A Swedish Historical Drama and All the Other Movies Coming to Netflix This Week

Netflix brings a robust lineup of international originals and star-studded blockbusters for the week of February 16 through February 22, 2026. Subscribers can look forward to a diverse slate ranging from Korean romance and Spanish thrillers to the complete ‘The Expendables’ franchise. Highlights include the wrestling biopic ‘The Iron Claw’ and the debut of the Swedish historical drama ‘The Swedish Connection’.

‘Fall’ (2022)

Arriving on Wednesday, February 18, this survival thriller takes vertigo-inducing tension to new heights. Best friends Becky and Hunter decide to climb a remote, abandoned 2,000-foot television tower to conquer their fears and scatter the ashes of Becky’s late husband. However, their journey turns into a nightmare when the ladder sections break away, leaving them stranded at the summit without supplies or a signal. The film chronicles their desperate physical and psychological battle against the elements as they attempt to survive at a dizzying altitude.

‘The Swedish Connection’ (2026)

This Swedish historical drama, based on true events during World War II, debuts on Thursday, February 19. The story follows Gösta Engzell, a bureaucrat at the Swedish Foreign Ministry who leads a quiet administrative life until he is confronted with the persecution of Jews in neighboring countries. Breaking from his nation’s official stance of neutrality, he and his team utilize legal loopholes and paperwork to launch a daring rescue mission. The film highlights the power of civil resistance and the moral courage required to act against a ruthless regime.

‘Meet, Greet & Bye’ (2025)

Streaming on Thursday, February 19, this Filipino family drama centers on a terminally ill mother who refuses further treatment for her cancer. Her only wish is to meet her favorite K-drama idol, leading her estranged children to reunite and set aside their differences to make her dream a reality. As they navigate the chaotic world of fan meets and ticket scalpers, the siblings are forced to confront their own past grievances. The film blends emotional family dynamics with the humorous lengths loved ones will go to for one another.

‘Life After Beth’ (2014)

Aubrey Plaza and Dane DeHaan star in this dark horror-comedy landing on the platform on Thursday, February 19. After his girlfriend Beth dies unexpectedly, Zach is devastated until she mysteriously returns from the grave, seemingly normal but with no memory of her death. As Zach tries to continue their relationship, Beth’s behavior becomes increasingly erratic, aggressive, and carnivorous. The film offers a quirky twist on the zombie genre, exploring the difficulties of letting go and the literal decay of a romantic relationship.

‘The Iron Claw’ (2023)

This biographical sports drama, available on Thursday, February 19, recounts the tragic and triumphant story of the Von Erich family. Led by a domineering father, the brothers rise to become icons in the world of professional wrestling during the early 1980s. However, their immense success inside the ring is shadowed by a series of personal tragedies that the family refers to as the “Von Erich curse.” Zac Efron and Jeremy Allen White deliver powerful performances in this emotional examination of brotherhood and the cost of ambition.

‘Wakefield’ (2017)

Bryan Cranston stars as Howard Wakefield, a successful lawyer who suffers a nervous breakdown and decides to vanish from his own life. Instead of leaving town, he hides in the attic of his garage, observing his wife and children as they grapple with his disappearance. Arriving on Thursday, February 19, the film explores themes of voyeurism, suburban dissatisfaction, and the human desire to escape responsibility. As days turn into months, Howard’s self-imposed exile forces him to question his identity and whether he can ever truly return to the life he abandoned.

‘Firebreak’ (2026)

Premieres on Friday, February 20, bringing a tense Spanish thriller to global audiences. The plot follows a family visiting their summer home to prepare it for sale, hoping to heal old wounds after a personal tragedy. Their plans are shattered when a massive wildfire breaks out, and the daughter goes missing in the chaos. Defying evacuation orders, the mother and her relatives must navigate the burning forest and local intrigue to find the child before the flames consume everything.

‘The Orphans’ (2025)

This French action-thriller drops on Friday, February 20, focusing on two childhood friends, Gabriel and Driss, who have taken very different paths in life. They are forced to reunite when a woman they both loved dies in a suspicious car accident, leaving behind a teenage daughter seeking revenge. As the young girl disappears with a weapon, the two men must rely on their particular set of skills to track her down before she makes a fatal mistake. The film combines high-stakes stunts with a narrative about loyalty and the ghosts of the past.

‘Expend4bles’ (2023)

The legendary team of elite mercenaries returns for another high-octane mission on Friday, February 20. Barney Ross and Lee Christmas lead the squad to stop a terrorist organization from smuggling nuclear warheads that could ignite a global conflict. This installment introduces new blood to the team while delivering the franchise’s trademark explosive set pieces and combat sequences. The film serves as a passing of the torch within the series, highlighting both veteran stars and fresh action talent.

‘The Expendables 2’ (2012)

Also arriving Friday, February 20, the second installment of the franchise sees the team reunited for what should be an easy paycheck. However, when one of their own is brutally murdered by a rival mercenary, the mission transforms into a quest for vengeance. The film is notable for assembling an unprecedented roster of action icons, including Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, Jet Li, and Chuck Norris. It balances intense violence with self-aware humor as the team battles through enemy territory to secure weapons-grade plutonium.

‘The Expendables’ (2010)

The film that started it all hits Netflix on Friday, February 20, introducing the world to Barney Ross and his team of “expendable” operatives. Hired by a mysterious church figure to overthrow a Latin American dictator, the team soon discovers they are pawns in a larger, deadlier game. Caught between a rogue CIA agent and a ruthless general, the mercenaries must choose between their survival and saving an innocent woman. This movie revived the 1980s style of hard-hitting action cinema and established the camaraderie that defines the series.

‘The Addams Family’ (2019)

This animated reboot of the classic macabre family arrives on Friday, February 20. The story follows Gomez, Morticia, and their clan as they prepare for a major family celebration while facing off against a reality TV host who wants to conform their hilltop mansion to her suburban aesthetic. The voice cast features Oscar Isaac and Charlize Theron, bringing a modern yet faithful spin to the beloved characters. It explores themes of acceptance and individuality as the Addams clan clashes with the “normal” world.

‘Pavane’ (2026)

A poignant Korean romantic drama premiering on Friday, February 20, adapted from the novel “Pavane for a Dead Princess”. The film weaves the stories of three emotionally isolated individuals working at a department store who slowly begin to open their hearts to one another. It stars Go Ah-sung as a woman hiding from the world due to social stigma, alongside Byun Yo-han and Moon Sang-min. The narrative focuses on how these characters find light and redemption through their shared connections, offering a sensitive portrayal of love and self-worth.

‘Laggies’ (2014)

Keira Knightley stars in this coming-of-age comedy available on Friday, February 20. She plays Megan, a 28-year-old woman who panics when her boyfriend proposes and flees to hide out with a 16-year-old girl she meets by chance. As she integrates herself into the teenager’s life, she finds herself drawn to the girl’s single father, played by Sam Rockwell. The film examines the fear of growing up and the unexpected friendships that can help bridge the gap between youth and adulthood.

‘The Expendables 3’ (2014)

Completing the collection on Friday, February 20, the third film pits Barney Ross against the team’s co-founder, now a ruthless arms dealer played by Mel Gibson. To combat this old enemy, Barney retires his veteran crew and recruits a younger, tech-savvy generation of mercenaries. The clash of styles between the old school and the new blood becomes central to the mission as they fight to take down the man who wants to destroy them. The movie expands the ensemble cast even further, adding Harrison Ford and Antonio Banderas to the mix.

‘The Addams Family 2’ (2021)

The animated sequel joins its predecessor on Friday, February 20, taking the spooky family on a cross-country road trip. Worried that Wednesday and Pugsley are drifting away, Gomez and Morticia pile everyone into their haunted camper for one last miserable family vacation. Their journey across America is filled with run-ins with unsuspecting tourists and a scientist who claims Wednesday might not be an Addams after all. The film focuses on the bonds of family, no matter how strange or kooky they may be.

‘Triangle of Sadness’ (2022)

Ruben Östlund’s Palme d’Or-winning satire creates waves on Saturday, February 21. The film begins with a celebrity model couple who are invited on a luxury cruise for the super-rich, helmed by an unhinged captain. When a storm hits and the passengers are shipwrecked on a deserted island, the social hierarchy is completely upended as the cleaning lady becomes the only one with survival skills. This sharp, dark comedy critiques capitalism, beauty standards, and class dynamics in a gleefully chaotic fashion.

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