Best Movies to Stream this Weekend on Netflix, Including ‘Good News’

If you’re lining up what to watch, Netflix just dropped a wave of fresh films—thrillers, festival favorites, an animated Roald Dahl adaptation, a Sundance-lauded documentary, and more. Below are ten recent arrivals to make a tight weekend watchlist, prioritized by newest releases first and then by notable Netflix originals and standouts. Pick a lane—heists, hijackings, undercover ops, or heartfelt drama—and you’re set.

‘Good News’ (2025)

A Korean hijacking thriller–satire from writer-director Byun Sung-hyun, ‘Good News’ follows an audacious operation to divert a seized Japanese passenger jet. The cast includes Sul Kyung-gu, Hong Kyung, and Ryoo Seung-bum, with cinematography by Jo Hyoung-rae and editing by Kim Sang-beom. Script credits list Byun Sung-hyun and Lee Jin-seong. It lands on Friday, October 17.

‘The Twits’ (2025)

Netflix’s animated take on Roald Dahl’s classic book arrives with Phil Johnston directing and co-writing, alongside co-directors Todd Demong and Katie Shanahan. Voice leads include Margo Martindale and Johnny Vegas as the Twits, with Natalie Portman, Emilia Clarke, and Maitreyi Ramakrishnan among the ensemble. The feature runs 98 minutes, edited by Erika Dapkewicz with a score by Oli Julian and original songs by David Byrne. It drops on Friday, October 17.

‘The Perfect Neighbor’ (2025)

Geeta Gandbhir’s documentary examines the 2023 killing of Ajike “AJ” Owens in Ocala, Florida, constructed largely from police body-cam and related footage. The film premiered at Sundance and earned the Directing Award: U.S. Documentary before screening at SXSW, CPH:DOX, Full Frame, and Sheffield DocFest. Executive producer credits include Soledad O’Brien, with production from Message Pictures, Park Pictures, and SO’B Productions. It arrives Friday, October 17.

’27 Nights’ (2025)

Daniel Hendler directs and stars in this Argentine drama about an elderly woman placed in a psychiatric clinic by her daughters, while an expert must determine whether she is ill or simply intent on living freely. The film adapts Natalia Zito’s novel ‘Veintisiete noches’ and features Marilú Marini, Julieta Zylberberg, and Carla Peterson. It opened the 73rd San Sebastián International Film Festival ahead of its streaming debut. The film arrives Friday, October 17.

‘She Walks in Darkness’ (2025)

This Spanish thriller centers on a Civil Guard officer who goes undercover within ETA, spending years charting hideouts across the south of France. The cast features Susana Abaitua, Andrés Gertrúdix, and Iraia Elias. Project notes highlight its basis in a landmark infiltration operation and the long-term operational risks at the story’s core. It lands on Friday, October 17.

‘Everybody Loves Me When I’m Dead’ (2025)

A Thai crime thriller about two bank employees who siphon money from an unclaimed account only to discover it belongs to dangerous Pattaya underworld figures. Nithiwat Tharatorn writes and directs, with Theeradej Wongpuapan, Vachirawich Wattanapakdeepaisan, and Chulachak Chakrabongse starring. Supporting roles include Fatima Dechawaleekul and Pitipat Kootrakul, and the film blends heist mechanics with escalating reprisals. It arrived Tuesday, October 14.

‘Inside Furioza’ (2025)

Set in the violent ‘Furioza’ universe, this Polish crime follow-up focuses on hooligan gangs, police infiltration, and the leverage used to push an informant inside a crew. Cyprian T. Olencki directs, with Mateusz Damięcki and Szymon Bobrowski among returning names. The continuation explores ultras-scene power struggles and undercover threads. It’s slated for Wednesday, October 15.

‘Steve’ (2025)

Set over a single day in the mid-1990s at a rural English school for troubled boys, ‘Steve’ follows a headteacher wrestling with a looming shutdown and the welfare of students on the edge. Tim Mielants directs from Max Porter’s adaptation of his novella ‘Shy’. Cillian Murphy leads the cast, joined by Tracey Ullman and Jay Lycurgo. It arrived on October 3.

‘Goodbye, Farewell’ (2025)

Also known by its Indonesian title ‘Sampai Jumpa, Selamat Tinggal,’ this romantic drama follows Wyn’s trip to Seoul to search for her missing boyfriend, with the help of an Indonesian worker named Rey. Adriyanto Dewo writes and directs, and the ensemble includes Putri Marino, Jerome Kurnia, Jourdy Pranata, Lutesha, and Kiki Narendra. Production credits include Adhya Pictures and Relate Films. It arrived on October 3.

‘Organ Child’ (2025)

A crime-thriller about Zhang Qi-Mao, a father whose infant daughter is abducted; framed and imprisoned during his search, he later discovers an organ-trafficking ring behind the crime. Chieh Shueh Bin directs from a screenplay by Chieh Shueh Bin, Huang Chih-hsiang, Huang Hsin-kao, Chang Chih-sheng, and Huang Chi-fa. The cast includes Chang Hsiao-chuan as Zhang Qi-mao and Moon Lee as Xu Zi-qiao, with SHOU and Hsueh Shih-ling among the ensemble. It arrived on September 30.

Tell us what you’re queuing up first this weekend—and why—in the comments!