These are the new movies and TV shows we can't wait to watch this summer

NPR | By Eric Deggans,

Aisha Harris, Linda Holmes, Bob Mondello, Bilal Qureshi, Glen Weldon

Published May 30, 2023 at 5:00 AM EDT

Clockwise from top left:<em> Elemental, Flamin' Hot, Barbie, Shortcomings, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, Secret Invasion.</em> — Clockwise from top left: *Elemental, Flamin' Hot, Barbie, Shortcomings, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, Secret Invasion.*

Studios raced to finish summer attractions ahead of the writers strike — and we're back with a great big guide of what to watch as the days get hotter and longer. You can search by genre and where to see it — whether on your couch or in the theater.

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