- Catherine Maborukoje
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As the summer movie season kicks into high gear, there are plenty of exciting new releases to look forward to in June 2024.
From big-budget sequels to thought-provoking dramas and thrilling action flicks, there’s something for everyone hitting theaters this month.
Here are some of the most anticipated movies coming out before the end of June:
Bad Boys: Ride or Die
Fans of the “Bad Boys” franchise will be thrilled to see “Bad Boys: Ride or Die” hit theaters on June 7th. Will Smith and Martin Lawrence return as the wise-cracking detective duo for more high-octane action and buddy comedy.
Muri & Ko
“Muri & Ko” is an upcoming Nigerian drama film that follows the story of a Lagos street hustler whose life takes an unexpected turn after unknowingly stealing a car with a child inside. With a talented cast, including Kunle Remi, Bisola Aiyeola, and Kiekie, and a gripping storyline, the film is highly anticipated by fans and critics alike. This movie will be released on the 12th of June.
Fancy dance:
Set to be released on 28 June 2024, Fancy Dance stars Lily Gladstone as a woman caring for her niece while searching for her missing sister. As they prepare for an upcoming powwow, they hit the road to track down Roki’s mother, facing the complexities and contradictions of Indigenous women moving through a colonized world while at the mercy of a failed justice system.
Loot and The Lost Kingdom
“Loot and The Lost Kingdom” is a documentary film directed by BB Shashore, Gbemi Shashore, and Olasupo Shashore. The documentary delves into the story of Africa’s stolen artifacts, focusing on Nigeria and the hidden narrative behind these cultural treasures. It is set be be released June 14.
Inside Out 2
Pixar’s “Inside Out” is getting a sequel, with “Inside Out 2” arriving on June 14th. The original film was a critical and commercial smash, so expectations are high for the further adventures of Riley and her emotions.
A Quiet Place: Day One
“A Quiet Place: Day One” is an upcoming American apocalyptic horror film directed by Michael Sarnoski and written by John Krasinski. The movie is a spin-off prequel to the “A Quiet Place” film series and is set to be released on June 28, 2024.
Offshoot
“Offshoot” is a Nigerian film set to premiere on June 14, 2024. The movie is a gripping Nigerian crime drama that follows the story of Modesire Mbakwe, a determined drug enforcement agent who faces personal and professional challenges as she battles a powerful drug cartel. The film features a talented cast, explores themes of family and sacrifice, and promises an emotional and action-packed narrative.
Kinds of Kindness
The movie “Kinds of Kindness” is a 2024 absurdist dark comedy anthology film directed by Yorgos Lanthimos. The film consists of three distinct but loosely connected stories, each exploring themes of identity, control, and the search for meaning. It is set to release on June 28, 2024.
Lakatabu
From the likes of “Anikulapo” and “King of Thieves”, Lakatabu is an upcoming Nigerian film starring Adedimeji Lateef, Adunni Ade, Yomi Fash Lanso, and Femi Adebayo, scheduled for release on June 21, 2024. The movie is an indigenous Nigerian film, likely featuring themes and elements from local culture and traditions.
Hit man
Hit Man is a 2023 American romantic black comedy film directed by Richard Linklater, starring Glen Powell as a part-time police staffer who poses as a hitman to arrest those trying to hire him. The film premiered at the Venice Film Festival and Toronto International Film Festival before its theatrical release on May 24, 2024, and streaming on Netflix on June 7, 2024.
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