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June is here, and the lineup is stacked. The summer blockbuster event of the season, award-winning shows coming to an end, and books worth clearing your calendar for. Here’s a round up the best new movies, shows, and books dropping this month.
June Movie Premieres Everyone Will Be Talking About
Historically, the start of the summer is when the most exciting blockbusters of the year start hitting theaters. This year is no different. Here's the one that’s actually worth the trip to the theater.
Disclosure Day
In theaters June 12
Spielberg returns to his sci-fi roots with an original alien thriller built around one haunting question: if someone proved we weren't alone, would you want to know? Starring Emily Blunt, Josh O'Connor, Colin Firth, and Colman Domingo, and a screenplay by David Koepp (Jurassic Park, War of the Worlds). It’s the summer's biggest must-see.
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OUTRIGGER Kauai Beach Resort & Spa
The Vibe: Tropical tranquility, island energy
The Location: Kaua'i, HI
Instaworthy Accommodations:
Nestled on 25 lush acres between Kaua'i's coastline and the majestic mountains beyond, the resort blends natural beauty with laid-back luxury. Whether you're lounging on the golden shores of Nukolii Beach or exploring Kaua'i's stunning landscapes, every day at OUTRIGGER Kauai Beach Resort & Spa feels like a postcard. Enjoy the day at the sand-bottom pool, two exotic waterfalls, a 75-foot lava tube water slide, and three restaurants. For a day of zen, enjoy cultural experiences like lei-making and beachfront yoga classes, or indulge in a lomi lomi massage at the Hawaiian Rainforest Spa.
New & Returning June Shows
You Won't Want To Miss
The summer TV slate is here, and it’s looking stacked! A mix of long-awaited original series and returning favorites. Here's the one everyone will be queuing up.
The Bear
Season 5 premieres June 25
Carmy (Jeremy Allen White) is gone, the restaurant is on the verge of collapse, and Sydney (Ayo Edebiri) is leading a team fighting for one final service—and maybe a Michelin star. Before watching the fifth and final season, do yourself a favor and watch the surprise prequel episode that quietly dropped in May.
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OUTRIGGER Maldives Maafushivaru Resort
The Vibe: A world traveler's bucket list
The Location: Maafushivaru, Maldives
Instaworthy Accommodations:
Surrounded by a lively reef teeming with diverse fish, Maldives Maafushivaru Resort invites you to walk barefoot on the beach of the Indian Ocean. Whether you stay perched above the water or beside the beach, you're mere steps away from diving into the vibrant turquoise lagoon. Spend the day relaxing in your private patio pool before catching a movie under the stars at the state-of-the-art outdoor theater experience. Plus, join the on-site marine biologist in a guided snorkeling quest to learn about ocean conservation and marine life!
The Best Books
Hitting Shelves in June
June's reading list has something for every mood. These are the titles worth adding to your TBR list right now.
Land by Maggie O'Farrell
Coming June 2
From award-winning author Maggie O'Farrell (Hamnet, The Marriage Portrait) comes a sweeping historical novel set in 1865 Ireland. A father and son mapping the land in the long shadow of the Great Hunger, upended by an encounter that changes everything. This is O'Farrell at her very best: precise, quietly devastating, and impossible to shake.
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