Movies to Stream this Weekend on Netflix, Including ‘The Truth About Jussie Smollett?’

It is the weekend and the Netflix lineup is stacked with new arrivals and recent favorites. This guide pulls together films highlighted in this week by week rundown so you can jump straight to a story that fits your mood without scrolling forever. You will find new originals, international gems, a headline making documentary, and a few big brand catalog titles now back in the mix.

Everything here is based on this month’s weekly drops, with the most recent debuts leading the way. Each entry includes a quick plot setup plus the key cast and the filmmakers behind the camera so you can decide what to queue up and when it lands.

‘Fall for Me’ (2025)

A trip to Mallorca takes a sharp turn when Lilli visits her sister Valeria and crosses paths with Tom, a charismatic club manager whose secrets collide with a newly announced engagement and a risky plan for a boutique B and B. The film stars Svenja Jung as Lilli with Theo Trebs as Tom, Tijan Marei as Valeria, Victor Meutelet as Manu, Thomas Kretschmann as Nick, Antje Traue as Bea, and Lucía Barrado as Girasol, and it arrives this week.

Directed by Sherry Hormann from a screenplay by Stefanie Sycholt, ‘Fall for Me’ was produced by Wiedemann and Berg Television with Christina Henne. The crew includes cinematographer Marc Achenbach and composer Martin Todsharow, with principal photography completed on the island across the summer of last year.

‘Gold Rush Gang’ (2025)

Set in the final days of World War II, this Thai caper follows bandit leader Kowa Thung Song as he rallies a young crew to rob a Japanese army train filled with gold while contending with an old rival. The cast features Phetthai Vongkhamlao as Kowa Thung Song alongside Thiti Mahayotaruk, Chingduang Duijkers, Ophaphoom Chitapan, and Nachat Juntapun.

‘Gold Rush Gang’ is directed by Wisit Sasanatieng with Phetthai Vongkhamlao credited as screenwriter and producer for Bang Fai Film. The movie blends action, adventure, and comedy and is presented in Thai, with a brisk runtime that keeps the heist moving.

‘One Hit Wonder’ (2025)

Two singers who missed their moment take another shot at stardom in the world of 1990s Filipino pop, discovering what partnership means on and off the stage. The film stars Sue Ramirez as Lorina Dominguez and Khalil Ramos as Entoy Ramos, with supporting roles for Lilet, Gladys Reyes, Vivoree Esclito, and Romnick Sarmenta.

Written and directed by Marla Ancheta, ‘One Hit Wonder’ leans into music driven storytelling and period details from the era of OPM. The film streams this week and comes from a team working in the Filipino language with a focus on performance scenes and studio life.

‘The Truth About Jussie Smollett?’ (2025)

This feature documentary revisits the 2019 case involving Jussie Smollett through interviews with the actor and with law enforcement, lawyers, and journalists who handled or covered the story. It collects first person accounts and footage that traces how the narrative evolved across the investigation and later legal actions.

Directed by Gagan Rehill and produced by RAW, the company behind ‘The Tinder Swindler’ and ‘Don’t F**k with Cats’, ‘The Truth About Jussie Smollett?’ organizes testimony and archival material across its running time. The film lands on Netflix this week and is presented as a new release in the true crime slate.

‘Abandoned Man’ (2025)

After serving time for a crime committed by his brother, Baran returns home determined to rebuild his life and opens a small repair shop. A family tragedy and his bond with his niece Lidya reshape his path as he faces guilt and the chance for forgiveness. The film stars Mert Ramazan Demir as Baran with Ada Erma as Lidya, joined by Rahimcan Kapkap and Ercan Kesal.

‘Abandoned Man’ is directed by Çağrı Vila Lostuvalı from a screenplay by Deniz Madanoğlu and Murat Uyurkulak. The production is from OGM Pictures with producer Onur Güvenatam, and the film is presented in Turkish as it makes its streaming debut this week.

‘The 355’ (2022)

A cyberweapon falls into the wrong hands and CIA operative Mason Mace Brown must team with German agent Marie Schmidt, former MI6 tech ace Khadijah and Colombian psychologist Graciela while the mysterious Lin Mi Sheng stays one step ahead. The ensemble cast includes Jessica Chastain, Diane Kruger, Lupita Nyong’o, Penélope Cruz, Fan Bingbing, Sebastian Stan, and Édgar Ramírez.

‘The 355’ is directed by Simon Kinberg from a screenplay by Theresa Rebeck and Simon Kinberg based on a story by Rebeck. The production brings together talent from multiple countries, features a score by Tom Holkenborg, and joins the Netflix catalog this week.

‘Night Always Comes’ (2025)

Lynette races through a single night to raise twenty five thousand dollars to keep her family from losing their home, a push that forces hard choices and risky moves. The film stars Vanessa Kirby with performances from Jennifer Jason Leigh, Zack Gottsagen, Stephan James, Randall Park, Julia Fox, Michael Kelly, and Eli Roth.

Directed by Benjamin Caron from a screenplay by Sarah Conradt and based on the novel by Willy Vlautin, ‘Night Always Comes’ is produced by H2L Media Group, Aluna Entertainment, and Square Eyed Pictures. The film debuted on Netflix in mid August and runs under two hours.

‘Fixed’ (2025)

An animated comedy follows a streetwise dog named Bull who sets out for one last big night after learning he is about to be neutered, with his plans tied to a show dog he adores named Honey. The voice cast features Adam Devine, Kathryn Hahn, Idris Elba, Beck Bennett, Bobby Moynihan, and Fred Armisen among others.

‘Fixed’ is directed by Genndy Tartakovsky and produced by Sony Pictures Animation with a hand drawn look across its frames. The score is by Tyler Bates and Joanne Higginbottom, and the film rolled out worldwide on Netflix in mid August.

‘Songs from the Hole’ (2025)

This documentary visual album follows James JJ 88 Jacobs, who began composing music while incarcerated as a teenager and continued to develop songs and journals across years behind bars. The film weaves music, personal narration, and mixed media to tell the story of growth and healing.

Directed by Contessa Gayles and produced with partners including Impact Partners and richie reseda, ‘Songs from the Hole’ premiered on Netflix in mid August after a festival run. The project credits Gayles across multiple roles including directing and cinematography.

‘Mononoke the Movie: Chapter II – The Ashes of Rage’ (2025)

The Medicine Seller returns to the imperial harem where rivalries among higher ranking concubines fuel a new supernatural crisis that draws him back into investigation. Voice performances include Hiroshi Kamiya with an ensemble that features Haruka Tomatsu, Tomoyo Kurosawa, Yoko Hikasa, Yukana, and Yuki Kaji.

Directed by Kiyotaka Suzuki with chief direction by Kenji Nakamura and written by Yasumi Atarashi, ‘Mononoke the Movie: Chapter II – The Ashes of Rage’ is produced by EOTA and Crew Cell with music by Taku Iwasaki. The film is the second chapter in a planned trilogy and began streaming on Netflix in mid August.

‘Stolen: Heist of the Century’ (2025)

This true crime feature examines the 2003 Antwerp Diamond Center robbery in Belgium in which a professional crew defeated vault protections to carry out a record setting theft. The film reconstructs the operation through interviews, archival materials, and technical breakdowns of how the job was done.

‘Stolen: Heist of the Century’ draws on reporting and prior accounts of the case and arrives on Netflix as part of the summer documentary slate. The feature joins the platform in early August and focuses on methods, suspects, and the investigation that followed.

‘Antes de Nós’ (2025)

A period biographical drama about the early life of Alfonso Daniel Rodríguez Castelao explores his decision to leave a civil service post during the flu pandemic and later travels with his wife Virxinia after the loss of their child. The cast includes Xoán Fórneas as Castelao with Cris Iglesias and Nancho Novo in principal roles, and the film streams in its original Galician language.

Directed by Ángeles Huerta from a script by Pepe Coira, ‘Antes de Nós’ is produced by partners including Zenit TV and Retrincos AIE with distribution in Spain by Atalante. The film played festivals in the spring and arrived on Netflix in August as part of the international lineup.

‘Kandahar’ (2023)

A covert operation goes wrong and a CIA operative and his translator must make a perilous escape across hostile terrain after their identities are compromised. The film stars Gerard Butler as Tom Harris with Navid Negahban as Mohammad Mo Doud and features Ali Fazal along with a supporting ensemble.

Directed by Ric Roman Waugh from a script by Mitchell LaFortune, ‘Kandahar’ was produced by companies including MBC Studios, Capstone Studios, Thunder Road Films, and G BASE. The movie was shot largely in Saudi Arabia and is now streaming on Netflix following its theatrical run.

‘Marry Me’ (2022)

A global pop star learns of a very public betrayal and impulsively marries a stranger during a concert, setting off an unlikely relationship between celebrities and civilians. The cast is led by Jennifer Lopez and Owen Wilson with Maluma, Sarah Silverman, John Bradley, and Chloe Coleman in key roles.

Directed by Kat Coiro from a screenplay by John Rogers, Tami Sagher, and Harper Dill based on the graphic novel by Bobby Crosby, ‘Marry Me’ was produced by Nuyorican Productions and distributed theatrically before landing on streaming. The film reenters the catalog on Netflix this month.

‘Furious 7’ (2015)

Deckard Shaw targets Dominic Toretto and his crew in the seventh entry of the long running action series, sending the team on a global run that ties together characters and storylines from earlier installments. The ensemble stars Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Dwayne Johnson, Jason Statham, Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, Ludacris, Jordana Brewster, Djimon Hounsou, and Kurt Russell.

Directed by James Wan and written by Chris Morgan, ‘Furious 7’ was produced by Universal Pictures with multiple partner companies and became a major box office hit worldwide. The film has been added to Netflix alongside other entries in the franchise and is available to stream now.

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