The 3 Best Movies to Watch on Netflix This Week
This week, Netflix offers three standout films to consider for your viewing. The selections include a dramatic thriller, a buddy comedy, and a heartfelt documentary. Each film showcases unique storytelling and performances that cater to various tastes.
- ▪The dramatic thriller 'Bugonia' features Jesse Plemons and Emma Stone, exploring a darkly comedic plot involving an alien conspiracy.
- ▪The comedy 'One of Them Days' stars Keke Palmer and SZA as roommates racing against time to recover their rent money.
- ▪The documentary 'Marty, Life Is Short' delves into the life of comedian Martin Short, revealing personal tragedies and his enduring humor.
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Home > Creative Content > Movies The 3 Best Movies to Watch on Netflix This Week A dramatic thriller, comedy and a documentary — what’s your pick? Adam Chitwood May 24, 2026 @ 3:00 PM Share on Social Media Share on Facebook Share on X (formerly Twitter) Share on LinkedIn Share on Email Emma Stone in "Bugonia" (Credit: Focus Features) Trying to figure out what to watch on Netflix this weekend? We got you. It can be daunting to open up the streamer and be inundated with choices, especially now that podcasts and live events have been thrown into the mix. But if it’s a good movie you want to watch, we’ve narrowed it down to three choices this weekend.
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