What’s New to Netflix in June 2019, and What’s Leaving the Stream
Summer brings long days and short nights and a host of opportunities for recreation. It also brings sizzling outdoor temperatures and sweltering heat. So, why not cool off indoors with your favorite Netflix binge? Luckily, we’ll be getting a host of great content to start off our summer in June 2019.
Summer seems to herald the “superhero” season – with plenty of big box office comic book adaptions. With “Avengers: Endgame” leaving fans wanting more, Netflix has plenty of super-content coming in June.
This includes adaptations like the series finale of “Marvel’s Jessica Jones,” “Batman Begins,” and “The Dark Knight.” You’ll also find sci-fi fare like Sundance Film Festival drama “I Am Mother.” And stay tuned for the fifth season of “Black Mirror,” a Netflix Original that has fans gasping for breath.
Anime fans can enjoy “Neon Genesis Evangelion.” You’ll want to stay indoors out of the heat and kick back in the A/C with these options.
Classic summer movies include horrorfests like “Carrie.” You can also catch must-see dramas like “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof” and “Network.”
So, here are the TV shows and movies coming to Netflix in June 2019.
Notable Netflix Originals
Netflix has been rapidly expanding into every single entertainment niche, and June 2019 is no exception.
‘Marvel’s Jessica Jones,’ Season 3
We have to admit that we have some mixed feelings about the third and final season of “Jessica Jones.” The character is iconic and empowering, and the gritty tone a welcome relief from most comic-book fare. But, the second season was just such a let-down. We hate to think that it was only the riveting performance by David Tenant that elevated Season 1 to such epic proportions. Because Kristyn Ritter is perfect as Jessica in every single way.
That said, we hope that Season 3 makes us regret the show’s cancellation. We’d like to see it go out on a high note.
You can tune in on June 14 to watch as Jessica is threatened by an enemy who wants to reveal her as a fraud.
‘Black Mirror,’ Season 5
Netflix likes to surprise us, and the latest season of “Black Mirror” launches June 5 with none other than Miley Cyrus. This time, however, we’ll only get three new episodes.
That’s okay, though. It’s powerful stuff, and three episodes sounds like plenty. Check out the trailer:
‘Armistead Maupin’s Tales of the City’
There’s just something special about Laura Linney that makes everything she touches worth watching. In this reboot of the classic serial by Armistead Maupin, she plays Mary Ann Singleton, returning to San Fransisco. It’s been 20 years since Mary Ann left to build a career, but now, it’s time to come home.
“Tales of the City” also stars Olympia Dukakis, returning to her role as Anna Madrigal, and Ellen Page as daughter Shawna.
Notable Classic Titles Added
Netflix is the perfect format for ticking those “must-watch” boxes. Great art spans the decades. And you’ll find that movies made 20, 30, even 50 years ago still pack a powerful punch. Especially when it comes to drama.
‘Cabaret’
This Oscar winner features Liza Minella as Sally Bowles, a bohemian stage performer in 1931 Berlin, Germany. Also on the marquee is Michael York as Brian Roberts, a sedate writer still in search of his sexual identity and his Ph.D. In the background, the rise of the Nazi regime looms.
“Cabaret” was a huge hit thanks to the musical numbers and direction of Bob Fosse. Also playing a part was its social relevance. And with plot lines that explore sexual orientation, abortion, religious persecution, and fascism, “Cabaret” is just a relevant in 2019 as it was in 1972 when the movie first released.
‘Network’
This 1976 satirical film has become such a part of popular culture that modern movies, shows, and music still quote and parody the movie. This is mostly thanks to the famous monologue scene with Peter Finch and the catchphrase: “I’m mad as hell, and I’m not going to take this anymore.”
With four academy awards and four Golden Globes, “Network” follows the sinking ratings of a small TV station as it battles to stay on the air.
‘Cat on a Hot Tin Roof’
Based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Southern Gothic playwright Tennesee Williams, this steamy classic stars Elizabeth Tayor and Paul Newman.
Newman plays a drunken has-been high school football player named Brick who returns home to his fathers Mississippi plantation with his wife, Maggie (Taylor). Brick and Maggie have been at odds. But Brick’s dying father, played by Burl Ives, steps in to try to heal the rift between them as well as the one between himself and his son.
Worth a Re-watch
Summertime is perfect for marathoning your favorite superhero flicks, and Netflix has got you covered. Start popping the corn! We’ll get the first two movies in The Dark Knight Trilogy in June 2019.
‘Batman Begins’
This reboot of the Batman movies takes a look at the origins of the superhero. And it also features some impressive star power. With Christian Bale as Batman, you’ll also get Michael Caine, Liam Neeson, Gary Oldman, Rutger Hauer, and Morgan Freeman.
The story follows the career of Bruce Wayne from the death of his parents into his metamorphosis as Batman. While the first handful of Batman movies were great successes, they seemed to go downhill until The Dark Knight Trilogy launched with this movie in 2005. Its success has also given rise to “origin stories,” which fans have come to demand.
‘The Dark Knight’
Many fans and critics will tell you that “The Dark Knight” is the best Batman movie ever made. And 94 percent ratings from Rotten Tomatoes from both back that up.
While “The Dark Knight” is a high-caliber comic book adaption, it’s also a compelling crime drama. Starring Christian Bale and Heath Ledger as the Joker, who won an Oscar for his riveting performance.
In this installment in the Trilogy, Batman isn’t really just fighting crime. Ledger’s Joker is more than a crook — he’s a terrorist, sending the city of Gotham into a panic with his own special brand of mayhem.
Everything Coming to Netflix in June 2019
Here’s the most recent list of new TV shows and movies Netflix is adding to the stream in June 2019. This list provides updates on content available to Netflix U.S. subscribers and the date they’re scheduled to appear on the lineup.
June 1
Arthdal Chronicles — Netflix Original Series
Oh, Ramona! — Netflix Original Film
50/50
A.I. Artificial Intelligence
Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day
Batman Begins
Cabaret
Carrie
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
Dynasty (Season 2)
Good Night, and Good Luck
Gran Torino
Life in the Doghouse
Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa
Magic Mike
Network
Platoon
Prosecuting Evil: The Extraordinary World of Ben Ferencz
Satan & Adam
Small Soldiers
The Dark Knight
The Phantom of the Opera
The Space Between Us
What a Girl Wants
June 3
Documentary Now! (Season 3)
Malibu Rescue: The Series — Netflix Original Family Series
June 4
Miranda Sings Live … You’re Welcome — Netflix Original Standup comedy
June 5
A Silent Voice
Black Mirror (Season 5) — Netflix Original Series
Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch
June 6
Alles ist gut — Netflix Original Film
Todos lo saben
June 7
3% (Season 3) — Netflix Original Series
Belmonte
The Black Godfather — Netflix Original Film
The Chef Show — Netflix Original Series
Designated Survivor (Season 3) — Netflix Original Series
Elisa & Marcela — Netflix Original Film
I Am Mother — Netflix Original Film
Pachamama — Netflix Original Kids Movie
Rock My Heart — Netflix Original Film
Super Monsters Monster Pets — Netflix Original Kids Movie
Tales of the City — Netflix Original Series
June 8
Berlin, I Love You
June 11
Disney’s Ralph Breaks the Internet
June 12
Jo Koy: Comin’ In Hot — Netflix Original Standup Comedy
Rolling Thunder Revue: A Bob Dylan Story by Martin Scorsese — Netflix Original Documentary Film
June 13
The 3rd Eye 2 — Netflix Original Movie
Jinn — Netflix Original Series
Kakegurui xx— Netflix Original Anime
June 14
Aggretsuko (Season 2)— Netflix Original Anime
The Alcasser Murders — Netflix Original Documentary Series
Awake: The Million Dollar Game — Netflix Original Reality TV Series
Charite at War — Netflix Original Series
Cinderela Pop — Netflix Original Movie
Girlfriends’ Guide to Divorce (Season 5)
Leila — Netflix Original Series
Life Overtakes Me — Netflix Original Documentary Movie
Marlon (Season 2)
Murder Mystery — Netflix Original Movie
Unit 42 — Netflix Original Series
June 15
Grey’s Anatomy (Season 15)
June 16
Cop Car
June 17
The Missing (Season 3) — Netflix Original Series
June 18
Adam Devine: Best Time of Our Lives— Netflix Original Standup Comedy
Big Kill
June 19
Beats— Netflix Original Movie
The Edge of Democracy— Netflix Original Documentary Movie
June 20
Le Chant du Loup — Netflix Original Movie
June 21
Ad Vitam — Netflix Original Series
Bolivar — Netflix Original Series
The Casketeers (Season 2) — Netflix Original Series
The Confession Tapes (Season 2) — Netflix Original Series
Dark (Season 2) — Netflix Original Series
The End of Evangelion
EVANGELION: DEATH (TRUE)²
Girls Incarcerated (Season 2) — Netflix Original Series
GO! Live Your Way (Season 2) — Netflix Original Kids Series
Jaoon Kahan Bata Ae Dil — Netflix Original Movie
La misma sangre — Netflix Original Movie
Mr. Iglesias — Netflix Original Series
Neon Genesis Evangelion
Shooter (Season 3)
June 24
Forest of Piano (Season 2) — Netflix Original Anime
June 25
Mike Epps: Only One Mike — Netflix Original Standup Comedy
June 26
The Golem
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
The Zookeeper
June 27
Answer for Heaven — Netflix Original Series
June 28
20th Century Women
7SEEDS — Netflix Original Anime
Dope (Season 3) — Netflix Original Series
Exhibit A — Netflix Original Documentary Series
Instant Hotel (Season 2) — Netflix Original Series
Motown Magic (Season 2) — Netflix Original Kids Series
Paquita Salas (Season 3) — Netflix Original Series
The Chosen One — Netflix Original Series
June 30
Madam Secretary (Season 5)
Scare Tactics (Seasons 4 and 5)
Last Chance to Watch on Netflix
It’s inevitable that Netflix will make room for new content, and some of their contracts are due to expire. So, here’s the list of titles you won’t find on the streaming service after June 2019.
Notable Titles Leaving Netflix in June 2019
More Disney titles will be leaving Netflix in June 2019 as the Mouse House continues to build its own content-streaming empire. This includes “101 Dalmatians,” “The Fox and the Hound 2,” and “Mulan 2.”
Other titles you’ll want to catch before they’re gone forever are “Apollo 13,” “Pretty in Pink,” “I Am Legend,” “Guardians of the Galaxy, Volume 2,” and “Stargate.”
Everything Leaving Netflix in June 2019
The following is a list of titles scheduled for removal from Netflix streaming. Note that you may be able to get them on DVD if you have that subscription option.
June 1
An Extremely Goofy Movie
Apollo 13
Cold in July
Disney’s 101 Dalmatians
Disney’s The Fox and the Hound 2
Disney’s The Jungle Book: Mowgli’s Story
Doom
Freddy vs. Jason
Friday the 13th
Honey, We Shrunk Ourselves
I Am Legend
In the Army Now
Inspector Gadget 2
Jason X
Kill Bill: Vol. 1
Kill Bill: Vol. 2
Legally Blonde
Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde
My Bloody Valentine
Playing It Cool
Pretty in Pink
Reindeer Games
Stargate
Terminator Salvation
The Bone Collector
The Constant Gardener
June 4
District 9
June 5
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
June 6
The Soloist
June 14
Grand Designs: Australia (Season 4)
I Own Australia’s Best Home (Season 1)
I Own Britain’s Best Home (Season 1)
Mother
June 15
Apocalypse Now
Minimalism: A Documentary About the Important Things
National Lampoon’s Van Wilder
The Pianist
June 16
Death Race
June 24
Disney’s Mulan 2
Check Back for Future Updates
Check back at the end of June 2019 to find out what Netflix Original shows and movies you’ll want to catch in July. We’ll also be sure to highlight great, must-see classics and other notable titles you should check out.
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