Netflix is one of the biggest distributors of new movies in the industry these days. The streaming service drops dozens of original movies each year, and so far in 2025, there’s been plenty of fresh flicks for subscribers to watch in the comfort of their own homes.
Cards on the table: While the quality of Netflix movies is always a bit spotty, in my opinion, the past 10 months have seen significantly more duds than winners. The competition for a spot on this list isn’t exactly fierce. Still, of the 29 new Netflix movies released in 2025 (as of writing), there’s definitely a handful that I would consider worthy of your streaming watchlist.
I should also note that I’m excluding international movies to keep this roundup manageable (if you factor in non-English language movies, there are mor

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