11 Best Movies Coming to Netflix in 2026

I don’t know about you, but my watchlist for 2026 is already overflowing! Between massive reunions of our favorite Hollywood duos and highly anticipated book-to-screen adaptations, Netflix is absolutely crushing it this year.

We’re revisiting our TikTok video where we first highlighted these bangers, and I’ve expanded the list to include even more upcoming releases you’ll love. Whether you’re into high-stakes crime thrillers or “raunchy” office comedies, here are the movies you need to have on your radar.

1. “People We Meet on Vacation”

Right now, everyone is watching “People We Meet on Vacation,” and for good reason. It’s based on the massive Emily Henry novel and stars Tom Blyth and Emily Bader, who have so much chemistry it’s almost unfair. I was obsessed with the book’s “friends-to-lovers” tension, and seeing Poppy and Alex’s annual summer trips come to life is exactly the sunshine we need in January.

2. “The Rip”

Released on January 16, Matt Damon and Ben Affleck finally reunite in “The Rip.” It’s a high-stakes crime thriller about Miami cops who find a stash house full of cash, and things go south really quickly. I love a good “paranoia” flick where you can’t tell who will betray whom, and having these two back together on screen is pure cinema magic.

3. “Office Romance”

For the rom-com lovers out there, Jennifer Lopez and Brett Goldstein star in the blandly titled “Office Romance.” The name may be snoozy, but I’m particularly excited for this one because Goldstein (our favorite “Ted Lasso” grump) actually co-wrote the script. It’s been teased as a bit more “raunchy” than J.Lo’s usual fare, which should make for a hilarious and steamy workplace dynamic.

4. “The Chronicles of Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew”

My most anticipated movie of the year is “The Chronicles of Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew,” which is coming next Christmas. Directed by Greta Gerwig, this is the start of a whole new Narnia era for Netflix. I’ve heard it’s going to have a limited IMAX run in November before it hits the streamer, and I personally can’t wait to see how Gerwig handles the origin of the Wardrobe and the White Witch.

5. “War Machine”

If you need some sci-fi action, “War Machine” lands in March. Starring Alan Ritchson and Dennis Quaid, it follows a special ops boot camp that gets interrupted by a deadly force from another world. I’m a sucker for “survival against all odds” stories, and Ritchson is the perfect lead for this kind of high-octane spectacle.

6. “Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man”

Tommy Shelby is back, and the stakes have never been higher. This feature film continues the story from the hit series, setting Tommy in the middle of World War II-era Birmingham. I’ve missed Cillian Murphy in this role, and seeing him face his demons one last time is going to be an emotional rollercoaster.

7. “Remarkably Bright Creatures”

Based on the viral novel, this mystery drama stars Sally Field as Tova, a widow who befriends a giant Pacific octopus at an aquarium. It sounds quirky, but the book was a total tearjerker. I think Tova’s journey toward uncovering the truth about her son’s disappearance will be one of the most moving performances of the year.

8. “Apex”

Charlize Theron returns to her action-star roots in “Apex.” She plays a grieving widow living in the wilderness who suddenly finds herself hunted by a serial killer. I love a good cat-and-mouse thriller, and with Taron Egerton co-starring, the tension in this one is going to be through the roof.

9. “The Whisper Man”

Robert De Niro in a crime thriller? Count me in. This adaptation of Alex North’s bestseller follows a widowed writer whose son vanishes in a town with a dark history of child abductions. I think the addition of Michael Keaton to the cast really elevates the “grit” factor for this one.

10. “Animals”

Ben Affleck isn’t just acting this year, he’s also directing “Animals.” This kidnapping thriller stars Matt Damon (again!) alongside Kerry Washington. I’ve always felt Affleck is at his best when he’s directing intense, character-driven dramas, and this plot sounds like it’s going to be a real white-knuckle ride.

11. “Here Comes the Flood”

Denzel Washington and Robert Pattinson together in a heist movie—need I say more? Directed by Fernando Meirelles, this film features a deadly series of double-crosses between a bank guard and a master thief. I’m already trying to guess the ending, and I know it’s going to keep me on the edge of my seat.

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