June is not playing. Between Netflix dropping two of its most anticipated African productions, Steven Spielberg returning to sci-fi for the first time in years, and a BBC documentary that every Nigerian needs to see, this month has something for everyone. Here is everything confirmed.

June 1

SURVIVING BIAFRA | JUNE 1 | BBC IPLAYER AND YOUTUBE

Directed by Grammy Award-winning Nigerian filmmaker Meji Alabi, this 75-minute BBC World Service documentary revisits the Nigerian Civil War through eyewitness accounts and previously unseen frontline archive footage. At its centre is Alabi's own grandfather, a former army commando, whose story becomes the thread that ties together accounts from soldiers and civilians on both sides of the conflict. With most survivors now in their 70s and 80s, this documentary is a race against time, a deliberate effort to preserve firsthand memory before it disappears forever. Free to watch. No excuse not to.

MIRRORS | JUNE 1 | PRIME VIDEO

First released on YouTube on February 12, 2026, Mirrors makes its streaming platform debut on Prime Video this June, and with it, a piece of history. It is the first Nollywood two-hander film to land on Prime Video, a milestone that speaks to how seriously the platform is now taking African content. If you missed it on YouTube, now is the time.

June 2

ALABOSI (THE HYPOCRITE) | JUNE 2 | YOUTUBE

Toyin Abraham returns to YouTube with her latest production. Alabosi, which translates to The Hypocrite, promises the kind of sharp, socially aware storytelling that has made her one of Nollywood's most prolific filmmakers. Details are still emerging but watch the Toyin Abraham TV channel on June 2.

June 5

BLOOD SISTERS SEASON 2 | JUNE 5 | NETFLIX

Nearly four years after the first season became Netflix's first Nigerian original and one of the platform's most talked-about African productions, Blood Sisters is back. Season 2 picks up from the unresolved tensions and survival struggles that left audiences gripped, as Sarah and Kemi navigate the aftermath of their actions with the Ademola family closing in. The returning cast includes Ini Dima-Okojie, Nancy Isime, Kate Henshaw, Genoveva Umeh, Uche Jombo, Daniel Etim Effiong, and Kehinde Bankole, joined by new additions including Michelle Dede, Warri Pikin, Mike Afolarin, and Bolaji Ogunmola. Directed by Kayode Kasum and Daniel Oriahi. The wait is over.

MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE | JUNE 5 | CINEMA

He-Man returns to the big screen in this live-action adaptation of the beloved animated franchise. Set on the mythical planet Eternia, Prince Adam must wield the power of Castle Grayskull against the forces of Skeletor in a battle that will determine the fate of the universe.

DEEP WATER | JUNE 5 | CINEMA

A commercial flight from Los Angeles to Shanghai is forced to make an emergency landing in shark-infested waters. After surviving the crash, an eclectic group of international passengers must overcome their differences and work together to escape their sinking plane before the frenzy of sharks circling the wreckage closes in. Directed by Renny Harlin, the man behind Deep Blue Sea and Die Hard 2, the film stars Aaron Eckhart and Ben Kingsley and runs at 107 minutes. If you have ever wanted a disaster movie and a shark thriller in one sitting, this is it.

MY FATHER'S SHADOW | JUNE 5 | CINEMA

Akinola Davies Jr.'s award-winning film returns to Nigerian cinemas for a limited two-week run across Lagos, Ibadan, Akure and Benin City, riding the momentum of its AMVCA wins. The film follows a father and his two young sons navigating Lagos during the tense period surrounding the 1993 Nigerian elections, with Sope Dirisu leading a cast that includes Godwin Chiemerie Egbo and Chibuike Marvellous Egbo. If you missed it the first time, this is your chance.

June 12

DISCLOSURE DAY | JUNE 12 | CINEMA

Steven Spielberg returns to the sci-fi genre he helped define, this time with Emily Blunt as a TV meteorologist who is overcome by a mysterious extraterrestrial force during a live weather broadcast, and Josh O'Connor as an alien believer determined to expose a government conspiracy about life beyond Earth. Written by David Koepp from a story by Spielberg, with a score by John Williams and cinematography by Janusz Kaminski, this is the full Spielberg package. Early reactions are calling it his best work in years.

ÌWÉ ÀLÀ | JUNE 12 | CINEMA

Set during the vibrant Ojúdè Ọba festival, Ìwé Àlà weaves together family drama, culture and humour against the backdrop of one of Nigeria's most celebrated traditional ceremonies. Directed by Adeoluwa Owu and starring Mercy Aigbe, Owobo Ogunde and Dele Odule. Coming to cinemas nationwide.

ON DIFFERENT GROUNDS | JUNE 12 | CINEMA

Mildred Okwo, the director behind La Femme Anjola, returns with a romantic ensemble drama about a divorced couple whose reunion at their daughter's wedding begins to unravel long-buried emotions and family tensions that were never truly resolved. Starring Jennifer Eliogu, Bob-Manuel Udokwu, Uche Jombo, Nkem Owoh, Ebele Okaro and Uche Montana. Coming to cinemas.

KALAKIRI: THE PRICE OF FREEDOM | JUNE 12 | CINEMA

A pro-democracy activist disappears just ahead of a presidential nomination, only for it to emerge that he has been detained at Kalakiri, a remote island prison. Starring Nancy Isime, Charles Okocha and Segun Arinze, Kalakiri is one of the more politically charged Nollywood releases of the month. Coming to cinemas.

THE POLYGAMIST | JUNE 12 | NETFLIX

Adapted from Sue Nyathi's 2012 bestselling novel, this 22-episode South African supernovela follows four women whose lives become entangled with Jonasi Gomora, a self-made CEO whose carefully constructed empire and personal life begin to collapse under the weight of his own choices. Led by Sdumo Mtshali and Gugu Gumede, and produced by Stained Glass Productions, the studio behind Uzalo and The Wife, Netflix is clearly betting big on this one. The cast also includes Kenneth Nkosi, Celeste Ntuli, and Sthandiwe Kgoroge.

SCARY MOVIE 6 | JUNE 12 | CINEMA

The iconic comedy horror franchise is back with another round of sharp pop culture parody and outrageous humour. Expect everything you love about the series, and then some.

June 19

TOY STORY 5 | JUNE 19 | CINEMA

The toys are back, and this time it is Toy meets Tech. Buzz Lightyear, Woody, Jessie, and the rest of the gang face their biggest challenge yet when Lilypad, a brand-new tablet device, arrives with her own ideas about what is best for their kid, Bonnie. Directed by Andrew Stanton, the film features the returning voices of Tim Allen, Tom Hanks, and Joan Cusack.

BLOOD DEBT | JUNE 19 | CINEMA

A debt written in blood can only be settled one way. More details soon. Watch this space.

June 26

SUPERGIRL: WOMAN OF TOMORROW | JUNE 26 | CINEMA

The second film in James Gunn's rebooted DC Universe arrives with Milly Alcock stepping into the cape as Kara Zor-El, directed by Craig Gillespie and written by Ana Nogueira. The film follows Supergirl across the cosmos as she attempts to protect a young girl named Ruthye, drawing on Tom King's acclaimed graphic novel. The confirmed cast also includes Jason Momoa and Matthias Schoenaerts.

REMI X NNEOMA | JUNE 26 | CINEMA

A modern adaptation of the biblical story of Ruth and Naomi, Remi x Nneoma follows Nneoma and her daughter-in-law Remi as they navigate grief, societal expectations, and widowhood together in the Nigerian community of Ikwerre. As their bond deepens, Remi finds unexpected love, offering both women a chance at a new beginning. Starring Liz Benson Ameye and Bisola Aiyeola, directed by Lyndsey Efejuku, with a cast that also includes Uche Montana, Tina Mba, and Eucharia Anunobi. One of the most anticipated Nigerian releases of the month.

More titles are expected to be added as release dates are confirmed. This post will be updated.