Here Are All the Movies Coming to Netflix This Week, Including ‘Frankenstein’

Here’s your friendly heads-up on the week’s incoming films and specials, grouped by the day they land. Below you’ll find quick, useful rundowns—plots, principal cast, directors, writers, and other handy context—so you can decide what to queue up next.

‘Just Buried’ (2007)

A dark comedy from writer–director Chaz Thorne, this Canadian film follows Oliver, a young man who inherits a failing funeral home and teams up with an ambitious embalmer to “grow” the business by staging suspicious accidents. Jay Baruchel stars as Oliver, with Rose Byrne as Roberta, and supporting turns from Graham Greene and Nigel Bennett. The film blends crime, romance, and macabre humor as the pair’s scheme spirals out of control. Running about 94 minutes, it was released after a Toronto premiere and later picked up broader distribution.

‘Dr. Seuss’s The Sneetches’ (2025)

This CG-animated special adapts the classic Seuss story about star-bellied and plain-bellied Sneetches, centering on an unexpected friendship that challenges prejudice and conformity. The voice cast includes Amari McCoy, Sophie Petersen, and Christopher Fitzgerald. It’s part of Netflix’s broader “World of Dr. Seuss” slate rolling out new Seuss projects. Expect a musical, kid-friendly tone that keeps the original book’s message front and center.

‘In Waves and War’ (2025)

Jon Shenk and Bonni Cohen’s documentary follows three former U.S. Navy SEALs seeking relief from PTSD via psychedelic-assisted therapy—including ibogaine and 5-MeO-DMT—administered legally in Mexico. The film interweaves observational footage, stylized animation, and testimony from the veterans, while also touching on related research underway at Stanford. It’s a character-driven look at trauma, mental health, and unconventional treatment paths. Expect a sober, emotionally direct approach from the veteran doc filmmakers behind projects like ‘Athlete A’.

‘Bride Wars’ (2009)

Directed by Gary Winick, this New York-set rom-com pits best friends—played by Kate Hudson and Anne Hathaway—against each other after their dream Plaza Hotel weddings get scheduled on the same day. The screenplay is by Greg DePaul, Casey Wilson, and June Diane Raphael. Candice Bergen co-stars as a society wedding planner, with early roles for Bryan Greenberg and Chris Pratt. It’s glossy, city-centric, and built around escalating bridal one-upmanship.

‘Holiday Engagement’ (2011)

This Hallmark favorite—directed by Jim Fall and produced by Tosca Musk—stars Bonnie Somerville as a woman who hires a stand-in fiancé (Jordan Bridges) to appease her overbearing mother, played by Shelley Long. The telefilm blends family shenanigans with a fake-dating setup that turns real. Barbara Kymlicka and Jim Fall share writing credits. It’s a cozy, comedy-forward holiday watch built around meet-the-parents mishaps.

‘My Dad’s Christmas Date’ (2020)

A UK-set holiday dramedy from director Mick Davis, this story follows a 16-year-old (Olivia-Mai Barrett) who secretly tries to set up her grieving father (Jeremy Piven) on dates. The film co-stars Joely Richardson and features York’s festive backdrop. Credits include writers Toby Torlesse and others, with Ross W. Clarkson on cinematography and Jack Rose on music. Expect warm-hearted family dynamics mixed with rom-com beats.

‘Groom & Two Brides’ (2025)

This Kuwaiti romantic comedy follows Adam, who finds himself engaged to both his boss’s daughter and his first love—juggling double lives as chaos brews. The cast features Abdullah Boushehri, Layla Abdallah, and Lulwa Al Mulla. It blends workplace farce with second-chance romance in a light, PG-friendly package. Fans of regional rom-coms will recognize the energetic, situational humor style.

‘Mango’ (2025)

A Danish romance from director Mehdi Avaz, written by Milad Schwartz Avaz, ‘Mango’ sends ambitious hotel manager Lærke (Josephine Park) to Málaga to develop a resort on a mango farm owned by Alex (Dar Salim). Joined by her daughter (Josephine Chavarria Højbjerg), Lærke’s business trip turns into a life-recalibrating encounter as feelings grow among sun-drenched orchards. The film mixes workplace stakes, family bonds, and slow-burn chemistry. It’s a breezy, Mediterranean-set charmer with a Nordic sensibility.

‘A Holiday Heist’ (2011)

Also known as ‘Holiday Heist,’ this caper-comedy is directed by Christie Will and stars Lacey Chabert, Rick Malambri, Vivica A. Fox, and Chris Kattan. The plot centers on a young woman, a security-obsessed mall, and a group of bumbling thieves whose plans collide with holiday hijinks. It’s a family-friendly heist with rom-com edges and broad physical gags. Expect a mix of retail-season chaos and lightly perilous slapstick.

‘Labyrinth’ (1986)

Jim Henson’s fantasy classic—written by Terry Jones from a story by Henson and Dennis Lee—stars Jennifer Connelly as Sarah, who must navigate a surreal maze to rescue her baby brother from Jareth, the Goblin King, played by David Bowie. Produced with Lucasfilm, it features groundbreaking puppetry, elaborate sets, and a Trevor Jones score with original Bowie songs. Though a modest box office performer initially, it’s become a cult favorite. The film remains a high-water mark for practical creature effects.

‘The Christmas Trap’ (2018)

This family holiday film—directed by Harvey Lowry—follows two teen girls who swap places to reunite estranged parents, ‘Parent Trap’-style. The ensemble includes Sierra McCormick, Brighton Sharbino, Bo Derek, Shelley Long, and Christopher Rich. It’s a warm, kid-centric tale built around mistaken identities, seasonal mischief, and reconciliation. Expect a straightforward, feel-good structure with broad appeal.

‘Baramulla’ (2025)

Set against the misty landscapes of Kashmir, this supernatural mystery centers on DSP Ridwaan Sayyad (Manav Kaul) as he investigates a series of child disappearances that lead to darker, otherworldly revelations. Recent listings and festival boards credit Aditya Suhas Jambhale as director, with casting that includes Bhasha Sumbli and Kiara Khanna. Early coverage describes a blend of crime procedural and eerie folklore elements. It’s positioned as a genre-bender with a strong sense of place.

‘Frankenstein’ (2025)

Guillermo del Toro writes and directs this Gothic adaptation of Mary Shelley’s novel, with Oscar Isaac as Victor Frankenstein and Jacob Elordi as the Creature; Mia Goth and Christoph Waltz co-star alongside Felix Kammerer, Charles Dance, Lars Mikkelsen, David Bradley, and Christian Convery. Shot by Dan Laustsen with music by Alexandre Desplat, the film emphasizes tragedy, empathy, and philosophical inquiry over jump scares. Production spanned Toronto and select UK locations, with a lengthy design process to realize the Creature. It premiered on the fall festival circuit ahead of its November bow.

‘All I See Is You’ (2016)

Marc Forster directs this psychological drama about Gina, a woman in Bangkok who regains partial sight after years of blindness, straining her marriage to James as she reclaims independence. Blake Lively and Jason Clarke lead the cast, with an experimental visual approach that reflects Gina’s shifting perception. The film explores identity, desire, and control within an intimate relationship. It premiered at TIFF before its wider rollout.

‘Manodrome’ (2023)

Writer–director John Trengove’s English-language debut tracks Ralphie (Jesse Eisenberg), an Uber driver and aspiring bodybuilder drawn into a cult-like masculinity group led by a charismatic figure, played by Adrien Brody; Odessa Young co-stars. The film examines toxic ideology, repression, and economic anxiety through a tense, character-centric lens. Premiering at the Berlin International Film Festival, it runs about 96 minutes. Expect unsettling mood, psychological pressure, and unnerving turns.

What are you watching first—drop your picks and hot takes in the comments!