Wonder is now streaming on Netflix – Picture: Lionsgate
It’s time for another rundown of what’s new on Netflix. While this week was quieter than last week’s 70+ new arrivals, there are still several titles worth watching, particularly on the new movie side. Here’s a rundown of the 28 new movies and series, plus a look at what’s been trending in the Netflix top 10.
Quick note: Given how late we were to post last weekend, we’re trying to catch up slowly with a Saturday post today and back to our usually scheduled Friday post starting next week.
To see what’s still to come to Netflix for the rest of June 2024, keep it locked here on What’s on Netflix for the latest.
Now, let’s get into some highlights for this week!
Best New Movies and Series on Netflix This Week
Wonder (2017)
Rating: PG
Language: English
Genre: Drama, Family
Director: Stephen Chbosky
Cast: Jacob Tremblay, Owen Wilson, Izabela Vidovic
Writer: Stephen Chbosky, Steve Conrad, Jack Thorne
Runtime: 113 min / 1h 53m
We begin with the Oscar-nominated family drama movie Wonder, which comes from distributor Lionsgate and stars Owen Wilson and Julia Roberts, plus breakthrough performances for Jacob Tremblay, Izabela Vidovic, and Noah Jupe.
You’ll feel an array of emotions as you watch this movie, so get the tissues ready. You’ll follow the story of August (Auggie) Pullman, a young boy who faces challenges in the world as he has facial differences compared to his peers. You’ll follow his home life as he enters mainstream elementary school for the first time.
Hit Man (2024)
Rating: R
Language: English
Genre: Action, Comedy
Director: Richard Linklater
Cast: Glen Powell, Adria Arjona, Retta
Writer: Richard Linklater, Glen Powell, Skip Hollandsworth
Runtime: 115 min / 1h 55m
Netflix has a big swing in the movie department this week, and it also happens to be their biggest movie release for June. We’re referring to Hit Man, a new action comedy featuring Glen Powell. Powell is the darling of Hollywood right now following Top Gun: Maverick and his performance in the rom-com Anyone But You.
In this movie, the director’s second major Netflix Original project, we follow a professor who leads a double life, with his alter ego(s) being a fake hitman.
We gave the movie a four-star review yesterday, concluding:
“Hit Man is a surefire win for Powell, Linklater, & Netflix. Laughs, sex appeal, a little philosophical debate, & a darkly playful moral quandary make the film intriguing all the way through. While the ending may feel a bit too breezy or divisive considering the subject matter, the talented cast & creators will help you smile through the potential unease. It’s Powell & Arjona at their absolute best with Linklater doing his most entertaining work since Everybody Wants Some!.”
Sweet Tooth (Season 3 – Final Season)
Number of episodes: 8
Rating: TV-14
Language: English
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama
Cast: Nonso Anozie, Christian Convery, Adeel Akhtar
Writer: Jim Mickle, Beth Schwartz
Runtime: 55 mins
Rounding out our picks is Sweet Tooth, which ends after three seasons with what we believe is a perfect send-off. The series has never been a runaway success for Netflix, so it’s welcome that the show gets to go out on its own terms.
Here’s what you can expect going into the final batch of episodes:
“Having defeated General Abbot in the battle at Pubba’s Cabin, Gus, Jepperd, Becky, and Wendy embark on a journey to Alaska in search of Gus’s mother, Birdie, who has been working to uncover the mysterious origins of the deadly Sick. Along the way, they are joined by Dr. Singh, who may have his own dangerous beliefs about Gus and his role in reversing the virus.”
Full List of New Releases on Netflix This Week
Note: An expanded version of this list can be found on our New on Netflix hub that gives you expanded versions of each title with more details, trailers and scores from the likes of IMDb and RottenTomatoes.
17 New Movies Added This Week
- 30 for 30: The Good, The Bad, The Hungry (2019) – TV-PG – English
- 300: Rise of an Empire (2014) – R – English
- Bade Miyan Chote Miyan (2024) – TV-14 – Hindi
- Baki Hanma VS Kengan Ashura (2024) Netflix Original – TV-MA – Japanese
- Basma (2024) – TV-14 – Arabic
- Crazy Rich Asians (2018) – PG-13 – English
- Girls Will Be Girls (2003) – R – English
- Hit Man (2023) Netflix Original – R – English
- How to Rob a Bank (2024) Netflix Original – TV-MA – English
- Jo Koy: Live from Brooklyn (2024) Netflix Original – TV-MA – English
- Nelma Kodama: The Queen of Dirty Money (2024) Netflix Original – TV-14 – Portuguese
- Rafa Márquez: El Capitán (2024) Netflix Original – TV-14 – Spanish
- Sordid Lives (2000) – R – English
- Sue Bird: In the Clutch (2024) – TV-MA – English
- The Price of Nonna’s Inheritance (2024) Netflix Original – TV-MA – Italian
- Under Paris (2024) Netflix Original – TV-MA – French
- Wonder (2017) – PG – English
11 New TV Series Added This Week
- 30 for 30: Lance (Season 1) – TV-MA – English
- 30 for 30: The Life and Trials of Oscar Pistorius (Season 1) – TV-G – English
- Antihero (Season 1) – TV-14 – Japanese
- Hierarchy (Limited Series) Netflix Original – TV-MA – Korean
- Hitler and the Nazis: Evil on Trial (Season 1) Netflix Original – TV-MA – English
- How I Met Your Mother (Seasons 1-9) – TV-14 – English
- Kübra (Season 2) Netflix Original – TV-MA – Turkish
- Little Baby Bum: Music Time (Season 2) Netflix Original – TV-Y – English
- Perfect Match (Season 2) Netflix Original – TV-14 – English
- RIDE ON TIME (Season 6) – TV-PG – Japanese
- Sweet Tooth (Season 3 – Final Season) Netflix Original – TV-14 – English
Most Popular Movies on Netflix US This Week
Picture: Toho
It was a very busy week in the Netflix movie top 10s for the US, with over 20 titles featuring in total. Taking home the most points, however, is the first-of-the-month license of the hit Japanese entry in the Godzilla franchise, which has dominated around the world.
- Godzilla Minus One (60 points)
- The Lego Movie (48 points)
- Colors of Evil: Red (45 points)
- Atlas (35 points)
- 300: Rise of an Empire (32 points)
- Under Paris (29 points)
- Shrek (28 points)
- The Super Mario Bros. Movie (22 points)
- A Million Ways to Die in the West (21 points)
- Home (20 points)
- POKÉMON Detective Pikachu (18 points)
- Divergent (17 points)
- Crazy Rich Asians (13 points)
- Madame Web (11 points)
- Baki Hanma VS Kengan Ashura (10 points)
- Hit Man (10 points)
- Thelma the Unicorn (5 points)
- The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It (5 points)
- Mother of the Bride (5 points)
- Bionic (3 points)
- A Simple Favor (2 points)
- Minions (1 point)
Most Popular Series on Netflix US This Week
Picture: Netflix
Managing to stem off stiff competition from Benedict Cumberbatch is the docu-series that follows the insane story of a TikTok cult.
- Dancing for the Devil: The 7M TikTok Cult (80 points)
- Eric (70 points)
- Your Honor (55 points)
- Bridgerton (53 points)
- Geek Girl (41 points)
- Tires (27 points)
- Raising Voices (24 points)
- Jurassic World: Chaos Theory (18 points)
- Sweet Tooth (15 points)
- Ashley Madison: Sex, Lies & Scandal (11 points)
- Hitler and the Nazis: Evil on Trial (9 points)
- Perfect Match (5 points)
- Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story (2 points)
- Heartland (2 points)
Note: Most popular data is sourced from our friends at FlixPatrol.
What are you watching on Netflix this weekend? Let us know in the comments down below.