Best Movies to Stream this Weekend on Netflix, Including ‘She Said Maybe’

Netflix’s fresh arrivals make weekend watchlists easy, with a brand-new rom-com debuting alongside recent additions from earlier in the month. To keep things simple, this roundup starts with the newest releases in the current weekly window, then moves to other titles that just landed and are ready to stream.

Each pick below includes core details—what it’s about and who made it—so you can zero in on the stories, casts, and creators that fit your plans. Titles are presented with their release years in the headings only.

‘She Said Maybe’ (2025)

‘She Said Maybe’ follows Mavi, a young woman raised in Germany who discovers she belongs to an ultra-wealthy Turkish family, a revelation that reshapes her relationships and day-to-day life. The cast features Beritan Balcı, Sinan Güleç, and Serkan Çayoğlu, with additional appearances by Meral Perin, Caroline Daur, Cansu Tosun, Ilknur Boyraz, and Mehmet Ateşçi.

The film is directed by Ngo The Chau and Buket Alakuş from a screenplay by Ipek Zübert. Produced by CB Medya, it blends cross-cultural settings and family dynamics as Mavi navigates new expectations, obligations, and a rapidly changing future.

‘The Wrong Paris’ (2025)

‘The Wrong Paris’ centers on Dawn, a reality-dating show contestant who thinks she’s headed to Paris, France—until she lands in Paris, Texas, and unexpectedly connects with the show’s bachelor, Trey. Miranda Cosgrove leads the cast with Pierson Fodé, joined by Madison Pettis, Yvonne Orji, Frances Fisher, Torrance Coombs, Hannah Stocking, and Madeleine Arthur.

Directed by Janeen Damian from a screenplay by Nicole Henrich, the movie is produced by Brad Krevoy and Michael Damian for MPCA/Brad Krevoy Productions, with Cosgrove also serving as an executive producer. Production took place across British Columbia locations standing in for Texas, with a contemporary rom-com premise built around a geographic mix-up.

‘Daddy’s Home’ (2015)

‘Daddy’s Home’ follows Brad Whitaker, a mild-mannered radio executive trying to be the best stepdad he can—until Dusty Mayron, the kids’ biological father, roars back into the picture. Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg star alongside Linda Cardellini, with supporting turns by Thomas Haden Church, Hannibal Buress, Bobby Cannavale, Scarlett Estevez, and Owen Vaccaro.

Sean Anders directs from a script by Brian Burns, Sean Anders, and John Morris. The production comes from Gary Sanchez Productions and Red Granite Pictures, with Michael Andrews composing and Julio Macat serving as director of photography.

‘Daddy’s Home 2’ (2017)

In ‘Daddy’s Home 2’, co-dads Brad and Dusty reunite just as their own fathers show up for the holidays, escalating the family chaos. Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg return with John Lithgow and Mel Gibson as the grandfathers, joined by Linda Cardellini, John Cena, Scarlett Estevez, and Owen Vaccaro.

The sequel is directed by Sean Anders, who co-wrote the screenplay with John Morris. Produced under Gary Sanchez Productions, it reunites key department heads from the first film, including composer Michael Andrews and cinematographer Julio Macat, while shifting the story to a holiday backdrop.

‘Edge of Tomorrow’ (2014)

‘Edge of Tomorrow’ follows a military public affairs officer who becomes trapped in a time loop during an alien invasion, improving his combat skills with help from a battle-hardened soldier. Tom Cruise and Emily Blunt lead the cast.

Doug Liman directs the adaptation of Hiroshi Sakurazaka’s light novel ‘All You Need Is Kill’, with a screenplay by Christopher McQuarrie, Jez Butterworth, and John-Henry Butterworth. Produced and released by Warner Bros., it features large-scale action staging and effects rooted in its repeat-the-day premise.

‘Sherlock Holmes’ (2009)

‘Sherlock Holmes’ teams the detective with Dr. John Watson as they investigate crimes tied to a clandestine society in Victorian London. Robert Downey Jr. portrays Holmes opposite Jude Law’s Watson, with Rachel McAdams as Irene Adler and Mark Strong as Lord Blackwood.

Guy Ritchie directs from a story by Michael Robert Johnson, Anthony Peckham, and Simon Kinberg. The Warner Bros. production pairs brisk, period-set action with a score by Hans Zimmer and production oversight from Joel Silver, Susan Downey, Lionel Wigram, and Dan Lin.

‘Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows’ (2011)

‘Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows’ pits Holmes and Watson against Professor James Moriarty in a cat-and-mouse pursuit across Europe. Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law return, with Jared Harris as Moriarty and Noomi Rapace as Madame Simza Heron.

Directed by Guy Ritchie from a screenplay by Michele Mulroney and Kieran Mulroney, the film was produced by Silver Pictures and Village Roadshow. It expands the series’ scope with a continental chase and large-scale set pieces.

‘Inglourious Basterds’ (2009)

‘Inglourious Basterds’ interweaves the paths of a squad of Allied Jewish soldiers with a cinema owner plotting a high-stakes act of resistance in occupied France. Brad Pitt, Mélanie Laurent, Christoph Waltz, and Diane Kruger headline an ensemble that includes Michael Fassbender and Daniel Brühl.

Written and directed by Quentin Tarantino, the international co-production features cinematography by Robert Richardson and an eclectic soundtrack. The film was released by The Weinstein Company and Universal Pictures.

‘E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial’ (1982)

‘E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial’ tells the story of a gentle alien stranded on Earth who befriends a suburban boy determined to help him return home. Henry Thomas stars as Elliott, with Dee Wallace, Drew Barrymore, and Robert MacNaughton in supporting roles.

Steven Spielberg directs from a screenplay by Melissa Mathison for Universal Pictures. The film features a celebrated score by John Williams, creature design by Carlo Rambaldi, and visual effects work from Industrial Light & Magic.

‘The Amazing Spider-Man’ (2012)

‘The Amazing Spider-Man’ follows Peter Parker as he investigates mysteries from his parents’ past and confronts Dr. Curt Connors after a lab experiment transforms him into the Lizard. Andrew Garfield stars as Peter Parker with Emma Stone as Gwen Stacy, joined by Rhys Ifans, Denis Leary, Martin Sheen, and Sally Field.

Marc Webb directs from a screenplay by James Vanderbilt, Alvin Sargent, and Steve Kloves. Produced by Columbia Pictures and Marvel Entertainment, the film introduced a new continuity for the character, with stunt and VFX work crafting web-swinging sequences across New York.

Got a favorite from this week’s drops—or another new arrival we should spotlight next? Share your picks in the comments!