What’s new on Netflix Canada in June 2024

Highlights include Godzilla Minus One, Trigger Warning, A Family Affair, Supacell, Black Barbie, Hitler and the Nazis: Evil on Trial, and more

In a surprise announcement on May 31, Netflix revealed the critically acclaimed Japanese film "Godzilla Minus One", which won the Academy Award for best visual effects, would be available for streaming as of Saturday, June 1st. (Photo: Toho)
In a surprise announcement on May 31, Netflix revealed the critically acclaimed Japanese film "Godzilla Minus One", which won the Academy Award for best visual effects, would be available for streaming as of Saturday, June 1st. (Photo: Toho)

Every month, kawarthaNOW is the only local media source to bring you a list of what’s coming to Netflix Canada. Here are a few highlights of what’s coming to Netflix in June.

In a surprise announcement on May 31, a week after this story was originally published, Netflix revealed the critically acclaimed Japanese film Godzilla Minus One would be available for streaming as of Saturday, June 1st. The 2023 film, which won the Academy Award for best visual effects, follows a traumatized former fighter pilot in postwar Japan who joins the civilian effort to fight off a massive nuclear-enhanced monster attacking their shores. It has quickly become Netflix’s top hit in June.

VIDEO: “Gozilla Minus One” trailer

The Netflix action thriller Trigger Warning stars Jessica Alba as Parker, a skilled Special Forces commando who returns to her hometown to take ownership of her father’s bar after he suddenly dies.

She reconnects with her former boyfriend-turned-sheriff Jesse (Mark Webber), his hot-tempered brother Elvis (Jake Weary), and their powerful father Senator Swann (Anthony Michael Hall) as she looks to understand what actually happened to her dad — and soon finds herself at odds with a violent gang. Trigger Warning premieres on Netflix on Friday, June 21st.

VIDEO: “Trigger Warning” trailer

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In the Netflix romantic comedy A Family Affair, a young woman named Zara (Joey King) works as an assistant for her movie star boss (Chris Cole), who falls in love with her mother (Nicole Kidman). The film, which also stars Joey King, Liza Koshy, Kathy Bates, and Shirley MacLaine, comes to Netflix on Friday, June 28th.

The British sci-fi drama Supacell by Blue Story creator Rapman tells the story of five ordinary South Londoners who suddenly develop super powers. The only apparent commonality between all of them is that they are Black. As they deal with the impact of their powers on their daily lives, one man must bring them together to save the woman he loves. The six-part series debuts to Netflix sometime in June.

VIDEO: “Supacell” teaser

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The Netflix documentary Black Barbie, a version of which premiered at the 2023 SXSW Film Festival to critical acclaim, tells the story of the first Black Barbie in 1980 and the pivotal role three women at Mattel had in creating a doll who looked like them. Directed by Lagueria Davis, the film premieres on Netflix on Wednesday, June 19th.

The Netflix docuseries Hitler and the Nazis: Evil on Trial examines the rise, rule, and reckoning of Adolf Hitler and the Nazis from before World War II through the Holocaust to the Nuremberg trials. The six-part series debuts on Wednesday, June 5th.

VIDEO: Hitler and the Nazis: Evil on Trial

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The new Netflix reality series Owning Manhattan follows superstar broker Ryan Serhant as he stops at nothing to build his brokerage and goes after the most exclusive luxury listings in New York City. The eight-episode series comes to Netflix on Friday, June 28th.

Returning Netflix series include season five of My Next Guest Needs No Introduction With David Letterman, where Dave sits down with Grammy award-winner Miley Cyrus and basketball icon Charles Barkley for a fresh set of revealing interviews about their lives and careers. It premieres on Wednesday, June 12th.

There’s also part two of season three of Bridgerton (June 13), season two of Worst Roommate Ever (June 26), part two of That ’90s Show (June 27), and season two of The Mole (June 28).

VIDEO: “My Next Guest Needs No Introduction With David Letterman” trailer

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Theatrically released movies coming to Netflix in June include American Pie, Jack Reacher: Never Go Back, The To Do List, and Truth or Dare (June 1), Django Unchained, Mean Girls, and The Queen (June 4), Sicario: Day of the Soldado (June 12), Fatal Attraction and Taken (June 15), the Jason Bourne franchise (June 16), Paddington (June 19), Oculus (June 20), The Grand Seduction (June 21), American Wedding (June 23), Project X (June 25), and Instant Family (June 28).

Here’s the complete list of everything coming to Netflix Canada in June by date, along with what’s leaving.

 

Coming in June (no release date specified)

  • The Seven Deadly Sins: Four Knights of the Apocalypse: Season 1: Part 2 (Netflix anime) – As a prophecy of doom unfolds on the peaceful land of Britannia, a purehearted boy sets out on a journey of discovery — and revenge.
  • Supacell (Netflix series) – When five ordinary South Londoners discover they have extraordinary powers, it’s down to one man to bring them together to save the woman he loves.
  • The Whirlwind (Netflix series) – A whirlwind clash ensues when a deputy prime minister of economy stands against the prime minister who aims to uproot the corrupt powers that be.

 

Saturday, June 1

  • Godzilla Minus One – In postwar Japan, a traumatized former fighter pilot joins the civilian effort to fight off a massive nuclear-enhanced monster attacking their shores.
  • Too Old for Fairy Tales 2 (Netflix family) – After his mother’s new boyfriend moves in, Waldek embarks on a daring journey through the Tatra mountains to find the father he’s never met.
  • American Pie
  • American Pie 2
  • American Reunion
  • Jack Reacher: Never Go Back
  • The Intern
  • The To Do List
  • Truth or Dare

 

Monday, June 3

  • Little Baby Bum: Music Time: Season 2 (Netflix family) – Class is back in session at the magical Music Time preschool, where friends Mia, Max, Maple, Ahan and Bari are learning more than ever before!

 

Tuesday, June 4

  • Django Unchained
  • Jo Koy: Live from Brooklyn (Netflix comedy special) – Brooklyn are you ready?! Jo Koy returns to Netflix in typical style, sharing his unfiltered opinions on social media, aging and moving into a new phase of his life; his zaddy phase. Filmed at the historic King’s Theatre in Brooklyn, NY, Jo Koy: Live From Brooklyn premiere globally on June 4th, 2024 only on Netflix.
  • Mean Girls
  • The Price of Nonna’s Inheritance (Netflix film) – When a grandmother falls for a cheeky suitor with dubious intentions, her family devises a secret plan to protect her life — and their inheritance.
  • The Queen

 

Wednesday, June 5

  • Hitler and the Nazis: Evil on Trial (Netflix documentary) – This gripping docuseries examines Adolf Hitler and the Nazis’ rise, rule and reckoning from pre-WWII to the Holocaust to the Nuremberg trials.
  • How to Rob a Bank (Netflix documentary) – It’s 1990s Seattle and the world’s best bank robber has it all: looks, charm, a sprawling treehouse hideout, and an uncanny ability to disappear using Hollywood-style makeup. But as law enforcement inches closer, his once-carefree life spirals into a suffocating trap, forcing him and his crew to risk it all in one final heist.
  • Under Paris (Netflix film) – Sophia, a brilliant scientist, comes to know that a large shark is swimming deep in the river.

 

Thursday, June 6

  • Baki Hanma vs. Kengan Ashura (Netflix anime) – It’s the ultimate showdown. The toughest fighters from “Baki Hanma” and “Kengan Ashura” clash in this unprecedented, hard-hitting martial arts crossover.
  • Basma (Netflix film) – A young Saudi woman studying abroad returns to Jeddah, where she learns that her family has been shielding her from difficult truths.
  • Kübra: Season 2 (Netflix series) – With new powers — and new problems — will Gökhan lead his followers to salvation or damnation?
  • Nelma Kodama: The Queen of Dirty Money (Netflix documentary) – Out of prison, notorious black-market currency trader Nelma Kodama exposes her part in a major Brazilian corruption scandal.
  • Rafa Márquez: El Capitán (Netflix documentary) – The Mexican defender recounts wins and losses in the world of football and beyond, revealing an intimate look into his dreams, detours and determination.
  • Sweet Tooth: Season 3 (Netflix series) – In this final chapter, Gus and his friends embark on a harrowing journey in hopes of curing the Sick — and finally discovering the truth about hybrids.

 

Friday, June 7

  • Hierarchy (Netflix series) – The top 0.01% of students control law and order at Jooshin High School, but a secretive transfer student chips a crack in their indomitable world.
  • Perfect Match: Season 2 (Netflix series) – Netflix reality show alumni look for lasting love and test their connections in a dating competition — but only one pair will be named the perfect match.

 

Monday, June 10

  • Gossip Girl: Seasons 1-6

 

Tuesday, June 11

  • Keith Robinson: Different Strokes (Netflix comedy special) – From trying to order Popeyes after his stroke to popping Viagra on a plane, revered comedian Keith Robinson gets real in this hilarious stand-up special.
  • Tour de France: Unchained: Season 2 (Netflix documentary) – The 110th edition of the Tour de France is more eventful than ever as teams change, favorites falter and challengers abound in an electrifying 2023 race.

 

Wednesday, June 12

  • My Next Guest Needs No Introduction With David Letterman: Season 5 (Netflix series) – Dave sits down with Grammy winner Miley Cyrus and basketball icon Charles Barkley for a fresh set of revealing interviews about their lives and careers.
  • King of Collectibles: The Goldin Touch: Season 2 (Netflix series) – The Goldin team expands beyond sports memorabilia and tackles the high-stakes world of pop culture collectibles, including comics, relics and more.
  • Mysteries of the Terracotta Warriors (Netflix documentary) – Thousands of terracotta warriors guard the first Chinese emperor’s tomb. This is their story, told through archeological evidence and vivid reenactments.
  • Sicario: Day of the Soldado

 

Thursday, June 13

  • Bridgerton: Season 3 Part 2 (Netflix series) – As a new crop of debutantes yearns to become the brightest of the ball, a wallflower with a double life finds her light amid secrets and surprises.
  • Doctor Climax (TH) (Netflix series) – In 1970s Thailand, a dermatologist unexpectedly starts a mass sexual awakening after becoming Doctor Climax, a taboo-defying newspaper columnist.
  • Holly Hobbie: Seasons 1-3

 

Friday, June 14

  • Joko Anwar’s Nightmares and Daydreams (Netflix series) – Tales of supernatural sci-fi phenomena unfold in this collection of seven mind-bending stories imagined by writer-director Joko Anwar.
  • Ultraman: Rising (Netflix family) – A star athlete reluctantly returns home to take over his father’s duties as Ultraman, shielding Tokyo from giant monsters as he becomes a legendary hero.

 

Saturday, June 15

  • End of Watch
  • Fatal Attraction
  • Miss Night and Day (Netflix series) – A woman who magically switches between her 20s and 50s lands an internship at the Prosecution Service, caught between two generations and a tough boss.
  • Taken

 

Sunday, June 16

  • Jason Bourne
  • The Bourne Identity
  • The Bourne Legacy
  • The Bourne Supremacy
  • The Bourne Ultimatum

 

Tuesday, June 18

  • Agents of Mystery (Netflix series) – Six “agents of mystery” with excellent chemistry probe into bizarre incidents that cannot be explained by science in creative and unique ways.
  • Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution (Netflix documentary) – They’re changing the world — one joke at a time. Explore the history, evolution and impact of LGBTQ+ comedians in this funny, heartfelt documentary featuring Lily Tomlin, Wanda Sykes, Suzy Eddie Izzard, Rosie O’Donnell, Scott Thompson, Margaret Cho and many more.

 

Wednesday, June 19

  • Black Barbie (Netflix documentary) – Discover the untold story of the first Black Barbie and the pivotal role three trailblazing women at Mattel had in creating a doll who looked like them.
  • Inheritance (Netflix film) – When their rich uncle passes, his mansion of intricate puzzles becomes the backdrop for his estranged family’s quest to secure a portion of his wealth.
  • Kleks Academy (Netflix family) – To find her missing father, a seemingly ordinary girl accepts an invitation to attend a magical academy run by an eccentric teacher named Mr. Kleks.
  • Love Is Blind: Brazil: Season 4 (Netflix series) – In this season, singles, once engaged or married, explore new romantic possibilities and make deep connections without seeing each other first.
  • Paddington

 

Thursday, June 20

  • The Accidental Twins (Netflix documentary) – Two sets of identical twins switched at birth in Colombia explore their complex history and new identities in this captivating documentary.
  • America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders (Netflix series) – This series follows the 2023-24 Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders squad from start to finish — kicking off at auditions and training camp and continuing all the way through the NFL season. From Emmy Award-winning director Greg Whiteley and the team behind Cheer and Last Chance U, the seven-episode series will give viewers unfiltered access into this iconic team and franchise. Led by longtime director Kelli Finglass, the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders open their doors to document the personal stories behind the uniforms – revealing the drive, hustle, and drama among the cheerleaders and coaches. For many, it’s a dream to make the team – but that’s only just the beginning.
  • Oculus

 

Friday, June 21

  • Gangs of Galicia (Netflix series) – When her father’s murder reveals a hidden double life, a lawyer seeks revenge by infiltrating a Galician drug cartel and becoming close to its leader.
  • The Grand Seduction
  • Trigger Warning (Netflix film) – A skilled Special Forces commando (Jessica Alba) takes ownership of her father’s bar after he suddenly dies, and soon finds herself at odds with a violent gang running rampant in her hometown.
  • The Victims’ Game: Season 2 (Netflix series) – Just as Fang Yi-jen prepares to start a new life with his daughter, he gets entangled in a murder case and becomes a prime suspect.

 

Saturday, June 22

  • Kiss the Girls
  • Rising Impact (Netflix anime) – When a third-grader’s natural gift for golf is accidentally discovered by a pro player, the boy embarks on a journey to be the world’s best golfer.

 

Sunday, June 23

  • American Wedding

 

Monday, June 24

  • Little Angel: Volume 5

 

Tuesday, June 25

  • Kaulitz & Kaulitz (Netflix documentary) – Twin brothers and superstars Tom and Bill Kaulitz offer a glimpse into their private lives in LA and Germany in this funny and intimate reality series.
  • Project X

 

Wednesday, June 26

  • Love Is Blind: Brazil: Season 4 (Netflix series, new episodes) – In this season, singles, once engaged or married, explore new romantic possibilities and make deep connections without seeing each other first.
  • Worst Roommate Ever: Season 2 (Netflix documentary) – Roommate wanted? Desperation leads to danger — and even death — in one’s own home as real-life nightmares of con artists, criminals and killers unfold.

 

Thursday, June 27

  • Drawing Closer (Netflix film) – With only a year left to live, 17-year-old Akito finds new meaning in life by bringing joy to a terminally ill girl who has just six months remaining.
  • That ’90s Show: Part 2 (Netflix series) – Hello Wisconsin! Leia Forman is back in her grandparents’ basement with her Point Place friends. It’s the summer of 1996, which means the gang is a year older and a year wiser – or so you’d hope. Now that school is out, this leaves room for more hook-ups, break-ups, and as much trouble as the friends can get into behind Red and Kitty’s backs.
  • Unicorn Academy: Chapter 2 (Netflix family) – When a rare constellation brings new magic to Unicorn Island, Sophia races to figure out whether it might have a connection to her missing father.

 

Friday, June 28

  • A Family Affair (Netflix film) – A surprising romance kicks off comic consequences for a young woman, her mother and her movie star boss as they face the complications of love, sex, and identity.
  • Instant Family
  • The Mole: Season 2 (Netflix series) – The Mole is an unpredictable, high-stakes competition series hosted by journalist Ari Shapiro. In this version, twelve players work together in challenges to add money to a pot that only one of them will win at the end. Among the players is one person who has secretly been designated “the Mole” and tasked with sabotaging the group’s money-making efforts. In the end, one player will outlast their competition and expose the Mole to win the prize pot.
  • Òlòturé: The Journey (Netflix series) – Working undercover as a sex worker in Nigeria, a young journalist out to expose corruption fights for her life as she forges a path to Europe.
  • Owning Manhattan (Netflix series) – In this new Netflix reality series, Owning Manhattan gives a look inside the glamorous, adrenaline-filled universe of high-stakes real estate in New York City. World famous broker and CEO Ryan Serhant will stop at nothing as he builds his brokerage and goes after the most exclusive luxury listings in the city. And he’s not alone: he’s leading an ambitious army of agents on a mission to become the #1 brokerage in the world.
  • Savage Beauty: Season 2 (Netflix series) – With the face of Bhengu Beauty on the run, the family wrestles over control of their empire as they each fight for their own future.

 

Sunday, June 30

  • The Smurfs: Season 2

 

Leaving Netflix Canada in June

Saturday, June 1

  • Elvis
  • He’s Just Not That Into You

Saturday, June 15

  • Spider-Man: Far from Home

Friday, June 21

  • Top Gun: Maverick

Saturday, June 22

  • Pretty Woman

Sunday, June 30

  • Horrible Bosses
  • Legends of the Fall
  • Marie Antoinette
  • My Girl
  • Spider-Man: Homecoming

 

All titles and dates are subject to change.