【Movie Alert】New Releases This Week: X-Men Dark Phoenix Sparks a Heroic Buzz

By MOOK Scenic Spots, compiled and reported
 
This week’s top new releases include the legendary finale of the X-Men series, *X-Men: Dark Phoenix*, and the sequel to the 2016 global hit comedy animation *The Secret Life of Pets*, titled *The Secret Life of Pets 2* ! Get ready for some movie time after work or on the weekend!

X-Men: Dark Phoenix
In the latest chapter of the *X-Men* saga, *X-Men: Dark Phoenix*, the mutants face their most formidable foe yet — and it turns out to be one of their own, Jean Grey (played by Sophie Turner). During a rescue mission in outer space, Jean is attacked by a mysterious and powerful cosmic force, leaving her severely injured and nearly costing her life. Upon returning home, she discovers that this strange power has exponentially amplified her abilities beyond her control. As she struggles to fight it and harness her strength, she gradually realizes she can neither understand nor contain the overwhelming force growing inside her.

Release Date: 2019-06-06
Distributor: Fox
Director: Simon Kinberg
Cast: Sophie Turner, James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Jessica Chastain, Jennifer Lawrence, Nicholas Hoult, Evan Peters, Tye Sheridan, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Alexandra Shipp

The Secret Life of Pets 2
The tenth animated feature from Illumination Entertainment, *The Secret Life of Pets 2*, is the highly anticipated sequel to the 2016 global box office hit *The Secret Life of Pets*. The original film broke first-weekend box office records for any original movie, whether animated or live-action, upon its release.

Max (voiced by Patton Oswalt) is facing some major life changes. His owner Katie (voiced by Ellie Kemper) has gotten married and now has a toddler named Liam. Max becomes so anxious about protecting the little boy that he starts having stress-induced ticks. When the family goes on a trip to a farm, Max and the mongrel Duke (Eric Stonestreet) encounter a herd of lactose-intolerant cows, a hostile fox, and a terrifying turkey — all of which only heighten Max’s anxiety. Fortunately, an old farm dog named Rooster (voiced by Harrison Ford in his debut voice role) gives Max some guidance, encourages him to let go of his neuroses, embrace his inner alpha, and give little Liam a bit more freedom.

Release Date: 2019-06-06
Distributor: Universal
Director: Chris Renaud
Cast: Lake Bell, Hannibal Buress, Kevin Hart, Harrison Ford, Tiffany Haddish

The Convent of Exorcisms
In the early 17th century, a wrongful religious trial changed the fate of Bethany. She was taken by the mysterious “Mother Superior” to a secluded convent where there was no hope or justification — only religious fanatics led by the Mother Superior, pressuring Bethany to confess her sins. But soon after arriving at the convent, Bethany begins experiencing terrifying hallucinations. She quickly realizes that what awaits her is not salvation, but a terrifying force that hungers for her soul...

Release Date: 2019-06-06
Distributor: Dark Bird Films
Director: Paul Hyett
Cast: Hannah Arterton, Clare Higgins, Michael Ironside

My Coach, Our Dish
Gold medal-winning Olympic swimmer Mathis is about to retire when his life takes an unexpected turn after making an anti-gay remark on TV. Following a hearing, his punishment is to coach ‘Shiny Live Shrimps’, a gay water polo team, and help them qualify for an LGBT sports event in Croatia.

He soon finds that these unique players aren’t exactly top-tier athletes — in fact, they may be the worst water polo team he’s ever seen. Each member has their own issues and personal problems to deal with, including Mathis himself.

Release Date: 2019-06-06
Distributor: Ben Cui
Directors: Maxime Govare, Cédric Le Gallo
Cast: Nicolas Gob