Don’t Miss These 3 Must-See Netflix Movies This Weekend (June 7-8)
While summer is often hailed as the prime season for catching a movie, Netflix is presenting a compelling case for enjoying great films from your cozy couch instead.
As we approach the weekend, just two Netflix originals appear in the streamer’s top 10 movies; the remainder are sourced from Hollywood studios.
The Watch With Us team is excited to kick off the weekend and has curated our top three Netflix movie recommendations that you should watch right now.
We’ve chosen a thrilling heist film with an all-star cast, a captivating mythological action film, and one of the finest horror flicks from the past decade.
‘Now You See Me’ (2013)
Just in time for Now You See Me: Now You Don’t hitting theaters later this year, the original two films are now available on Netflix. Now You See Me introduces the origin of the Four Horsemen: J. Daniel Atlas (Jesse Eisenberg), Merritt McKinney (Woody Harrelson), Henley Reeves (Isla Fisher), and Jack Wilder (Dave Franco). Each talent excels in a specific kind of magic, delivering an unforgettable performance together.
When the Four Horsemen successfully pull off a live money heist, they are arrested for robbery. FBI agent Dylan Rhodes (Mark Ruffalo) struggles to prove their guilt and seeks the help of former magician Thaddeus Bradley (Morgan Freeman), who specializes in exposing magic tricks. The Four Horsemen, however, have no intention of making it easy for him.
Now You See Me is streaming on Netflix.
‘Wrath of the Titans’ (2012)
Louis Leterrier, the director of Now You See Me, also brings another film to Netflix’s top 10 this week with Wrath of the Titans, which is the sequel to the Clash of the Titans remake. Avatar star Sam Worthington reprises his role as Perseus, the son of Zeus (Liam Neeson), who previously vanquished the Kraken. But this time, Perseus seeks peace while raising his son after retiring from his heroics.
Netflix currently boasts a selection of critically acclaimed action films from the last decade, featuring both a fresh take on Godzilla and a notable crime thriller by Denis Villeneuve, the director of Dune. These action movies deliver much more than mere explosions or fight scenes as they explore profound narratives.
As Zeus’ powers weaken, he becomes the target of a conspiracy hatched by his treacherous brother, Hades (Ralph Fiennes), and his son, Ares (Édgar Ramírez). With Zeus out of the picture, the Titans are poised to wreak havoc on Earth. This situation compels Perseus to come out of retirement and seek help in combating the ancient foes of the gods.
Wrath of the Titans is streaming on Netflix.
‘Barbarian’ (2022)
It’s understandable if you enter Barbarian expecting Bill Skarsgård to be the antagonist, having previously portrayed menacing characters like the evil vampire in Nosferatu and Pennywise in Stephen King‘s It. In this story, he simply plays a regular guy named Keith, who arrives at his Airbnb before Tess (Georgina Campbell).
Neither Tess nor Keith knew they were double-booked for the same vacation rental. They bond well, and a romantic spark seems possible. However, this isn’t your typical love story—this house harbors secrets that will likely terrify you. We can’t spoil the thrills that make this horror film exceptional, so enjoy uncovering them for yourself.
Barbarian is streaming on Netflix.
