To celebrate the first official day of summer, check out what’s popping on Netflix with our stacked lineup of summer shows, movies and games (title lists below)! We’re turning up the heat with brand new seasons of Too Hot to Handle and Barbecue Showdown. And get ready to laugh with  A Family Affair, a romantic comedy starring Nicole Kidman, Joey King and Zac Efron; and the action-packed film Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F starring Eddie Murphy and Joseph Gordon-Levitt. Exciting games are also on the way this summer, including Too Hot to Handle 3, Cozy Grove: Camp Spirit, and Netflix Stories: Perfect Match! And in celebration of Summer Solstice, we’re sharing brand-new key art for the third and final season of Vikings: Valhalla. 

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WHAT TO WATCH AND PLAY ON NETFLIX THIS SUMMER

Check out the must-watch movies and series and must-play games you can’t miss this summer

AMERICA'S SWEETHEARTS: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders [Series] - On Netflix Today This series follows the 2023-24 Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders squad from start to finish — kicking off at auditions and training camp and continuing all the way through the NFL season. From Emmy® Award-winning director Greg Whiteley and the team behind Cheer and Last Chance U, the seven-episode series will give viewers unfiltered access into this iconic team and franchise. Led by longtime director Kelli Finglass, the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders open their doors to document the personal stories behind the uniforms – revealing the drive, hustle, and drama among the cheerleaders and coaches. For many, it’s a dream to make the team - but that’s only just the beginning. PHOTO ASSETS | TRAILER Trigger Warning [Film] - On Netflix June 21 A skilled Special Forces commando (Jessica Alba) takes ownership of her father’s bar after he suddenly dies, and soon finds herself at odds with a violent gang running rampant in her hometown. Starring Jessica Alba, Mark Webber, Tone Bell, Jake Weary, Gabriel Basso, and Anthony Michael Hall. Also starring Kaiwi Lyman and Hari Dhillon. PHOTO ASSETS

Cozy Grove: Camp Spirit [Game] - On Netflix June 25 Attention, Spirit Scouts! Something spooky is afoot in this lim-sim game: A bus crash has left you stranded alone on a mysterious (yet delightfully cute) island. Explore the unique island, meet and befriend cute, ghostly spirit bears who need your help to remember their pasts and find peace. Customize a bustling, beautiful campsite — crafting, decorating, and building furniture to bring life and color back to this cute island — and hopefully reunite with your lost scout troop as you gradually repair your bus. PHOTO ASSET

That ‘90s Show (Part 2) [Series] - On Netflix June 27 Hello Wisconsin! Leia Forman is back in her grandparents’ basement with her Point Place friends. It’s the summer of 1996, which means the gang is a year older and a year wiser – or so you’d hope. Now that school is out, this leaves room for more hook-ups, break-ups, and as much trouble as the friends can get into behind Red and Kitty’s backs. PHOTO ASSETS

A Family Affair [Film] - On Netflix June 28 A surprising romance kicks off comic consequences for a young woman (Joey King), her mother (Nicole Kidman), and her movie star boss (Zac Efron) as they face the complications of love, sex, and identity. Starring Nicole Kidman, Zac Efron, Joey King, Liza Koshy, and Kathy Bates. PHOTO ASSETS

The Mole Season 2 [Series] - On Netflix June 28 The Mole is an unpredictable, high-stakes competition series hosted by journalist Ari Shapiro. In this version, twelve players work together in challenges to add money to a pot that only one of them will win at the end. Among the players is one person who has secretly been designated "the Mole" and tasked with sabotaging the group's money-making efforts. In the end, one player will outlast their competition and expose the Mole to win the prize pot. PHOTO ASSETS | TRAILER

Receiver [Series] - On Netflix July 10 It’s been said that there’s no more difficult position in the NFL than the quarterback. But throwing the pass is only half the story. Receiver follows five of the NFL’s best pass catchers throughout the 2023 season on and off the field: Davante Adams, Justin Jefferson, George Kittle, Deebo Samuel and Amon-Ra St. Brown. TRAILER

SPRINT [Series] - On Netflix July 2 Following athletes from all over the world, this series delves deep into the psyches of those elite competitors who train to be the fastest person on the planet. We take an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the high stakes, and mental toughness of the sprinters who devote their entire lives to crossing the finish line in record time, where their professional futures are decided in just fractions of a second. Season 1 will explore the top sprinters on the road and throughout the 2023 World Championships featuring Sha'Carri Richardson, Noah Lyles and Shericka Jackson among many others. PHOTO ASSETS | TRAILER

Beverly Hills Cop - Axel F [Film] - On Netflix July 3 Detective Axel Foley (Eddie Murphy) is back on the beat in Beverly Hills. After his daughter’s life is threatened, she (Taylour Paige) and Foley team up with a new partner (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) and old pals Billy Rosewood (Judge Reinhold) and John Taggart (John Ashton) to turn up the heat and uncover a conspiracy. Starring Eddie Murphy, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Taylour Paige, Judge Reinhold, John Ashton, Paul Reiser, Bronson Pinchot, and Kevin Bacon. PHOTO AND VIDEO ASSETS

Barbecue Showdown Season 3  [Series] - On Netflix July 4 Barbecue Showdown is back, and the competition is bigger, and blazing hot! Nine of the best barbecuers from across the country will have to master the flame in an open fire playground, and create mouth-watering, boundary-pushing barbecue, for a $50,000 prize. Actress and comedian Michelle Buteau serves as host, and joins world-class BBQ judges Melissa Cookston and Kevin Bludso to crown the next great pitmaster.  PHOTO ASSETS

Vikings: Valhalla Season 3 [Series] - On Netflix July 11 Set in the early 11th century, Vikings: Valhalla chronicles the heroic adventures of some of the most famous Vikings who ever lived, Leif Eriksson, his sister, Freydis and the Norwegian prince Harald Sigurdsson. Season 3 finds our heroes seven years after the conclusion of Season 2. Freydis is now the undisputed leader of pagan Jomsborg, and Leif and Harald have achieved glory in Constantinople. But greater challenges lie ahead in order for each to reach their ultimate destiny. PHOTO ASSETS

Exploding Kittens [Series] - On Netflix July 12 Earth sucks, so God (Tom Ellis) gets fired and sent to Earth to reconnect with humanity. The catch? He's trapped in the body of a chubby house cat. As part of his rehabilitation, he moves in with a dysfunctional family and tries to solve their problems, but ends up spending a lot of time chasing laser pointers. And to top it off, Godcat’s next-door neighbor, who is also a cat, turns out to be none other than his nemesis, the Antichrist. The result is the ultimate fight between good versus evil…except, Godcat (Ellis) is distracted by a pigeon he saw in the yard and Devilcat (Sasheer Zamata) is busy napping on someone’s laptop.

PHOTO ASSETS Homicide: Los Angeles [Series - Documentary] - On Netflix July 16 From Law & Order creator Dick Wolf, Wolf Entertainment and Alfred Street Industries comes Homicide, a new docuseries that illuminates the stories of notorious murder cases as told by the people who know them best: the detectives and prosecutors who cracked them. PHOTO ASSETS | TRAILER

Simone Biles Rising [Series] - On Netflix July 17 Simone Biles has unfinished business. At the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, she was one of the biggest stories leading into the Games. But in sport, as in life, competitions do not always go as planned. And for Simone, the world had a front row seat as her private struggle with mental health exploded on the international stage – forcing her to withdraw from the competition. Since then, Simone has put in the hard work: facing the difficult traumas of her past, learning to manage her mental health, embracing her journey, and in the process, rebuilding her gymnastics from the ground up. Her courage to soar knows no bounds as this summer she plans to return to the Olympic stage once again to do what she’s always done – be the best Simone that she can be. Because through it all, Simone still rises. PHOTO ASSETS | TRAILER

Cobra Kai S6 (Part 1) [Series]- On Netflix July 18 With Cobra Kai eliminated from the Valley, our senseis and students must decide if and how they will compete in the Sekai Taikai — the world championships of karate. PHOTO ASSETS

Too Hot to Handle Season 6 [Series] - On Netflix July 19 Too Hot to Handle, the series that aims to help horny singles form deeper emotional connections and win big money, is back this July. For the first time ever this year's naughty nymphos think they know what they signed up for, but retreat warden LANA has some tricks up her sleeve with a new prize, new twists and some old, familiar faces. That's not all… Season 6 introduces brand new sidekick 'BAD LANA' who is guaranteed to stir up some trouble. PHOTO ASSETS

Skywalkers: A Love Story [Film - Documentary] On Netflix July 19 Part romance, part thriller, this film follows a daredevil couple as they take their relationship to terrifying new heights in a wild scheme to climb the world’s second-highest skyscraper and perform a death-defying stunt on the spire. PHOTO ASSETS

Too Hot to Handle 3 [Game] - On Netflix July 23 Crash the retreat and start drama among paired-up singles in this season of the Too Hot to Handle game, based on the hit series. Netflix reality star Chloe Veitch triumphantly returns to the resort to help contestants (including you) with workshops designed to encourage growth in dating and romance — or fuel more drama. Flirt with glittering singles, get tangled up in love triangles and make fateful decisions that could have lasting consequences for your dating life. Pre-register now here to be the first to play. PHOTO ASSETS | TRAILER

The Decameron [Series] - On Netflix July 25 You are cordially invited to a wine-soaked sex romp set in the Italian countryside. The Decameron is a soapy dark comedy that examines the all-too-timely theme of class struggles in the season of a pandemic. In the year 1348, the Black Death strikes hard in the city of Florence, and a handful of nobles retreat with their servants to a grand villa to wait out the plague with a lavish holiday. But as social rules wear thin, a scramble for survival ensues, brought to life by a cast of characters both cunning and outrageous. PHOTO ASSETS

The Dragon Prince: Xadia [Game] - On Netflix July 30  The Dragon Prince: Xadia is a hero-based cooperative action RPG from Wonderstorm, the makers of The Dragon Prince hit animated series on Netflix. In the game, explore the world of Xadia with heroes from the series, which enters its sixth season on July 26. Step into the boots of Xadia’s greatest champions, team up in co-op missions to fight iconic Dragon Prince villains, and discover new stories with all the heart, humor, and high stakes the series is known for. Available exclusively for Netflix members on mobile.  PHOTO ASSETS

Mountain Queen: The Summits Of Lhakpa Sherpa [Film - Documentary] - On Netflix July 31 The first Nepali woman to summit and descend Mount Everest, Lhakpa Sherpa devoted her life to empowering girls.  Now a single mother working at a Whole Foods in Connecticut, she embarks on a dramatic return to the mountain, determined to redeem her life’s purpose and inspire her own daughters. PHOTO ASSETS

Unstable Season 2 [Series] - On Netflix August 1 In season two of Unstable, Ellis (Rob Lowe) lays out a series of challenges and mind games for Jackson (John Owen Lowe) to see if he has what it takes to succeed him as the heir to the Dragon empire, but does a newcomer have other ideas? PHOTO ASSETS

Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks Movie [Film] - On Netflix August 2 When Bikini Bottom and all its denizens are suddenly scooped out of the ocean, Sandy Cheeks and SpongeBob SquarePants journey to Texas to save the town from a villainous plot. Starring Carolyn Lawrence, Tom Kenny, Wanda Sykes, Clancy Brown, Bill Fagerbakke, Mr. Lawrence, Rodger Bumpass, Johnny Knoxville, Craig Robinson, Grey DeLisle, Ilia Isorelýs Paulino, and Matty Cardarople. PHOTO ASSETS

The Umbrella Academy Season 4 (Final Season) [Series] - On Netflix August 8 The Hargreeves siblings have scattered after the climactic showdown at the Hotel Oblivion led to a complete reset of their timeline. Stripped of their powers, each is left to fend for themselves and find a new normal — with wildly varying degrees of success. Yet the trappings of their uncanny new world prove too hard to ignore for very long. Their father Reginald, alive and well, has stepped out of the shadows and into the public eye, overseeing a powerful and nefarious business empire. A mysterious association known as The Keepers holds clandestine meetings believing the reality they’re living in is a lie and a great reckoning is coming. As these strange new forces conspire around them, the Umbrella Academy must come together one last time — and risk upsetting the shaky peace they’ve all endured so much to secure — to finally set things right. The Umbrella Academy is based on the comic book series created and written by Gerard Way, illustrated by Gabriel Bá, and published by Dark Horse Comics. The show is produced by UCP, a division of Universal Studio Group, for Netflix.  PHOTO ASSETS

Daughters [Film - Documentary] - On Netflix August 14 A moving portrait of empathy and forgiveness, Daughters traces an eight-year documentary journey by filmmaker Natalie Rae and social change advocate Angela Patton. The film intimately follows Aubrey, Santana, Raziah, and Ja’Ana as they prepare for a momentous Daddy Daughter Dance with their incarcerated fathers. Speaking openly about their aspirations, dreams, and the emotional toll of their fathers' absence, compounded by the constraints of virtual visits, these girls reveal a profound wisdom and resilience beyond their years. As they navigate heartbreak, anger, and uncertainty, they seize a precious opportunity to forge connections. Daughters sheds light on the complexities of familial bonds strained by the unforgiving barriers of the criminal justice system and emphasizes that the foundation of community healing lies within the family unit. PHOTO ASSET

Emily in Paris Season 4 (Part 1) [Series] - On Netflix August 15 After the dramatic events of Camille and Gabriel’s misbegotten wedding, Emily is reeling: She has strong feelings for two men, but now Gabriel’s expecting a baby with his ex, and Alfie’s worst fears about her and Gabriel have been confirmed. At work, Sylvie is forced to confront a thorny dilemma from her past for the sake of her marriage, and the Agence Grateau team navigates personnel shakeups. Mindy and the band prepare for Eurovision, but when funds run dry, they’re forced to get thrifty. Emily and Gabriel’s chemistry is undeniable as they work together towards a Michelin star, but two big secrets threaten to undo everything they’ve dreamed of. PHOTO ASSETS

The Union [Film] - On Netflix August 16 Mike (Mark Wahlberg) is happy living a simple life as a construction worker in his native New Jersey – until his long-lost high school sweetheart, Roxanne (Halle Berry), shows up with more on her mind than romance. Knowing he’s the right man for the job, she recruits Mike on a dangerous intelligence mission in Europe that thrusts them back together into a world of spies and high-speed car chases, with sparks flying along the way. Starring Mark Wahlberg, Halle Berry, Mike Colter, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Jessica De Gouw, Alice Lee, Jackie Earle Haley, and J.K. Simmons. PHOTO ASSETS

Incoming  [Film] - On Netflix August 23 Four freshmen are faced with the greatest challenge of their young lives: their first high school party. Starring Mason Thames, Ramon Reed, Raphael Alejandro, Isabella Ferreira, Bardia Seiri, Loren Gray, Ali Gallo, Scott MacArthur, Thomas Barbusca, Kim Hawthorne, Victoria Moroles, Kayvan Shai, with Kaitlin Olson and Bobby Cannavale. PHOTO ASSET

TERMINATOR ZERO [Animated Series] - On Netflix August 29 2022: A future war has raged for decades between the few human survivors and an endless army of machines. 1997: The AI known as Skynet gained self-awareness and began its war against humanity. Caught between the future and this past is a soldier sent back in time to change the fate of humanity. She arrives in 1997 to protect a scientist named Malcolm Lee who works to launch a new AI system designed to compete with Skynet’s impending attack on humanity. As Malcolm navigates the moral complexities of his creation, he is hunted by an unrelenting assassin from the future which forever alters the fate of his three children. Starring Timothy Olyphant as the voice of Terminator. PHOTO ASSETS

THE DELIVERANCE [Film] - On Netflix August 30 Ebony Jackson, a struggling single mother fighting her personal demons, moves her family into a new home for a fresh start. But when strange occurrences inside the home raise the suspicions of Child Protective Services and threaten to tear the family apart, Ebony soon finds herself locked in a battle for her life and the souls of her children. Inspired by a true story, THE DELIVERANCE is directed by Academy Award® nominee Lee Daniels and stars Andra Day, Glenn Close, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, and Mo’Nique in a genre-defying take on darkness, possession, and finding a higher power. PHOTO ASSETS

In Case You Missed It: Recent Summer Releases

Hit Man [Film] - Now on Netflix Oscar®-nominated director Richard Linklater’s sunlit neo-noir stars Glen Powell as straight-laced professor Gary Johnson, who moonlights as a fake hit man for the New Orleans Police Department. Preternaturally gifted at inhabiting different guises and personalities to catch hapless people hoping to bump off their enemies, Gary descends into morally dubious territory when he finds himself attracted to one of those potential criminals, a beautiful young woman named Madison (Adria Arjona). As Madison falls for one of Gary’s hit man personas — the mysteriously sexy Ron — their steamy affair sets off a chain reaction of play acting, deception, and escalating stakes. Co-written by Linklater and Powell and inspired by an unbelievable true story, Hit Man is a cleverly existential comedy about identity. Starring Glen Powell, Adria Arjona, Austin Amelio, Retta, Sanjay Rao, Molly Bernard, and Evan Holtzman. PHOTO ASSETS

Perfect Match 2 [Series] - Now on Netflix  In the second season of Perfect Match, 22 new singles from across Netflix’s unscripted series are back in the search for love. They will couple up and test their romantic relationships through compatibility challenges. Winning couples gain power in the game to bring in new singles to match with their castmates – setting up potential love matches or stirring trouble in paradise as they compete to be the strongest couple at the villa, crowned the Perfect Match.  Hosted by Nick Lachey. PHOTO ASSETS

Netflix Stories: Perfect Match [Game] - Now on Netflix  Netflix Stories: Perfect Match is an all-new game that casts players on the new season of the show. Enter the villa as a successful relationship podcaster looking for love on the show, but when someone from your past shows up on night one, you have to decide to pursue something new or explore what might’ve been. The game, like the show, is hosted by Nick Lachey. Perfect Match will join Love is Blind and Virgin River in Netflix Stories, an ever-growing catalog of interactive fiction games based on hit Netflix series and films.  PHOTO ASSETS

The Case of the Golden Idol [Game] - Now on Netflix  Step into the shoes of an 18th century detective and uncover the mystery behind 12 strange deaths spanning 50 years, all somehow connected. The Case of the Golden Idol is a true detective game with a unique, non-linear deduction system that allows you to think and investigate freely. Unmask the true killers in this sprawling narrative and discover their devious motives. PHOTO ASSETS

Bridgerton Season 3 (Part 2) [Series] - Now on Netflix  From Shondaland and new showrunner, Jess Brownell, Bridgerton is back for its third season and finds Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan) has finally given up on her long-held crush on Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton) after hearing his disparaging words about her last season. She has, however, decided it’s time to take a husband, preferably one who will provide her with enough independence to continue her double life as Lady Whistledown, far away from her mother and sisters. But lacking in confidence, Penelope’s attempts on the marriage mart fail spectacularly. Meanwhile, Colin has returned from his summer travels with a new look and a serious sense of swagger. But he’s disheartened to realize that Penelope, the one person who always appreciated him as he was, is giving him the cold shoulder. Eager to win back her friendship, Colin offers to mentor Penelope in the ways of confidence to help her find a husband this season. But when his lessons start working a little too well, Colin must grapple with whether his feelings for Penelope are truly just friendly. Complicating matters for Penelope is her rift with Eloise (Claudia Jessie), who has found a new friend in a very unlikely place, while Penelope’s growing presence in the ton makes it all the more difficult to keep her Lady Whistledown alter ego a secret. PHOTO ASSETS

Ultraman Rising [Film] - Now on Netflix  With Tokyo under siege from rising monster attacks, baseball star Ken Sato reluctantly returns home to take on the mantle of Ultraman. But the titanic superhero meets his match when he adopts a 35-foot-tall, fire-breathing baby kaiju. Sato must rise above his ego to balance work and parenthood while protecting the baby from forces bent on exploiting her for their own dark plans. In partnership with Netflix, Tsuburaya Productions, and Industrial Light & Magic, Ultraman: Rising is written by Shannon Tindle and Marc Haimes, directed by Shannon Tindle, and co-directed by John Aoshima. Starring Christopher Sean, Gedde Watanabe, Tamlyn Tomita, Keone Young, and Julia Harriman. PHOTO ASSETS

Hearts [Game] - Now on Netflix  Play your hand carefully in this quintessential card game to avoid taking any tricks that include hearts — or collect them all to shoot the moon! Whether you’re a Hearts card shark or totally new to this classic game, this simple, streamlined version offers smart features to sharpen your strategy and play at the level of challenge that's perfect for you. PHOTO ASSETS

Sweet Tooth Season 3 (Final Season) [Series] - Now on Netflix Having defeated General Abbot in the battle at Pubba’s Cabin, Gus (Christian Convery), Jepperd (Nonso Anozie), Becky (Stefania LaVie Owen), and Wendy (Naledi Murray) embark on a journey to Alaska in search of Gus's mother, Birdie (Amy Seimetz), who has been working to uncover the mysterious origins of the deadly Sick. Along the way, they are joined by Dr. Singh (Adeel Akhtar), who may have his own dangerous beliefs about Gus and his role in reversing the virus. Meanwhile, a new threat emerges in the form of Helen Zhang (Rosalind Chao), her daughter Rosie (Kelly Marie Tran), and the ferocious Wolf Boys, who seek to restart human birth and view Gus as the solution to their plans. As they navigate through perilous terrain, Gus and his group of friends find refuge at the Outpost in Alaska, where they meet a new ensemble of characters including Siana (Cara Gee) and her hybrid daughter Nuka (Ayazhan Dalabayeva). With the clock to find answers running out, alliances are tested and destinies intertwine, all leading to a thrilling climax that will determine the fate of humanity and hybrids. Based on the DC comic book series by Jeff Lemire, Sweet Tooth is executive produced by Jim Mickle, Susan Downey, Robert Downey, Jr., Amanda Burrell, and Linda Moran. The series is produced by Warner Bros. Television. PHOTO ASSETS

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