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Juraasic World Dominion
chool ' s out for summer , and we have a great mix of new releases , including the much-anticipated Jurassic World Dominion . This film concludes the 30-year blockbuster film series based on Michael Crichton ' s 1990 novel . Music lovers won ' t want to miss Baz Luhrman ' s take on the life of Elvis Presley as depicted through the eyes of his lifelong manager , Colonel Tom Parker .
Crimes of the Future Directed by David Cronenberg Rated R • June 3 - In Theaters
As the human species adapts to a synthetic environment , the body undergoes new transformations and mutations . With his partner , Caprice ( Léa Seydoux ), Saul Tenser ( Viggo
By Lori Vernon
Mortensen ), a celebrity performance artist , publicly showcases the metamorphosis of his organs in avant-garde performances . Timlin ( Kristen Stewart ), an investigator from the National Organ Registry , obsessively tracks their movements , which is when a mysterious group is revealed . Their mission – to use Saul ’ s notoriety to shed light on the next phase of human evolution .
Hustle Directed by Jeremiah Zagar Rated R • June 8 - Netflix
When a down on his luck basketball scout ( Adam Sandler ) finds a potential superstar in Spain , he sets out to prove they both have what it takes to make it in the NBA . Also stars Queen
Latifah , Ben Foster , Robert Duvall ,
Jurassic World Dominion Directed by Colin Trevorrow Rated PG-13 • June 10 - In Theaters
The epic conclusion to the Jurassic era explodes as two generations unite for the first time . Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard are joined by Laura Dern , Jeff Goldblum , and Sam Neill in this bold , timely , and breathtaking new adventure that spans the globe . Four years after Isla Nublar has been destroyed , dinosaurs now live — and hunt — alongside humans worldwide . This fragile balance will reshape the future and determine , once and for all , whether human beings are to remain the apex predators on a planet they now share with history ’ s most fearsome creatures .
Brian and Charles Directed by Jim Archer Rated • June 17 - In Theaters
Brian , a lonely inventor in rural Wales , spends his days building quirky , unconventional contraptions that seldom work . Undeterred by his lack of success , Brian attempts his biggest project yet . Three days later , he ’ s invented Charles , an artificially intelligent robot who learns English from a dictionary and has an obsession with cabbages . What follows is a humorous and entirely heartwarming story about friendship , family , finding love , and letting go .
Lightyear Directed by Angus MacLane Rated NYR • June 17 - In Theaters
This is the definitive origin story of Buzz Lightyear ( Chris Evans ). It follows the legendary Space Ranger on an intergalactic adventure alongside a group of ambitious
recruits ( Keke Palmer , Dale Soules , and Taika Waititi ), and his robot companion Sox ( Peter Sohn ).
Jerry & Marge Go Large Directed by David Frankel Rated PG-13 • June 17 - Paramount +
Brian Cranston and Annette Benning star in this film , inspired by the remarkable true story of retiree Jerry Selbee ( Cranston ), who discovers a mathematical loophole in the Massachusetts lottery . With the help of his wife , Marge ( Bening ) wins millions and uses the money to revive their small Michigan town .
Elvis Directed by Baz Luhrman Rated PG-13 • June 24 - In Theaters
An epic , big-screen spectacle from Baz Luhrmann that explores the life and music of Elvis Presley ( Austin Butler ) told through the eyes of his enigmatic manager , Colonel Tom Parker ( Tom Hanks ). The film delves into the complex dynamic between the two spanning over 20 years , from Presley ’ s rise to fame to his unprecedented stardom , set against the backdrop of the evolving cultural landscape and loss of innocence in America .
The Black Phone Directed by Scott Derrickson Rated R • June 24 - In Theaters
Finney Shaw ( Mason Thames ) is a shy but clever 13-year-old boy abducted by a sadistic killer ( Ethan Hawke ) and trapped in a soundproof basement where screaming is of little use . When a disconnected phone on the wall begins to ring , Finney discovers that he can hear the voices of the killer ’ s previous victims . And they are dead set on making sure that what happened to them doesn ’ t happen to Finney .

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