Here Are All the Movies Coming to Netflix This Week, Including ‘The Thursday Murder Club’

A new week means new movies to add to your queue. From a blockbuster robot adventure to a fresh British mystery and a timely true crime doc, Netflix has something landing almost every weekday. Everything here is set for the week of Monday August 25 through Sunday August 31, so you can plan what to stream and when to hit play.

Below you will find each title with its key details and when it arrives. Release days are listed in local dates for this week so you can mark your calendar with confidence and jump straight to what interests you most.

‘Transformers: Rise of the Beasts’ (2023)

The latest entry in the live action saga expands the universe with the Maximals and the Terrorcons while continuing the timeline that followed ‘Bumblebee’. It features Anthony Ramos as Noah Diaz and Dominique Fishback as Elena, with Peter Cullen returning as the voice of Optimus Prime and Ron Perlman voicing Optimus Primal alongside Pete Davidson as Mirage. Directed by Steven Caple Jr., it blends familiar Autobots with new factions in a story set in the mid 1990s. It arrives on Monday August 25.

The plot takes the heroes from New York to Peru as an ancient threat surfaces and forces unlikely alliances. Expect the franchise’s signature mix of human leads and towering CG characters with a focus on the Maximals’ history and how it ties into the battle for Earth. The film’s ensemble brings together on screen performers with veteran voice actors to carry the action and the lore to a new corner of the series.

‘Fantasy Football Ruined Our Lives’ (2025)

This Italian comedy feature is directed by Alessio Maria Federici and runs 90 minutes. It follows Simone who is played by Giacomo Ferrara as he becomes the key witness in the disappearance of his best friend Gianni who is played by Enrico Borello. The story is set inside the Mai una gioia fantasy league and the investigation is led by Judge Giudice who is played by Caterina Guzzanti while the league’s fragile balance is shaken by newcomer Andrea who is played by Silvia D’Amico. It arrives on Wednesday August 27 on Netflix and is also promoted internationally as ‘Fantasy Football Ruined Our Lives’.

The cast also includes Antonio Bannò as Federico with Francesco Russo as Nicola Francesco Giordano as Jacopo Giacomo Bottoni as Francesco and Francesca Agostini as Bianca. The screenplay is by Giulio Carrieri and Michele Bertini Malgarini and the film is produced by QMI. The plot kicks off when Gianni vanishes on the day of his wedding and the league’s final match and he has not even set his lineup which triggers interrogations chat logs screen grabs and escalating accusations among the friends as the search unfolds

‘The Thursday Murder Club’ (2025)

Based on Richard Osman’s bestselling novel, this Netflix adaptation follows four friends in an English retirement community who meet every week to dig into unsolved cases. When a local killing hits close to home, Elizabeth, Joyce, Ibrahim, and Ron turn their hobby into a real investigation that puts them at odds with dangerous people and official detectives. It arrives on Thursday August 28.

The mystery blends clues, red herrings, and character backstories as the club pieces together timelines and motives. Fans of the book will recognize the spirited dynamic between the quartet and the cozy yet twisty setup that moves from quiet village life to high stakes revelations while keeping the focus on teamwork and clever sleuthing.

‘Love Untangled’ (2025)

This new feature brings a romantic drama to the lineup with relationships at its core and choices that reshape the lives of the leads. The story centers on partners who must confront past decisions and learn what honesty and trust really mean when futures are at stake. It arrives on Friday August 29.

Expect a character driven narrative that follows intersecting arcs through heartfelt conversations and difficult turning points. The film builds its momentum through personal stakes rather than spectacle and uses its setting to highlight how family, friends, and career pressures can complicate love.

‘Unknown Number: The High School Catfish’ (2025)

This documentary investigates a catfishing case that spread through a high school community and shows how a fake identity can spiral into real world harm. It examines the messages that started it all, how students and families reacted, and how investigators traced digital footprints to find the person behind the screen. It arrives on Friday August 29.

The film explains how catfishing works in practical terms for modern apps and texts and why teens are vulnerable to tactics that mix manipulation with anonymity. Interviews, device records, and social media timelines are used to reconstruct events step by step so viewers can see what warning signs were missed and what safeguards can help prevent similar cases.

Share which of these you will watch first this week in the comments.