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!
Isn't 2022 amazing? All those words actually work together in one sentence!
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.
"The Testaments" sequel series premieres Apr. 8 on Hulu with three episodes, following young women navigating oppressive Gilead years after "The Handmaid's Tale" ends.
Federal authorities allege Lil Durk put a $1M bounty on rapper Quando Rondo, leading to the death of Lul Pab; Durk denies the charges as trial approaches in April 2026.
"Percy Jackson" Season 3 brings Artemis' kidnapping and Annabeth's disappearance, with Titan Atlas emerging as the new villain threatening gods and demigods alike.
Being nominated for an Oscar for the first time is usually a once-in-a-lifetime thrill. Earning two nominations in the same debut year, especially without being part of Hollywood, can feel almost transcendent. For Spanish director Oliver Laxe, whose film Sirât landed him among the Oscars 2026 nominees, the milestone appears to have also come with a moment that set social media on fire.
The 2026 Academy Awards officially kicked into high gear with the announcement of the nominations, which delivered many expected contenders, notable snubs, and a handful of surprises.
"The Rookie" Season 8 brings back disgraced rookie Seth Ridley as creator Alexi Hawley teases a complex redemption arc, challenging forgiveness, accountability, and second chances.
BBC partners with YouTube in a landmark deal to create original, YouTube-first shows, expanding digital reach with new kids, documentary, sports, and entertainment content in 2026.