Here Are All the Movies Coming to Netflix This Week, Including ‘Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows’

Netflix is packing the first week of September with a wall-to-wall slate of comedies, thrillers, family animation, and international horror. Below is a clean roll-up of every film landing between Monday, September 1, and Sunday, September 7, with quick story primers and key creative credits to help you pick what to queue first.

Each entry leads with a plain‑English plot snapshot and the exact day it shows up on the service. The second paragraph collects the behind‑the‑camera essentials—directors, writers, production banners, and source material—so you know who made what.

‘Billy Madison’ (1995)

A pampered heir is forced to repeat grades one through twelve to prove he can inherit his father’s hotel empire, sending him back to the classroom with hilarious results. Adam Sandler stars with Bridgette Wilson, Bradley Whitford, Darren McGavin, and Norm Macdonald. It arrives on Netflix on September 1, 2025.

Directed by Tamra Davis from a screenplay by Adam Sandler and Tim Herlihy, the comedy was produced by Robert Simonds for Universal release.

‘Limitless’ (2011)

A blocked writer samples NZT‑48, a designer pill that turbocharges his mind, and rockets from obscurity into high finance while drawing the attention of dangerous rivals. Bradley Cooper leads alongside Abbie Cornish and Robert De Niro. It arrives on Netflix on September 1, 2025.

Neil Burger directs, adapting Alan Glynn’s novel ‘The Dark Fields’ for Relativity Media and Virgin Produced; the screenplay is by Leslie Dixon.

‘Shrek 2’ (2004)

Shrek and Fiona head to Far Far Away to meet her royal parents, only to clash with the Fairy Godmother and her son, Prince Charming. Voices include Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz, and Antonio Banderas as Puss in Boots. It arrives on Netflix on September 1, 2025.

The sequel was co-directed by Andrew Adamson, Kelly Asbury, and Conrad Vernon for DreamWorks Animation, continuing the world inspired by William Steig’s book.

‘Phantom Thread’ (2017)

In London’s couture scene, a perfectionist dressmaker’s routine is disrupted when a strong‑willed woman becomes his muse and partner, challenging his carefully ordered life. Daniel Day-Lewis, Vicky Krieps, and Lesley Manville star. It arrives on Netflix on September 1, 2025.

Written and directed by Paul Thomas Anderson for Annapurna Pictures and Ghoulardi Film Company, with an original score by Jonny Greenwood.

‘The Rookie’ (1990)

A veteran detective is saddled with a hot‑headed partner as they target luxury‑car thieves running a violent operation. Clint Eastwood and Charlie Sheen headline, with Raul Julia and Sonia Braga. It arrives on Netflix on September 1, 2025.

Clint Eastwood directs from a screenplay by Boaz Yakin and Scott Spiegel for Malpaso and Warner Bros.

‘The Four Seasons’ (1981)

Three couples vacation together across spring, summer, fall, and winter, revealing shifting loyalties and midlife reckonings. The ensemble features Alan Alda, Carol Burnett, Len Cariou, Jack Weston, and Sandy Dennis. It arrives on Netflix on September 1, 2025.

Alan Alda wrote and directed the comedy‑drama for Universal Pictures, with Vivaldi’s music used as a recurring motif.

‘The 4 Rascals’ (2025)

When a boyfriend grows close to a wealthy colleague, a woman recruits her three best friends to set things straight, leading to a scheme with comic fallout. The film stars Tran Thanh, Le Duong Bao Lam, Le Giang, Uyen An, and Quoc Anh. It arrives on Netflix on September 1, 2025.

Directed by Tran Thanh, this Vietnamese romantic comedy (Vietnamese title: ‘Bộ tứ báo thủ’) was produced by Tran Thanh Town, Galaxy Studio, and HKFilm, following a domestic release earlier this year.

‘Money Talks’ (1997)

A small‑time hustler and a TV reporter are thrown together after a jailbreak, dodging criminals and the police as they chase a story and survival. Chris Tucker teams with Charlie Sheen, with Heather Locklear and Paul Sorvino in support. It arrives on Netflix on September 1, 2025.

Brett Ratner directs from a screenplay by Joel Cohen and Alec Sokolow for New Line Cinema.

‘Edge of Tomorrow’ (2014)

A military public‑affairs officer is dropped into an alien war, dying and resetting the same day over and over as he trains with a battle‑hardened warrior. Tom Cruise and Emily Blunt star. It arrives on Netflix on September 1, 2025.

Doug Liman directs the adaptation of Hiroshi Sakurazaka’s ‘All You Need Is Kill’, with a screenplay by Christopher McQuarrie, Jez Butterworth, and John‑Henry Butterworth for Warner Bros.

‘The Boy Next Door’ (2015)

A teacher’s impulsive encounter with the teenager next door spirals into obsession and threats that jeopardize her family and career. Jennifer Lopez stars with Ryan Guzman, John Corbett, and Kristin Chenoweth. It arrives on Netflix on September 1, 2025.

Rob Cohen directs from Barbara Curry’s screenplay for Blumhouse, Nuyorican Productions, and Universal.

‘The Land Before Time’ (1988)

Separated from their families by a natural disaster, a group of young dinosaurs journey toward the Great Valley, discovering friendship along the way. Voices include Gabriel Damon, Judith Barsi, and Candace Hutson. It arrives on Netflix on September 1, 2025.

Don Bluth directs, with Steven Spielberg and George Lucas as executive producers, music by James Horner, and distribution by Universal Pictures.

‘White Noise’ (2005)

A grieving architect turns to Electronic Voice Phenomena to contact his late wife, unaware that darker forces may be listening. Michael Keaton stars with Chandra West and Deborah Kara Unger. It arrives on Netflix on September 1, 2025.

Directed by Geoffrey Sax from Niall Johnson’s screenplay, the supernatural thriller was produced by Brightlight Pictures and released by Universal Pictures.

‘We’re the Millers’ (2013)

A small‑time dealer must smuggle a shipment across the border and assembles a fake family—wife, kids, and RV—to cover his tracks. Jason Sudeikis, Jennifer Aniston, Emma Roberts, and Will Poulter co‑star. It arrives on Netflix on September 1, 2025.

Rawson Marshall Thurber directs for New Line, working from a script by Bob Fisher, Steve Faber, Sean Anders, and John Morris.

‘Good Advice’ (2001)

After a scandal ends his finance career, a broker ghostwrites a newspaper advice column that unexpectedly becomes a hit. Charlie Sheen headlines with Denise Richards and Angie Harmon. It arrives on Netflix on September 1, 2025.

Steve Rash directs from a script by Robert Horn and Sam Harper for Dimension Films and Epsilon Motion Pictures.

‘Devil on Campus: The Larry Ray Story’ (2024)

This dramatization follows ex‑con Larry Ray as he insinuates himself into his daughter’s college circle, using manipulation and coercive control with devastating consequences. Billy Zane stars, with Tedra Rogers and Drew Henderson. It arrives on Netflix on September 1, 2025.

Directed by Elisabeth Röhm and written by Waneta Storms, the film premiered on Lifetime before its streaming debut.

‘Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory’ (1971)

A boy with a golden ticket tours a mysterious candy works run by the inscrutable Willy Wonka, where each room presents a new confection and a lesson. Gene Wilder leads, with Peter Ostrum, Jack Albertson, and Julie Dawn Cole. It arrives on Netflix on September 1, 2025.

Mel Stuart directs this musical fantasy adapted from Roald Dahl’s novel, financed in part by the Quaker Oats Company and released by Paramount.

‘The Amazing Spider‑Man 2’ (2014)

Peter Parker confronts Electro while old secrets and new alliances threaten his life in and out of costume. Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone return, with Jamie Foxx, Dane DeHaan, and Sally Field. It arrives on Netflix on September 1, 2025.

Marc Webb directs for Columbia Pictures and Marvel Entertainment, continuing the storyline launched in the preceding film.

‘Puss in Boots’ (2011)

Before crossing paths with Shrek, the swashbuckling cat teams with Kitty Softpaws and Humpty Dumpty to hunt for magic beans. Voices feature Antonio Banderas, Salma Hayek, and Zach Galifianakis. It arrives on Netflix on September 1, 2025.

Chris Miller directs the DreamWorks Animation spin‑off from a story by Brian Lynch, Will Davies, and Tom Wheeler.

‘Knocked Up’ (2007)

An unexpected pregnancy forces two strangers to figure out what they want from work, family, and each other. Katherine Heigl and Seth Rogen star with Paul Rudd and Leslie Mann. It arrives on Netflix on September 1, 2025.

Writer‑director Judd Apatow produced the comedy through Apatow Productions for Universal release.

‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ (2005)

A small group of children, including Charlie Bucket, tour Willy Wonka’s fantastical factory, encountering elaborate confections and strange tests. Johnny Depp plays Wonka opposite Freddie Highmore. It arrives on Netflix on September 1, 2025.

Tim Burton directs from John August’s screenplay for Warner Bros. and Village Roadshow Pictures, adapting Roald Dahl’s novel.

‘Inside Man’ (2006)

A meticulous bank robber stages a midday heist that turns into a battle of wits with a seasoned detective and a fixer working in the shadows. Denzel Washington, Clive Owen, Jodie Foster, and Chiwetel Ejiofor star. It arrives on Netflix on September 1, 2025.

Spike Lee directs from Russell Gewirtz’s screenplay, produced by Imagine Entertainment and released by Universal Pictures.

‘Inside Man: Most Wanted’ (2019)

A hostage negotiator teams with a federal agent when an armed crew targets the U.S. Federal Reserve, setting off a high‑stakes standoff. Aml Ameen, Rhea Seehorn, and Roxanne McKee lead the cast. It arrives on Netflix on September 1, 2025.

M.J. Bassett directs the stand‑alone sequel for Universal 1440 Entertainment, telling a new story within the heist framework.

‘Hot Shots! Part Deux’ (1993)

A retired pilot is recruited for a rescue mission that lampoons action‑war spectacles from ‘Rambo’ to ‘Apocalypse Now’. Charlie Sheen stars with Lloyd Bridges, Valeria Golino, and Richard Crenna. It arrives on Netflix on September 1, 2025.

Jim Abrahams directs and co‑writes with Pat Proft for 20th Century Fox.

‘Bram Stoker’s Dracula’ (1992)

Count Dracula leaves Transylvania for London, drawn to a woman who mirrors his long‑lost love, while vampire hunters close in. Gary Oldman, Winona Ryder, Anthony Hopkins, and Keanu Reeves star. It arrives on Netflix on September 1, 2025.

Francis Ford Coppola directs this adaptation of Bram Stoker’s novel for Columbia Pictures, with costumes by Eiko Ishioka.

‘Inglourious Basterds’ (2009)

In occupied France, a squad of Jewish American soldiers conducts guerrilla missions as a cinema owner sets her own plan in motion. Brad Pitt, Mélanie Laurent, Christoph Waltz, and Diane Kruger appear. It arrives on Netflix on September 1, 2025.

Quentin Tarantino wrote and directed the international co‑production, shot largely in Germany and released by The Weinstein Company and Universal.

‘Long Shot’ (2019)

A journalist reconnects with his former babysitter—now a high‑profile politician—as she mounts a presidential campaign, complicating both their lives. Charlize Theron and Seth Rogen star with O’Shea Jackson Jr. and June Diane Raphael. It arrives on Netflix on September 1, 2025.

Jonathan Levine directs from a screenplay by Liz Hannah and Dan Sterling for Lionsgate, produced by Point Grey Pictures and Good Universe.

‘Shrek the Third’ (2007)

Shrek searches for an heir to Far Far Away while Prince Charming plots a takeover, sending the gang on the road. The voice cast features Mike Myers, Cameron Diaz, Eddie Murphy, Justin Timberlake, and Antonio Banderas. It arrives on Netflix on September 1, 2025.

Chris Miller directs with Raman Hui as co‑director for DreamWorks Animation, continuing the series’ fairy‑tale pastiche.

‘Hot Shots!’ (1991)

A gifted but distracted pilot joins a Navy fighter squadron in a broad send‑up of high‑flying dramas. Charlie Sheen stars with Cary Elwes, Valeria Golino, and Lloyd Bridges. It arrives on Netflix on September 1, 2025.

Jim Abrahams directs and co‑writes with Pat Proft for 20th Century Fox.

‘Shrek’ (2001)

An ogre strikes a deal to rescue a princess and ends up on a quest with a very talkative donkey. Voices include Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz, and John Lithgow. It arrives on Netflix on September 1, 2025.

The feature is co‑directed by Andrew Adamson and Vicky Jenson for DreamWorks Animation, drawing on William Steig’s picture book.

‘Liar Liar’ (1997)

After a birthday wish, a fast‑talking lawyer can’t tell a lie for 24 hours, upending his personal and professional life. Jim Carrey stars with Maura Tierney, Jennifer Tilly, and Cary Elwes. It arrives on Netflix on September 1, 2025.

Tom Shadyac directs from a story by Paul Guay and Stephen Mazur, produced by Imagine Entertainment and released by Universal Pictures.

‘Chicken Run’ (2000)

A determined hen and a swaggering rooster plan a breakout from a farm before the owners change their business model, turning escape into a race against time. Voices include Julia Sawalha, Mel Gibson, Miranda Richardson, and Timothy Spall. It arrives on Netflix on September 1, 2025.

Peter Lord and Nick Park direct the Aardman/DreamWorks stop‑motion feature, mounted with extensive model and set work.

‘The Running Man’ (1987)

In a dystopian police state, a wrongfully convicted man must survive a deadly game show where convicts are hunted by celebrity “Stalkers.” Arnold Schwarzenegger stars with Maria Conchita Alonso and Richard Dawson. It arrives on Netflix on September 1, 2025.

Paul Michael Glaser directs the adaptation of the Stephen King novel written under the Richard Bachman pseudonym for Tri‑Star Pictures.

‘Sherlock Holmes’ (2009)

Holmes and Watson investigate a conspiracy tied to a secret society in Victorian London. Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law star with Rachel McAdams and Mark Strong. It arrives on Netflix on September 1, 2025.

Guy Ritchie directs from a story by Michael Robert Johnson, Anthony Peckham, and Simon Kinberg for Warner Bros.

‘Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows’ (2011)

Holmes and Watson match wits with Professor Moriarty in a pursuit across Europe. Robert Downey Jr., Jude Law, and Jared Harris star, with Noomi Rapace joining the cast. It arrives on Netflix on September 1, 2025.

Guy Ritchie returns to direct from a screenplay by Michele and Kieran Mulroney, produced by Silver Pictures for Warner Bros.

‘Paddington’ (2014)

A polite bear from Peru finds a home with the Brown family in London, even as a determined taxidermist sets her sights on him. Ben Whishaw voices Paddington, with Hugh Bonneville, Sally Hawkins, and Nicole Kidman. It arrives on Netflix on September 1, 2025.

Paul King directs for Heyday Films and StudioCanal, adapting Michael Bond’s beloved character for a live‑action/CG blend.

‘Dennis the Menace’ (1993)

A mischievous boy bedevils his neighbor Mr. Wilson while a drifter prowls the neighborhood, setting up gags and showdowns. Mason Gamble plays Dennis opposite Walter Matthau, with Christopher Lloyd as Switchblade Sam. It arrives on Netflix on September 1, 2025.

Nick Castle directs from a screenplay by John Hughes, adapting Hank Ketcham’s comic‑strip creations for Warner Bros.

‘E.T. the Extra‑Terrestrial’ (1982)

A stranded alien forms a bond with a suburban boy who tries to help him return home while avoiding government agents. Henry Thomas, Dee Wallace, and Drew Barrymore star. It arrives on Netflix on September 1, 2025.

Steven Spielberg directs from Melissa Mathison’s screenplay for Universal Pictures, featuring a celebrated score by John Williams.

‘Bridesmaids’ (2011)

Asked to serve as maid of honor, a woman clashes with a rival and stumbles through a series of wedding events that test her closest friendship. Kristen Wiig leads an ensemble with Maya Rudolph, Rose Byrne, and Melissa McCarthy. It arrives on Netflix on September 1, 2025.

Paul Feig directs, with a screenplay by Kristen Wiig and Annie Mumolo, produced by Apatow Productions for Universal.

‘The Amazing Spider‑Man’ (2012)

Peter Parker investigates his parents’ past while confronting Dr. Curt Connors, whose experiments unleash the Lizard. Andrew Garfield stars with Emma Stone and Rhys Ifans. It arrives on Netflix on September 1, 2025.

Marc Webb directs from a screenplay by James Vanderbilt, Alvin Sargent, and Steve Kloves for Columbia Pictures and Marvel Entertainment.

‘Escape Room’ (2019)

Six strangers accept an invitation to an immersive puzzle experience that turns deadly, with each room linked to their pasts. Taylor Russell, Logan Miller, Deborah Ann Woll, and Tyler Labine star. It arrives on Netflix on September 1, 2025.

Adam Robitel directs from a screenplay by Bragi F. Schut and Maria Melnik for Screen Gems.

‘8 Mile’ (2002)

A factory worker and aspiring rapper battles stage fright and personal obstacles in Detroit’s underground scene, culminating in a make‑or‑break performance. Eminem stars with Kim Basinger, Brittany Murphy, and Mekhi Phifer. It arrives on Netflix on September 1, 2025.

Curtis Hanson directs from Scott Silver’s screenplay for Universal Pictures, with original music integral to the story.

‘Stand by Me’ (1986)

Four friends set off to find the body of a missing boy and end up confronting fear, loyalty, and the edges of childhood. Wil Wheaton, River Phoenix, Corey Feldman, and Jerry O’Connell star. It arrives on Netflix on September 1, 2025.

Rob Reiner directs the adaptation of Stephen King’s novella ‘The Body’ for Columbia Pictures.

‘Shrek Forever After’ (2010)

Shrek’s deal with Rumpelstiltskin rewrites his world, forcing him to fight for the life he once took for granted. Voices include Mike Myers, Cameron Diaz, Eddie Murphy, Antonio Banderas, and Walt Dohrn. It arrives on Netflix on September 1, 2025.

Mike Mitchell directs from a story by Josh Klausner and Darren Lemke for DreamWorks Animation.

‘Shark Tale’ (2004)

A fib about slaying a shark turns a small fish into an underwater celebrity, dragging him into trouble with the real shark mob. Voices include Will Smith, Renée Zellweger, Angelina Jolie, Jack Black, and Robert De Niro. It arrives on Netflix on September 1, 2025.

Vicky Jenson, Bibo Bergeron, and Rob Letterman direct the DreamWorks Animation feature, which riffs on gangster‑movie tropes.

‘Boyz n the Hood’ (1991)

A teen moves in with his father in South Central Los Angeles and navigates choices that will shape his future. Cuba Gooding Jr., Ice Cube, Morris Chestnut, and Laurence Fishburne star. It arrives on Netflix on September 1, 2025.

John Singleton wrote and directed the drama for Columbia Pictures, marking an early landmark in contemporary American cinema.

‘Strange Frequencies: Taiwan Killer Hospital’ (2024)

A group of celebrities and influencers livestream a ghost‑hunting challenge inside an abandoned hospital, unleashing a malevolent force. The cast includes Enrique Gil, Jane de Leon, and Alexa Miro. It arrives on Netflix on September 4, 2025.

Directed by Kerwin Go and written by Kerwin Go, Dustin Celestino, and Leovic Arceta, the Filipino found‑footage feature was produced by Reality MM Studios and Creative Leaders Group 8.

‘The Blackening’ (2023)

A reunion at a remote rental turns into a deadly game as a masked killer forces a group of friends to make impossible choices. The ensemble features Grace Byers, Jermaine Fowler, Melvin Gregg, and Dewayne Perkins. It arrives on Netflix on September 4, 2025.

Tim Story directs from a screenplay by Tracy Oliver and Dewayne Perkins, expanding a comedy short into a feature for Lionsgate.

‘Tomb Watcher’ (2025)

After a wealthy woman dies, her husband and his lover must stay with her preserved body in a secluded villa for one hundred days to secure an inheritance, stirring guilt and hauntings. Woranuch Bhirombhakdi, Thanavate Siriwattanagul, and Arachaporn Pokinpakorn star. It arrives on Netflix on September 4, 2025.

Directed by Vatanyu Ingkavivat for Kantana Motion Pictures, the Thai horror feature centers ritual, superstition, and psychological unraveling.

‘Redeeming Love’ (2022)

During the Gold Rush, a trafficked young woman meets a patient suitor whose loyalty gives her a chance to imagine a different life. Abigail Cowen and Tom Lewis star, with Logan Marshall‑Green and Famke Janssen. It arrives on Netflix on September 7, 2025.

Directed by D.J. Caruso, the period romance adapts Francine Rivers’ bestseller, with Rivers co‑writing the screenplay with Caruso.

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