Here Are the Best Movies to Stream this Weekend on Netflix, Including ‘Frankenstein’

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We’ve just added a bunch of new movies and shows to our catalogue – just in time for you to plan your weekend viewing! Below, you’ll find brief summaries of the plots, main actors, and creators to help you quickly choose something to watch without endless scrolling.

‘Frankenstein’ (2025)

Guillermo del Toro offers a fresh take on Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, starring Oscar Isaac as Victor Frankenstein and Jacob Elordi as his creation. The film also features Mia Goth and Christoph Waltz. Del Toro worked again with his frequent collaborators, cinematographer Dan Laustsen and composer Alexandre Desplat, to create a dark, atmospheric story that focuses on the Creature’s inner life. J. Miles Dale produced, and del Toro wrote the script. It’s coming to Netflix this week.

‘Baramulla’ (2025)

This suspenseful thriller, set in Kashmir, centers around DSP Ridwaan Sayyad and a series of missing children that may have a supernatural explanation. Starring Manav Kaul and directed by Aditya Suhas Jambhale, the show combines a realistic police investigation with local legends and a mysterious atmosphere. It’s now available to stream on Netflix.

‘Groom & Two Brides’ (2025)

This Kuwaiti romantic comedy follows Adam, a man who avoids commitment, but somehow finds himself engaged to both his boss’s daughter and his former sweetheart. He desperately tries to keep his double life a secret, and things quickly get out of control. Starring Abdullah Boushehri, Layla Abdallah, and Lulwa Al Mulla, the film is full of funny situations, explores cultural differences, and looks visually polished. It’s now available on Netflix.

‘Mango’ (2025)

This Danish drama, directed by Mehdi Avaz, tells the story of a hotel manager and her teenage daughter who go to Málaga, Spain, to turn a mango farm owned by a widower into a new resort. The film stars Josephine Park and Dar Salim, with Josephine Chavarria Højbjerg playing the daughter. Written by Milad Avaz, it beautifully combines the sunny scenery of Andalusia with emotional themes like dealing with loss, finding new opportunities, and re-evaluating what’s important in life. It’s now available to stream on Netflix.

‘In Waves and War’ (2025)

The new documentary, directed by Jon Shenk and Bonni Cohen, follows former Navy SEALs as they explore psychedelic therapy to cope with the trauma of war. Using a combination of real footage and animation, the film shows their experiences with treatments like ibogaine and 5-MeO-DMT, and features interviews with researchers and family members. It’s a powerful look at the emotional toll of combat and the search for alternative ways to heal, and it starts streaming on Netflix this week.

‘Dr. Seuss’s The Sneetches’ (2025)

This charming animated musical brings Dr. Seuss’s classic story of the Star-Belly and Plain-Belly Sneetches to life, teaching a valuable lesson about accepting everyone’s differences. Featuring the voices of Amari McCoy, Sophie Petersen, and Christopher Fitzgerald, the special expands the original story with new songs and a fun, family-friendly adventure. It’s now available to stream on Netflix.

‘Manodrome’ (2023)

In the new film, Jesse Eisenberg plays Ralphie, an Uber driver and bodybuilder who gets pulled into a strange self-help group focused on extreme masculinity, all while his partner is pregnant and he’s feeling increasingly stressed. Adrien Brody plays the leader of the group, and Odessa Young plays Ralphie’s partner. Directed and written by John Trengove, with cinematography by Wyatt Garfield, the movie examines feelings of isolation and the dangerous appeal of extremist groups. You can now watch it on Netflix.

‘Ballad of a Small Player’ (2025)

Edward Berger’s film, based on Lawrence Osborne’s novel, stars Colin Farrell as a gambler in Macau who’s falling apart. Tilda Swinton also appears in the supporting cast. The movie centers on Lord Doyle, who is haunted by debts and his past, and whose story crosses paths with a secretive casino employee and a determined detective. Berger once again worked with cinematographer James Friend and composer Volker Bertelmann. It became available on Netflix this Wednesday.

‘Wonka’ (2023)

Paul King’s whimsical new movie tells the origin story of Willy Wonka, starring Timothée Chalamet as the young chocolatier. The film also features Olivia Colman, Hugh Grant, and Rowan Atkinson. Co-written by Paul King and Simon Farnaby, it follows Wonka’s early adventures, his incredible candy creations, and a battle against a powerful group known as the Chocolate Cartel. The music is by Joby Talbot, with songs written by Neil Hannon. It became available on Netflix on November 1st.

‘Elvis’ (2022)

Baz Luhrmann’s film Elvis tells the story of the iconic singer’s life and career, focusing on his complex relationship with his manager, Colonel Tom Parker. Austin Butler stars as Elvis, with Tom Hanks playing Parker. The film was written by Luhrmann and a team of writers, beautifully shot by Mandy Walker, and received numerous awards, including nominations for Best Picture and Best Actor. It became available on Netflix as part of their November 1st releases.

Tell us which picks you’re pressing play on first—and what you thought—down in the comments!

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2025-11-07 19:15