TCM Celebrates Marilyn Monroe at 100, Sets Steven Spielberg Night & ‘Summer of Darkness’ Noir Series for June

Turner Classic Movies (TCM) today announced its June 2026 programming lineup, featuring a month-long celebration of Marilyn Monroe’s 100th birthday, a special appearance by Steven Spielberg, and the launch of Summer of Darkness, a definitive film noir showcase curated by Eddie Muller.

Throughout June, TCM honors Marilyn Monroe’s centennial with Star of the Month programming airing the first three Monday nights, spotlighting iconic performances across her career, including Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, Some Like It Hot, and The Misfits.

On June 9, Steven Spielberg joins TCM for a special evening co-hosting Close Encounters of the Third Kind, A.I. Artificial Intelligence, and Minority Report. Together, the films highlight his signature blend of wonder, imagination, and thought-provoking storytelling. The appearance coincides with the release of his latest project, Decision Day.

Beginning June 5 and continuing into July, TCM premieres Summer of Darkness: Eddie Muller’s Top 25, a weekly Friday night event showcasing Muller’s personal selections of the greatest film noir titles ever made. The series features classics such as The Maltese Falcon, Double Indemnity, Out of the Past, and Touch of Evil, alongside late-night neo-noir pairings that trace the genre’s enduring influence.

Additional June programming highlights include:

• TCM Spotlight: Disaster Films – A high-impact lineup of disaster classics, with a focus on 1970s favorites including Airport, The Poseidon Adventure, and The Towering Inferno.
  
  
• Directed by George Roy Hill – A three-night tribute featuring Period of Adjustment, The Sting, and Slap Shot, with select films co-hosted by his son, John Hill.
  
  
• Celebrating Mel Brooks’ 100th Birthday (June 28) – A comedic marathon honoring the legendary filmmaker with Blazing Saddles, Young Frankenstein, and more.
  
  
• Pride Programming (June 29) – A night dedicated to LGBTQ+ storytelling, including two premieres and landmark independent films.
  
  
• Goth Gardens (June 2) – A curated evening inspired by gothic aesthetics, featuring author Felicia Feaster and her new book The Goth Garden.
  
  
• Gen X Night (June 11) – A showcase of defining Gen X cinema, including Do the Right Thing and Reality Bites.
  
  
• Two for One – The ongoing fan-favorite pairing series continues throughout the month.
  
  

Summer of Darkness June schedule highlights include:

Friday, June 5
The Maltese Falcon (1941)
Double Indemnity (1944)
Detour (1945)
Late Night: The Long Good Friday (1980), Mona Lisa (1986)

Friday, June 12
Scarlet Street (1945)
The Killers (1946)
Nightmare Alley (1947)
Late Night: The Yakuza (1974), The First Deadly Sin (1980)

Friday, June 26
Out of the Past (1947)
Raw Deal (1948)
Moonrise (1948)
Late Night: Harper (1966), The Drowning Pool (1975)

Additional programming details, including daily schedules, are available at TCM.com.