Here Are the Best Movies to Stream this Weekend on Netflix, Including ‘Dr. Seuss’s The Sneetches’

From brand-new Netflix originals to buzzy documentaries and a few international gems, this week’s lineup makes it easy to build a varied movie queue—family viewing, prestige projects, and glossy romances all included. Below are the ten most timely picks drawn from this week’s arrivals, prioritizing the newest releases and Netflix originals, with a couple of high-profile festival titles now landing on the service.

‘Being Eddie’ (2025)

This feature documentary charts Eddie Murphy’s path from teenage stand-up standout to big-screen icon, weaving new interviews with archival clips and behind-the-scenes stories. Directed by Angus Wall, it features contributions from performers who’ve worked with or been influenced by Murphy. The film explores craft, longevity, and reinvention across decades of comedy and film hits. It’s positioned as a comprehensive, crowd-pleasing career portrait.

‘Dr. Seuss’s The Sneetches’ (2025)

An animated musical special adapts the classic Seuss tale about star-bellied and plain-bellied Sneetches who learn to celebrate differences, expanding the story with songs and bright, beach-side world-building. Voice performers include Amari McCoy, Sophie Petersen, and Christopher Fitzgerald, with Brown Bag Films leading animation. The production frames its lesson on prejudice through approachable set-pieces for kids and parents. It’s a concise, family-ready watch timed for the season.

‘Frankenstein’ (2025)

Guillermo del Toro’s interpretation of Mary Shelley’s novel casts Oscar Isaac as Victor Frankenstein and Jacob Elordi as the Creature, supported by Mia Goth and Christoph Waltz. The film reunites del Toro with cinematographer Dan Laustsen and composer Alexandre Desplat for a Gothic, character-forward approach. Creative notes emphasize the Creature’s humanity and the moral questions around creation and responsibility. It arrives to Netflix as a premium, filmmaker-driven release.

‘In Your Dreams’ (2025)

From Netflix Animation and Kuku Studios, this feature follows siblings who venture through a surreal dream world to nudge their divorced parents toward reconciliation, encountering figures like the Sandman and Baloney Tony. Directed by Alex Woo with Erik Benson as co-director, the voice cast includes Simu Liu, Cristin Milioti, and Craig Robinson. The production blends brisk adventure beats with playful visual gags suitable for family viewing. It’s a compact, fantasy-adventure option with broad appeal.

‘Baramulla’ (2025)

Set against the valleys and folklore of Kashmir, this thriller follows a police investigator confronting a series of child disappearances that hint at something supernatural. Manav Kaul leads, with direction by Aditya Suhas Jambhale and production by B62 Studios. The film leans on atmosphere, regional texture, and grounded procedural elements to build tension. It represents Netflix’s ongoing push for globally made, locally rooted genre cinema.

‘Groom & Two Brides’ (2025)

This Kuwaiti romantic comedy centers on a man who ends up engaged to both his boss’s daughter and his first love, forcing elaborate cover-ups and escalating farce. The cast is led by Abdullah Boushehri with Layla Abdallah and Lulwa Al Mulla, and the production is positioned as a glossy, contemporary crowd-pleaser. It showcases Netflix’s expanding slate of Middle Eastern titles. Expect fast-moving misunderstandings and set-piece reveals.

‘Mango’ (2025)

A Danish romantic drama from director Mehdi Avaz follows a hotel manager and her daughter who travel to Málaga to develop a resort on a widower’s mango farm, confronting grief, ambition, and second chances. Leads include Josephine Park and Dar Salim, with script credits to Milad Avaz. Location photography in Andalusia supports the film’s sun-dappled tone. It’s a character-centric story that mixes workplace stakes with slow-burn attraction.

‘Eloá the Hostage: Live on TV’ (2025)

This Brazilian documentary revisits the nationally televised Eloá Pimentel hostage crisis, building its account from interviews, family diaries, and archival footage. Directed by Cris Ghattas, it examines the media’s role alongside the case’s human toll. The project frames past coverage against new testimony to clarify events and decisions under pressure. It’s a true-crime entry with a strong journalistic backbone.

‘In Waves and War’ (2025)

Documentarians Jon Shenk and Bonni Cohen follow former special-operations veterans seeking relief from trauma through psychedelic-assisted therapy, blending vérité sequences with animated visualizations. The film incorporates researchers’ perspectives and family voices to contextualize treatments like ibogaine and 5-MeO-DMT. Its structure foregrounds real-world outcomes and ethical considerations. It’s a topical non-fiction pick for viewers interested in science and healing.

‘Nouvelle Vague’ (2025)

Richard Linklater’s meta-cinematic homage dramatizes the making of Jean-Luc Godard’s ‘Breathless,’ with Guillaume Marbeck as Godard and Zoey Deutch as Jean Seberg. The screenplay is credited to Holly Gent and Vincent Palmo Jr., and the film emphasizes period detail and playful process-movie energy. It premiered at a major festival before arriving on Netflix distribution in the U.S. Cinephiles will find a focus on craft, collaboration, and style.

Tell us what you’re queuing up first—and drop your own picks for hidden gems—in the comments.