Discover the new movies coming out this week (June 29 – July 5, 2026): ‘Minions & Monsters,’ ‘Enola Holmes 3,’ ‘Young Washington,’ and more!
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It’s a big week at the box office and on your streaming queues, and honestly, we couldn’t have scripted it better ourselves!
Leading the charge are two of the most anticipated releases of the summer: Minions & Monsters, which sends the beloved yellow troublemakers on a hilariously catastrophic collision course with 1920s Hollywood and a real monster, and Enola Holmes 3, which brings Millie Bobby Brown back as everyone’s favorite Holmes sibling, this time trading wedding vows for a kidnapping case.
But the chaos doesn’t stop there. For history buffs, Young Washington offers a gripping, deeply human look at a Founding Father before he was one, arriving in theaters just in time for America’s 250th anniversary. Horror fans, meanwhile, have Lockbox to look forward to, a slow-burn supernatural thriller starring Carla Gugino that promises to keep you sleeping with the lights on. And if you’re in the mood for something quieter and more profound, the documentary Mary Oliver: Saved by the Beauty of the World is a luminous portrait of America’s most beloved poet that may just be the most emotionally rewarding watch of the week.
This week’s lineup has something for just about everyone, whether you’re heading to the multiplex or streaming from your couch!
Below is our complete guide to every new movie coming out this week in theaters and on streaming, complete with trailers, ratings, release dates, and everything you need to decide what to watch.
Rating: PG
Release Date: In theaters nationwide on Wednesday, July 1, 2026.
Summary: Minions & Monsters takes place in the 1920s, when the guys, who have stumbled into stardom, are going to make a monster movie in Hollywood. To make a movie, they need a monster, so the guys decide to summon an actual monster. Not their best idea!
What to Watch For: The film is directed by the franchise co-creator, Pierre Coffin.
The Word on the Street: The film introduces two new Minions named James and Henry.
My Take: The voice cast includes Allison Janney, Christoph Waltz, Jeff Bridges, Jesse Eisenberg, Zoey Deutch, Bobby Moynihan, Phil LaMarr, and Trey Parker. Filmmaker George Lucas is said to make a special appearance in the film.
Rating: PG-13
Release Date: Premieres on Netflix on Wednesday, July 1, 2026.
Summary: Enola Holmes 3 follows Enola (Millie Bobby Brown), the youngest of the Holmes siblings, who is about to marry Lord Tewkesbury (Louis Partridge). However, there is a problem. Enola’s more famous brother, Sherlock (Henry Cavill), has been kidnapped and, of course, Enola is on the case.
What to Watch For: This is the third film in the series and is described as being darker than the first two films.
Word on the Street: The film is directed by Philip Barantini, known for his Emmy-winning direction of Adolescence.
My Take: I am a huge fan of Sherlock Holmes stories and I love this series.
Rating: PG-13
Release Date: In theaters on Friday, July 3, 2026.
Summary: Young Washington tells the story of the twenty-something George Washington (William Franklyn-Miller), destined for greatness, but an insecure and flawed man who makes a critical mistake during the French and Indian War and must confront his failures and find the courage to continue.
What to Watch For: The film premiered at the 2026 Tribeca Film Festival.
Word on the Street: The cast includes Andy Serkis, Ben Kingsley, Mary-Louise Parker, and Kelsey Grammar.
My Take: The film is directed by Jon Erwin, known for his films I Can Only Imagine (2018), American Underdog (2021) and the TV series House of David.
Rating: R
Release Date: In theaters on Friday, July 3, 2026.
Summary: In Lockbox, after her mother’s death, Ellen (Carla Gugino) moves to a small town with her cousin, Winthrop (Lou Taylor Pucci). Trying to put their lives back together, Ellen soon realizes that something evil is in the house, threatening Winthrop. Ellen will have to risk everything to defend her cousin against an otherworldly entity.
What to Watch For: The film is based on a short story from the Knifepoint Horror podcast.
Word on the Street: Director Daniel Stamm is known for his award-winning films The Last Exorcism (2011) and A Necessary Death (2008).
My Take: I am a big fan of Carla Gugino, from her days on Spin City and the great, way too short, TV series Karen Sisco.
Rating: N/A
Release Date: In select theaters on Friday, July 3, 2026.
Summary: Mary Oliver: Saved by the Beauty of the World is a documentary about the Pulitzer Prize-winning poet, who overcame a lonely childhood to write about the world and its natural beauty.
What to Watch For: The film features interviews with friends and colleagues, along with never-before-seen photos, notebooks, and correspondence from her archives.
Word on the Street: The film uses the voices of Stephen Colbert, Lucy Dacus, Steve Buscemi, and Oprah Winfrey to bring her poems to life.
My Take: The film was nominated for Best Documentary at the 2026 Miami Film Festival.
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