New on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video & Co.: The Releases from June 23 to 29
Attention film and series fans: These are the film and series releases from May 19 to June 1 on Netflix, Disney+, Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV+, and Paramount+.
NETFLIX
Squid Game (June 27) Series Finale (Season 3 / 6 Episodes) South Korea 2025
Director: Hwang Dong-hyuk Starring: Lee Jung-jae, Lee Byung-hun, Yim Si-wan, Kang Ha-neul, Wi Ha-jun
Even the most beautiful series success must come to an end: The South Korean sensation hit "Squid Game" is heading towards its finale with Season 3. After the cliffhanger in the previous season of the most-streamed Netflix series, player 456/Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae) now wants to finally put an end to the Front Man (Lee Byung-hun). But the survivors are drawn into increasingly deadly games. And with each round, the consequences become harsher. Available from June 27.
Author and director Hwang Dong-hyuk brings his successful format to a dignified end in the final season. Ultimately, the question of whether humanity can exist even under the harshest conditions is also answered.
DISNEY+
Ironheart (June 25) Series (Season 1 / 6 Episodes) USA 2025
Directors: Samantha Bailey, Angela Barnes Starring: Dominique Thorne, Lyric Ross, Alden Ehrenreich, Regan Aliyah, Manny Montana
In "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever," she made her first appearance, but now things get serious for Riri Williams: She is "Ironheart" in the new Marvel series of the same name, starting on June 25 on Disney+. The skilled inventor pursues ambitious goals in her hometown of Chicago and spends a lot of time on her Iron Man suits. But when one day the charismatic Parker Robbins, aka The Hood, crosses her path, things begin to change.
As in the highly successful "Black Panther" films, magic and technology also face off in the six episodes of "Ironheart." While Riri flies through the air in her multifunctional combat suit, The Hood's strength lies in his demonic clothing. The title role is played by Dominique Thorne, with "Black Panther" director Ryan Coogler on board as a producer.
SKY
David Frost vs. (June 27) Documentary Miniseries (6 episodes) approx. 45 min/episode UK 2025
Directors: Matt Hill, Tom McCarthy, Francis Longhurst, Liz Mermin, Marion Milne
David Frost was the Armin Wolf of Great Britain, a TV journalist known primarily for his incisive interviews with the world's greats. In the German-speaking world, the interviewer, who passed away in 2013, became known mainly through the feature film "Frost/Nixon." Now, Sky is bringing the documentary series "David Frost vs." (available from June 27), which traces the career of the television personality with archival material.
From the Beatles to Jane Fonda, from Muhammad Ali to eight British prime ministers - Frost had them all. And, of course, his conversation with Richard Nixon about the Watergate affair is given extensive mention.
AMAZON PRIME VIDEO
Countdown (June 25) Series (Season 1 / 13 episodes) USA 2025
Directors: Jonathan Brown, Avi Youabian, Rashidi Natara Harper, Nina Lopez-Corrado, Tess Malone, Eric Stoltz Starring: Jensen Ackles, Eric Dane, Jessica Camacho, Violett Beane, Elliot Knight
An employee of the Department of Homeland Security is murdered in broad daylight. Detective Mark Meachum (Jensen Ackles) is therefore appointed to a special investigation team to solve the murder. Investigators from various law enforcement agencies come together here, as the whole thing turns out to be a complex case. "Countdown" is available from June 25 on Amazon Prime.
The diverse team soon uncovers a dangerous conspiracy in their search for the perpetrator. And so begins the race against time to save a metropolis from destruction.
APPLE TV+
Smoke (June 27) Miniseries (9 episodes) USA 2025
Director: Kari Skogland, Joe Chappelle, Jim McKay Starring: Taron Egerton, Jurnee Smollett, Rafe Spall, Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine, Greg Kinnear
Dave Gudsen (Taron Egerton) was once a passionate firefighter, but after a tragic accident, he embarked on a new career as a fire investigator. Thanks to his expertise, he quickly made a name for himself in his field. Thus, the police call him in the case of two serial arsonists in Maine, who have not yet been caught. This is the premise for the series "Smoke," which is available on the streaming service Apple+ from June 27.
Together with the inexperienced police officer Michelle Calderone (Jurnee Smollett), Gudsen sets out to stop the perpetrators. A race against time begins before more fires claim lives. At the same time, the two investigators uncover a web of secrets and cover-ups.
CANAL+
1985 (June 27) Miniseries (8 episodes) 47-55 min/episode B 2023
Director: Wouter Bouvijn Starring: Tijmen Govaerts, Aimé Claeys, Mona Mina Leon, Peter Van den Begin, Guy Goffinard
In the 1980s, the serial killer soon dubbed the "Brabant Killer" terrified all of Belgium. To this day, the acts of the brutal perpetrator - or perpetrators - remain unsolved. 28 people died back then. Director Wouter Bouvijn tells the story of three young adults who leave their rural home to start anew in Brussels against this backdrop. "1985" is available on the streaming service Canal+ from June 27.
The focus is on Franky (Aimé Claeys) and Marc (Tijmen Govaerts), who become police officers, while Franky's sister Vicky (Mona Mina Leon) studies. But soon the trio is drawn into a dark conspiracy that extends into the state apparatus and shakes the trust in the rule of law. "1985" thus links historical events with personal fates.
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