Here Are All the Movies Coming to Netflix This Week, Including ‘Ready Player One’

From romantic comedies and star-studded heists to chilling thrillers and brand-new documentaries, this week’s lineup brings a wide range of stories and talent—Oscar winners, beloved franchises, and fresh premieres—so there’s plenty to queue up and compare notes on with friends and family.

‘Sliding Doors’ (1998)

Peter Howitt writes and directs this London-set romantic dramedy that follows Helen Quilley across two parallel timelines after a missed—or caught—Tube train changes everything. Gwyneth Paltrow leads alongside John Hannah, with Jeanne Tripplehorn and John Lynch in key roles. The film became known for its split-narrative structure that explores fate, chance, and second chances. It arrives on October 27.

‘Babo – Die Haftbefehl-Story’ (2025)

This feature documentary profiles German rap icon Haftbefehl (born Aykut Anhan) through interviews and archival material, charting his rise, struggles, and impact on Deutschrap culture. Produced by Elyas M’Barek among others, it has been reported as directed by Juan Moreno (and co-director Sinan Sevinç in some coverage). Expect appearances from collaborators within the German hip-hop scene, tracing formative years in Offenbach to national fame. It arrives on October 28.

‘Ballad of a Small Player’ (2025)

Edward Berger adapts Lawrence Osborne’s novel into a moody drama about Lord Doyle, a high-stakes gambler laying low in Macau whose past catches up with him. Colin Farrell stars, with reports of supporting roles that include Tilda Swinton and others, and the screenplay by Rowan Joffé. Berger reunites with key collaborators from his award-winning run to craft a sleek character study. It arrives on October 29.

‘The White House Effect’ (2024)

Told entirely through archival footage, this political documentary revisits the George H. W. Bush administration to examine a pivotal moment when the U.S. could have set a different course on climate policy. The film traces internal debates and the forces that shaped the trajectory of global warming responses. Its official site positions it as the “origin story” of the climate crisis conversation. It arrives on October 31.

‘Don’t Worry Darling’ (2022)

Olivia Wilde directs this psychological thriller about a 1950s company town where a housewife begins to suspect that the community—and her husband’s employer—harbors dangerous secrets. Florence Pugh headlines with Harry Styles, Chris Pine, Gemma Chan, KiKi Layne, Nick Kroll, and Wilde in supporting roles, from a screenplay by Katie Silberman based on a story by Carey and Shane Van Dyke. Cinematography is by Matthew Libatique, with music by John Powell. It arrives on November 1.

‘Isn’t It Romantic’ (2019)

This meta rom-com from director Todd Strauss-Schulson stars Rebel Wilson as a New Yorker who wakes up inside a glossy romantic-comedy version of her life. The cast includes Liam Hemsworth, Adam DeVine, and Priyanka Chopra Jonas, with a screenplay by Erin Cardillo, Dana Fox, and Katie Silberman. John Debney composed the score and Simon Duggan handled cinematography. It arrives on November 1.

‘Ocean’s Eight’ (2018)

Gary Ross directs and co-writes this heist caper—part of the ‘Ocean’s’ franchise—following Debbie Ocean as she assembles an all-star crew to pull off a jewel theft at the Met Gala. The ensemble features Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett, Anne Hathaway, Mindy Kaling, Sarah Paulson, Awkwafina, Rihanna, and Helena Bonham Carter. Ross co-wrote with Olivia Milch, with Daniel Pemberton composing the score. It arrives on November 1.

‘The Little Things’ (2021)

Writer-director John Lee Hancock sets this neo-noir crime thriller in early-1990s Los Angeles, where two detectives pursue a serial murderer while their own pasts complicate the case. Denzel Washington and Rami Malek star as the investigators, with Jared Leto as a suspect who gets under their skin. The film’s script originated in the 1990s before finally going into production decades later. It arrives on November 1.

‘Elvis’ (2022)

Baz Luhrmann’s biographical drama chronicles Elvis Presley’s life and career, framed through the fraught relationship with manager Colonel Tom Parker. Austin Butler portrays Elvis with Tom Hanks as Parker, and the screenplay is credited to Luhrmann with Sam Bromell, Craig Pearce, and Jeremy Doner. Mandy Walker served as cinematographer, with music by Elliott Wheeler. It arrives on November 1.

‘Wonka’ (2023)

Paul King directs and co-writes this musical fantasy prequel that follows a young Willy Wonka’s early adventures before opening his famous chocolate factory. Timothée Chalamet stars alongside Calah Lane, Hugh Grant, Olivia Colman, Sally Hawkins, Rowan Atkinson, and more, with songs by Neil Hannon and a score by Joby Talbot. The film was produced by David Heyman and co-written by Simon Farnaby. It arrives on November 1.

‘Dr. Dolittle 2’ (2001)

Steve Carr directs this sequel in which Dr. John Dolittle uses his gift of talking to animals to help save a forest by pairing a captive-raised bear with a wild mate. Eddie Murphy returns in the title role, with voices including Norm Macdonald and Lisa Kudrow, from a screenplay by Larry Levin. The film continues the modern take on Hugh Lofting’s character. It arrives on November 1.

‘Doctor Sleep’ (2019)

Mike Flanagan writes, directs, and edits this adaptation of Stephen King’s novel, serving as a continuation of the story begun in ‘The Shining.’ Ewan McGregor stars as adult Dan Torrance with Rebecca Ferguson as Rose the Hat and Kyliegh Curran as Abra, featuring music by The Newton Brothers and cinematography by Michael Fimognari. The film balances King’s sequel with cinematic callbacks to the 1980 classic. It arrives on November 1.

‘Dear Santa’ (2024)

Bobby Farrelly directs this holiday dark fantasy comedy in which a boy’s misspelled letter summons Satan instead of Santa, setting off a chaotic series of wishes and lessons. Jack Black leads the cast with Keegan-Michael Key, Robert Timothy Smith, Brianne Howey, and a cameo by Post Malone, from a script by Ricky Blitt and Peter Farrelly. Production took place in Georgia, with music by Rupert Gregson-Williams and cinematography by C. Kim Miles. It arrives on November 1.

‘Paddington 2’ (2017)

Paul King’s warmly received sequel continues the misadventures of Paddington Bear as he tries to clear his name after being framed for theft. Ben Whishaw voices Paddington alongside live-action performances by Hugh Bonneville, Sally Hawkins, Brendan Gleeson, Julie Walters, Jim Broadbent, and Hugh Grant as the flamboyant villain. King co-wrote the screenplay with Simon Farnaby, based on Michael Bond’s beloved character. It arrives on November 1.

‘Game Night’ (2018)

Directors John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein turn a weekly hangout into a wild mystery when a staged kidnapping becomes alarmingly real. Jason Bateman and Rachel McAdams star with a supporting cast that includes Kyle Chandler, Jesse Plemons, Sharon Horgan, Lamorne Morris, and Billy Magnussen, from a screenplay by Mark Perez. The film blends twisty plotting with a propulsive Cliff Martinez score. It arrives on November 1.

‘Risen’ (2016)

Kevin Reynolds directs this biblical drama following Roman tribune Clavius as he investigates the disappearance of Jesus’s body after the crucifixion. Joseph Fiennes leads, with Tom Felton, Peter Firth, and Cliff Curtis among the ensemble, from a screenplay by Reynolds and Paul Aiello. The story reframes a familiar narrative as a procedural mystery set in 33 AD Judea. It arrives on November 1.

Tell us which of these you’re most excited to watch—and why—in the comments!

‘Joy Ride’ (2023)

Directed by Adele Lim, this R-rated comedy follows four friends—played by Ashley Park, Sherry Cola, Stephanie Hsu, and Sabrina Wu—whose business trip-turned-adventure becomes a chaotic search for identity and family. The screenplay is by Cherry Chevapravatdumrong and Teresa Hsiao, with cinematography by Paul Yee and music by Nathan Matthew David. Produced by Point Grey Pictures and Lionsgate, the film emphasizes friendship and culture-spanning hijinks across Asia. It arrives on November 1.

‘Crazy Rich Asians’ (2018)

Jon M. Chu directs this adaptation of Kevin Kwan’s bestseller about a New York professor who discovers her boyfriend’s ultra-wealthy roots when they visit Singapore. The ensemble includes Constance Wu, Henry Golding, Gemma Chan, Awkwafina, Ken Jeong, and Michelle Yeoh, from a screenplay by Peter Chiarelli and Adele Lim. The film blends family drama with lavish social intrigue across Singapore’s high society. It arrives on November 1.

‘Ready Player One’ (2018)

Steven Spielberg directs this sci-fi adventure set in 2045, where players hunt an Easter egg inside the virtual OASIS to seize control of the company. Tye Sheridan, Olivia Cooke, Ben Mendelsohn, Lena Waithe, Simon Pegg, and Mark Rylance star, from a script by Zak Penn and Ernest Cline based on Cline’s novel. The film fuses live action with extensive CG worldbuilding and pop-culture references. It arrives on November 1.

‘Merry Liddle Christmas’ (2019)

Kelly Rowland stars as tech entrepreneur Jacquie Liddle, whose perfectly planned holiday is upended when her lively family descends on her home. Directed by Bosede Williams and written by Andrea Stevens, the film features Thomas Cadrot, Jaime M. Callica, Debbi Morgan, and Bresha Webb; Rowland also served as an executive producer. The movie launched a popular holiday franchise centered on the Liddle family. It arrives on November 1.

‘No Good Deed’ (2014)

Sam Miller directs this home-invasion thriller about a charismatic escaped convict who terrorizes a woman and her children during a stormy night. Idris Elba and Taraji P. Henson lead the cast, with a screenplay by Aimée Lagos and music by Paul Haslinger. Produced by Will Packer, the film was released by Screen Gems and became a box-office hit. It arrives on November 1.

‘Grimsby’ (2016)

Louis Leterrier directs this spy action comedy—titled ‘Grimsby’ in some regions—about a football hooligan who reunites with his long-lost MI6 agent brother to thwart a global plot. Sacha Baron Cohen and Mark Strong star alongside Rebel Wilson, Isla Fisher, and Penélope Cruz; the screenplay is by Baron Cohen, Phil Johnston, and Peter Baynham. The story careens from England to international set pieces with an emphasis on outrageous gags and espionage spoofing. It arrives on November 1.

‘Just Mercy’ (2019)

Destin Daniel Cretton directs this legal drama based on attorney Bryan Stevenson’s memoir about fighting wrongful convictions on death row in Alabama. Michael B. Jordan plays Stevenson, with Jamie Foxx as Walter McMillian and Brie Larson among the supporting cast; the screenplay is by Cretton and Andrew Lanham. The film chronicles the founding of the Equal Justice Initiative and a landmark case that exposed systemic injustices. It arrives on November 1.

‘Heaven Is for Real’ (2014)

Randall Wallace directs and co-writes this adaptation of the nonfiction book by Todd Burpo and Lynn Vincent about a boy who recounts a near-death experience. Greg Kinnear stars with Kelly Reilly, Margo Martindale, and Thomas Haden Church, as a small-town family processes faith, doubt, and community response. The film was produced by Screen Gems and TriStar Pictures. It arrives on November 1.

‘Doctor Dolittle’ (1998)

Betty Thomas directs this modern take on Hugh Lofting’s character, with Eddie Murphy as a doctor who rediscovers his childhood ability to talk to animals. The screenplay is by Larry Levin and Nat Mauldin, and the cast includes Ossie Davis and Oliver Platt, with voice work from numerous comedians. The family comedy launched a contemporary ‘Dolittle’ film series. It arrives on November 1.

‘Life of the Party’ (2018)

Directed by Ben Falcone and co-written with Melissa McCarthy, this college-set comedy follows a newly divorced mom who returns to campus and connects with her daughter’s friends while finishing her degree. McCarthy stars with Molly Gordon, Gillian Jacobs, Maya Rudolph, Julie Bowen, and Stephen Root. The film features music by Fil Eisler and cinematography by Julio Macat. It arrives on November 1.

‘The Nun II’ (2023)

Michael Chaves directs this sequel in ‘The Conjuring’ Universe, sending Sister Irene to investigate a spreading evil as familiar forces resurface. Taissa Farmiga, Jonas Bloquet, and Bonnie Aarons reprise roles, with Storm Reid and Anna Popplewell joining the cast; the screenplay is by Ian Goldberg, Richard Naing, and Akela Cooper, from a story by Cooper. Tristan Nyby handled cinematography and Marco Beltrami composed the score. It arrives on November 1.

‘Tenet’ (2020)

Christopher Nolan writes and directs this time-bending espionage thriller about an operative navigating “inversion” to prevent a world-ending catastrophe. John David Washington leads with Robert Pattinson, Elizabeth Debicki, Dimple Kapadia, Kenneth Branagh, and Michael Caine; Hoyte van Hoytema served as cinematographer and Ludwig Göransson composed the score. The film combines large-scale practical set pieces with intricate temporal mechanics. It arrives on November 1.

‘The Way Back’ (2020)

Gavin O’Connor directs this sports drama about a former high-school star, now struggling with alcoholism, who returns to coach his alma mater’s team. Ben Affleck stars with Al Madrigal, Michaela Watkins, and Janina Gavankar; the screenplay is by Brad Ingelsby, with music by Rob Simonsen and cinematography by Eduard Grau. The film focuses on grief, recovery, and leadership on and off the court. It arrives on November 1.

‘Moonage Daydream’ (2022)

Brett Morgen’s authorized David Bowie documentary assembles previously unreleased footage, concert material, and immersive soundscapes to explore the artist’s life and work. Morgen serves as writer, director, producer, and editor, with longtime Bowie collaborator Tony Visconti involved on the music side. The film premiered at the Cannes Film Festival before theatrical and IMAX runs. It arrives on November 1.

‘The Outfit’ (2022)

Graham Moore makes his feature directorial debut with this taut crime drama about a Savile Row-trained cutter in 1950s Chicago who becomes ensnared in a gangland power struggle. Mark Rylance stars with Zoey Deutch, Johnny Flynn, Dylan O’Brien, Nikki Amuka-Bird, and Simon Russell Beale; Moore co-wrote the screenplay with Johnathan McClain, and Alexandre Desplat composed the score. Shot by cinematographer Dick Pope, the story largely unfolds in a single shop over one tense night. It arrives on November 2.

Share which of these you’re planning to stream first—and what sealed the deal for you—in the comments!