Netflix this week will be dominated by live-action series releases Avatar: The Last Airbender. That doesn’t mean there aren’t other great new movies and TV series to watch.This week we also feature Academy Award winners Everything at once, wherever you are and the 6th season F1: Drive to survive.
For a complete list of what’s new on Netflix, check out our hub page for a detailed list of all new releases. We’ve also compiled all the new information up to February 25th here.
Check out our monthly guide to find out what’s coming to Netflix for the rest of February 2024. We are also tracking all February 2024 releases here.
Note: This list primarily covers Netflix in the US. Availability in other regions may vary.
Avatar The Last Airbender (Season 1) N
New episode: 8
Genre: Action, Adventure | runtime: 64 minutes
cast: Gordon Cormier, Kiawentio, Ian Ousley, Dallas Liu, Paul Seung-Hyun Lee
We can confirm that we are big fans of the Netflix Avatar series as we binge-watched the series on the first day. Everyone should be watching this series this weekend.
The balance and fate of the world rests in the hands of 12-year-old Avatar Airbender Aang, who must travel the world to master all four elements.
Everywhere, Everything at Once (2022)
director: Daniel Kwan, Daniel Scheinert
Genre: Action, Comedy, Martial Arts, Sci-Fi | runtime: 139 minutes
cast: Michelle Yeoh, Ke Hui Quan, Stephanie Hsu, Jamie Lee Curtis, James Hong
From producing music videos like Turn Down What to winning Academy Awards, the rise of Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert has been incredible. This film is one of his wildest and most entertaining films of 2022 and deserves every plaudits.
An audit of an elderly Chinese immigrant’s laundromat sets her on an extraordinary adventure that brings her into contact with all the lives she might have led.
All Good Things (2010)
director: andrew jarecki
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery | runtime: 101 minutes
cast: Ryan Gosling, Kirsten Dunst, Frank Langella, Lily Rabe, Philip Baker Hall
An easy-to-miss crime drama, this is a must-see this weekend for fans of the likes of Ryan Gosling and Kirsten Dunst.
David Marks, a heir to the real estate industry, marries a middle-class woman, Katie, against the wishes of David’s father. When Katie mysteriously disappears, David is suspected of her wife’s murder.
Melancholia (2011)
director: Lars from Trier
Genre: Drama, SF | runtime: 135 minutes
cast: Kirsten Dunst, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Alexander Skarsgård, Brady Corbet, Cameron Spurr
You may not have heard of it, but one of the top-rated science fiction dramas, Melancholia was nominated for and won many awards in 2011. However, the snub at the Oscars and Golden Globes may be the reason why many subscribers don’t know about this drama. Be sure to add “Melancholia” to your watchlist this weekend.
When a mysterious new planet crashes into Earth, the strained relationship between two sisters is put to the test.
Ruby Gilman, Teenage Kraken (2023)
director: Kirk DeMicco, Faryn Pearl
Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy | runtime: 91 minutes
cast: Lana Condor, Toni Collette, Jane Fonda, Annie Murphy, Sam Richardson
Sadly, “Ruby Gilman: Teenage Kraken” was a disaster for DreamWorks at the box office, but it’s still a great movie for kids who didn’t go to the theater even if their parents didn’t want to take them. I can’t blame you! No doubt this will still be very popular with young children.
Ruby Gilman, a shy 15-year-old teenager, learns that she is a descendant of the legendary Kraken Warrior Queen.
Thanksgiving (2023)
director: Eli Roth
Genre: Horror, Mystery, Thriller | runtime: 106 minutes
cast: Patrick Dempsey, Ty Olson, Gina Gershon, Lynn Griffin, Karen Kliche
Renowned horror director Eli Roth had a lot of fun directing this holiday-themed feature film, which grossed $46.5 million worldwide on a $10 million budget.
One year after the horrific Black Friday riots that ended in tragedy, a Thanksgiving-inspired killer begins to haunt the streets of Plymouth, Massachusetts, attacking residents one by one.
Formula 1: Drive for Survival (Season 6) N
New episode: Ten
Genre: Documentary, Sports | runtime: 40 minutes
The 2023 season was also a year dominated by Red Bull and world champion Max Verstappen. As always, Drive to Survive chronicles the drama that unfolded during his F1 season.
My fault (2024) N
director: tyler perry
Genre: Drama, Thriller | runtime: 120 minutes
cast: Kelly Rowland, Trevante Rhodes, Nick Sager, Shawn Sager, Ronrico Lee
Tyler Perry has struck a highly lucrative creative partnership with Netflix that will see former Destiny’s Child member Kelly Rowland take center stage in Perry’s steamy thriller.
Criminal defense attorney Mare Harper takes on one of the most complex cases of her career when artist Zia Malloy is accused of murder. As she learns more about her stubborn and seductive client, she learns that the truth is not always what it seems and that everyone is guilty of something.
What did you watch on Netflix this week? Let us know in the comments below.