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Newsweek
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Best Films to Watch in June 2025
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors Get ready for a wave of incredible new movies hitting screens big and small. The following rundown consists of both theatrical and home video releases, meaning you can catch some of them in cinemas, and others on your favourite streaming services. While May was a massive month that saw the release of Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning and Final Destination: Bloodlines, June is shaping up to be just as colossal. From director Wes Anderson's latest star-studded affair, to a terrifying post-apocalyptic drama in the form of 28 Years Later, these are the best films of June 2025. 28 Years Later stars Cillian Murphy (not pictured) 28 Years Later stars Cillian Murphy (not pictured) Sony Pictures Read on for the complete list of releases you need to see. Friday, June 6, 2025 From the World of John Wick: Ballerina Synopsis: "Taking place during the events of John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum, Ballerina follows Eve Macarro (Ana de Armas) who is beginning her training in the assassin traditions of the Ruska Roma." "Taking place during the events of John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum, Ballerina follows Eve Macarro (Ana de Armas) who is beginning her training in the assassin traditions of the Ruska Roma." Stars: Ana de Armas, Anjelica Huston, Gabriel Byrne, Lance Reddick, Catalina Sandino Moreno, Norman Reedus, Ian McShane, Keanu Reeves Ana de Armas, Anjelica Huston, Gabriel Byrne, Lance Reddick, Catalina Sandino Moreno, Norman Reedus, Ian McShane, Keanu Reeves Where to watch: Cinemas The Phoenician Scheme Synopsis: "The story of a family and a family business. Benicio del Toro as Zsa-zsa Korda, one of the richest men in Europe; Mia Threapleton as Liesl, his daughter/a nun; Michael Cera as Bjorn, their tutor." "The story of a family and a family business. Benicio del Toro as Zsa-zsa Korda, one of the richest men in Europe; Mia Threapleton as Liesl, his daughter/a nun; Michael Cera as Bjorn, their tutor." Stars: Scarlett Johansson, Bryan Cranston, Michael Cera, Tom Hanks, Mia Threapleton, Rupert Friend, Benicio Del Toro, Riz Ahmed Scarlett Johansson, Bryan Cranston, Michael Cera, Tom Hanks, Mia Threapleton, Rupert Friend, Benicio Del Toro, Riz Ahmed Where to watch: Cinemas The Ritual Synopsis : "The true story that inspired The Exorcist. When the Church sanctions the exorcism of Emma Schmidt, two priests divided by doubt must confront a force beyond their own faith. Based on real events." : "The true story that inspired The Exorcist. When the Church sanctions the exorcism of Emma Schmidt, two priests divided by doubt must confront a force beyond their own faith. Based on real events." Stars: David Midell, Al Pacino, Patricia Heaton, Ashley Greene, Dan Stevens, Abigail Cowen, Maria Camila Giraldo, Ritchie Montgomery David Midell, Al Pacino, Patricia Heaton, Ashley Greene, Dan Stevens, Abigail Cowen, Maria Camila Giraldo, Ritchie Montgomery Where to watch: Cinemas Friday, June 13 2025 How to Train Your Dragon Synopsis: "Hiccup defies centuries of tradition when he befriends Toothless, a feared Night Fury dragon. Their unlikely bond reveals the true nature of dragons, challenging the very foundations of Viking society." "Hiccup defies centuries of tradition when he befriends Toothless, a feared Night Fury dragon. Their unlikely bond reveals the true nature of dragons, challenging the very foundations of Viking society." Stars: Gerard Butler, Nico Parker, Marc Platt, Gabriel Howell, Julian Dennison, Bronwyn James, Dean DeBlois, Harry Trevaldwyn Gerard Butler, Nico Parker, Marc Platt, Gabriel Howell, Julian Dennison, Bronwyn James, Dean DeBlois, Harry Trevaldwyn Where to watch: Cinemas The Unholy Trinity Synopsis: "A tale of revenge, dark secrets, and buried treasures, the film is set against the turbulent backdrop of 1870s Montana. It picks up in the moments before the execution of Isaac Broadway, as he gives his estranged son, Henry, an impossible task: Murder the man who framed him for a crime he didn't commit. Intent on fulfilling his promise, Henry travels to the remote town of Trinity, where an unexpected turn of events traps him in town and leaves him caught between Gabriel Dove, the town's upstanding new sheriff, and a mysterious figure named St Christopher." "A tale of revenge, dark secrets, and buried treasures, the film is set against the turbulent backdrop of 1870s Montana. It picks up in the moments before the execution of Isaac Broadway, as he gives his estranged son, Henry, an impossible task: Murder the man who framed him for a crime he didn't commit. Intent on fulfilling his promise, Henry travels to the remote town of Trinity, where an unexpected turn of events traps him in town and leaves him caught between Gabriel Dove, the town's upstanding new sheriff, and a mysterious figure named St Christopher." Stars: Pierce Brosnan, Samuel L. Jackson, Q'orianka Kilcher, Richard Gray, David Arquette, Veronica Ferres, Ethan Peck, Brandon Lessard Pierce Brosnan, Samuel L. Jackson, Q'orianka Kilcher, Richard Gray, David Arquette, Veronica Ferres, Ethan Peck, Brandon Lessard Where to watch: Cinemas Friday, June 20, 2025 28 Years Later Synopsis: "It's been almost three decades since the rage virus escaped a biological weapons laboratory, and now, still in a ruthlessly enforced quarantine, some have found ways to exist amidst the infected. One such group of survivors lives on a small island connected to the mainland by a single, heavily-defended causeway. When one of the group leaves the island on a mission into the dark heart of the mainland, he discovers secrets, wonders, and horrors that have mutated not only the infected but other survivors as well." "It's been almost three decades since the rage virus escaped a biological weapons laboratory, and now, still in a ruthlessly enforced quarantine, some have found ways to exist amidst the infected. One such group of survivors lives on a small island connected to the mainland by a single, heavily-defended causeway. When one of the group leaves the island on a mission into the dark heart of the mainland, he discovers secrets, wonders, and horrors that have mutated not only the infected but other survivors as well." Stars: Ralph Fiennes, Alex Garland, Cillian Murphy, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Jack O'Connell, Danny Boyle, Andrew Macdonald, Jodie Comer Ralph Fiennes, Alex Garland, Cillian Murphy, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Jack O'Connell, Danny Boyle, Andrew Macdonald, Jodie Comer Where to watch: Cinemas Friday, June 27, 2025 F1 Synopsis: "A Formula One driver comes out of retirement to compete alongside a rookie driver and the titans of the sport." "A Formula One driver comes out of retirement to compete alongside a rookie driver and the titans of the sport." Stars: Brad Pitt, Joseph Kosinski, Ehren Kruger, Jerry Bruckheimer, Javier Bardem, Damson Idris, Kerry Condon, Tobias Menzies Brad Pitt, Joseph Kosinski, Ehren Kruger, Jerry Bruckheimer, Javier Bardem, Damson Idris, Kerry Condon, Tobias Menzies Where to watch: Cinemas M3GAN 2.0
India Today
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Kesari Veer X Reviews: Fans say Sooraj Pancholi's film is 'history,' not 'mythology'
'Kesari Veer: Legends of Somnath,' featuring actors Sooraj Pancholi and Suniel Shetty, received a positive response from fans. The film is being lauded for its depiction of a 'forgotten chapter of history.' The historical action-drama is set against the backdrop of the 14th century AD, and is about the unsung warriors who defended the Somnath temple, the first among the 12 Jyotirlingas dedicated to Lord praising the film, an X user wrote, "The movie sheds light on a forgotten chapter of history. The temple destruction and fight for dharma are portrayed powerfully. A wake-up call for many." Another fan captioned, "Every frame bleeds devotion. Every dialogue feels like a call to rise. 'Kesari Veer' In Cinemas reignites the forgotten flame of dharma. History wasn't silent — we just weren't listening. This film brings it roaring back with cinematic force." advertisement An X user in his post also wrote, "This film isn't anti-anyone — it's pro-truth. It shows what really happened in our soil. And honours those who stood up to invaders. Truth finds voice in 'Kesari Veer' In Cinemas." A fan in his post wrote, "The visuals stun, but it's the story that stays. A film that shakes your conscience and stirs your soul." One of the fans acknowledged the historical events associated with the film and wrote, "This isn't mythology — it's history that bleeds with truth. 'Kesari Veer' In Cinemas doesn't sugarcoat, it confronts. Every scene is a reminder that dharma isn't inherited, it's defended. Watch it to remember who we were and who we must be."advertisementIn 'Keasri Veer', Pancholi portrays the Rajput warrior Hamirji Gohil, who valiantly fought against the Tughlaq empire to protect the Somnath Temple from destruction. The film also showcases Suniel Shetty, Vivek Oberoi, and others important characters. Shetty, in a recent interview with India Today, said he is part of the film because of his 'love for the subject.''Kesari Veer: Legends of Somnath' is directed by Prince Dhiman and produced by Kanubhai Chauhan. The film was released in theatres on May 23, 2025. IN THIS STORY#Suniel Shetty#Vivek Anand Oberoi
