Published May 31, 2026, 8:45 PM EDT
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Netflix's constant churn of shows can be hard to keep track of, so here are the 10 best releasing on the streaming service in June 2026. Amid the many Netflix original movies being released, the streaming service is not losing sight of its TV ventures. After all, Netflix's most popular shows tend to last longer as cultural phenomena than even the best original movies made for the network.
With June 2026, Netflix will undoubtedly be hoping this continues. Although big movies, like the oddball romantic comedy Office Romance starring Brett Goldstein and Jennifer Lopez, are being released during the month, some big hitters on the TV side of things are expected. Whether this refers to the re-releases of shows that have aired before or new seasons of some huge IPs, Netflix is promising a solid line-up.
It is worth noting that the 10 shows listed here do not make up Netflix's entire library in June 2026. Instead, these are simply the 10 biggest, most exciting shows being released on the streamer in that month.
Assassination Classroom Season 2
One of the first re-release shows dropping on Netflix in June 2026 is season 2 of Assassination Classroom. The anime returned for season 2 over a decade ago, though it has never been available on Netflix. In Assassination Classroom, a group of high schoolers begins being taught by a massively powerful, alien-like being who has promised to destroy Earth in a year's time, unless they can find a way to destroy him. Along the way, though, they receive some life-changing mentorship at his hands.
Assassination Classroom is one of the more popular anime shows of the last few decades and has been revered across the board. For those unfamiliar with the story or the world of anime in general, it has never been a better time to try one out now that Assassination Classroom season 2, and, thus, the full series, is available on Netflix from June.
Lawmen: Bass Reeves
Moving from the east to the west, Netflix will also release Lawmen: Bass Reeves in June 2026. The western stars David Oyelowo in the titular role, which tells the story of one of the first black U.S. marshals. At only eight episodes, Lawmen: Bass Reeves is an easy binge-watch. All eight will soon be available on Netflix.
With a stacked cast, a slow-burning story that ends satisfyingly, and great central performances, Lawmen: Bass Reeves was a show that audiences and critics alike enjoyed, and it offers a nice change of pace from some of Netflix's bigger, more fantastical shows.
One Piece Whole Cake Island Part 6
Custom Image by Hannah DiffeyUndoubtedly, one of the most popular anime in the world is One Piece. One Piece, which has only grown more popular thanks to Netflix's own live-action version, clocks in at over 1000 episodes long, with the streaming service slowly releasing each one. At the moment, Netflix's most recent release is from the "Whole Cake Island" arc.
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Part six of that arc will finally come to the streamer in June. For the diehard One Piece fans looking to rewatch this arc, the new viewers going along with Luffy's quest to become king of the pirates for the first time, or anime lovers in general, One Piece will play a part in the TV world in June 2026.
Michael Jackson: The Verdict
A three-episode docu-series based on the trial of Michael Jackson, Michael Jackson: The Verdict is being released on Netflix at the perfect time. Jackson is more prevalent in the public zeitgeist than he has been for a while, primarily due to the commercial success of the 2026 biopic, Michael. As a result, Netflix is grasping the chance with both hands to lean deeper into an aspect of the singer's life that the movie left absent.
The Witness
The Witness is a retelling of a British murder case from the 1990s, in which a two-year-old was the only witness to his mother's death. Again, The Witness is fairly short at only three episodes, meaning anyone looking for a blend of a TV thriller and a true crime story will have a lot to chew on in June 2026 on Netflix.
Resident Alien Season 4
Resident Alien is one of the better-received comedy dramas in recent years. Following his crash-landing on Earth, an alien, played by Alan Tudyk, tries to blend in, eventually coming to reckon with his secret purpose on the planet. Resident Alien has a near-perfect 97% approval rating from critics on Rotten Tomatoes, proving its merit.
Moreover, on IMDb, the show's two highest-rated episodes are the final two of the entire show in season 4. This is the season set to release on Netflix in June 2026, allowing anyone who wants to watch a funny, dramatic, easygoing sci-fi comedy has a perfect show to binge in its completion now, with little to no worries that it will end unsatisfyingly.
Shrill
Shrill is a three-season comedy about body positivity, as a woman who is being deemed not good enough by the world because of her weight begins to realize she is just as good as anyone else. Shrill received rave reviews upon its original air date, primarily due to the star performance of the lead actor, Aidy Bryant.
Now, Netflix is allowing subscribers to watch all three seasons in the same place. The episodes are short, too, meaning a quick, feel-good binge-watch could be on the cards. If funny comedies with some biting social commentary are for you, watch Shrill when it debuts on Netflix in June 2026.
Sweet Magnolias Season 5
Sweet Magnolias is another fairly easygoing comedy being released on Netflix in 2026 to kick off the summer. The show follows three best friends as they navigate the complexities of adult life together. For the most part, Sweet Magnolias has been well-received thus far. Barring a slight dip in critical reception during season 3, season 4 bounced back. Now, season 5 is here to chronicle the next stage of life for its three main characters and is set to release on June 11, 2026.
Harlan Coben's I Will Find You
If there is anything that classes as enjoyable, easy-to-watch TV, it is the works of Harlan Coben. Coben is renowned for his crime thriller stories that hook audiences with mystery and intrigue, with Netflix having a brand new one set to release in June 2026. Titled I Will Find You, this Coben story centers on a man who was wrongfully imprisoned for the murder of his son but finds out he may still be alive, leading to a quest to escape prison and find him.
Coben's stories are easy to get into, especially due to the intrigue he crafts. What's more, I Will Find You is unique in that it is set in the US, featuring actors like Sam Worthington and Britt Lower. Coben's stories typically tend to be set in Europe, making I Will Find You a show worth catching for its key geographical difference when it drops on Netflix in June 2026.
Avatar: The Last Airbender Season 2
The crown jewel of Netflix's June 2026 releases is season 2 of Avatar: The Last Airbender. The live-action show, based on the animated show of the same name, is one of the biggest IPs available to the streaming giant at this point in time. Given the popularity of its source material and the first season of the live-action adaptation, many are expecting Avatar: The Last Airbender season 2 to be a smash hit.
The series will introduce some iconic characters from the original show. Moreover, the portion of the story from the latter that is being adapted in season 2 is often regarded as the strongest part of the overarching narrative. All of this marks Avatar: The Last Airbender season 2 as the best new show to be released on Netflix in June 2026.
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