A Glean movie guide
Netflix's Best New Hits
Freshly curated for 2026
From award-winning dramas to high-octane action, here are the must-watch films on Netflix.
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The movie list
- 01
Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery
Benoit Blanc returns for his most intricate and star-studded puzzle yet.
When young priest Jud Duplenticy is sent to assist charismatic firebrand Monsignor Jefferson Wicks, it’s clear that all is not well in the pews. After a sudden and seemingly impossible murder rocks the town, the lack of an obvious suspect prompts local police chief Geraldine Scott to join forces with renowned detective Benoit Blanc to unravel a mystery that defies all logic.
- 02
Hit Man
A sharp, genre-bending comedy that balances clever writing with a breakout performance by Glen Powell.
A mild-mannered professor moonlighting as a fake hit man in police stings ignites a chain reaction of trouble when he falls for a potential client.
- 03
The Electric State
A visually stunning sci-fi adventure through a beautifully realized retro-futuristic world.
An orphaned teen hits the road with a mysterious robot to find her long-lost brother, teaming up with a smuggler and his wisecracking sidekick.
- 04
Rebel Ridge
A masterfully paced thriller that turns a small-town confrontation into a high-stakes battle of wits.
A former Marine confronts corruption in a small town when local law enforcement unjustly seizes the bag of cash he needs to post his cousin's bail.
- 05
Emilia Pérez
A bold, award-winning musical crime drama that defies expectations at every turn.
Rita, an underrated lawyer working for a large law firm more interested in getting criminals out of jail than bringing them to justice, is hired by the leader of a criminal organization.
- 06
Frankenstein
Guillermo del Toro brings his signature gothic beauty to this haunting new take on a classic.
Dr. Victor Frankenstein, a brilliant but egotistical scientist, brings a creature to life in a monstrous experiment that ultimately leads to the undoing of both the creator and his tragic creation.
- 07
Carry-On
A lean, high-concept suspense thriller that keeps the tension high from takeoff to landing.
An airport security officer races to outsmart a mysterious traveler forcing him to let a dangerous item slip onto a Christmas Eve flight.
- 08
His Three Daughters
A powerful and intimate character study anchored by three powerhouse performances.
Emotions run high when three estranged sisters reunite in a cramped New York City apartment to watch over their ailing father during his final days.
- 09
Back in Action
A high-energy spy comedy marking a triumphant and fun return for Cameron Diaz.
Fifteen years after vanishing from the CIA to start a family, elite spies Matt and Emily jump back into the world of espionage when their cover is blown.
- 10
The Piano Lesson
A prestigious and soulful adaptation of the classic play, rich with history and emotion.
A brother and sister's battle over a prized heirloom piano unleashes haunting truths about how the past is perceived — and who defines a family legacy.
- 11
Havoc
A brutal and relentless action showcase from the director of 'The Raid'.
When a drug heist swerves lethally out of control, a jaded cop fights his way through a corrupt city's criminal underworld to save a politician's son.
- 12
Woman of the Hour
Anna Kendrick’s directorial debut is a chilling, expertly crafted true-crime thriller.
An aspiring actress crosses paths with a prolific serial killer in '70s LA when they're cast on an episode of "The Dating Game."