’28 Years Later,’ ‘F1,’ ‘The Materialists,’ ‘Ballerina’ & More
Jun 5, 2025
While June TV is on the quieter side, the film slate is picking up with some major releases heading for theaters. From the latest in the “John Wick” universe to a new original Pixar film and Brad Pitt teaming up with the director of “Top Gun: Maverick,” the beginning of summer looks like an ideally busy season.
Some festival favorites also hit theaters, such as “The Life of Chuck” and “Sorry, Baby,” which made their premieres at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival and the 2025 Sundance Film Festival, respectively. A broad spectrum of releases is headed our way, from true-blue 90s-inspired romances to significant action set pieces and easy entertainment for families.
READ MORE: Summer 2025 Movie Preview: 50 Films To Watch
“Ballerina”From the “John Wick” world comes the Ana de Armas-starring “Ballerina.” Arma plays a ballerina-assassin who sets out to exact revenge for her father’s death. Len Wiseman directs with a script by Shay Hatten. Keanu Reeves, Anjelica Huston, Lance Reddick, and Ian McShane reprise their roles from the previous films, with Gabriel Byrne, Catalina Sandino Moreno, and Norman Reedus joining the franchise. Release Date: In theaters June 6 via Lionsgate.
“The Ritual”Al Pacino and Dan Stevens star in the horror film “The Ritual” from director David Midell. Based on a true story written by Midell and Enrico Natale in their feature film debut, the film follows a pair of priests who must put aside their differences to save a possessed young woman by performing a series of exorcisms. Abigail Cowen and Ashley Greene also star. Release Date: In theaters June 6 via XYZ Films.
“The Life of Chuck”Directed by horror series favorite Mike Flannigan (“The Haunting of Hill House,” “Midnight Mass”) and based on one of Stephen King’s rare, non-horror short stories, comes “The Life of Chuck.” Tom Hiddleston stars as the titular character, and the film follows his life in reverse order to demonstrate his profound effect on those around him. The sprawling ensemble cast also includes Karen Gillan, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Jacob Tremblay, Mark Hamill, and many more. Release Date: In theaters June 6 via NEON.
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