Here Are the Best Movies to Stream this Weekend on Netflix, Including ‘Tomb Watcher’

With a fresh wave of films newly available and a couple of brand-new additions dropping right before the weekend, there’s plenty to line up for your next movie night. The picks below cover new romantic comedies, international thrillers, buzzy recent releases, and a few standouts that deserve a spot on any watchlist, all rolling onto Netflix between early September and this weekend.

Each entry includes a quick snapshot of what it’s about and who made it—cast, director, and key creative details—so you can zero in on the titles that match your mood. Release days refer to this month’s US streaming window noted in the weekly roundups, and everything here is ready to stream over the weekend.

‘The Wrong Paris’ (2025)

A reality-dating show turns upside-down when Dawn signs on believing she’ll be filming in Paris, France—only to discover the production is set in Paris, Texas. Miranda Cosgrove leads the ensemble as Dawn, with Pierson Fodé as bachelor Trey and supporting roles from Madison Pettis, Frances Fisher, Yvonne Orji, Torrance Coombs, Hannah Stocking, and Madeleine Arthur. It premieres on Netflix on Friday, September 12.

The romantic comedy is directed by Janeen Damian from a screenplay by Nicole Henrich and produced by Brad Krevoy and Michael Damian for MPCA/Brad Krevoy Productions, with Cosgrove also serving as an executive producer. Filming took place in British Columbia locations, including Vancouver and Agassiz, ahead of its streaming debut.

‘Tomb Watcher’ (2025)

After a wealthy woman dies, her husband and his lover are forced to spend one hundred days in a secluded villa with her preserved body to claim an inheritance—an ordeal that stirs hauntings, suspicion, and guilt. The cast features Woranuch Bhirombhakdi, Thanavate Siriwattanagul, and Arachaporn Pokinpakorn. It arrives on Netflix on Thursday, September 4.

The Thai horror film is directed by Vatanyu Ingkavivat and was produced by Kantana Motion Pictures and partners, bringing a regional supernatural premise to a global streaming audience. Its intimate setting and inheritance-challenge setup drive a pressure-cooker story anchored by its central trio.

‘The 4 Rascals’ (2025)

When a boyfriend grows unusually close to a wealthy colleague, a woman enlists her closest friends to dig into the newcomer’s intentions, setting off a scheme that tests loyalties and sparks comic complications. The ensemble includes Tran Thanh, Le Duong Bao Lam, Le Giang, Uyen An, and Quoc Anh. It’s available on Netflix starting Monday, September 1.

Directed by Tran Thanh and produced by Tran Thanh Town with Galaxy Studio and HKFilm, the Vietnamese romantic comedy (Vietnamese title: ‘Bộ tứ báo thủ’) blends friendship dynamics with workplace intrigue. Its streaming rollout brings one of the year’s regional box-office draws to viewers worldwide.

‘Strange Frequencies: Taiwan Killer Hospital’ (2024)

A group of celebrities and influencers takes on a livestreamed ghost-hunting challenge inside an abandoned hospital, only to unleash a malevolent force that begins to turn the stunt into a fight for survival. The film features Enrique Gil, Jane de Leon, and Alexa Miro in key roles. It lands on Netflix on Thursday, September 4.

Directed by Kerwin Go from a script by Kerwin Go, Dustin Celestino, and Leovic Arceta, this Filipino found-footage horror entry comes from Reality MM Studios and Creative Leaders Group 8. The production leans on POV camerawork and real-time streaming conceits to escalate its haunted-site premise.

‘The Blackening’ (2023)

A group of friends reunites at a remote rental over a holiday weekend and finds themselves at the mercy of a masked killer who forces them into a deadly game rooted in inside jokes and group history. The ensemble includes Grace Byers, Jermaine Fowler, Melvin Gregg, and Dewayne Perkins, among others. It becomes available on Netflix on Thursday, September 4.

Tim Story directs from a screenplay by Tracy Oliver and Dewayne Perkins, expanding a 2018 comedy short into a feature produced and released by Lionsgate and partners. The film folds social satire into slasher mechanics while keeping the focus on a tight, improvisation-friendly cast.

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

This dramatization recounts how ex-con Larry Ray moved into his daughter’s college dorm and began manipulating her friends through coercive control, turning a shared apartment into a web of influence and abuse. Billy Zane portrays Ray, with Tedra Rogers and Drew Henderson in supporting roles. It joins Netflix on Monday, September 1.

Directed by Elisabeth Röhm from a script by Gregory Small and Tim Small, the film first premiered as a television movie before its streaming release. The production frames a headline-making case through a character-centric approach that tracks the escalation inside a small circle of students.

‘Redeeming Love’ (2022)

Set during the California Gold Rush, ‘Redeeming Love’ follows a young woman forced into prostitution who encounters an unlikely suitor determined to offer a path to freedom and a new life. Abigail Cowen and Tom Lewis lead the cast, with Logan Marshall-Green and Famke Janssen in key roles. It arrives on Netflix on Sunday, September 7.

Adapted from Francine Rivers’ novel, the film is produced by Mission Pictures International alongside partners and presents a period melodrama anchored in themes of resilience and loyalty. Its West Coast frontier backdrop provides the canvas for a romance that intertwines personal trauma with second chances.

‘Long Shot’ (2019)

A journalist reconnects with his former babysitter—now a high-profile politician—as she prepares a presidential run, and the two test whether a relationship can survive on-the-trail chaos. Charlize Theron and Seth Rogen star, joined by O’Shea Jackson Jr., June Diane Raphael, and more. It’s on Netflix from Monday, September 1.

Directed by Jonathan Levine with a screenplay by Liz Hannah and Dan Sterling, ‘Long Shot’ was produced by Point Grey Pictures and Good Universe for Lionsgate. The film blends political-campaign logistics with character-driven comedy, matching its leads’ timing with travel-heavy set pieces.

‘Escape Room’ (2019)

Six strangers accept invitations to a high-stakes escape-room challenge and discover the puzzles are lethal, with each room keyed to a piece of their pasts. The ensemble includes Taylor Russell, Logan Miller, Deborah Ann Woll, and Tyler Labine. It becomes available on Netflix on Monday, September 1.

Directed by Adam Robitel from a screenplay by Bragi F. Schut and Maria Melnik, the thriller was released by Sony’s Screen Gems and emphasizes practical trap design and sequential problem-solving. Its contained structure and escalating rooms provide a puzzle-box framework for the cast.

‘Phantom Thread’ (2017)

In postwar London’s fashion world, couturier Reynolds Woodcock’s controlled routines are disrupted when he meets Alma, a waitress who becomes his muse and partner, challenging the rules that govern his life and work. Daniel Day-Lewis stars with Vicky Krieps and Lesley Manville. It’s streaming on Netflix from Monday, September 1.

Written and directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, the drama features an original score by Jonny Greenwood and was produced by Annapurna Pictures and Ghoulardi Film Company. The production’s craft focus—costume design, music, and an intimate shooting style—supports a story centered on power, artistry, and attachment.

Enjoy the lineup and tell us which titles you’re cueing up first in the comments.