Best Movies to Stream this Weekend on Netflix, Including ‘The Wrong Paris’

Weekend plans feel easier when you already know what just landed on Netflix. This list pulls from the newest weekly arrivals and folds in a few popular picks that are streaming now, so you can open the app and hit play without a long search.

To help you choose fast, each entry sticks to the basics like story, cast, and who made it. Recent releases lead the way, followed by other notable titles that are ready to stream.

‘The Wrong Paris’ (2025)

A single woman named Dawn signs up for a reality dating show expecting a romantic trip to Paris in France and finds herself in Paris in Texas instead. The setup pairs her with Trey as challenges unfold in small town settings, with roles for Miranda Cosgrove and Pierson Fodé alongside Madison Pettis, Frances Fisher, Yvonne Orji, Torrance Coombs, and Madeleine Arthur.

‘The Wrong Paris’ is directed by Janeen Damian from a script by Nicole Henrich. The film is produced by MPCA with Brad Krevoy and Michael Damian among the producers and features a contemporary rom com tone built around location mix ups and reality show rules.

‘Daddy’s Home 2’ (2017)

Two co dads try to blend their families for the holidays when their own fathers show up and turn a fragile truce into a loud reunion. Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg return with John Lithgow as the affectionate Don Whitaker and Mel Gibson as the blunt Kurt Mayron, plus Linda Cardellini and John Cena.

‘Daddy’s Home 2’ is directed by Sean Anders and written by Sean Anders and John Morris. The film comes from Gary Sanchez Productions and Paramount with music by Michael Andrews and cinematography by Julio Macat.

‘Daddy’s Home’ (2015)

A mild mannered stepdad works hard to win over his new kids just as their charismatic biological father roars back into the picture. Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg lead with Linda Cardellini, Thomas Haden Church, Hannibal Buress, Scarlett Estevez, and Owen Vaccaro.

‘Daddy’s Home’ is directed by Sean Anders and written by Brian Burns along with Sean Anders and John Morris. Producers include Will Ferrell, Adam McKay, Chris Henchy, and John Morris with Michael Andrews on the score and Julio Macat behind the camera.

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

Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson face Professor Moriarty as a web of bombings and conspiracies spreads across Europe. Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law star with Jared Harris as Moriarty, Noomi Rapace as a Roma traveler who becomes an ally, and Stephen Fry as Mycroft Holmes.

‘Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows’ is directed by Guy Ritchie and produced by Silver Pictures and Village Roadshow. The film features a score by Hans Zimmer and large scale set pieces that carry over the style of the first entry.

‘Sherlock Holmes’ (2009)

A series of ritual crimes pulls Holmes and Watson into a case that twists through London society and secretive circles. Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law headline with Rachel McAdams, Mark Strong, and Eddie Marsan.

‘Sherlock Holmes’ is directed by Guy Ritchie and produced by Warner Bros. with a score by Hans Zimmer. The production blends practical sets and visual effects to build a Victorian world around the famous detective duo.

‘Inglourious Basterds’ (2009)

A team of Allied soldiers carries out covert missions while a cinema owner sets her own plan in motion against the occupying regime. Brad Pitt, Christoph Waltz, Mélanie Laurent, Diane Kruger, Michael Fassbender, Eli Roth, and Daniel Brühl appear across intersecting chapters.

‘Inglourious Basterds’ is written and directed by Quentin Tarantino with producing by Lawrence Bender. Key creative roles include cinematography by Robert Richardson and editing by Sally Menke, with multilingual dialogue and a large ensemble.

‘Inside Man’ (2006)

A precise bank robbery turns into a hostage standoff that draws in a seasoned negotiator and a fixer tied to the bank’s founder. Denzel Washington, Clive Owen, Jodie Foster, Christopher Plummer, Willem Dafoe, and Chiwetel Ejiofor lead the cast.

‘Inside Man’ is directed by Spike Lee from a screenplay by Russell Gewirtz and produced by Imagine Entertainment and Universal. The film features music by Terence Blanchard with cinematography by Matthew Libatique and editing by Barry Alexander Brown.

‘8 Mile’ (2002)

A young rapper in Detroit pushes through stage fright and daily struggles as he steps into local battles and tries to shape a path forward. Eminem stars as B-Rabbit with Brittany Murphy, Mekhi Phifer, and Kim Basinger in key roles.

‘8 Mile’ is directed by Curtis Hanson and written by Scott Silver with producing by Brian Grazer. The soundtrack features original music tied to the story and the film blends performance scenes with grounded drama.

‘Shrek’ (2001)

An ogre sets out to rescue a princess and strikes up an unlikely friendship with a fast talking companion, turning fairy tale rules inside out. The voice cast includes Mike Myers as Shrek, Eddie Murphy as Donkey, Cameron Diaz as Princess Fiona, and John Lithgow as Lord Farquaad.

‘Shrek’ is directed by Andrew Adamson and Vicky Jenson for DreamWorks Animation. The film features animation by PDI and music by Harry Gregson-Williams and John Powell and it launched a long running franchise of sequels and spin offs.

‘E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial’ (1982)

A boy named Elliott discovers a gentle visitor from another world and tries to help him return home while keeping the secret safe. Henry Thomas, Drew Barrymore, Dee Wallace, and Peter Coyote star in a suburban story about friendship and discovery.

‘E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial’ is directed by Steven Spielberg from a script by Melissa Mathison and produced by Amblin Entertainment and Universal. The film features a score by John Williams and cinematography by Allen Daviau with practical effects that bring the title character to life.

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