From sharp satires and surreal fantasies to powerful documentaries and blockbuster hits, June 2025 on Showmax delivers something for every kind of viewer.
Whether you’re looking to laugh, cry, be scared out of your seat, or share a heartwarming moment with family, you’ll find it all right here.
Here are 15 Movies You Can Stream on Showmax in June 2025
1. Mountainhead – Streaming on Showmax from Sunday, 1 June 2025
What happens when four ultra-wealthy tech billionaires—worth a combined $371 billion—get caught in a global crisis? In Jesse Armstrong’s debut film Mountainhead, the result is a sharp, satirical descent into chaos and corporate evasion.
Known for creating Succession, Armstrong brings his biting tone to the screen with a cast that includes Steve Carell, Ramy Youssef, Cory Michael Smith, and Jason Schwartzman.
The film holds an 87% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and was featured on The Wrap’s list of the most anticipated films of the summer. The Independent hailed it as “an exquisite modern satire” with performances that feel “credible and terrifying.”
Watch the trailer below:
2. Problemista – Streaming on Showmax from Thursday, 5 June 2025
Problemista follows Alejandro, a Salvadoran immigrant in New York who dreams of becoming a toy designer. With his visa set to expire, he finds himself working for an unhinged figure in the art world—an unlikely move that may be his only shot at staying in the country.
Written, directed by, and starring Julio Torres, the film also features Tilda Swinton, RZA, Greta Lee, and Isabella Rossellini as narrator.
With an 86% score on Rotten Tomatoes, Problemista was listed among 2024’s best-reviewed fantasy films and won Unsung Film of the Year at the GALECA Dorian Awards.
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3. All That Breathes – Streaming on Showmax from Thursday, 5 June 2025
Set in the pollution-choked city of New Delhi, All That Breathes follows two brothers who rescue black kites—birds central to the city’s ecosystem.
Operating out of their basement, their mission plays out against a backdrop of rising political unrest.
Oscar-nominated and awarded at Cannes and Sundance, this documentary holds a 99% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The Los Angeles Times called it “the most beautifully realized documentary in recent memory.”
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4. My Penguin Friend – Streaming on Showmax from Sunday, 8 June 2025
Inspired by a true story, My Penguin Friend tells the tale of an isolated fisherman who rescues a penguin from an oil spill. The penguin, named DinDim, not only survives but forms a deep, lasting bond with his savior.
Starring Jean Reno and Adriana Barraza, the film scored 86% on Rotten Tomatoes and has been praised for its sincerity and gentle storytelling. Directed by David Schurmann and shot by Oscar-winning cinematographer Anthony Dod Mantle, it’s a moving and visually stunning family film.
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5. Speak No Evil – Streaming on Showmax from Monday, 9 June 2025
In Speak No Evil, an American family’s weekend visit to their new British acquaintances turns from awkward to horrifying. As politeness gives way to paranoia, a dark and disturbing truth emerges.
This psychological thriller features James McAvoy, Mackenzie Davis, Scoot McNairy, and Aisling Franciosi. Nominated for Best Thriller Film at the 2025 Saturn Awards and holding an 83% Rotten Tomatoes score, it was described by Screen Rant as “one of 2024’s best horror movies.”
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6. Longlegs – Streaming on Showmax from Thursday, 12 June 2025
In Longlegs, an FBI agent becomes entangled in a disturbing case involving a serial killer who leaves behind cryptic messages tied to occult practices. What begins as a hunt turns into something far more personal.
With standout performances by Maika Monroe and Nicolas Cage, the film scored 86% on Rotten Tomatoes and won Best Screenwriting at the 2025 Saturn Awards. Collider named it one of the Top 5 Horror Films of 2024.
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7. Wicked – Streaming on Showmax from Friday, 13 June 2025
Based on the hit Broadway musical, Wicked explores the backstory of the witches of Oz—long before Dorothy arrives. With grand visuals and stirring music, the film became the fifth highest-grossing movie of 2024.
Starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande as Elphaba and Glinda, the cast also includes Michelle Yeoh, Jonathan Bailey, and Jeff Goldblum. The film took home Oscars for Costume Design and Production Design, with both leads earning acting nominations.
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8. How Do You Measure a Year? – Streaming on Showmax from Sunday, 15 June 2025
Every birthday for 17 years, Jay Rosenblatt filmed short interviews with his daughter, asking her the same set of questions. How Do You Measure a Year? is the result—an intimate and emotional time capsule of a father watching his daughter grow up.
This 29-minute documentary short was nominated for an Oscar and holds a 100% Rotten Tomatoes rating. Decider called it “essential viewing… bitter and sweet in equal measure.”
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9. Sting – Streaming on Showmax from Thursday, 19 June 2025
Twelve-year-old Charlotte secretly raises a spider in her apartment, unaware of the terror it will unleash. Sting is a creature feature with heart-pounding tension, sharp visuals, and a growing sense of dread.
Directed by Kiah Roache-Turner and featuring effects by Wētā Workshop, the film was praised by The Guardian as a “taut shocker” and won Best International Film at the Golden Scythe Horror Awards.
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10 & 11. Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths (Part Two & Part Three)
As the multiverse collapses, the Justice League must unite across dimensions to confront the Anti-Monitor. The epic animated trilogy reaches its climax with new alliances, unexpected losses, and the ultimate test of heroism.
Featuring voice work by Jensen Ackles, Darren Criss, Matt Bomer, Jimmi Simpson, and Alexandra Daddario—with Mark Hamill reprising the Joker one final time—these films are based on the landmark comics by Marv Wolfman and George Pérez.
Part Two is streaming from Sunday, 22 June 2025 and Part Three is streaming from Sunday, 29 June 2025 on Showmax.
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12. Goodrich – Streaming on Showmax from Monday, 23 June 2025
When his much younger wife enters rehab, art dealer Andy Goodrich is left to care for his twin children—forcing him to reconnect with the adult daughter he once neglected. Goodrich is a heartfelt dramedy about second chances and the complexities of parenting.
Starring Michael Keaton and Mila Kunis, the film earned an 81% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Deadline described it as “funny, touching, and exceptionally smart.”
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13. Magpie – Streaming from Monday, 23 June 2025
In Magpie, a couple’s marriage begins to crumble when their daughter is cast in a film opposite a charismatic movie star. As emotional boundaries blur, long-held tensions surface in this stylish psychological drama.
Daisy Ridley leads the cast alongside Shazad Latif and Matilda Lutz. Written by Tom Bateman and earning an 83% critic score, Collider called it “Daisy Ridley at her best.”
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14. The Stroll – Streaming on Showmax from Thursday, 26 June 2025
The Stroll offers a firsthand account of transgender sex workers in 1990s New York, as told by Kristen Lovell—who returns to the streets where she once worked to reclaim the narrative and highlight a community’s resilience.
Winner of the GLAAD Media Award and Sundance accolades, this documentary holds a 95% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Variety called it “poignant, powerful, and joyfully alive.”
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15. Sonic the Hedgehog 3 – Streaming on Showmax from Friday, 27 June 2025
In Sonic the Hedgehog 3, the beloved blue hero faces his greatest rival yet—Shadow. As the stakes rise, Sonic teams up with Knuckles and Tails in an action-packed battle that spans dimensions.
With voice performances by Ben Schwartz, Idris Elba, Keanu Reeves, and Jim Carrey, the film is the best-reviewed in the series with an 85% Rotten Tomatoes score.
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Well, there you have it, 15 movies you can stream on Showmax in June 2025. Which one of these movies are you looking forward to the most? Leave a comment below and let me know.
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