From thrilling films to binge-worthy series, there’s never a shortage of films and series to catch this month. So if you’re looking to drown out the real world and dive into thrillers, romances, and nostalgia, boy, have we got a list for you.

Toy Story 5

Release date: June 17, 2026
Run time: 1 hr 42 min
Where to watch: Screening in cinemas soon!

Why it’s on our watchlist:

This June, Pixar reopens the toy box on one of its most defining franchises, the same one that made us question if our childhood toys had feelings too. Toy Story 5 is picking up a story that has defined childhood (and adulthood) for nearly three decades. It brings the focus back to the core appeal—Woody, Buzz, and the emotional tug-of-war between growing up and holding on —with the added stress of facing a new challenge in the world of modern technology.

— Kyzia Maramara

Disclosure Day

Release date: 10 June 2026
Run time: 2 hours 25 minutes
Where to watch: Cinemas nationwide

Why it’s on our watchlist:

It’s been four years since the last Steven Spielberg film, and finally, the pioneering director is back with a new feature film — and we’re simply too seated.

Disclosure Day follows a government whistleblower (Josh O’Connor) and a meteorologist (Emily Blunt) as they attempt to reveal definitive proof of alien existence to humanity. The director was inspired by the 2017 The New York Times article “Glowing Auras and ‘Black Money’: The Pentagon’s Mysterious U.F.O. Program.”

The trailer made us too curious about what these aliens are and how the disclosure to the world would happen. But there was still enough mystery that we’re going to be there on the first day this movie drops in theaters. See you on Disclosure Day in the cinemas, yeah?

— Meryl Medel

Backrooms

Release date: 3 June 2026
Run time: 1 hr 45 min
Where to watch: Cinemas nationwide

Why it’s on our watchlist:

Based on Kane Parsons’ web series and the viral 4chan creepypasta, Backrooms follows struggling furniture store owner Clark (Chiwetel Ejiofor) and his therapist Mary (Renate Reinsve) as they discover an alternate dimension of seemingly infinite liminal spaces through the basement of his store.

Backrooms brings a fresh, unconventional approach that shakes up the horror genre. Its eerie atmosphere is both familiar and unfamiliar at the same time, and the scares might come at surprising moments. Which makes it a great group viewing experience.

The feature film also expands on the eerie, horrifying world of Parsons’ web series

Fun fact: The film made 19-year-old Parsons, in his directorial debut, the youngest director in A24’s history and the youngest director to top the box office.

— Meryl Medel

Doctors on the Edge

Release date: 1 June 2026
Episodes: 12
Where to watch: Disney+

Why it’s on our watchlist:

A new kilig K-drama is here! Adapted from the webtoon Endurance Doctor, the series follows doctor Do Ji-ui (Lee Jae-wook) as he gets assigned to a hospital on a remote island for his mandatory military service. There, he meets nurse Yook Ha-ri (Shin Ye-eun), who moved to the island for undisclosed reasons.

This new K-drama perfectly blends the medical and romcom genres, reminding us of the ever-beloved Hospital Playlist and Resident Playbook. It also features an ensemble cast of fresh faces, so we know we’re in for a treat.

— Meryl Medel

Open Endings

Release date: 10 June 2026
Run time: 1 hr 50 min
Where to watch: Cinemas nationwide

Why it’s on our watchlist:

It’s Pride Month, and one of the best ways to celebrate is by supporting Queer Filipino stories on the big screen. More than just a romance film, Open Endings is about adulthood, heartbreak, friendships, and trying to figure things out in today’s dating scene. It shows queer characters as real people navigating life, careers, and relationships in ways that feel honest and familiar. Whether you’re part of the LGBTQIA+ community or not, the humor, emotions, and experiences are easy to connect with.

The cast is another reason it’s on our watchlist. The film marks Janella Salvador’s first major GL (girl’s love) role alongside Klea Pineda, Jasmine Curtis-Smith, and Leanne Mamonong, making the ensemble even more exciting to watch.

If you missed its Cinemalaya 2025 run, Open Endings hits cinemas nationwide on 10 June 2026. It’s the kind of movie best experienced in a packed theatre, laughing, reacting, and feeling every scene with the crowd.

— Cheese Serrano

I Will Find You

Release date: 18 June 2026
Episodes: 8
Where to watch: Netflix

Why it’s on our watchlist:

If there’s one title that has every thriller fan buzzing right now, it’s I Will Find You. The story alone is gripping, centered on wrongful conviction, a missing child, and a father who refuses to give up. But what really puts it on our watchlist is the name behind it: Harlan Coben.

As a fan of his twisty, binge-worthy miniseries, this is something that I definitely shouldn’t miss. His signature storytelling, fast-paced chapters, emotional stakes, and jaw-dropping reveals always translate so well on screen. You just know you’re in for a ride filled with tight suspense, character-driven tension, and that one huge reveal you never saw coming.

Whether you’ve watched his previous adaptations or you’re simply in the mood for a smart, high-adrenaline thriller, I Will Find You earns its spot on the watchlist effortlessly. It’s the kind of story that hooks you from the first scene and refuses to let go until the very last twist.

— Aila Cruz

Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed

Release date: 20 May 2026 (ongoing)
Run time: 35 to 40 minutes
Where to watch: Apple TV+

Why it’s on our watchlist:

I always like it when a series piques my interest as soon as I read the title—and Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed is no exception.

Journalist and newly divorced Paula Saunders (Tatiana Maslany) finds her life turned upside down after becoming entangled in the murder of Trevor (Brandon Flynn)—an online sex worker she had been confiding in about her personal life between their intimate sessions.
Two episodes in, and I have my eyes glued to the screen by Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed’s masterful mix of comedy, drama, and thriller.

Even better, British Academy Film Awards- and Golden Globe-nominee for Best Supporting Actress, Dolly De Leon, is there, playing the unapologetic detective, Sofia Gonzalez. We love to see it!

— Ed Toledo

Notes From The Last Row

Release date: 26 June 2026
Episodes: 6
Where to watch: Netflix

Why it’s on our watchlist:

Notes From The Last Row is a psychological, character-driven K-drama anchored by the sharp contrast between veteran actor Choi Min-Sik (Exhuma, Big Bet) and rising star Choi Hyun-Wook (Twinkling Watermelon, Twenty-Five Twenty-One). It follows Heo Mun-Ho (Choi Min-Sik), a blunt Korean literature professor haunted by his unfulfilled dream of becoming a writer, whose life shifts when he discovers the unexpected talent of Lee Kang (Choi Hyun-Wook), an engineering student who quietly observes the world from the last row of his class. Drawn to the student’s gift, Heo Mun-Ho begins mentoring him in secret, but what starts as guidance slowly turns into obsession, blurring the line between admiration, control, and personal regret.

What makes the drama compelling is how much it relies on what is not said. Conversations feel loaded, silences feel intentional, and even the smallest gestures carry weight. Choi Min-Sik brings a controlled intensity that makes his character feel both grounded and unreadable, while Choi Hyun-Wook adds a raw, volatile energy that constantly disrupts the stillness around him. Together, they create a dynamic that feels less like harmony and more like a slow-burning psychological push-and-pull.

Notes From The Last Row earns its place on the watchlist because it doesn’t rely on spectacle to create impact. Instead, it builds atmosphere through character psychology, restrained performances, and escalating emotional tension that never fully announces itself but is always present beneath the surface. It’s the kind of series that invites attention, rewards patience, and lingers in thought long after the screen fades to black.

— Aila Cruz

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