No, the mercury-boiling heat of the New Orleans summer has yet to seize the city in its merciless embrace, but make no mistake: The heat will soon enough be on.

When it is, we’ll all be having Plum Street sno-balls for lunch and Hansen’s for dinner, and avoiding direct sunlight like those vampires living in the old Ursuline convent’s attic.

Fortunately, the summer movie season is already in full swing, providing us with a good reason to bask in the darkened, air-conditioned oases of our local movie theaters.

So, while you were grooving at Jazz Fest a couple of weeks ago, I was scouring Hollywood’s release calendar. Below, find seven upcoming films that caught my eye, each representing a different genre — and each followed by a few alternate suggestions.

Keep in mind that release dates may change. The sweet, air-conditioned relief, however? That’s something you can count on.

Roll ’em …

May 23

“Friendship” (A24)

Sadly, Tim Robinson didn’t last long as a cast member on “Saturday Night Live.” His special brand of silliness just wasn’t a good fit for the venerable sketch show. Be that as it may, fans of his Netflix series “I Think You Should Leave Now” or “Detroiters” can testify that his blend of aggressive stupidity and lovable naivety is often a sublime comedic chef’s kiss when he’s given the chance. It also makes the off-kilter dark comedy “Friendship,” an exploration of male relationships in which he stars along with the always affable Paul Rudd, among the most intriguing comedies headed to theaters this summer.

Also for comedy fans: “Bride Hard” (June 20); “Heads of State” (July 2); “Happy Gilmore 2” (July 28); “The Naked Gun” (Aug. 1).

May 30

“The Phoenician Scheme” (Focus Features)

I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: I’m a sucker for a Wes Anderson film. Even when the story is flawed (looking at you, “Asteroid City”), the mosaic of craftsmanship that make up Anderson’s signature style always makes for a singular experience you won’t get from any other filmmaker. Each feels like a cinematic gift all its own, and that’s always exciting.

Also for fans of highbrow comedy: “Animal Farm” (July 11); “Honey Don’t” (Aug. 22); “The Roses” (Aug. 29).

June 23

“The Life of Chuck” (Neon)

Even if you don’t care that director Mike Flanagan’s genre-defying drama is based on a Stephen King novella, and even if you’re not geeked by its impressively deep cast (Tom Huddleston, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Mark Hamill, Jacob Tremblay, Nick Offerman), there’s no ignoring that it won the prestigious People’s Choice Award at September’s Toronto International Film Festival, a reliable sign of crowd-pleasing quality. Built on an unorthodox narrative structure, in which the events of one man’s life unfold for us in reverse, it stands to be unusual if nothing else. In a world currently chock-a-block with reboots and retreads, something as original as “Chuck” shouldn’t be overlooked.

Also for discerning viewers: “Sorry, Baby” (June 27); “Eddington” (July 18); “Highest 2 Lowest” (Aug. 22).

June 27

“F1” (Warner Bros.)

“Top Gun: Maverick” director Joseph Kosinski, writer Ehren Kruger and producer Jerry Bruckheimer reteam to bring their shared need for speed to this high-octane sports drama, starring Brad Pitt as a washed-up race-car driver with one last shot at glory. It’s also something of a Hollywood rarity nowadays: an entirely original screenplay — not a sequel, retread or adaptation — that could deliver the sort of crowd-pleasing spectacle with which the summer season has become synonymous.

Also for action fans: “Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning” (May 23); “From the World of John Wick: Ballerina” (June 6); “Predator: Killer of Killers” (June 6); “Jurassic World Rebirth” (July 2).

July 11

“Superman” (Warner Bros.)

Hey, it’s summer. I’ve got to include at least one crowd-pleasing blockbuster-in-waiting — and who among us can resist a little truth, justice and the American way? There’s the added benefit that director James Gunn’s superhero reboot, which also serves to reboot DC Comics’ cinematic efforts, puts Zack Snyder’s fun-starved “Man of Steel” series firmly in the rearview. Starring David Corenswet (son of the New Orleans-born John Corenswet), it follows Clark Kent as he struggles to come to terms with his off-world heritage. If that’s not enough, it also features Krypto the superdog, who cuts a very Scrim-like profile if the trailers are to be believed.

Also for comic book fans: “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” (July 25); “The Toxic Avenger” (Aug. 29).

July 30

“Together” (Neon)

I know what you’re thinking. We’ve got sci-fi stories on this list. We’ve got artsy-fartsy stuff. We’ve got a superhero film and family fare. But what about a simple love story? Well, here’s one, and it stars real-life husband and wife Dave Franco and Alison Brie, too, as a loving couple who move into their dream home in the country. Oh, and it’s also a deeply twisted body-horror nightmare that earned raves at Sundance.

Also for horror fans: “Final Destination Bloodlines” (May 6); “28 Years Later” (June 20); “M3GAN 2.0” (June 27); “I Know What You Did Last Summer” (July 18); “Weapons” (Aug. 8).

Aug. 8

“Freakier Friday” (Disney)

When it landed in theaters in 1976, Disney’s family-friendly farce “Freaky Friday” didn’t just become a box office hit. The mother of the modern body-swap comedy launched a whole dang genre — and the Mouse has been trying to recapture the magic ever since with a string of TV movies, remakes and even a stage musical. Now, the studio’s 2003 big-screen iteration gives the franchise something new: a direct sequel, set 20 years later and with Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan reprising their mother-daughter roles. Will it achieve the classic status of the original? Not likely. But it does look to deliver some wholesome, Disneyfied fun for the whole family, which no good summer movie season should be without.

Also for families: “Lilo & Stitch” (May 23); “Elio” (June 20); “How to Train Your Dragon” (June 20); “Smurfs” (July 18); “The Bad Guys 2” (Aug. 1).