Best Movies to Stream this Weekend on Netflix, Including ‘Blue Beetle’

Here’s a handy, up-to-date watchlist for the weekend—pulled from this week’s Netflix arrivals—covering new documentaries, international dramas, music specials, and a splash of superhero action, so you can queue fast and get watching.

‘Train Dreams’ (2025)

Arriving Friday, November 21, this adaptation of Denis Johnson’s novella follows Robert Grainier across early 20th-century America as work, loss, and memory shape his life. Joel Edgerton leads a cast that includes Felicity Jones, Clifton Collins Jr., Kerry Condon, and William H. Macy. The film is directed by Clint Bentley, co-written with Greg Kwedar, and features music by Bryce Dessner with cinematography by Adolpho Veloso. It premiered at Sundance before heading to streaming.

‘Selena y Los Dinos: A Family’s Legacy’ (2025)

Landing Monday, November 17, this documentary from director Isabel Castro explores Selena Quintanilla’s early career with her family band through interviews and archival material. Executive producers include Suzette Quintanilla and A.B. Quintanilla III. The film traces the singer’s artistic rise and cultural impact using the Quintanilla family archive. Bilingual storytelling spans English and Spanish.

‘Blue Beetle’ (2023)

Streaming from Monday, November 17, this DC film follows recent grad Jaime Reyes after bonding with an alien Scarab that gives him a powerful exoskeleton. Directed by Ángel Manuel Soto and written by Gareth Dunnet-Alcocer, it stars Xolo Maridueña with Adriana Barraza, Damián Alcázar, Susan Sarandon, George Lopez, and others. The production credits include cinematography by Pawel Pogorzelski and music by Bobby Krlic. The story centers on Jaime learning to control the Scarab’s technology while protecting his family.

‘Champagne Problems’ (2025)

Arriving Wednesday, November 19, this romantic comedy is written and directed by Mark Steven Johnson and stars Minka Kelly. The plot follows an executive traveling to France to secure a luxury champagne brand by Christmas, where she meets a local charmer. Supporting cast includes Tom Wozniczka, Thibault de Montalembert, Flula Borg, Astrid Whettnall, and Xavier Samuel. Production locations include Épernay and Taissy with an original score by Ryan Shore.

‘The Son of a Thousand Men’ (2025)

Also arriving Wednesday, November 19, this Brazilian drama adapts Valter Hugo Mãe’s novel under director Daniel Rezende. Rodrigo Santoro leads the cast as Crisóstomo, a solitary fisherman searching for family and connection. The story traces an unconventional path to belonging as he meets people carrying hidden stories of their own. The runtime is listed at approximately two hours.

‘The Follies’ (2025)

Debuting Thursday, November 20, this Mexican anthology drama from writer-director Rodrigo García interweaves stories of people tested by social and family pressures. The ensemble includes Naian González Norvind, Adriana Barraza, Ilse Salas, Cassandra Ciangherotti, Mónica del Carmen, Raúl Briones, Natalia Solián, and Alfredo Castro. The film screened on the fall festival circuit before its wider platform release. Expect Spanish-language dialogue and character-driven vignettes.

‘One Shot with Ed Sheeran’ (2025)

Streaming Friday, November 21, this single-take music special follows Ed Sheeran across New York City for real-time performances and interactions. Directed by Philip Barantini and produced by Fulwell 73 with Ben Winston among the producers, the piece runs about an hour. Netflix bills it as a “real-time music experience” culminating in a concert-style finale. Production notes highlight the technical choreography required for the continuous shot.

‘Sangre Del Toro’ (2025)

Available Friday, November 21, this documentary by Yves Montmayeur charts Guillermo del Toro’s creative universe using archival material and new access. The project screened in the Venice Classics strand prior to its wider availability. It traces the director’s Guadalajara roots, recurring motifs, and development across international filmmaking. The film presents a guided tour of del Toro’s themes and imagery.

‘Marry Christmas’ (2024)

Dropping Friday, November 21, this holiday comedy centers on two brothers who accidentally schedule weddings for the same Christmas date. Cast members include Joey and Matthew Lawrence, with the premise built around sibling rivalry and seasonal logistics. The setup blends nuptial planning chaos with family-holiday expectations. It’s positioned as a contemporary, light seasonal watch.

‘Mistletoe Mixup’ (2021)

Also arriving Friday, November 21, this rom-com stars Danielle C. Ryan as a workaholic who unknowingly dates two brothers, played by Joey and Matthew Lawrence. Directed by Andrew Lawrence, the film moves from meet-cutes to a ski-trip showdown as the siblings compete for her affection. Supporting roles include Andrew and Donna Lawrence. The story uses familiar holiday-movie dynamics and small-town settings.

Tell us what you’re pressing play on first this weekend in the comments!