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Looking for something to watch? Here are the top movies and TV shows streaming this month, including “Creed” and “Spider-Noir.”
June 6, 2026 | 8:00 AM
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A typical edition of The Queue starts with me going in-depth on a single topic — whether it’s highlighting the best soccer movies ever, saying goodbye to Stephen Colbert, or breaking down Matt Damon’s “SNL” resumé — before offering some quick streaming recommendations.
Once a month, however, I’ll be sending you an all-recommendations edition of the newsletter, because the struggle of deciding what to watch is eternal.
With the start of a new month heralding a slew of new movies and shows being added to streaming libraries, we’ve got plenty of recommendations to help you make the most of your time on the couch.
New movies to watch on Netflix in June
“The Big Lebowski” (1998): Upon its release, “The Big Lebowski” received mixed reviews from critics, with The Guardian calling it “infuriating” and The Chicago Reader calling it “underwitten” and “all over the map.” To quote The Dude (Jeff Bridges), whose shambolic quest to be compensated for his soiled rug leads him and Walter (John Goodman) into a world of pain: “That’s just, like, uh, your opinion, man.” My opinion? It’s the best Coen Brothers film of all time. (Netflix)
“Creed” (2015): In 2006, Sylvester Stallone successfully righted the wrongs of “Rocky V” with “Rocky Balboa,” a fitting swan song for the aged Philly boxer. But the Rocky legacy was fully secured (and introduced to a new generation) nine years later when Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan joined Sly for “Creed.” Stallone gracefully pivots into trainer mode, mentoring Adonis Creed (Jordan) for his big fight and reminding us why the 1976 original remains a classic. (Netflix)
“Inside Man” (2006): Denzel Washington and Spike Lee have given us some iconic collaborations over the years, including “Malcom X” and the recent “Highest 2 Lowest.” But none are as re-watchable as “Inside Man,” a bank heist film in which Washington plays the lead negotiator, Clive Owen plays the robber who is clearly angling for something bigger, and Jodie Foster plays the high-powered fixer who shows up to make sure that “something bigger” in question remains a mystery. (Netflix)
“Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” (2018): Before the MCU fully descended into a muddled multiverse of madness, Sony gave us a kid-friendly introduction to the concept in this visually stunning and highly entertaining animated film. The origin story of Miles Morales (Shameik Moore) gives the movie its poignant core, but his veritable village of spider-pals (voiced by the likes of Jake Johnson, Hailee Steinfeld, John Mulaney, and Nicolas Cage) keeps the film’s tone light and irreverent. (Netflix)
3 more movies and TV shows to watch this weekend
“Hoppers” (2026): Pixar is back with its trademark one-two punch of imaginative anthropomorphization and familial heartbreak, as rebellious teen Mabel (Piper Curda) uses newfangled technology to transform into a beaver and ingratiate herself in the animal kingdom of her local woods. Mabel hopes to use her newfound communication skills to save her late grandma’s favorite patch of nature, a glade set to be bulldozed for a new highway. (Disney+)
“Pillion” (2026): If you want a traditional romcom, “Pillion” is not it. The story of a sub-dom relationship between the meek Colin (Harry Melling) and the imposing Ray (Alexander Skarsgård), the award-winning film approaches BDSM relationships with openness and humor only possible because A24 did not submit it to the rating board, which surely would’ve given it an NC-17. (HBO Max)
“Cape Fear” (2026): John D. MacDonald’s novel about a freed convict seeking revenge on the lawyer who put him away first came to the big screen in 1962 with Gregory Peck and Robert Mitchum, then again in 1991 with Nick Nolte and Robert De Niro. Now Apple has stretched the films out into series form, with Amy Adams and Patrick Wilson as lawyers Anna and Tom Bowden and Javier Bardem relishing the villainy of ex-con Max Cady. (Apple TV)
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You’ve heard enough of my streaming picks already, so here’s what the rest of Boston.com’s staff is watching.
“Spider-Noir” (2026): Multiple Boston.com staffers have both been enjoying this 1930s gangster tale starring Nicolas Cage as a noir version of the Marvel webslinger. Staff writer Abby Patkin said that Cage “remains a delightful weirdo who brings the right amount of gravitas and unseriousness to the role,” while editor Peter Chianca needs a few more episodes to decide where he lands, calling the Oscar winner “simultaneously perfect for the role and horribly miscast.” (Prime Video)
“Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World” (2003): Assistant Sports Editor Hayden Bird was thrilled to discover that one of his favorite movies began streaming on Peacock June 1: “From its iconic opening title card through the final shot of the HMS Surprise sailing over the horizon, this is a perfect movie. It’s criminal that ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ spawned four sequels while ‘Master & Commander’ received none. Clearly 20th Century Fox executives were adhering to a Capt. Aubrey maxim: In the service, one must always choose the lesser of two sequels.” (Peacock)
“Send Help” (2026): She may have moved down the hall to work on our sister publication The B-Side, but producer Kelly Chan still had time to write one last recommendation for this Sam Raimi horror-comedy starring Rachel McAdams and Dylan O’Brien: “For me, it struck a good balance of thrill, gore, and humor. Rachel McAdams’ character especially was so complex and layered.” Thanks again, Kelly! (Hulu)
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Until next time, good stream hunting, everyone!
— Kevin
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