June 2025 is packed with intense, thrilling, and exciting movies—but they’re not for kids!
These upcoming R-rated films are full of action, drama, horror, and bold storytelling that is meant for grown-up viewers.
If you’re curious about what’s hitting theaters this June 2025 and why these movies got an R rating, here’s a full guide—easy to understand and fun to read.
R-Rated Movies Releasing in June 2025
| Title | Genre | Release Date | Main Cast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballerina | Action Thriller | June 6 | Ana de Armas, Keanu Reeves |
| Materialists | Romantic Comedy | June 13 | Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans, Pedro Pascal |
| 28 Years Later | Horror Thriller | June 20 | Cillian Murphy, Jodie Comer |
| The Life of Chuck | Drama, Fantasy, Sci-Fi | June 6 | Tom Hiddleston, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Karen Gillan |
Ballerina
Ballerina is a spin-off from the John Wick universe. It stars Ana de Armas as a deadly assassin trained to be graceful but dangerous.
The story follows a ballerina who becomes a killer after her family is murdered. She goes on a violent mission to hunt down the people who did it, with some help from John Wick himself.
Rated R for strong violence, bloodshed, and language.
Materialists
A24‘s Materialists is a romantic comedy from the director of Past Lives. It stars big Hollywood names like Dakota Johnson and Pedro Pascal.
The film follows a matchmaker who knows how to find love for everyone—except herself. When her rich and perfect client falls for her, things get complicated with her ex returning at the same time.
Rated R for language, adult situations, and some sexual content.
28 Years Later
28 Years Later is the long-awaited sequel to 28 Days Later and 28 Weeks Later. Danny Boyle is back as director, and so is Cillian Murphy.
The rage virus has returned, and this time it’s even worse. A group of survivors tries to escape the new outbreak. The story is scary, dark, and full of action.
Rated R for strong horror, bloody violence, and terror.
The Life of Chuck
The Life of Chuck is a deep, emotional film based on a Stephen King story. It is directed by Mike Flanagan and stars Tom Hiddleston.
The movie follows a man’s life backward, from his death to his childhood. It explores memory, time, and the meaning of life. It’s a quiet, thoughtful film.
Rated R for strong language. It has no violence or sex, but the language is intense and the themes are mature.