A parade of premieres from Netflix, including the return of 'Happy Gilmore'. Potentially the biggest blockbuster of the year from Apple TV+. Star-studded action comedies from Amazon Prime Video. In our guide, we tell you what to watch summer 2025 on...
Summer 2025 promises to be a real holiday for everyone who prefers home viewing under the air conditioner to movie theaters. Streaming services, as if in collusion, have decided to stage a real battle for our attention, rolling out such a parade of premieres that even the most fastidious viewer risks becoming one with the couch until September. From the return of a cult comedy with Adam Sandler to the racing blockbuster 'Formula 1' with Brad Pitt, from a new film by Sydney Sweeney to the sequel 'The Old Guard 2' — this summer everyone will find something to fill their evenings. And so you don't get lost in this stream of content, we've gathered for you the most anticipated and interesting movie premieres of summer 2025 on Netflix, Apple TV+, and Amazon Prime Video.
Netflix: Summer of Big Expectations
The 'Tudum' service has clearly decided not to skimp on the summer season, traditionally considered not the most profitable. Judging by the announcements, Netflix is preparing such a bombardment of premieres that competitors might as well declare an air raid. And if you thought that 'The Devastations' with Tom Hardy had nothing left to surprise you with this year, get ready to reconsider.
STRAW
Release Date: June 6
A dramatic thriller from Tyler Perry starring Taraji P. Henson. The story of a single mother who, due to a series of misfortunes, finds herself at the center of suspicion promises to keep you on edge until the credits roll.
Perry, of course, is an uneven director, but when he takes on a serious drama rather than another Madea adventure, the result often exceeds expectations.
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K.O.
Release Date: June 6
A French action film starring UFC fighter Cyril Gane and Alice Belaïdi. A former fighter must find the missing son of his former rival, who died with him in the ring.
Directed by Antoine Blossier, who previously directed the sweet family film 'The Adventures of Rémi'.
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Our Times
Release Date: June 11
A sci-fi film from Mexico that tells the story of two scientists from the 1960s who create a time machine to travel to 2025.
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KPop Demon Hunters
Release Date: June 20
An action comedy in which K-pop superstars use their secret identities as demon hunters to protect fans from supernatural threats. Sounds like a crazy mix of 'Sailor Moon' and Blackpink, but it's precisely such experiments that often become unexpected hits.
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The Old Guard 2
Release Date: July 2
The main premiere of July will undoubtedly be The Old Guard 2 — the sequel with Charlize Theron reprising her role as immortal warrior Andy. In the sequel, the cast will be joined by Henry Golding and Uma Thurman, with Victoria Mahoney ('The Morning Show') taking the director's chair. The first film was one of Netflix's most-watched original projects, so expectations for the sequel are sky-high. Especially since Charlize Theron in action scenes is always a spectacle worthy of extra-large popcorn.
'The Old Guard' with Charlize Theron — a potential franchise or a passable action film?
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Brick
Release Date: July 10
For fans of mystical thrillers, on July 10, Brick will be released starring Matthias Schweighöfer and Ruby O. Fee. A married couple wakes up in their apartment to find the entire building surrounded by an impenetrable futuristic wall... and they are not alone. It seems the whole building and its residents are trapped. What happened? Who built this wall and why? Unable to get help from outside, they must unite to find a way out. Will they solve the mystery of the wall in time — and survive?
The concept resembles a mix of 'Cube' and 'Vivarium', which sounds intriguing enough for a summer evening.
Madea's Destination Wedding
Release Date: July 11
On July 11, we await the return of the legendary Madea in the comedy Madea's Destination Wedding. Tyler Perry will once again don the famous guise and head to the Bahamas, where his restless character will turn a wedding into real chaos. If you're a fan of this franchise — you know what to expect. If not — perhaps this is not the most essential item on your watchlist.
Happy Gilmore 2
Release Date: July 25
After almost 30 years, Adam Sandler returns to his iconic role!
From the teaser, we learn that Happy is back in his hockey gear and participating in a major golf tournament alongside old rivals (like Shooter McGavin) and new friends. We expect it to be just as fun as the 1996 original.
The cast includes Ben Stiller, Margaret Qualley, Julie Bowen, Christopher McDonald, and Benny Safdie.
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My Oxford Year
Release Date: August 1
Another potential romantic hit from Netflix starring Sofia Carson (following 'The Wish List' released earlier this year).
When Anna, a determined young American, goes to Oxford University to fulfill a childhood dream, her life goes according to plan — until a meeting with a charming and intelligent local changes both their destinies.
Fixed
Release Date: August 13
An adult animated comedy from Genndy Tartakovsky ('Hotel Transylvania') about a dog who goes on one last adventure before being neutered.
The Thursday Murder Club
Release Date: August 28
August on Netflix will conclude with the detective comedy 'The Thursday Murder Club' based on the bestseller by Richard Osman. Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan, Ben Kingsley, and Cynthia Erivo play four retirees from a retirement home who solve real crimes.
A star-studded cast (in addition to the mentioned actors, the film features David Tennant and Tom Ellis), Chris Columbus ('Home Alone') in the director's chair, and a popular source material make this project one of the most anticipated of the summer season.
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Apple TV+: Quality over Quantity
Unlike Netflix, which floods viewers with content, Apple TV+ continues to bet on quality and star power. And judging by the summer schedule of 2025, the strategy hasn't changed: fewer releases, but each one is an event. The service that gave us 'Ted Lasso' and 'The Morning Show' is offering several projects this summer that have every chance of becoming hits.
Echo Valley
Release Date: June 13
If you're wondering 'what to watch summer 2025 on Apple TV+?', the streaming service's main dramatic premiere will be Echo Valley — a tense thriller starring Julianne Moore and Sydney Sweeney. Moore plays Kate, a woman leading a secluded life that is suddenly interrupted when her troubled daughter (Sweeney) unexpectedly shows up on her doorstep.
Director Michael Pearce, known for the thriller 'Beast', promises to create an atmospheric film about complex family relationships against a backdrop of dark secrets.
The Moore-Sweeney tandem looks particularly intriguing: the first is a recognized master of psychological roles, the second is a rising star whose career after 'Euphoria' and 'The White Lotus' has skyrocketed. If the script matches the caliber of the cast, Echo Valley could become one of the most talked-about films of the summer.
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F1
Release Date: June 27
On June 27, first in theaters and then on Apple TV+, perhaps the service's most ambitious project will be released — the sports drama F1 starring Brad Pitt. Pitt plays a retired Formula 1 driver who returns to the sport to mentor a young talent. Directed by Joseph Kosinski, who helmed 'Top Gun: Maverick', and produced by seven-time Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton.
The film was shot using real F1 cars and IMAX technology, so visually it should be an impressive spectacle. Given how Kosinski managed to breathe new life into the 'Top Gun' franchise, there is every reason to believe that 'F1' will be one of the main blockbusters of the summer. Especially since Pitt has been very selective with his projects in recent years, meaning there must be something special in the script.
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Amazon Prime Video: Expensive, Rich, Russian
If you're looking for what to watch summer 2025, check out Amazon's streaming service. Prime Video continues to ramp up and this summer will present new high-profile projects with Hollywood stars.
Deep Cover
Release Date: June 12
On June 12, a dynamic comedy will be released starring Bryce Dallas Howard as Cat, an improvisation teacher who begins to wonder if she missed her chance at success. When an undercover police officer (Sean Bean) offers her the role of a lifetime, she hires two students (Orlando Bloom and Nick Mohammed) to infiltrate London's criminal underworld, posing as dangerous criminals.
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Heads of State
Release Date: July 2
Ilya Naishuller ('Nobody') returns with a new Hollywood project that will be released on Amazon Prime Video in early July.
Heads of State get an unexpected twist in this action comedy where Idris Elba plays the British Prime Minister and John Cena plays the US President. They must work together (along with an MI6 agent played by Priyanka Chopra Jonas) to defeat a common enemy.
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Conclusion
Now you know what to watch summer 2025, and the season promises to be rich in premieres for home viewing enthusiasts. From high-budget blockbusters to intimate dramas, from comedies to thrillers — streaming services have prepared a diverse program capable of satisfying a wide range of tastes. This speaks to healthy competition in the market and that viewers ultimately get more good content.
If we highlight the main trends of the season, they are the return of popular franchises ('The Old Guard 2', 'Happy Gilmore 2'), a bet on star names (Brad Pitt, Julianne Moore, Pierce Brosnan), and a variety of genres — from sports dramas to rom-coms.
What absolutely cannot be missed this summer? Our top recommendations are 'F1' with Brad Pitt and 'Heads of State' with Idris Elba and John Cena.
And while we prepare for the summer marathon of premieres, we can start making a list of what awaits us in the fall. But that's a whole different story...
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