Hulu is adding more than 20 films to its library in June 2025, according to the streaming service's announcement. Headliners include the entire Captain America trilogy, the 20th-anniversary re-release candidate Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby, Ang Lee's Oscar-winning Brokeback Mountain, and the 1993 kids' classic The Sandlot. Three acclaimed indie titles — Kneecap, Between The Temples, and Queens of the Dead — round out a lineup that mixes nostalgia with discovery.

The Captain America trilogy arrives — but only for Hulu exclusive subscribers

Starting June 1, Captain America: The First Avenger, The Winter Soldier, and Civil War become available to Hulu's exclusive tier, according to the announcement. Notably, Civil War earned over $408 million at the box office and is a critical turning point in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The trilogy previously streamed on Netflix, as the report notes, and its migration to Hulu is part of a broader content reshuffling under Disney's streaming umbrella. The exclusivity — limited to Hulu subscribers who do not bundle with Disney+ — may frustrate some Marvel fans but signals Disney's effort to differentiate its services.

Why Brokeback Mountain's June 1 debut aligns with Pride Month

Brokeback Mountain, the landmark 2005 romantic drama directed by Ang Lee, joins Hulu on the first day of Pride Month. as the report highlights, the film will be featured in Hulu's Pride hub, celebrating LGBTQ+ stories. The film won three Academy Awards for Best Director, Best Adapted Screenplay, and Best Original Score. The timing is strategic: it positions Hulu as a destination for inclusive content during a month when many streaming platforms highlight LGBTQ+ narratives. Whether this placement drives sustained viewership beyond June remains an open question.

Talladega Nights hits 20: theatrical re-release follows streaming debut

Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby arrives on Hulu on June 1, coinciding with its 20th anniversary. The report notes the comedy will receive a theatrical re-release later this summer. Directed by Adam McKay, the film stars Will Ferrell as NASCAR champion Ricky Bobby and features a celebrated cast including John C. Reilly, Amy Adams, and Sacha Baron Cohen. This dual window — streaming first, theatrical later — reflects a flexible release strategy that studios are increasingly using to maximize audience reach. What is not disclosed in the report is how long the film will remain on Hulu or whether the theatrical run will affect its streaming availability.

Three indie films with cult followings: Kneecap, Between The Temples, and Queens of the Dead

Alongside the blockbusters, Hulu is betting on smaller titles that already have passionate audiences. Kneecap is an Irish hip-hop comedy that has gained a cult following for its raw portrayal of the Belfast music scene. Between The Temples is a Jewish dramedy exploring identity and family. Queens of the Dead combines drag queen camp with zombie horror. According to the report, all three films share critical praise, though their streaming exclusivity — whether they are Hulu originals or licensed — is not specified. These picks suggest Hulu is courting niche audiences that drive word-of-mouth and social media buzz.

What the Disney-to-Netflix-to-Hulu pipeline means for streamers

The report states that many June additions are "major acquisitions from Disney Entertainment that previously streamed on Netflix." This movement is part of a larger trend : streaming giants are pulling content from rival platforms to strengthen their own libraries. For Hulu, this means reclaiming titles like the Captain America trilogy and The Sandlot (which was on Disney+) to boost subscriber retention. Unanswered in the announcement is whether these films will remain exclusive to Hulu or eventually rotate back . also unclear is how such moves affect licensing revenues for Disney — short-term gains from a unified library may trade off against the steady licensing fees Netflix once paid.