Top 10 Movies To Watch This Week on Netflix | August 10-16, 2025

Dream school, dream romance… and a twist you won’t see coming.

Sofia Carson stars as Anna, an American who’s finally made it to Oxford. She’s got her life perfectly mapped out—until she meets Jamie (Corey Mylchreest), a local with a smile that could derail anyone’s plans. Between formal dinners and stolen moments in the library, their connection deepens in ways that change them both. It’s smart, swoony, and yes, bring tissues.

2. KPop Demon Hunters (2025)

World tour by day, demon battles by night.

Rumi, Mira, and Zoey aren’t just K-pop icons—they’re also guardians fighting supernatural threats with dazzling combat choreography and chart-topping bangers. This animated spectacle mashes up girl-group glamour, Korean mythology, and anime energy, with a voice cast led by Arden Cho and Ji-young Yoo. It’s colorful, chaotic, and ridiculously fun.

3. Happy Gilmore 2 (2025)

The hockey-swinging legend is back.

Nearly three decades after his first run, Happy Gilmore (Adam Sandler) returns to the course to make his kid’s dream come true. Julie Bowen and Christopher McDonald are back, but this time, they’re joined by a cameo list that’s pure chaos: Eminem, Bad Bunny, Rory McIlroy, Kid Cudi, and half the PGA Tour. It’s absurd, it’s loud, and it’s exactly the kind of Sandler comfort food Netflix does best.

4. Megamind (2010)

Bad guy, big heart.

Will Ferrell voices the blue-skinned supervillain who finally defeats his superhero nemesis… only to realize having no one to fight is kind of boring. Enter a new “hero” who’s much worse at the job. With Brad Pitt, Tina Fey, and Jonah Hill rounding out the cast, this animated gem is both a satire of superhero tropes and a surprisingly sweet redemption story.

5. Stolen: Heist of the Century (2025)

Diamonds, deception, and a vault no one could crack—until they did.

This documentary digs into the infamous 2003 Antwerp Diamond Center heist, interviewing the thieves, the cops, and the experts who still can’t believe it happened. Stylish reenactments and twist-filled storytelling make it feel like a real-life Ocean’s 11—minus George Clooney’s charm (though some of these guys might argue they have it).

6. Coach Carter (2005)

Lock the gym, hit the books.

Samuel L. Jackson plays real-life coach Ken Carter, who benched his undefeated high school basketball team for failing their classes. It’s part sports triumph, part wake-up call, and still one of the best “inspirational teacher” movies out there. Bonus: a young Channing Tatum before he was Magic Mike.

7. Dolittle (2020)

Doctor, healer… fluent in duck.

Robert Downey Jr. trades his Iron Man suit for a Victorian coat as the doctor who talks to animals. With a voice cast including Rami Malek, Kumail Nanjiani, and Octavia Spencer (as a duck, no less), it’s a colorful, effects-heavy romp through jungle islands and pirate waters. Not subtle, but the kids will love it—and you might too.

8. Gladiator II (2024)

Rome isn’t built in a day—but it can fall in one.

Paul Mescal steps into the sandals of Lucius, who must fight for his people’s freedom in the Colosseum after Rome falls into tyrannical hands. Ridley Scott’s back in the director’s chair, with Denzel Washington, Pedro Pascal, and Connie Nielsen adding gravitas. It’s bloody, epic, and made for the biggest screen you can find… or your living room surround sound.

9. Storks (2016)

Special delivery, with complications.

Once upon a time, storks delivered babies. Now they ship packages—until a baby is accidentally created in the factory. What follows is a frantic, funny, and surprisingly touching animated adventure voiced by Andy Samberg, Jennifer Aniston, and Awkwafina. Think Monsters, Inc. but with more feathers.

10. Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom (2023)

Surf, turf, and sibling rivalry.

Jason Momoa’s Aquaman teams up with his imprisoned brother Orm (Patrick Wilson) to take down Black Manta, who’s now wielding a mythic Black Trident. Director James Wan keeps the underwater spectacle cranked to 11, with giant sea beasts, ancient ruins, and Nicole Kidman in full queen mode. It’s a superhero sequel that knows how to have fun.

And That’s a Wrap

Netflix isn’t easing you into the week—they’re throwing you into epic love stories (My Oxford Year), animated chaos (KPop Demon Hunters, Storks, Megamind), and gladiator battles (Gladiator II) without missing a beat. You’ve got comfort watches like Coach Carter and Happy Gilmore 2, true crime with Stolen, family fantasy with Dolittle, and blockbuster heroics in Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom. So grab the remote, pick your mood, and clear some time—this week’s watchlist is stacked, and there’s no wrong first choice.