What’s coming soon to Sky and NOW in June 2024?
David Farnor | On 01, Jun 2024
It’s all about House of the Dragon this June, as the fantasy epic returns for Season 2. Also on the way is the Isle of Wight Festival and documentaries celebrating D-Day and Pride.
For more information on the latest Sky TV packages and pricing, click here. Don’t have Sky? You can also stream all of the above live and on-demand through NOW, Sky’s contract-free VOD service, which costs £9.99 a month for an Entertainment Membership.
Sky Cinema’s line-up, meanwhile, serves up new homegrown original film Bonus Track, plus Meg 2, American Star and Five Nights at Freddy’s. For Sky Cinema subscribers on Sky platforms, there’s the added bonus of Paramount+ titles being included for free. For more information on getting Sky Cinema, click here. Again, if you don’t have Sky, you can also stream Sky Cinema’s movie catalogue live and on-demand through NOW, for £11.99 a month.
Here’s what’s coming soon to Sky and NOW in June 2024:
TV / Entertainment
Striking with Pride: United at the Coalface (Sky Documentaries, 9pm) – 1st June
Between London Pride 1984 and 1985 an unlikely alliance was forged between the gay men and lesbians of London and the striking miners of South Wales. Everyone loves a good love story: and this is one of the most unexpected and uplifting love stories ever, not between two people, but between two communities who – seemingly worlds apart – found common cause and compassion for each other in the face of immense challenges, and changed the course of history for queer people in the UK. This feature documentary explores this remarkable tale, made famous by the film Pride ten years ago. Everyone loved the film, but the real story behind the script is much richer and more powerful than you could ever imagine. And the legacy of these events are still felt to this day, forty years on since the 1984/1985 Miners’ Strike. But this won’t be like any other documentary about the Miners’ Strike you’ll watch this year.
Apocalypse D-Day (Sky History, 9pm) – 6th June
Told through personal witness testimony alongside premium colourised archive video this two-part special tells the story of the key turning point in history which started on June 6th, 1944. A titanic fleet take on the beaches of Normandy. Their goal: liberating Europe from Hitler’s Nazis. Thanks to the lessons learned from the Dieppe raid of August 1942, and supported by the Provence landing of August 1944, the mission is a spectacular success: the Second World War Allies succeeded in moving beyond their political differences, overcoming logistical difficulties and carrying out an operation with unprecedented military stakes.
D-Day: 100 Days to Beat the Third Reich (Sky History, 7pm) – 6th June
For the 80th anniversary of the D-Day Landings, this documentary follows the 100 days it took for the Allies to liberate Normandy, to break through the German line and to pave the way towards victory. 100 critical days, both heroic and tragic, that made history. The series will retrace day by day, from D-Day up to the Liberation of Paris, through a series of moving testimonies and spectacular colourised archives. .
Cursed Histories: Season 1 (Sky History, 9pm) – 10th June
From the tomb of Tutankhamen to the Hope Diamond to the Lost City of Frenier, history is riddled with people, places, and objects that spread utterly wicked, unbridled chaos. In the wake of death and disaster, how did these curses come to be? Whose wrath is responsible? What’s the truth behind the unlucky? And can anyone ever hope to contain it? Episodes arrive weekly.
Swamp Mysteries: Season 2 (Sky History, 9pm) – 13th June
Alligator season may be over in Louisiana, but King of the Swamp Troy Landry is still on the hunt. After receiving distress calls from family and friends, Troy hits the road to help save America from hostile, menacing, and often mysterious creatures. Be it a behemoth gator on the attack in Mississippi named El Diablo or Garzilla, a man-size gar fish with a taste for flesh, Troy teams up with local experts to hunt them down. Episodes arrive weekly.
The Truth vs Alex Jones (Sky Documentaries, 9pm) – 13th June
On the day of the tragic shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School, Alex Jones began questioning the veracity of the attack. For years, his denial of the murders and further fabrications about a government cover-up turbocharged traffic to his website, Infowars, generating millions of dollars in revenue. Filmed over four years with unprecedented access, The Truth vs. Alex Jones chronicles the riveting courtroom drama of two defamation lawsuits brought by the victims’ families against Alex Jones and their historic outcomes.
We’re Here: Season 4 (Sky Max, 10pm) – 16th June
Season 4 of We’re Here follows renowned drag queens, Sasha Velour, Priyanka, Jaida Essence Hall, and Latrice Royale, as they continue the show’s mission of spreading love and connection through the art of drag across small-town America. This season, the queens work with participants in Murfreesboro, Tennessee and Tulsa, Oklahoma, and take an in-depth, immersive look at recent anti-LGBTQ+ legislation, and the effect it has had on the community. All episodes arrive at once.
House of the Dragon: Season 2 (Sky Atlantic, 2am/9pm) – 17th June
The series, set 200 years before the events of Game of Thrones, returns to continue the story of House Targaryen. Episodes arrive weekly and are simulcast at 2am then available on-demand.
Painting Birds with Jim and Nancy Moir Kids Special (Sky Kids, 8pm) – 18th June
It’s springtime and the perfect opportunity for children to connect with common and urban birds, discovering the wonders they have to offer right on our doorstep. In this kids special, Jim and Nancy will be joined by some art loving kids (selected from a call out to schools in the Kent area) who will join them at various points along their journey looking for beautiful birds found in everyday places: from gardens, to playgrounds, coastlines and parks.
The UnXplained: Mysteries of the Universe: Season 1 (Sky History, 9pm) – 19th June
William Shatner explores the earth and beyond in search of the universe’s most fascinating, strange and inexplicable mysteries. Learn the truth behind the most bizarre, strange, and mysterious events that have happened in history, with help from top scientists and experts, on-site research, and interviews with those who witnessed them. Episodes arrive weekly.
Bill Bailey’s Master Crafters: Juniors (Sky Kids, 8pm) – 20th June
As part of Sky Arts’ Access All Arts week, Bill Bailey presents a special spin off from his Master Crafters series, unleashing his passion for all things music and heritage. He’ll be speaking to the next generation of young musicians and exploring the skills required to maintain musical instruments in the UK.
Isle of Wight Festival 2024 (Sky Arts, 7pm) – 21st June
Sky is catching the ferry once again for the first day of the iconic Isle of Wight Festival, bringing the biggest sets straight to your living room. Friday will see The Prodigy headline the main stage along with The Streets, Crowded House and The Darkness, while the Big Top stage will be graced by The Pretenders and Johnny Marr.
Sky Cinema
Bonus Track – 1st June
It’s 2006, and George – a 16-year-old from a small town
– is on the road to complete social and academic failure. He knows he’s a gifted musician and dreams of being a star, but no one else seems to agree. So, when Max – the son of a mega-famous musical duo – enrolls at his school and takes an interest in his music, George can’t believe it! Neither can anyone else. But as the boys grow closer, George begins to question why he actually wants to spend time with Max. George is faced with a potential dream come true – if he can just figure out what that dream now really is…
Ride On – 2nd June
After two debt collectors attempt to seize a stunt horse belonging to washed-up stuntman Luo (Jackie Chan), video of the ensuing confrontation – and the dynamic duo’s narrow acrobatic escape – goes viral on social media. Furious at being humiliated online, the debt collectors return to seek revenge, leaving Luo and Red Hare to engage in a series of hilarious, action-packed antics that outdo even the most daring acts from their glory days.
Meg 2: The Trench – 7th June
Dive into uncharted waters with Jason Statham and global action icon Wu Jing as they lead a daring research team on an exploratory dive into the deepest depths of the ocean. Their voyage spirals into chaos when a malevolent mining operation threatens their mission and forces them into a high stakes battle for survival. Pitted against colossal Megs and relentless environmental plunderers, our heroes must outrun, outsmart, and outswim their merciless predators in a pulse-pounding race against time.
The Royal Hotel – 8th June
Americans Hanna and Liv are best friends backpacking in Australia. After they run out of money, Liv, looking for an adventure, convinces Hanna to take a temporary live-in job behind the bar of a pub called ‘The Royal Hotel’ in a remote Outback mining town. Bar owner Billy and a host of locals give the girls a riotous introduction to Down Under drinking culture but soon Hanna and Liv find themselves trapped in an unnerving situation that grows rapidly out of their control.
Am I OK? – 9th June
There’s no timeline on finding happiness. Directed by Stephanie Allynne and Tig Notaro and starring Dakota Johnson.
The Great Escaper – 14th June
In the summer of 2014, Bernard Jordan (Michael Caine) made global headlines. He had staged a “great escape” from his care home to join fellow war veterans on a beach in Normandy, commemorating their fallen comrades at the D-Day Landings 70th anniversary.
It was a story that captured the imagination of the world as Bernie embodied the defiant, “can-do” spirit of a generation that was fast disappearing. But of course, it wasn’t the whole story. It was an inspirational but sanitised retelling of one man’s need to come to terms with the lasting trauma of war.
American Star – 15th June
An assassin (Ian McShane) on a final assignment in Fuerteventura, to kill a man he has never met. When his target is delayed, he finds himself drawn to the island, people and a ghostly shipwreck.
Ruthless – 16th June
Harry (Dermot Mulroney) is a high school wrestling coach recovering from the loss of his daughter who was murdered in a brutal attack. When one of his students disappears under conditions eerily similar to his daughter’s, Harry takes matters into his own hands to hunt down the men responsible for her kidnapping and will stop at nothing to rescue her from their human trafficking operation.
Five Nights at Freddy’s – 21st June
Recently fired and desperate for work, Mike agrees to take a position as a night security guard at an abandoned theme restaurant: Freddy Fazbear’s Pizzeria. But Mike soon discovers that nothing at Freddy’s is what it seems. With the aid of Vanessa, a local police officer, Mike’s nights at Freddy’s will lead him into unexplainable encounters with the supernatural and drag him into the black heart of an unspeakable nightmare.
Sometimes I Think About Dying – 22nd June
Fran likes to think about dying. It brings sensation to her quiet life. When she makes the new guy at work laugh, it leads to more: a date, a slice of pie, a conversation, a spark. The only thing standing in their way is Fran herself. Daisy Ridley stars in Rachel Lambert’s comedy.
The Shamrock Spitfire – 23rd June
The Shamrock Spitfire chronicles the epic true story of Brendan “Paddy” Finucane, one of the most celebrated fighter aces of World War Two and the youngest Wing Commander in the history of the RAF.
A Sacrifice – 28th June
Eric Bana stars in this thriller inspired by Nicholas Hogg’s 2015 novel Tokyo Nobody. It follows American social psychologist Ben Monroe who is investigating a local Berlin cult connected to disturbing events. While he immerses himself in his work, his rebellious teenage daughter, Mazzy, becomes embroiled with a mysterious local boy who introduces her to the city’s underground party scene. As their two worlds head toward a dangerous intersection, Ben will need to race against the clock in order to save his daughter.
Drift – 29th June
Jacqueline (Cynthia Erivo), a young refugee, lands alone and penniless on a Greek island, where she tries first to survive and then to cope with her past. While gathering her strength, she begins a friendship with a rootless tour-guide (Alia Shawkat) and together they find the resilience to forge ahead.
LaRoy, Texas – 30th June
Broke and depressed, Ray (John Magaro) is mistaken for a dangerous hitman and given an envelope of cash. Along with his PI friend, Skip (Steve Zahn), he must escape the actual hitman to make it out of LaRoy alive.
Also available on Sky Cinemas in June 2024
1st June
Catch Me If You Can
Forrest Gump
Grease
Grease 2
Despicable Me 3 (2017)
Miss Congeniality (2000)
Two Weeks Notice (2002)
Gran Torino (2008)
Guys and Dolls (1955)
Last Holiday (2006)
Movie 43 (2013)
A Night at the Roxbury (1998)
No Country For Old Men (2007)
Oh! What A Lovely War (1969)
See No Evil, Hear No Evil (1989)
Young At Heart (1954)
Pact, The (2022)
Ride On (2023)
Sugar (2008)
Warcraft (2016)
Deep Sea (2022)
The Boss (2016)
Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous (2005)
6th June
Kung Fu Panda
Kung Fu Panda 3 (2016)