High stakes series, star power and crowd pleasing drama anchor Netflix in June 2026. Leading the local slate is the scandalous new supernovela The Polygamist, premiering 12 June 2026 on Netflix.
Social media darling Joyce appears to have the perfect marriage, until her husband’s cheating ways spark a very public emotional unraveling that threatens to dismantle the carefully curated life she has built. Starring Gugu Gumede like audiences have never seen her before, alongside SAFTA winner Sdumo Mtshali who delivers a commanding turn as Jonasi.
On the international front, Netflix is also stacking the month with heavyweight titles and familiar faces. The stacked list includes Michael Jackson: The Verdict, a gripping documentary told through the voices of those who were inside the courtroom, offering a detailed look into the trial that defined public perception and continues to shape conversations around the pop icon’s legacy. Office Romance brings a lighter but equally charged energy, with Jennifer Lopez and Brett Goldstein leading a sharp, playful rom com about a secret workplace relationship that quickly spirals into chaos as two workaholics find themselves caught between ambition and unexpected emotion.
See below shows, movies and documentaries on Netflix in June 2026.
Netflix’s biggest supernovela to light up the screens
The Polygamist|Stream from 12 June
The Polygamist is the gripping new supernovela adapted from Sue Nyathi’s acclaimed novel. Produced by award winning Stained Glass Productions, the 22 episode drama stars Gugu Gumede and S’dumo Mtshali as Joyce and Jonasi Gomora, a seemingly powerful couple whose world begins to crack under the weight of betrayal, ambition and secrets. As Jonasi’s carefully built empire starts collapsing, the wives and mistresses in his life expose the man behind the image. The ensemble cast includes Kwanele Mthethwa, S’thandiwe Kgoroge, Kenneth Nkosi, Celeste Ntuli, Luyanda Zwane, Wonder Ndlovu, Vuyo Biyela, Noluthando Shabalala, and Lwazie Keith Tsebesha. The series is directed by Akin Omotoso, Rolie Nikiwe and Nthabi Tau, with Busisiwe Zwane leading the writing team.
Blood Sisters S2|Stream from 5 June
Season two of the Nigerian crime thriller Blood Sisters, produced by EbonyLife Studios, premieres globally on 5 June, nearly three years after becoming one of Netflix’s biggest African originals. Created by Temidayo Makanjuola, the series blends suspense, family drama and crime within Lagos’ elite society. The first season followed best friends Sarah and Kemi, played by Ini Dima-Okojie and Nancy Isime, whose lives unravel after Sarah’s abusive fiancé disappears before their wedding. The series is executive produced by Mo Abudu.
International shows and movies coming to Netflix in June
Michael Jackson: The Verdict|Stream from 3 June
One of the most closely watched legal sagas in entertainment history is revisited in Michael Jackson: The Verdict, a gripping three part documentary examining the trial, media frenzy and lasting legacy surrounding the King of Pop. Told through the perspectives of people who were inside the courtroom, including jurors, eyewitnesses, accusers and defenders, the series unpacks the case from both the prosecution and defence sides. Directed by Nick Green and executive produced by Fiona Stourton, the documentary approaches the trial as a historical account, revisiting the facts, testimonies and lingering questions that continue to shape conversations around Michael Jackson decades later.
Office Romance|Stream from 5 June
Jennifer Lopez returns to the romantic comedy space in Office Romance, Netflix’s upcoming workplace rom com co starring Ted Lasso actor Brett Goldstein. The film follows two ambitious workaholics whose secret office relationship quickly spirals into chaos as professional boundaries and personal feelings collide. Directed by Ticket to Paradise filmmaker Ol Parker and written by Goldstein alongside Joe Kelly, the film blends sharp humour, romance and corporate drama into a playful modern love story. Office Romance premieres globally on Netflix on 5 June 2026.
Avatar: The Last Airbender|Stream from 25 June
Aang must master earthbending to end the war, but the Earth Kingdom proves just as dangerous, where politics, secrets, and hidden alliances shape the battlefield. Season 2 of Netflix’s live-action Avatar: The Last Airbender focuses on Ba Sing Se, the kingdom’s capital. Azula (Elizabeth Yu) warns Fire Lord Ozai (Daniel Dae Kim), “The Earth Kingdom is going to fall,” in the new trailer. New characters include Joo Dee (Amanda Zhou), the library’s owl guardian, and the secret police, the Dai Li. Returning are the Blue Spirit and Jet (Sebastian Amoruso).
Oasis|Stream from 19 June
Oasis is a Spanish teen mystery thriller set in a luxury resort where a young woman’s disappearance triggers panic and suspicion. Guests and staff are trapped together, turning the location into a closed-circle whodunit where everyone becomes a suspect and trust quickly collapses. Created by Bambú Producciones and developed by Ramón Campos with Jon de la Cuesta Olaizola, Javier Chacártegui Horrach, David Orea Arribas, and Ricardo Jornet Gallego, the series is produced by Campos with executive production from Gema R. Neira, Jon de la Cuesta, and David Pinillos. The ensemble cast includes Ana Garcés, Tomy Aguilera, Victoria Kantch, Berta Castañé, and others, alongside Paco Tous and Verónica Sánchez.
The Evil Lawyer|Stream from 11 June
Framed for a brutal crime he didn’t commit, a young attorney is forced to rely on a ruthless defense lawyer to clear his name and uncover the truth. The Evil Lawyer is an upcoming Thai legal drama directed by Nottapon Boonprakob, the award-winning filmmaker behind Mad Unicorn, and is set to premiere globally on Netflix on June 11, 2026. At the center is Mek (Nat Kitcharit), an idealistic lawyer whose faith in justice collapses when he is accused of murdering the son of powerful police chief Anan (Songsit Roongnophakunsri). Suddenly, he becomes the accused, with the system he once trusted turning against him. Desperate, Mek turns to Jittri (Rhatha Phongam), a feared defense attorney known as “the evil lawyer,” to fight back and expose the truth.
Colors of Evil: Black|Stream from 10 June
Polish psychological thriller Colors of Evil: Black follows newly reassigned prosecutor Leopold Bilski as he investigates the disappearance of children in a remote town haunted by a sinister local legend. Serving as the follow-up to Netflix’s 2024 hit Colors of Evil: Red, the film stars Jakub Gierszał, reprising his role as Bilski, alongside Marianna Zydek and Zdzisław Wardejn. Directed by Adrian Panek and based on Małgorzata Oliwia Sobczak’s Colors of Evil book series, the standalone crime drama unravels a chilling web of trauma, secrets and hidden lies as Bilski uncovers shocking links to an old missing persons case.
Another Self S3|Stream from 24 June
Another Self: Season 3 follows three friends Ada, Sevgi and Leyla as they return to a seaside town in Ayvalık in search of healing and new beginnings. After Ada comes back from Spain, a resurfacing connection from her past shifts her path in unexpected ways. Meanwhile, Sevgi begins to question her desire for family, and Leyla confronts the instability of her relationship. Through therapy sessions, the women are forced to face unresolved trauma tied to their families’ histories and emotional wounds. Starring Tûba Büyüküstün, Seda Bakan and Boncuk Yılmaz, the series explores love, loss and self-discovery.
