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June is in full swing, and Paramount+ has refreshed its library with a huge wave of new movies and TV shows. With so many fresh arrivals landing on the streaming service this month, deciding what to watch can feel like a real challenge. To make things easier, I've combed through Paramount+'s June 2026 lineup and picked out seven standout movies that have all earned impressive Rotten Tomatoes scores of 90% or higher.A strong Rotten Tomatoes score doesn’t guarantee a film will land with everyone, but it does show that the majority of critics responded positively to it. Because of that, it can be a useful way to cut through a crowded lineup of new releases and quickly highlight the titles most worth adding to your watchlist.Below is June’s curated selection of seven great movies now streaming on Paramount+, all of which have reached or surpassed the 90% mark on Rotten Tomatoes.The best movies to stream on Paramount Plus in June 2026‘Selma’ (2015)
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“Selma” is a historical drama directed by Ava DuVernay that follows a key moment in the American civil rights movement. The film focuses on the planning and impact of the Selma-to-Montgomery marches, building a tense and grounded look at the political and social struggle behind them. It was widely praised by critics and earned several major award nominations, including an Academy Award nomination for Best Picture and a history-making Golden Globe nomination for DuVernay, who became the first Black woman ever nominated for Best Director.Martin Luther King Jr. (David Oyelowo) led a coordinated campaign in 1965 to challenge restrictive voting practices in Selma, Alabama. After mounting pressure and increasing resistance from local authorities, King and fellow activists organize a series of marches aimed at reaching the state capital of Montgomery. The movement draws national attention, placing intense focus on political negotiations between civil rights leaders and President Lyndon B. Johnson (Tom Wilkinson).Rotten Tomatoes score: 99%Watch "Selma" on Paramount+ now‘Shane’ (1953)
