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Your guide to what's hot in movies, TV, and more this June!

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We're halfway through 2024 already, and the entertainment world shows no signs of slowing down. Get ready for an action-packed June filled with blockbusters, gripping new series, and fresh talent making waves.

Let's start with the streaming scene, where Netflix promises to beat the winter chills with a sizzling lineup of new titles. Comedy queen Mean Girls arrives on the 4th for those seeking a quotable classic. Football fanatics can catch Ronaldo's life story on the 16th, while horror buffs get the chilling Get Out on the same day. Binge-worthy originals include the anime crossover Baki Hanma VS Kengan Ashura, romantic reality shows Perfect Match Season 2 and Love Is Blind: Brazil, plus the buzzworthy final season of Sweet Tooth on the 6th.

Over on Disney+, the month belongs to The Bear. The critically-acclaimed dark comedy series roars back for its third season on the 27th, with more chaotic kitchen antics and dysfunctional bonding. Fashion fans are in for a treat too with the period drama Becoming Karl Lagerfeld on the 7th.

Looking for big-screen thrills? Legendary action stars Jason Statham, Sylvester Stallone, and Dolph Lundgren team up in the explosive Expend4bles, hitting cinemas soon. For a twisted psychological horror, don't miss Alexander Skarsgård in Infinity Pool. Musical fans can sing along to Greatest Days, a feel-good comedy inspired by Take That's hits.

South African talent is shining bright, with local student Raheem Razak's powerful zombie film Anguish winning big at Sony's Future Filmmaker Awards. At the glitzy LA ceremony, Razak was among six rising global filmmakers honoured for their original voices.

Hot on Showmax is the return of fantasy juggernaut House of the Dragon for its second season. Expect more fire-breathing action as the battle for the Iron Throne intensifies. Laughs are on the menu with the animated Sonic spin-off Knuckles, voiced by Idris Elba. Crime fans get gritty drama in Power Book IV: Force Season 2, while the dysfunctional family in Home Economics bids farewell in its final season.

That's all for now! We'll be back next month with more of the hottest movies, shows, and entertainment buzz.