Here Are the Best Movies to Stream this Weekend on Netflix, Including ‘A House of Dynamite’

Looking for something fresh to watch between Friday and Sunday? Here’s a tight, up-to-date roundup of films that either just hit Netflix this week or are standout recent arrivals, with essentials like plot hooks, key creatives, and the exact day they land. We prioritized the newest drops first, then Netflix originals, then notable catalog titles—so you can jump straight to what’s new and buzzy without the scrolling.

‘A House of Dynamite’ (2025)

Kathryn Bigelow’s apocalyptic political thriller tracks the U.S. response when an unattributed nuclear missile targets Chicago, unfolding across war rooms and the White House in near-real time. Idris Elba plays the U.S. President, with Rebecca Ferguson as a military lead navigating cascading decisions as the clock runs down. The creative team includes cinematographer Barry Ackroyd and composer Volker Bertelmann, emphasizing procedural urgency and large-scale logistics. Premiered in the fall and arrives on Netflix on Friday, October 24.

‘The Elixir’ (2001)

This Australian indie crime-thriller follows ad executive Peter Collins as a coveted account sparks rivalries that spiral into danger and criminal entanglements. Writer-director Colm O’Murchu leans into boardroom maneuvering colliding with underworld pressure, with Rhett Giles and Laurie Foell among the leads. Expect a blend of mystery and drama anchored in ambition and consequences. It joins Netflix on Thursday, October 23.

‘Who Killed the Montreal Expos?’ (2025)

A feature documentary investigating the downfall of Canada’s first MLB franchise, tracing ownership decisions, stadium politics, labor disputes, and the final relocation. Director Jean-François Poisson assembles interviews and archival materials to map the business, civic, and fan-level factors behind the team’s demise. It’s framed as a Canadian sports-and-business case study with a clear investigative throughline. Streaming on Netflix from Tuesday, October 21.

‘Good News’ (2025)

Byun Sung-hyun’s hijacking thriller-satire zeroes in on a high-risk operation to divert a seized passenger jet, interweaving tense logistics with sharp social commentary. The cast includes Sul Kyung-gu, Hong Kyung, and Ryoo Seung-bum, with the director’s script balancing thriller mechanics and caustic humor. Festival play earlier in the year underscored its tonal tightrope and political edge. It lands on Netflix on Friday, October 17.

‘The Twits’ (2025)

Netflix Animation adapts Roald Dahl’s story into a feature led by director Phil Johnston with co-directors Todd Demong and Katie Shanahan. Voice talent includes Margo Martindale and Johnny Vegas as the Twits alongside Natalie Portman, Emilia Clarke, and Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, with original songs credited to David Byrne. Produced with Jellyfish Pictures, the film runs feature length and emphasizes mischievous, high-energy set pieces. Available from Friday, October 17.

‘The Perfect Neighbor’ (2025)

Geeta Gandbhir’s documentary reconstructs the 2023 shooting of Ajike “AJ” Owens using police body-cam, 911 audio, and community interviews to chart how a neighborhood conflict turned fatal. The film’s craft focuses on evidentiary materials and the case’s legal and human aftermath, with executive producer Soledad O’Brien among the credited team. It premiered at major festivals earlier this year and debuted on Netflix on Friday, October 17; it also topped the U.S. Netflix Movies Top 10 for October 13–19.

‘She Walks in Darkness’ (2025)

This Spanish thriller follows a Civil Guard officer who goes undercover inside ETA, spending years mapping hideouts across the south of France. Susana Abaitua leads a cast that includes Andrés Gertrúdix and Iraia Elias, with the narrative centered on long-term infiltration and operational risk. The film is presented as a tense procedural built around patience, coded identities, and proximity to danger. It arrives on Netflix on Friday, October 17.

‘27 Nights’ (2025)

Daniel Hendler adapts Natalia Zito’s novel ‘Veintisiete noches’ into a character study of an elderly woman placed in a psychiatric clinic by her daughters, forcing an expert to determine her condition and intent. Marilú Marini stars, with Hendler also appearing, and supporting turns by Julieta Zylberberg and Carla Peterson. The film opened the San Sebastián International Film Festival before its streaming bow. Available on Netflix from Friday, October 17.

‘Steve’ (2025)

Adapted by Max Porter from his novella ‘Shy’ and directed by Tim Mielants, this single-day drama is set at a rural English school for troubled boys as a headteacher faces a looming shutdown. Cillian Murphy leads the ensemble, with the production emphasizing contained time and place to heighten pressure on staff and students. Coverage highlights Murphy’s producing role and the project’s grounded approach. It arrived on Netflix on Friday, October 3.

‘Goodbye, Farewell’ (2025)

An Indonesian romantic drama about Wyn’s trip to Seoul to search for her missing boyfriend, aided by an Indonesian worker named Rey as unsettling truths surface. Written and directed by Adriyanto Dewo, the film features Putri Marino, Jerome Kurnia, and Jourdy Pranata among its leads. Production notes cite Adhya Pictures and Relate Films and a feature-length runtime. Streaming on Netflix from Friday, October 3.

Enjoy the weekend queue, and tell us which of these you’re pressing play on first in the comments!