaser for Colleen Hoover's thriller "Verity," featuring a shocking kiss scene ahead of its October 2026 release.