Best Movies to Stream this Weekend on Netflix, Including ‘The Perfect Neighbor’

If your queue needs a refresh, this week brings a mix of brand-new premieres, festival standouts, gripping documentaries, and a few international crime thrillers arriving just in time for a cozy weekend watch. Below you’ll find concise snapshots—plot basics, key cast and creatives, and when each title hits Netflix—so you can pick fast and press play without the endless scrolling.

‘A House of Dynamite’ (2025)

Kathryn Bigelow’s apocalyptic political thriller tracks the U.S. response when an unattributed nuclear missile targets Chicago, unfolding across command centers and the White House in near real time. The film stars Idris Elba as the U.S. president and Rebecca Ferguson as Captain Olivia Walker, with Jared Harris, Tracy Letts, and Anthony Ramos among the ensemble; Noah Oppenheim wrote the script. Key collaborators include cinematographer Barry Ackroyd, editor Kirk Baxter, and composer Volker Bertelmann. It hits Netflix on Friday, October 24, 2025.

‘Who Killed the Montreal Expos?’ (2025)

This investigative documentary examines the downfall of Canada’s first MLB franchise, tracing ownership decisions, stadium politics, labor strife, and fan disillusionment to identify who was responsible for the team’s demise. Directed by Jean-François Poisson and produced by Attraction, it features interviews with figures connected to the club and chronicles the road to relocation. Netflix positions it as a Canadian sports and business documentary. It premiered on Netflix on Tuesday, October 21, 2025.

‘The Elixir’ (2001)

An Australian indie crime-thriller from writer-director Colm O’Murchu, ‘The Elixir’ follows ambitious ad executive Peter Collins as a massive account win entangles him in corporate rivalry and criminal intrigue. The cast features Rhett Giles, Laurie Foell, and Tiriel Mora, with genre notes spanning mystery and drama. Synopses outline boardroom maneuvering colliding with underworld pressures. It arrives on Netflix on Thursday, October 23, 2025.

‘Good News’ (2025)

Writer-director Byun Sung-hyun delivers a Korean hijacking thriller-satire about an operation to divert a seized Japanese passenger jet. The film stars Sul Kyung-gu, Hong Kyung, and Ryoo Seung-bum; cinematography is by Jo Hyoung-rae with editing by Kim Sang-beom. It screened in Special Presentations at TIFF 2025 and blends thriller mechanics with satirical elements. The title landed on Netflix on Friday, October 17, 2025.

‘The Twits’ (2025)

Inspired by Roald Dahl’s book, this animated feature is directed and co-written by Phil Johnston with co-directors Todd Demong and Katie Shanahan. Voices include Margo Martindale and Johnny Vegas as the Twits, with Natalie Portman, Emilia Clarke, and Maitreyi Ramakrishnan among the ensemble. Produced by Netflix Animation and Jellyfish Pictures, the film runs 98 minutes, with editing by Erika Dapkewicz and a score by Oli Julian; original songs are credited to David Byrne. It debuted on Netflix on Friday, October 17, 2025.

‘The Perfect Neighbor’ (2025)

Directed by Geeta Gandbhir, this documentary reconstructs the 2023 killing of Ajike “AJ” Owens in Ocala, Florida, using police body-cam and related footage to examine the incident and its aftermath. Executive producers include Soledad O’Brien, with production by Message Pictures, Park Pictures, and SO’B Productions. The film premiered at Sundance 2025, winning the Directing Award: U.S. Documentary, before rolling out widely on Netflix on Friday, October 17, 2025. It currently sits at the top of Netflix’s most-watched movies in the U.S. for the week of October 13–19, 2025.

‘She Walks in Darkness’ (2025)

A Spanish thriller centering on a Civil Guard officer who goes undercover within ETA, the story follows years of clandestine work mapping hideouts in the south of France. The film stars Susana Abaitua, with Andrés Gertrúdix and Iraia Elias in supporting roles. Project notes emphasize the real-operation inspiration behind the long-term infiltration depicted on screen. It arrived on Netflix on Friday, October 17, 2025.

‘27 Nights’ (2025)

Adapted from Natalia Zito’s novel ‘Veintisiete noches,’ this Argentine drama follows an elderly woman placed in a psychiatric clinic by her daughters, forcing an expert to determine whether she is ill or intent on living freely. Directed by Daniel Hendler, who also appears in the film, the cast includes Marilú Marini, Julieta Zylberberg, and Carla Peterson. The film opened the 73rd San Sebastián International Film Festival before its streaming bow. It joined Netflix on Friday, October 17, 2025.

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

This Thai crime thriller tracks two bank employees who siphon cash from an unclaimed account, only to discover the money belongs to dangerous figures tied to Pattaya’s underworld. Directed by Nithiwat Tharatorn, the film stars Theeradej Wongpuapan, Vachirawich Wattanapakdeepaisan, and Chulachak Chakrabongse. Materials describe a heist setup escalating into gangland reprisals as the true owners pursue the thieves. It arrived on Netflix on Tuesday, October 14, 2025.

‘Inside Furioza’ (2025)

Set in the violent ‘Furioza’ universe, this Polish crime follow-up focuses on hooligan gangs and police infiltration. Directed by Cyprian T. Olencki, it features Mateusz Damięcki and Szymon Bobrowski among returning names and continues the franchise’s undercover threads. Synopses outline a female officer leveraging criminal pressure to push an informant into a gang. It was slated to arrive on Netflix on Wednesday, October 15, 2025.

Tell us which of these you’re queuing up first—and what we should add—down in the comments.