Ready, Set, Tudum: New Movies on Netflix in Every Genre
We all know the feeling. You grab the popcorn, kick off your shoes and get ready to settle down and watch something mind-bogglingly entertaining – but, you just can’t settle on something to watch.
Calm your free-time movie jitters, we have all the answers you’re looking for. A bunch of new content has just dropped. Find the best new movies on Netflix in all the top categories, including Action, Comedy, Drama, Horror and Animation.
Action
In the mood for some explosions, car-chases and mind-blowing fight scenes? Look no further than the best action-packed new movies on Netflix.
Godzilla Minus One
- IMDb: 7/10 stars
- Rotten Tomatoes: 99% Tomatometer 🍅 / 98% Popcornmeter 🍿
- Stars: 4.8/5 ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
- Director: Takashi Yamazaki
- Release Year: 2023
The whopping 37th installment in this kaiju-film franchise sees the kamikaze pilot, Kōichi Shikishima (played by Ryunosuke Kamiki) struggle to battle his personal demons, alongside the emboldened and seemingly indestructible, Godzilla mega-monster. This Adrenaline-fueled film snagged the 2024 Oscar Award for the Best Achievement in Visual Effects and should definitely be on the must-watch new movies on Netflix list, for any action movie-buff looking for edge-of-your-seat entertainment.
The Killer
- IMDb: 7/10 stars
- Rotten Tomatoes: 85% Tomatometer 🍅 / 61% Popcornmeter 🍿
- Stars: 4.6/5 ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
- Director: David Fincher
- Release Year: 2023
If kooky characters and nail-biting suspense are your thing – this one’s for you. Michael Fassbender heads up this incredible action-thriller alongside other huge names, like Tilda Swinton, Arliss Howard and Charles Parnell. Follow the international hitman known only as “The Killer,” as he breaks all his own rules and sets out on a mission to right some fateful wrongs.
The Lost City
- IMDb: 1/10 stars
- Rotten Tomatoes: 79% Tomatometer 🍅 / 83% Popcornmeter 🍿
- Stars: 5/5 ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
- Director: Adam Nee
- Release Year: 2022
When names like Sandra Bullock, Channing Tatum and Daniel Radcliffe all show up on the marquee, you can expect to see an action-comedy film like no other. Follow along on this book-tour-turned-kidnapping, turned jungle-adventure. Join a popular romance novelist, a handsome cover model and a delusional billionaire as they find themselves enthralled in an unexpected search for ancient treasure.
Comedy
Knock, knock. Who’s there?
Only a couple of the best new movies on Netflix. If you need a good laugh, we’ve got you covered. Whether they are newly released or newly added, give these titles a try.
Hit Man
- IMDb: 8/10 stars
- Rotten Tomatoes: 95% Tomatometer 🍅 / 92% Popcornmeter 🍿
- Stars: 7/5 ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
- Director: Richard Linklater
- Release Year: 2023
A professor, a part-time New Orleans Police Department consultant, and a fake hit man walk into a bar. The twist? They are all the same person. Follow Glen Powell as he hilariously flows from one persona to the next in this sexy romantic comedy.
Adam Ray Is Dr. Phil Unleashed
- IMDb: 2/10 stars
- Rotten Tomatoes: – Tomatometer 🍅 / – Popcornmeter 🍿
- Stars: 5/5 ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
- Director: Adam Ray
- Release Year: 2024
Always be yourself – unless you can be Dr. Phil, that is. Watch as comedian Adam Ray transforms into everyone’s favorite TV psychologist for this one-of-a-kind comedy special that has already been lauded as one of the best new movies on Netflix. Get ready for general hijinks, running gags, and plenty of cameos by stars such as Patton Oswalt, Jay Pharoah, Joe Gatto, Fahim Anwar, and Jeremiah Watkins.
Confess, Fletch
- IMDb: 4/10 stars
- Rotten Tomatoes: 86% Tomatometer 🍅 / 74% Popcornmeter 🍿
- Stars: 6/5 ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
- Director: Greg Mottola
- Release Year: 2022
Who says crime and comedy don’t mix? Jon Hamm’s take on the freelancer-turned-detective character of Irwin “Fletch” Fletcher, sees him clumsily navigate an art theft investigation and a love affair, all while maintaining his nonchalant, witty sense of humor. This one’s essential viewing for anyone looking for a whodunit that doesn’t take itself too seriously.
Drama
From heart-wrenching tales to powerfully stunning performances, these drama-filled new movies on Netflix are the perfect way to spend your next movie night. Get the popcorn ready and dive in.
Emilia Pérez
- IMDb: 0/10 stars
- Rotten Tomatoes:79% Tomatometer 🍅 / 76% Popcornmeter 🍿
- Stars: 7/5 ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
- Director: Jacques Audiard
- Release Year: 2024
This film walks the line between music, crime, and comedy effortlessly. Based on Audiard’s opera libretto, the star-studded cast (featuring names like Zoe Saldaña, Karla Sofía Gascón, Selena Gomez, and Adriana Paz) tell the stories of four remarkable women in Mexico, all striving for their own happiness. This film is over-the-top and too much in all the best ways. It has already snagged wins at the Cannes Film Festival, Denver Film Festival, Toronto International Film Festival, and more.
Woman of the Hour
- IMDb: 6/10 stars
- Rotten Tomatoes:91% Tomatometer 🍅 / 68% Popcornmeter 🍿
- Stars: 6/5 ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
- Director: Anna Kendrick
- Release Year: 2023
The worlds of trashy daytime reality television and thrilling true crime collide in this retelling starring Anna Kendrick. Kendrick’s directorial debut sees her take on the starring role of Sheryl Bradshaw, a struggling actress who accepts a role on The Dating Game, only to discover something sinister about Rodney Alcala (Bachelor #3).
Let Go
- IMDb: 0/10 stars
- Rotten Tomatoes: – Tomatometer 🍅 / 84% Popcornmeter 🍿
- Stars: 4/5 ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
- Director: Josephine Bornebusch
- Release Year: 2024
Family dynamics are complicated. Let Go (original title: Släpp Taget) sets out to capture the melancholic reality of one family as they set out on a challenging, impromptu road trip. As the title implies, family-members Gustav, Stella, Anna, Manne will have to ‘let go’ of their personal struggles, or risk having their family torn apart. Get the tissues ready, this one will tug at the heartstrings.
Horror
Get ready for a night of terror and tension with these latest horrors and thrillers, now streaming on Netflix. Prepare for an adrenaline rush as these gripping tales of fear and mystery unfold on-screen, offering the perfect blend of terror and excitement – right from the comfort of your own couch.
Ready or Not
- IMDb: 9/10 stars
- Rotten Tomatoes: 89% Tomatometer 🍅 / 78% Popcornmeter 🍿
- Stars: 8/5 ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
- Director: Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett
- Release Year: 2019
Have you ever felt like you could murder your own family members over a game of Monopoly? Ready or Not takes this hypothetical and turns it into an all-too-real reality. This new addition to the Netflix line-up sees Samara Weaving deliver a truly gripping performance as Grace, the unsuspecting bride who gets more than she bargained for when marrying into the Le Domas Family Games company.
It’s What’s Inside
- IMDb: 6/10 stars
- Rotten Tomatoes: 79% Tomatometer 🍅 / 70% Popcornmeter 🍿
- Stars: 6/5 ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
- Director: Greg Jardin
- Release Year: 2024
Although Jardin reportedly never thought of this critically acclaimed piece of cinema as a “horror” film, it has all the trappings of a classic scream fest. It comes complete with plenty of out-of-body experiences, teenage angst, dimly lit rooms, devilish secrets and more.
Don’t Move
- IMDb: 8/10 stars
- Rotten Tomatoes: 73% Tomatometer 🍅 / 38% Popcornmeter 🍿
- Stars: 5/5 ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
- Director: Brian Netto and Adam Schindler
- Release Year: 2024
This horrifying new thriller dares to ask the question: what if neither fight nor flight is an option? When Iris (brilliantly portrayed by Kelsey Asbille), a grieving mother sets out on a solo-adventure, the last thing she expects to find is an undercover serial killer. Get locked in (literally) as her as she silently fights for her life.
Animation
Perhaps, something more light-hearted and family friendly will do. Grab your snacks, get comfy, and let the fun begin, with these not-to-be-missed new animated Netflix films.
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
- Rotten Tomatoes: 73% Tomatometer 🍅 / 38% Popcornmeter 🍿
- Stars: 5/5 ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
- Director: Brian Netto and Adam Schindler
- Release Year: 2024
Sequels are always tricky. But luckily, this one has all the bells, whistles, stunning animation and lovable characters that fans loved in the first film. The film sees Miles Morales practice his “spidey senses” all across the multiverse – uh, Spider-verse – as he and a gaggle of other spider-people (spidersonas?) band together to defeat their toughest foe.
Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio
- Rotten Tomatoes: 96% Tomatometer 🍅 / 90% Popcornmeter 🍿
- Stars: 8/5 ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
- Director: Guillermo del ToroMark Gustafson
- Release Year: 2022
While the fable that this Oscar-winning animation is based on is certainly well-known, this rendition takes a slightly darker approach, with themes of loss, war, and inequality. Though you may not recognize them immediately, the likes of Ewan McGregor, Cate Blanchett, Tilda Swinton, and Christoph Waltz all make an appearance in one way or another throughout the film.
Nimona
- Rotten Tomatoes: 92% Tomatometer 🍅 / 90% Popcornmeter 🍿
- Stars: 7/5 ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
- Director: Nick BrunoTroy Quane
- Release Year: 2023
If you’re the kind of person who inevitably ends up rooting for the villain, this is the animation film for you. Nimona (voiced by Chloë Grace Moretz), a teenage outcast and rambunctious shape shifter, teams up with Ballister Boldheart the disgraced knight, as the two of them set out to find the truth and clear his name.
Curtain Call: Final Thoughts on New Movies on Netflix
Whether you prefer nail-biting action or a relaxing feel-good film, Netflix has enough new releases to keep even the most avid movie-watchers thoroughly entertained. Simply pick the genre you’re in the mood for and let our top choices entertain you.
Roll the Credits with Some Frequently Asked Questions
What movie should I watch?
If you’ve come this far, but you still don’t know where to start, don’t worry. We have you covered. Choosing the best new movies ton Netflix can feel overwhelming.
To jump-start the process, simply ask yourself the following questions:
- What genre am I in the mood for? (For the easiest way out, simply pick a genre, and press play on one of our suggested new movies to stream on Netflix this week, from there)
- What kind of experience do I want?
- Who am I watching with?
- How much time do I have?
- How do I feel about unpredictability?
- What kind of ending am I hoping for?
- Is there a specific actor that I want to see more of?
- Which director is my favorite?
- Is there a film in a series that I really enjoyed?
How do I access Netflix secret menu?
Although the algorithm works hard to suggest the best new movies to stream on Netflix right on the homepage, there is plenty of great content to be explored via the platform’s secret menus. First, you will need the code for whatever specific genre you are after. Then, simply use this code to access the secret library of content.
There are two ways to access this secret genre-specific menu of options:
- Either, log into your Netflix account and enter your chosen genre-code into the search bar.
- Or, head to this URL: http://www.netflix.com/browse/genre/ and add your chosen code at the end (e.g. http://www.netflix.com/browse/genre/43048 – for the action thrillers)
How to watch Netflix from other countries?
At this point, it’s no secret – streaming service like Netflix have different libraries of content for different geographical locations. This is mainly due to licensing agreements and local content regulations. However, there are a few ways to get around these blocks.
The easiest method is to use a VPN service. VPNs allow you to reroute your internet traffic through servers in different locations around the world, allowing you to access content from all over. Netflix does not love it when users trying to jig the system, but the most well-known VPNs have no trouble accessing other countries’ libraries. NordVPN in particular has been named our top VPN for Netflix streaming. You can also use a proxy service. This will allow you to access IP addresses from other countries, to get around Netflix’s restrictions.
Can I screen share Netflix?
Yes. You can mirror, share or cast content to a different device, right from the Netflix app, as follows:
- Open the Netflix app and log into your account
- Open the show or movie you would like to watch
- Once playing, click on the small “Screen Mirroring” icon in the top-right corner
- Select the device you would like to cast to from the list
If you are having trouble, double-check that both your Netflix device and the device you want to share with are connected to the same network.
