The selection includes some fantastic picks, like a brand-new sci-fi romantic comedy, a unique animated biopic unlike anything you’ve seen, and a relatively recent horror film that shook the genre a few years ago but still deserves a wider audience. To help you unwind after work, here are 7 must-watch Netflix movies you won’t want to miss!
1. Straw (2025)
Taraji P. Henson stars as Janiyah, a single mom doing everything she can to care for her sick daughter while life keeps throwing obstacles her way. When a desperate bank visit unexpectedly turns into a hostage situation, everything spirals out of control, drawing attention from the police, media, and a previously unnoticed community. As expected, Henson delivers a powerful, unforgettable performance.
2. Us (2019)
Jordan Peele’s career took a surprising turn with Us, a brilliant psychological thriller paying homage to classics like The Twilight Zone and Hitchcock’s masterpieces. Lupita Nyong’o stars as Adelaide, whose family is haunted by chilling "Tethered" doppelgängers trying to steal their souls.
3. K.O. (2025)
French MMA fighter and actor Cyril Gane stars in Netflix’s action-packed K.O., showcasing his martial arts skills. He plays Bastien, a former MMA star who accidentally killed his rival Enzo during a match and then chose a solitary life. When Enzo’s teenage son goes missing, the boy’s widow teams up with Bastien to find the endangered child.
4. Our Times (2025)
Our Times is a Mexican sci-fi romantic comedy about two married scientists, Hector and Nora, who discover time travel—from 1966 to the present day. After landing in 2025, Nora thrives in a world more welcoming to female scientists and wants to stay, while Hector struggles and wants to return to the past. Will they find their way back?
5. Titan: The OceanGate Disaster (2025)
In June 2023, the submarine Titan set off as a tourist trip to the Titanic wreck but disappeared. Days later, it was found deep in the Atlantic Ocean after an explosion during the dive killed all five passengers on board. Titan: The OceanGate Disaster is a documentary featuring OceanGate CEO Stockton Rush, who led that fateful dive, revealing the sacrifices made for deep-sea exploration.
6. KPop Demon Hunters (2025)
What if a world-famous KPop girl group secretly hunted supernatural demons? That’s the story of KPop Demon Hunters, a new animated family film arriving on Netflix June 20. Sony Pictures Animation brings this to life with voices from Arden Cho, Joel Kim Booster, Ken Jeong, Ahn Hyo-seop, and May Hong.
7. The Widow’s Game (2025)
This thriller, based on true events, follows the investigation that uncovers the perfect disguise and double life of a widow after a man is found dead.
