The new movies and TV shows everyone will be talking about this month

Between blockbuster franchises making their return, star-studded new releases, and a handful of highly anticipated TV premieres, there's plenty on the entertainment calendar to look forward to. Whether you're in the mood for dragons, superheroes, horror, or romance, these are the upcoming films and series deserving a spot on your watchlist.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day
July 31, in theatres

Tom Holland is set to reprise his role as Peter Parker in Destin Daniel Cretton’s much-anticipated adventure. Isolated and forgotten post No Way Home—in the resolve to protect his loved ones—Parker defends New York City from looming threats, potential power evolutions, and a debut of villains. Of course, with lady love Zendaya (on- and off-screen) by his side.

Office Romance
June 5, Netflix

All’s fair in love and war...or is it? Star-crossed colleagues Jackie Cruz (Jennifer Lopez) and Daniel Blanchflower (Brett Goldstein) fall hard for each other. But, as they try to keep things professional, their palpable chemistry could cost Cruz her company. Is it worth it?

The End of Oak Street
August 21, in theatres

Basking in the success of TDWP 2, we see Anne Hathaway swap couture for survival mode in this high-stakes sci-fi thriller. An unprecedented cosmic anomaly displaces the Platt family into a prehistoric era—think dinosaurs, beasts, the works! And to navigate their otherworldly surroundings, the Platts must stick together, adapt, and strive to survive.

Insidious: Out of the Further
August 21, in theatres

The sixth instalment of the supernatural horror franchise takes a terrifying twist as Gemma, played by Amelia Eve, learns about her dangerous ability to bring back malevolent spirits from The Further into our world. Lin Shaye returns as ace investigator Elise Rainier, alongside a brand-new cast in this paranormal saga.

The Bear Final Season
June 26, JioHotstar

The fifth and final chapter of this dramedy follows the team’s quest to earn a Michelin star while grappling with financial instability and a potential sale. Sydney (Ayo Edebiri), Richie (Ebon Moss-Bachrach), and Natalie (Abby Elliott ) take charge as Carmy (Jeremy Allen White) quits the F&B industry.

Cocktail 2
June 19, in theatres

It’s about time the second instalment of this beloved love triangle released—with a revamped cast, of course. Actors Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, and Rashmika Mandanna will star in the ‘spiritual’ sequel exploring contemporary relationship dynamics. We won’t give away too much, but expect to be hooked...and reeled in for a tumultuous tale of love, friendship, and conflict.

Disclosure Day
June 12, in theatres

Extraterrestrial life, classified evidence, public release—make of it what you will in this Steven Spielberg-directed sci-fi thriller starring Emily Blunt and Josh O’Connor in lead roles.

House of the Dragon Season 3
June 22, JioHotstar

In this new season, the “Battle of the Gullet” will commence, featuring fierce dragon combat and naval clashes. High-octane binge watch? Check. 

Elle Season 1
July 1, Prime Video

Boy, have we been waiting! The official prequel to Legally Blonde (2001 and 2003) is here, following a teenage Elle Woods originally portrayed by Reese Witherspoon, and in the new series by Lexi Minetree. 

All images: IMDb 

This article originally appeared in Cosmopolitan India's May-June 2026 print issue. 

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