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Select 10 lists seven Netflix movies to watch in 2026, from the action thriller Havoc to the gothic Frankenstein reimagining and the Coen brothers' Western anthology.
Key Takeaways
- Netflix's 2026 lineup offers diverse genres, from brutal action to slow psychological drama.
- Havoc and Horse Girl suit viewers wanting intense thrills or unsettling, interpretive cinema.
- The Ballad of Buster Scruggs and the pirate adventure offer lighter or more varied viewing options.
What the video covers
- Video is a Netflix movie recommendation list titled '7 Best Netflix Movies to Watch Right Now 2026!' by Select10.
- Number seven is Havoc, a brutal crime thriller starring Tom Hardy as a compromised cop rescuing a politician's estranged son, directed by Gareth Evans.
- Number six is Horse Girl, a psychological drama starring Alison Brie as Sarah, whose dreams begin bleeding into her waking life.
- Number five is Spaceman, in which Adam Sandler plays a Czech astronaut on a solitary mission who befriends a mysterious alien visitor.
- Number four is I'm Thinking of Ending Things, Charlie Kaufman's puzzle-like psychological film starring Jessie Buckley.
- Number three is The Pirates: The Last Royal Treasure, a lighthearted pirate adventure about a lost royal fortune.
- Number two is The Ballad of Buster Scruggs, the Coen brothers' six-chapter Western anthology.
- Number one is Guillermo del Toro's gothic take on Frankenstein, with Jacob Elordi as the creature.
- The host notes Havoc's violence may be too intense for some viewers, while Spaceman and Kaufman's film are slow and ambiguous.
- The video frames the list as alternatives to typical Netflix fare, spanning action, sci-fi, psychological drama, comedy-adventure, and horror.
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psychological dramas, and a hard-hitting action thriller. [music] These movies couldn't be more different from one another, but each brings something worth checking out. Here are some of the best Netflix movies you should consider for your next [music] movie night. Number seven, Havoc. When a
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If you're tired of watching the same kind of movies on Netflix, this list has some interesting alternatives.
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powerful politician. But, the young man's connection to the failed deal exposes a much larger web of corruption, putting Walker in the crosshairs of ruthless gangsters, crooked officials, and fellow police officers.
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We're talking about a dark reimagining of a classic monster story, a western full of unexpected twists, mind-bending psychological dramas, and a hard-hitting action thriller.
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viewers. But, if you want a hard-hitting crime thriller with bone-crunching action and very little time spent catching its breath, Havoc delivers exactly that kind of adrenaline rush.
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These movies couldn't be more different from one another, but each brings something worth checking out.
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familiar world around her starts to feel unfamiliar. Played by Alison Brie, Sarah struggles to understand strange experiences that seem to connect her to something beyond her own memories.
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Here are some of the best Netflix movies you should consider for your next movie night.
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That ambiguity is part of the film's identity, but it can also be its biggest obstacle.
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Number seven, Havoc.
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Number five, Spaceman. Adam Sandler stars as Jakub, a Czech astronaut several months into a solitary research mission near the edge of the solar system. As the isolation wears him down, he discovers a mysterious strange visitor who becomes an unlikely
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When a drug deal spirals into disaster, a city's criminal underworld becomes a battlefield, and one battered detective has to fight his way through it.
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Spaceman takes a very different approach to science fiction. The vastness of space creates a haunting backdrop, but the real story is an intimate examination of loneliness, regret, and the difficulty of truly understanding another person. The film's slow pace and
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Tom Hardy stars as Walker, a compromised cop who gets pulled into a dangerous mission to rescue the estranged son of a powerful politician.
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four, I'm thinking of ending things. Jessie Buckley plays a young woman who travels with her boyfriend Jake to visit his parents at an isolated family farm.
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But the young man's connection to the failed deal exposes a much larger web of corruption, putting Walker in the crosshairs of ruthless gangsters, crooked officials, and fellow police officers.
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Charlie Kaufman builds the film like a puzzle with missing pieces. The atmosphere is tense without relying on conventional horror, and the film's strange details invite you to question what you're seeing. But this is not a thriller that neatly explains every
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Written and directed by Gareth Evans, the filmmaker behind The Raid, Havoc is built around brutal close-quarters fights, relentless chases, and a grimy urban atmosphere.
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For viewers who enjoy surreal cinema and films that reward interpretation, it's an unsettling experience that stays with you. Number three, The Pirates: The Last Royal Treasure. A lost royal fortune, treacherous seas, and a crew of pirates who can barely agree on anything. This
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Although the story can feel familiar, the sheer level of violence may be too much for some viewers.
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about gold lost at sea, the unlikely allies set out to claim it, only to face dangerous rivals, mysterious clues, and increasingly chaotic obstacles along the way.
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But if you want a hard-hitting crime thriller with bone-crunching action and very little time spent catching its breath, Havoc delivers exactly that kind of adrenaline rush.
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to the spectacle, but that's part of its easygoing appeal. If you're looking for something energetic, entertaining, and less serious than the darker films on this list, this pirate adventure is a fun change of pace. Number two, The Ballad of Buster Scruggs. From the Coen
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Number six, Horse Girl.
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a traveling showman, and strangers whose journeys take unexpected turns. Each chapter introduces a different corner of the West where fortune can change in an instant and death is never far away.
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Sarah has a quiet life, a job at an arts and crafts store, and a deep affection for horses and supernatural crime shows.
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epic. The catch is that these are six distinct tales rather than one continuous narrative. So, don't expect a traditional movie with a single hero or a neatly connected plot. But, if you enjoy sharp writing, strange characters, and stories that linger after they've
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But when her dreams become increasingly vivid and begin spilling into her waking life, the familiar world around her starts to feel unfamiliar.
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creature played by Jacob Elordi, but instead of accepting his creation, Victor recoils from it, setting both of them on a devastating path shaped by rejection, anger, and a desperate search for understanding. Del Toro transforms this familiar tale into a visually
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Played by Alison Brie, Sarah struggles to understand strange experiences that seem to connect her to something beyond her own memories.
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you appreciate ambitious filmmaking, emotional storytelling, and beautifully crafted gothic worlds, this is a memorable experience. That's it for today. Until next time, keep watching, keep discovering, and stay tuned to Select 10.
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