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Updated for November 2026: the best movies on Netflix right now are Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, KPop Demon Hunters, Top Gun: Maverick and Train Dreams. Below, we rank 50 films streaming on Netflix in the US, with every licensed title checked on October 27, 2026, plus what arrives and what leaves in November.
- Best overall: Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man (2026), 90% on Rotten Tomatoes
- New since our last update: Heat (October 16) and Gladiator (October 21) joined Netflix US
- Biggest November arrivals: Whiplash and Stand by Me (November 1), then The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (November 30)
- Watch before it leaves: Nightcrawler exits November 1 and I'm Still Here exits November 17
- Best for Thanksgiving week: KPop Demon Hunters, Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl and Love Actually
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Whiplash and Stand by Me arrive
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I'm Still Here leaves
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Super Mario Galaxy Movie arrives
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Netflix, the largest subscription streaming service in the US, swaps hundreds of licensed films in and out of its library every month. As a result, a list of the best movies on Netflix goes stale quickly. For example, dozens of films leave Netflix US on November 1, 2026 alone, including Nightcrawler, Speed and seven Fast & Furious films, according to What's on Netflix.
That is why we rebuilt this guide for November instead of simply changing the date. In short, every licensed film below was checked on JustWatch's US Netflix listings on October 27, 2026, and none of them has a November exit date. Meanwhile, Netflix originals such as The Irishman and KPop Demon Hunters are the safest bets, because Netflix owns them and they rarely leave.
We also grouped the picks by genre in compact tables, so you can jump straight to your mood. Most originals are on Netflix in the UK, Canada and Australia too; however, licensed films vary by country, so check your own region before you settle in.
What Are the Best Movies on Netflix Right Now?
The five best movies on Netflix right now are two 2026 headliners, a record-breaking animated musical, a modern action classic and a quiet awards-season drama. Together, they cover nearly every mood, so start here if you only have one night this November.
1. Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man (2026) — Best overall
Cillian Murphy returns as Tommy Shelby in the feature-length follow-up to the BBC gangster series. It plays as a confident, self-contained crime drama, so you do not strictly need to have seen the show. Consequently, it is the easiest recommendation on this list.
- Rotten Tomatoes: 90%
- Type: Netflix original
- Leaving? No; Netflix owns it
2. 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (2026) — Best horror
Nia DaCosta directs this sequel from a screenplay by Alex Garland. Ralph Fiennes plays Dr. Ian Kelson and Jack O'Connell plays Jimmy Crystal, while Cillian Murphy appears as Jim in a pivotal sequence. It reached Netflix US on March 31, 2026, only weeks after its January 16 theatrical release.
- Genre: Post-apocalyptic horror
- On Netflix since: March 31, 2026
- Leaving? No exit date listed as of October 27, 2026
3. KPop Demon Hunters (2025) — Best for families
This animated musical, made for Netflix, follows a K-pop girl group, HUNTR/X, who secretly battle demons between concerts. Its songs became genuine chart hits, and it works equally well for kids and adults. In other words, it is the rare family film nobody has to sit through, which makes it ideal for a Thanksgiving-week movie night.
- Rotten Tomatoes: 92%
- Type: Netflix original
- Best for: Family night, sing-alongs
4. Top Gun: Maverick (2022) — Best crowd-pleaser
Tom Cruise's long-awaited sequel is still streaming on Netflix US, with no exit date shown on JustWatch as of October 27. Its practical aerial photography looks spectacular on a big TV. Therefore, it is the pick when you want pure, polished blockbuster entertainment.
- Genre: Action, drama
- Type: Licensed (also on Paramount+)
- Leaving? Not on the November leaving list
5. Train Dreams (2025) — Best drama
This adaptation of Denis Johnson's novella follows a logger across decades of change in the American Northwest. It is slow, beautiful and deeply moving. Similarly to The Power of the Dog, it rewards a quiet evening and full attention.
- Rotten Tomatoes: 93%
- Genre: Period drama
- Type: Netflix original
Pro tip. Netflix publishes its official weekly rankings on Tudum's Top 10 page. For the week of October 12 to 18, Ben Affleck's new thriller Animals was the No. 1 film there. Even so, popularity is not quality: Animals holds a 31% critics' score, so it is not on our list.
Best Drama Movies on Netflix
The dramas among the best movies on Netflix are anchored by its own awards-season originals, plus two licensed Oscar favorites that are still streaming. Specifically, these seven films are the strongest prestige picks in the US library this month.
| Title | Year | Genre | Status | Why watch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Irishman | 2019 | Crime drama | Netflix original | Scorsese reunites De Niro, Pacino and Pesci; 95% on Rotten Tomatoes |
| The Power of the Dog | 2021 | Western drama | Netflix original | Jane Campion's tense ranch drama; 94% |
| Marriage Story | 2019 | Drama | Netflix original | Adam Driver and Scarlett Johansson in a raw, funny divorce story; 95% |
| Roma | 2018 | Drama | Netflix original | Alfonso Cuaron's black-and-white memoir of 1970s Mexico City; 96% |
| Ma Rainey's Black Bottom | 2020 | Music drama | Netflix original | Chadwick Boseman's final performance opposite Viola Davis; 97% |
| Moonlight | 2016 | Coming-of-age drama | Licensed, no exit date | The Best Picture winner, still streaming |
| Call Me by Your Name | 2017 | Romantic drama | Licensed, no exit date | A sun-soaked Italian summer romance |
Best Action, Crime and Mystery Movies
For thrills, the best movies on Netflix right now start with two big October arrivals: Michael Mann's Heat and Ridley Scott's Gladiator. In addition, Netflix's own The Rip, Rebel Ridge and two Knives Out mysteries give you a full week of tense viewing.
| Title | Year | Genre | Status | Why watch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heat | 1995 | Crime epic | Licensed, added October 16 | Pacino and De Niro in Michael Mann's 170-minute heist classic |
| Gladiator | 2000 | Historical action | Licensed, added October 21 | Russell Crowe's revenge epic; 155 minutes |
| The Rip | 2026 | Action, crime | Netflix original | Matt Damon and Ben Affleck as Miami cops who uncover a cash stash |
| Rebel Ridge | 2024 | Action thriller | Netflix original | Tense, smart small-town standoff; 95% |
| Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery | 2025 | Mystery | Netflix original | Daniel Craig's third Benoit Blanc case |
| Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery | 2022 | Mystery, comedy | Netflix original | Twisty island whodunit; 91% |
| Hit Man | 2024 | Crime comedy | Netflix US | Glen Powell as a fake contract killer; 95% |
| The Bourne Identity | 2002 | Spy action | Licensed, no exit date | The film that reinvented the spy thriller |
| The Menu | 2022 | Thriller, dark comedy | Licensed, no exit date | Ralph Fiennes as a chef with a deadly tasting menu |
If you prefer slower-burn crime stories, our guide to Nordic noir and crime thrillers on Netflix goes deeper on the genre.
Best Horror and Thriller Movies on Netflix
Halloween is over, but the horror shelf is still deep: Jaws, Psycho and The Sixth Sense are all streaming with no exit date. Meanwhile, Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein and Mike Flanagan's Gerald's Game are Netflix originals, so they are not going anywhere.
| Title | Year | Genre | Status | Why watch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaws | 1975 | Thriller, horror | Licensed, no exit date | Spielberg's original blockbuster still terrifies; 97% |
| Psycho | 1960 | Horror | Licensed, no exit date | Hitchcock's landmark shocker |
| The Sixth Sense | 1999 | Supernatural thriller | Licensed, no exit date | The twist everyone remembers |
| Under the Shadow | 2016 | Supernatural horror | Netflix US | Persian-language ghost story set in 1980s Tehran; 99% |
| Frankenstein | 2025 | Gothic horror | Netflix original | Del Toro's lavish take on the classic |
| Ready or Not | 2019 | Horror comedy | Licensed, no exit date | A wedding-night game of hide-and-seek turns lethal; 89% |
| Gerald's Game | 2017 | Psychological horror | Netflix original | Tense Stephen King adaptation; 91% |
Watch out. Saw X leaves Netflix US on November 19 and M3GAN 2.0 on November 26, according to What's on Netflix. If either is on your watchlist, stream it before Thanksgiving.
Best Sci-Fi and Mind-Bending Movies
The sci-fi corner of Netflix is led by James Cameron's Aliens and two Christopher Nolan puzzles. Moreover, They Cloned Tyrone proves the genre can be funny and sharp at the same time.
| Title | Year | Genre | Status | Why watch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aliens | 1986 | Sci-fi action | Licensed, no exit date | A masterclass in tension; 93% |
| The Prestige | 2006 | Mystery, sci-fi | Licensed, no exit date | Nolan's duel of rival magicians |
| Memento | 2000 | Mystery thriller | Licensed, no exit date | Told backwards, and still brilliant; 94% |
| They Cloned Tyrone | 2023 | Sci-fi comedy | Netflix original | John Boyega, Jamie Foxx and Teyonah Parris uncover a conspiracy; 95% |
Best International Movies on Netflix
Beyond Hollywood, the best movies on Netflix include a Japanese monster drama, two Oscar-recognized survival and war films, and a Telugu-language action epic. Furthermore, all five are Netflix originals or long-term Netflix titles with no exit date.
| Title | Year | Genre | Status | Why watch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Godzilla Minus One | 2023 | Japanese monster drama | Licensed, no exit date | A postwar Godzilla story with real heart; 99% |
| Society of the Snow | 2023 | Spanish survival drama | Netflix original | The 1972 Andes crash, told with care; 90% |
| All Quiet on the Western Front | 2022 | German war drama | Netflix original | A harrowing WWI epic; 90% |
| RRR | 2022 | Indian action epic | Netflix US | Gloriously over-the-top friendship saga |
| The White Tiger | 2021 | Indian drama | Netflix original | A driver schemes his way out of poverty; 91% |
Best Comedies and Holiday Romance Movies
For laughs, start with Happy Gilmore 2 and 21 Jump Street; for romance, Love Actually is the obvious November warm-up for the holidays. Likewise, The Devil Wears Prada and Set It Up are easy comfort picks.
| Title | Year | Genre | Status | Why watch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Gilmore 2 | 2025 | Sports comedy | Netflix original | Adam Sandler returns to golf |
| 21 Jump Street | 2012 | Action comedy | Licensed, no exit date | Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum go back to high school |
| The Devil Wears Prada | 2006 | Comedy | Licensed, no exit date | Meryl Streep's iconic magazine editor |
| Love Actually | 2003 | Romantic comedy | Licensed, no exit date | The holiday ensemble favorite, perfect for late November |
| People We Meet on Vacation | 2026 | Romance | Netflix original | Emily Henry adaptation about two best friends |
| Set It Up | 2018 | Romantic comedy | Netflix original | Two assistants play matchmaker for their bosses; 92% |
Planning the holiday stretch already? Our list of the best Thanksgiving movies and where to stream them covers the turkey-day classics.
Best Family and Animated Movies
For kids, the best movies on Netflix right now are Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, both rated 97% or higher. In addition, Netflix's own animation slate gives you The Sea Beast, Nimona and Orion and the Dark, which makes Thanksgiving weekend easy.
| Title | Year | Genre | Status | Why watch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl | 2024 | Stop-motion comedy | Netflix US | Feathers McGraw returns; 100% Tomatometer |
| Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse | 2018 | Animated superhero | Licensed, no exit date | Genre-redefining animation; 97% |
| Puss in Boots: The Last Wish | 2022 | Animated adventure | Licensed, no exit date | Funny and surprisingly moving |
| The Sea Beast | 2022 | Animated adventure | Netflix original | A monster hunter and a stowaway girl; 94% |
| Nimona | 2023 | Animated fantasy | Netflix original | Shape-shifting chaos with heart; 92% |
| Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical | 2022 | Family musical | Netflix original | Big songs and a great Emma Thompson villain; 93% |
| Orion and the Dark | 2024 | Animated comedy | Netflix original | A gentle tale about childhood fears; 91% |
What Is New on Netflix in November 2026?
November 2026 opens with a big batch of licensed films on November 1, led by Whiplash, Stand by Me, The Mummy and Fury, and it closes with The Super Mario Galaxy Movie on November 30. In between, Netflix premieres several originals, including Jessica Chastain's Heartland and Peter Berg's The Mosquito Bowl.
Because these titles are not streaming yet, they are not counted in our 50. Still, according to What's on Netflix's November schedule (updated October 21), these are the biggest movie arrivals:
| Date | Title | Type | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 1 | Whiplash (2014) | Licensed | Miles Teller and J.K. Simmons in the drumming drama |
| November 1 | Stand by Me (1986) | Licensed | River Phoenix and Wil Wheaton in the coming-of-age classic |
| November 1 | The Mummy (1999) | Licensed | Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz adventure |
| November 1 | Fury, Looper, Public Enemies, Air Force One | Licensed | A strong night of action and war films |
| November 1 | Bridesmaids (2011) | Licensed | Kristen Wiig and Maya Rudolph comedy |
| November 6 | Possible Love (2026) | Netflix original | New film from director Lee Chang-dong |
| November 13 | Heartland (2026) | Netflix original | Jessica Chastain and Garrett Hedlund |
| November 15 | Smile (2022) | Licensed | Sosie Bacon horror hit |
| November 17 | RBG (2018) | Licensed | Oscar-nominated Ruth Bader Ginsburg documentary |
| November 20 | Steps (2026) | Netflix original | Animated musical comedy, executive produced by Amy Poehler |
| November 25 | The Mosquito Bowl (2026) | Netflix original | Peter Berg's WWII-era college football drama |
| November 27 | The Hunchback, Soul of Paris (2026) | Netflix original | Vincent Cassel as Quasimodo |
| November 30 | The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (2026) | Licensed | Moves from Peacock to Netflix for about 10 months |
When is The Super Mario Galaxy Movie on Netflix?
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie arrives on Netflix US on Monday, November 30, 2026. According to What's on Netflix, Universal and Netflix confirmed the date, and the film should stay until September 30, 2027 before returning to Peacock. Until then, it streams on Peacock.
Is Spider-Man: Brand New Day on Netflix yet?
No. As of October 27, 2026, Spider-Man: Brand New Day is only available to rent or buy in the US, according to JustWatch. Sony films normally reach Netflix after their theatrical and digital windows; however, neither Sony nor Netflix has announced a date, so treat late-November predictions as guesses.
For the theatrical side, including the December 18 Avengers and Dune double bill, see our most anticipated movies release calendar.
Which Movies Are Leaving Netflix in November 2026?
The biggest exits come on November 1, when Nightcrawler, Speed, Selma, American Sniper and the Fast & Furious films all leave Netflix US. After that, Paddington in Peru leaves on November 15 and Brazil's I'm Still Here on November 17. As a rule, licensed titles leave on the date shown, although Netflix sometimes renews a deal at the last minute.
| Leaving date | Title | Note |
|---|---|---|
| November 1 | Nightcrawler (2014) | Jake Gyllenhaal's best performance; 95% Tomatometer |
| November 1 | The Fast and the Furious films | Seven entries in the franchise exit together |
| November 1 | Speed (1994), Selma (2014), American Sniper (2014) | Three very different hits |
| November 1 | The Warriors (1979), Under the Skin (2013), The Grey (2011) | Cult favorites |
| November 1 | Minions (2015), Jumanji (1995), Smallfoot (2018) | Family picks to watch first |
| November 1 | The Chucky films | Child's Play 2 and 3, Bride, Seed, Curse and Cult of Chucky |
| November 9 | The Lost City (2022) | Sandra Bullock and Channing Tatum adventure comedy |
| November 15 | Paddington in Peru (2024) | Family pick to watch before it goes |
| November 15 | The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011), The Shallows (2016) | Thrillers on their way out |
| November 17 | I'm Still Here (2024) | Brazil's Oscar-winning drama; 97% on Rotten Tomatoes |
| November 19 | Saw X (2023), True Romance (1993) | Horror and crime picks |
| November 26 | M3GAN 2.0 (2025) | Leaves on Thanksgiving Day |
Looking further ahead, What's on Netflix says the 2025 How to Train Your Dragon and Honey Don't are due to leave in December, although exact dates were not listed yet. Full details are in its November leaving list.
How We Picked These Films
We built this list by cross-checking critics' scores against live US availability, then removing anything that has left or is about to leave. As a result, A Quiet Place Part II and the Hunger Games films are gone, while Heat and Gladiator are in.
Why these are the best movies on Netflix for US viewers
First, we started with Rotten Tomatoes' list of the best Netflix movies for the Tomatometer scores quoted. Next, we confirmed each licensed title on JustWatch US on October 27, 2026, and checked it against What's on Netflix's October and November leaving lists. Finally, we balanced genres so that every mood has several strong options, rather than ranking by score alone.
What changed since our October update
Because Netflix's library changes monthly, we dropped Ad Astra and Remarkably Bright Creatures to make room for Heat and Gladiator. In addition, we replaced the October arrivals and departures with the November schedule, and we removed Halloween-only framing.
Our verdict
If you watch only one film this week, make it Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man; it is the best movie on Netflix right now for most viewers. By contrast, if you want a long, absorbing night, Heat is the standout new arrival, and families cannot go wrong with KPop Demon Hunters.
Above all, prioritize anything with a leaving date. Nightcrawler goes on November 1 and I'm Still Here on November 17, so watch those first. Then, mark November 30 for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie if you have kids at home.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie on Netflix right now?
The best movie on Netflix right now for most viewers is Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, a 2026 Netflix original starring Cillian Murphy with a 90% Rotten Tomatoes score. For horror fans, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple is the top pick, while KPop Demon Hunters is the strongest choice for families. Heat, added on October 16, is the best new licensed arrival.
What new movies are coming to Netflix in November 2026?
Netflix US adds Whiplash, Stand by Me, The Mummy, Fury, Looper and Bridesmaids on November 1, 2026. Later in the month come the originals Possible Love on November 6, Heartland on November 13, Steps on November 20 and The Mosquito Bowl on November 25. The Super Mario Galaxy Movie arrives on November 30.
What movies are leaving Netflix in November 2026?
On November 1, 2026, Nightcrawler, Speed, Selma, American Sniper, the Chucky films and seven Fast and Furious movies leave Netflix US. Then Paddington in Peru leaves on November 15, I’m Still Here on November 17, Saw X and True Romance on November 19, and M3GAN 2.0 on November 26, according to What’s on Netflix.
When does The Super Mario Galaxy Movie come to Netflix?
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie arrives on Netflix in the US on Monday, November 30, 2026, under the Universal and Netflix pay-one deal. It is expected to stay on Netflix for about 10 months, until September 30, 2027, before returning to Peacock. Until November 30, it streams on Peacock.
Is Spider-Man: Brand New Day on Netflix?
Not yet. As of October 27, 2026, Spider-Man: Brand New Day is available in the US only as a digital rental or purchase. Sony movies usually stream on Netflix first after their theatrical run, but Sony and Netflix have not announced a date, so any late-November date you see online is a prediction.
What are the best movies on Netflix to watch with family over Thanksgiving?
For Thanksgiving week, the best family movies on Netflix are KPop Demon Hunters, Wallace and Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, The Sea Beast and Puss in Boots: The Last Wish. For adults after dinner, Love Actually and The Devil Wears Prada are easy crowd-pleasers. Note that Paddington in Peru leaves on November 15.
