Big stars, big machines, big monsters — we’re definitely in the heart of the summer movie season.
Here’s what’s new in Milwaukee-area theaters starting June 27, as well as some of the new movies available on streaming and on demand this week.
‘F1 The Movie’
Short version: Thirty years after an accident nearly put the brakes on his career, a Formula 1 driver (Brad Pitt) is hired by his former teammate (Javier Bardem) to join a struggling racing team featuring a hotshot young rookie (Damson Idris). Kerry Condon and Tobias Menzies co-star in one of the summer’s most anticipated action movies, directed by Joseph Kosinski (“Top Gun: Maverick”).
Where you can see it: ACX Cinema/Bayshore; AMC Mayfair Mall; Avalon Theater; Downer Theatre; Marcus Theatres’ Bistroplex Southridge, Hillside, Majestic, Menomonee Falls, Movie Tavern Brookfield Square, North Shore, Ridge, South Shore cinemas.
‘M3GAN 2.0’
Short version: The technology behind that deadly, A.I.-powered companion doll that ran amok two years before has been used to create the ultimate killer spy. When the cyborg secret agent goes rogue/becomes sentient, the scientist behind M3GAN gives her an upgrade to make her the last line of defense. Allison Williams, Violet McGraw and Amie Donald (aka M3GAN) return from the original with Ivanna Sakhno as the new-model killer bot in this horror sequel.
Where you can see it: ACX Cinema/Bayshore; AMC Mayfair Mall; Marcus Theatres’ Bistroplex Southridge, Hillside, Majestic, Menomonee Falls, Movie Tavern Brookfield Square, North Shore, Ridge, South Shore cinemas.
‘Hot Milk’
Short version: A young woman traveling to the coast of Spain with her ailing mother finds possible alternatives to being dominating by her mom. Emma Mackey, Vicky Krieps, Fiona Shaw and Vincent Perez star in this indie drama.
Where you can see it: AMC Mayfair Mall.
Opening July 2: ‘Jurassic World Rebirth’
Short version: Five years after the events of “Jurassic World Dominion,” a scientist is recruited to go to an island that’s home to the biggest of the revived dinosaurs, in the hopes that he can retrieve their DNA to bring cures to humanity. What could possibly go wrong? Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey and Mahershala Ali star in the latest extension of the Jurassic Cinematic Universe; this one was written by screenwriter and Pewaukee native David Koepp, who wrote the original — 1993’s “Jurassic Park,” still the best of the bunch.
Where you can see it: ACX Cinema/Bayshore; AMC Mayfair Mall; Avalon Theater; Marcus Theatres’ Bistroplex Southridge, Hillside, Majestic, Menomonee Falls, Movie Tavern Brookfield Square, North Shore, Ridge, South Shore cinemas; Oriental Theatre; Times Cinema.
’40 Acres’
Short version: Danielle Deadwyler (“Till,” “The Piano Lesson”) plays a mother of a family of Canadian farmers descended from Civil War migrants who have to defend their homestead after an apocalypse. Michael Greyeyes, Kataem O’Connor and Tyrone Benskin co-star in this sci-fi thriller, which had its local debut at the 2025 Milwaukee Film Festival.
Where you can see it: AMC Mayfair Mall; Marcus Theatres’ Menomonee Falls Cinema.
1980s Dark British comedies: ‘Withnail & I,’ ‘How to Get Ahead in Advertising’
Two terrific, and terrifically dark, British comedies from the 1980s — both starring Richard E. Grant — get a rare showing at the Oriental Theatre. 1987’s “Withnail & I,” which regularly ranks among the best British movies ever made, is showing in an uncut version at 3 p.m. June 27, 6:30 p.m. June 30, and 6 p.m. July 2-3. The 1989 capitalism/horror comedy “How to Get Ahead in Advertising” is showing at 6 p.m. June 27, 6:45 p.m. June 29, 6:30 p.m. July 1 and 8:30 p.m. July 3. Tickets are $13. Info: mkefilm.org/oriental-theatre.
30th anniversary ‘Clueless’ screenings
Yes, it’s been 30 years since Cher’s “As if!” revitalized the teen movie genre, with a little help from Jane Austen, in “Clueless.” You can see why at 4 p.m. June 29 and 7 p.m. June 30 at Marcus Theatres’ Hillside, Majestic, Menomonee Falls, North Shore, Ridge and South Shore cinemas. Tickets are $15. Info: marcustheatres.com.
‘Silence of the Lambs’ at Oriental Theatre
“The Silence of the Lambs,” the rare horror movie to win an Oscar for best picture, gets a big-screen showing at 7 p.m. June 28 at the Oriental Theatre. Tickets are $13. Info: mkefilm.org/oriental-theatre.
Oriental Theatre’s ‘Summer CAMP’
Milwaukee Film celebrates the returns of both summer and Pride Month with a series of movies that (mostly) embrace the spirit of camp. Showing in the series’ final week: “D.E.B.S.,” 9 p.m. June 27; “What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?”, 3:45 p.m. June 28-29; “Sleepaway Camp,” 9:45 p.m. June 28. Tickets are $13. Info: mkefilm.org.
What’s showing at Milky Way Drive-In
The Milky Way Drive-In — the outdoor theater in the parking lot at Franklin’s Ballpark Commons, 7035 S. Ballpark Drive — is showing: June 27, a double feature of “Jumanji” and “Ghostbusters” (1984) at 6:30 p.m.; June 28, “Cars” at 5 p.m. and “Heart Eyes” at 10:15 p.m.; June 29, a double feature of “The Lion King” (1994) and “Mufasa: The Lion King” at 5 p.m. Admission is $35 per carload. Info: milkywaydrivein.com.
Free outdoor movies in the Milwaukee area
Glendale/Bayshore: The Glendale retail complex at 5800 N. Bayshore Drive continues its Family Flicks series with “Mufasa: The Lion King” at 5:30 p.m. July 2 in The Yard, the center’s outdoor expanse. Info: thebayshorelife.com/events.
Milwaukee/Lake Park: Lake Park Friends is showing “The Greatest Showman” at 8:30 p.m. June 27 at the park’s Summer Stage, 2975 N. Lake Park Road. Info: lakeparkfriends.org/visit/events.
Milwaukee/Martin Drive Neighborhood: The west side neighborhood association starts its summer screenings with “Wicked” at dusk on June 27 at Washington Park Media Center, 4303 W. Vliet St. Info: martin-drive.org.
Milwaukee/Veterans Park: The Summer Night Movies series continues at the park on Lake Michigan, at 1010 N. Lincoln Memorial Drive, with “Moana 2” showing at dusk on June 28. Info: giftofwingslandings.com.
West Milwaukee/West Allis: The West Allis/West Milwaukee Recreation & Community Services Department brings its Summer Movie Nights series to Becher Street, where “The Sandlot” will screen as the “Feature on Becher” between 68th and 69th streets at 6:30 p.m. on July 3. Info: West Allis-West Milwaukee Recreation & Community Services Facebook page.
Marcus Theatres’ Kids Dream series
Marcus Theatres continues its Kids Dream summer series — $3 screenings of family-friendly movies at all eight area Marcus theaters — June 29-July 3 with “Sonic the Hedgehog 3.” Info: marcustheatres.com.
New movies on demand
“The Sound”: A group of climbers face more than a dangerous climb on an off-limits mountain. Available June 27.
“Ice Road: Vengeance”: In this action sequel, big-rig ice-road driver Liam Neeson has to take on Nepali mercenaries on the road to Mount Everest. Fan Bingbing co-stars. Available July 1.
“Blur: To the End”: This documentary follows the British rock band Blur as they reunite to record their first album in eight years. Available June 27.
Recent releases newly available on demand: “Eric LaRue,” June 27; “Thunderbolts*,” July 1.
New movies on streaming services
“My Mom Jayne”: Actor Mariska Hargitay sets out to tell her mother’s story — 1950s screen icon Jayne Mansfield — and winds up learning some unexpected things about her family in the process in this documentary. On Max June 27.
“The Old Guard 2”: In this sequel to the 2020 streaming hit, Charlize Theron, part of a band of immortal warriors, leads her crew against a powerful enemy while trying to protect humanity. KiKi Layne, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Henry Golding co-star. On Netflix July 2.
“Heads of State”: The U.S. president (John Cena) and the British prime minister (Idris Elba) must join forces when they come under attack from a global conspiracy in this action comedy. Jack Quaid, Paddy Considine, Carla Gugino and Stephen Root co-star. On Prime Video July 2.
“Please Don’t Feed the Children”: After a virus wipes out the country’s adult population, a group of orphans set out to find a new life, only to find a deadly secret instead. On Tubi June 27.
“The Actor”: An actor (Andre Holland) who is beaten and left for dead in 1950s Ohio loses his memory and finds himself in a mysterious small town where he tries to get himself — and his mind — back to where they once belonged. Gemma Chan co-stars. On Hulu June 30.
Recent releases newly available on streaming services: “The Woman in the Yard,” Peacock June 27; “The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie,” Max June 27; “(Expletive) Marry Kill,” Hulu June 27.
This story was updated because an earlier version contained an inaccuracy, and to add new information.
This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: ‘F1 The Movie’ and ‘M3GAN 2.0’ are among the new movies in Milwaukee theaters this week
Reporting by Chris Foran, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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