Apple TV+ is expanding its lineup this June with a mix of original series and films, ranging from crime thrillers to period dramas and a high-profile Formula 1 feature. The streaming service and its film division, Apple Original Films, are introducing three new shows and two theatrical releases — a varied collection that aims to appeal to viewers looking for substance and cinematic flair as summer begins.
First up is Stick, debuting June 4, a sports comedy led by Owen Wilson. While the tone leans humorous, it avoids becoming too broad by grounding the story in personal redemption. Wilson plays Pryce Cahill, a once-promising golfer now working retail and drifting through life. His routine is upended by a chance encounter with a teenage golf prodigy, prompting him to take on the role of coach and reluctant mentor. The setup recalls familiar beats from other sports comedies, but Wilson’s performance adds just enough nuance to keep it compelling.
Returning on June 18 is the second season of The Buccaneers, a period drama often compared to Bridgerton. The series continues to follow a group of young American women navigating the complexities of British high society. With Nan now the Duchess of Tintagel and other characters confronting scandal, motherhood, and shifting gender roles, the show leans into melodrama while hinting at broader themes of identity and power. Leighton Meester joins the cast this season, signaling an effort to draw in a wider audience without reinventing the format.
Smoke, arriving June 27, shifts the tone entirely. This new crime drama stars Taron Egerton as an arson investigator tracking a string of fires across the Pacific Northwest. Jurnee Smollett co-stars as a local detective, and together they tackle a case with increasingly personal and dangerous stakes. Based on the Firebug podcast and developed by Dennis Lehane, the series is positioned somewhere between procedural and psychological thriller, aiming to attract fans of slow-burn true crime narratives.
On the film side, Echo Valley (June 13) features Julianne Moore in a tense family drama that quickly descends into thriller territory. She plays Kate Garrett, a woman living in seclusion until her daughter shows up bloodied and frightened, triggering a series of events that force both characters to confront buried trauma and moral ambiguity. Directed by Michael Pearce and written by Brad Ingelsby (Mare of Easttown), the film is somber, visually stark, and relies on strong performances rather than spectacle.
The biggest theatrical release from Apple this month, however, is F1, opening in cinemas June 27. The film stars Brad Pitt as Sonny Hayes, a former Formula 1 driver lured out of retirement to mentor a younger racer, played by Damson Idris. Directed by Joseph Kosinski (Top Gun: Maverick), F1 was shot during real Grand Prix weekends, blending scripted storytelling with actual racing events. While Apple is clearly aiming for a major theatrical hit, the movie also underscores the company’s evolving film strategy — one that still struggles for consistency but is increasingly willing to take bigger swings.
Whether viewers are looking for light-hearted comedy, serialized drama, or a big-screen experience with real engines and recognizable names, Apple TV+ and Apple Original Films are betting that this mix of titles will gain traction heading into the summer streaming season.
