5 Most Anticipated New Netflix Movies of Fall 2025, Ranked
Netflix has seriously upped its game in the original movie department these last few years.
Last year brought us the excellent rom-com Hit Man starring Glen Powell and the thrilling action flick Rebel Ridge, but those movies pale in comparison to what the streamer has in store for the rest of 2025.
As a part of the Watch With Us team, I’ve compiled my top 5 Netflix movies I’m looking forward to watching this fall.
Some of my selections include a lavish new retelling of an old story, a scary political thriller and a sequel to one of the best franchises currently active today.
5. ‘Nouvelle Vague’ (November 14)
French film fans are in for a treat this season as the very American director, Richard Linklater, chronicles the making of one of the seminal French movies ever, Breathless, in his new film, Nouvelle Vague. Newcomer Guillaume Marbeck stars as Jean-Luc Godard, then a notable film critic struggling to make his first film.
Eager to disrupt the bourgeois 1950s French film industry, Godard wants to break taboos and make a film that will revolutionize the medium. To do that, he’ll have to overcome numerous difficulties, including nervous investors, an unreliable production crew and an enigmatic American actress, Jean Seberg (Zoey Deutch).
Shot in gorgeous, period-appropriate black and white, Nouvelle Vague is unabashedly French — yet also a Linklater movie that’s playful, humorous and always interesting to look at. The more you know about Godard and Breathless, the better you’ll appreciate what this movie has to offer — a fun yet informative look at one of the most important films ever made.
4. ‘The Woman in Cabin 10’ (October 10)
Every year, there’s a new adaptation of a best-selling mystery novel that everyone looks forward to watching. In 2025, that’s The Woman in Cabin 10, a popular book by Ruth Ware that’s now a high-profile Netflix original. Keira Knightley stars as Laura Blacklock, a journalist travelling on a luxury ocean liner for her next assignment. Late one night, she witnesses a fellow passenger being thrown overboard. Convinced she just witnessed a murder, Laura informs the boat’s captain and crew, who promptly tell her no one has been reported missing.
Did Laura imagine it? Or is this some sort of conspiracy designed to cover up a crime no one wants to solve? Laura has to use all of her journalistic instincts to investigate, but she may not like the answers she’s so desperate to find.
Fans of the Jodie Foster thriller Flightplan and the Emily Blunt mystery The Girl on the Train will surely love The Woman in Cabin 10, which promises more twists than a pretzel from Auntie Annie’s. Knightley’s on a win streak with 2023’s excellent spy series Black Doves, and she looks at home trying to solve yet another mystery that will have you on the edge of your seat.
3. ‘A House of Dynamite’ (October 24)
When a nuclear missile is launched by an unknown enemy at Chicago, the U.S. government has only minutes to react. Who launched the missile and why? Was it a mistake or intentional? And if America is under attack, how should the government respond? Negotiate for peace or participate in a nuclear war that the whole world has been dreading since the invention of the atomic bomb in the 1940s?
Those are the questions asked by A House of Dynamite, a new political thriller from Kathryn Bigelow, who won an Oscar for her brilliant work in the war film, The Hurt Locker. She might just win another one, given the film’s rapturous reception at the Venice Film Festival last month, where those who saw it believed it’s a contender for multiple Oscar nominations.
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The film boasts an impressive cast that includes Idris Elba, Rebecca Ferguson, Kaitlyn Dever, Jonah Hauer-King, Anthony Ramos, The Night Agent’s Gabriel Basso and more. But make no mistake — the star here is Bigelow, who seems to have crafted another topical movie that will have everyone talking.
2. ‘Frankenstein’ (November 7)
Everyone knows the story of the mad doctor Victor Frankenstein and his doomed attempt to play God and create life out of nothing, but it’s never been told quite like Netflix’s upcoming version. That’s due to director Guillermo del Toro, the horror aficionado who finally fulfilled a lifelong desire to bring Mary Shelley’s story to the big screen.
In del Toro’s take, Oscar Isaac stars as the obsessed doctor, who wants to prove humans can create life with some spare dead body parts, a carefully timed lightning bolt and a little bit of luck. Guillermo del Toro’s upcoming film, “Frankenstein,” is set to bring a fresh take on the classic tale of the mad scientist and his creation. While it’s no surprise that Victor succeeds in bringing the Creature, portrayed by Jacob Elordi, to life, the question remains whether the being he creates is a man, a monster, or a combination of both. Mia Goth stars as Elizabeth, Victor’s concerned fiancée, adding another layer of tension to the story.
Del Toro’s version of “Frankenstein” promises to stay true to the Gothic horror roots of the original novel while also showcasing the director’s signature visual style and love for melodrama. With his unique storytelling approach and stunning visuals, audiences can expect a thrilling and immersive cinematic experience. As a fan of del Toro’s work, I am eagerly anticipating the release of “Frankenstein” and can’t wait to see how he brings this iconic story to life on the big screen.
In addition to “Frankenstein,” Netflix subscribers can look forward to another highly anticipated release on December 12. “Knives Out: Wake Up Dead Man” is the third installment in Rian Johnson’s popular mystery franchise, featuring the return of master detective Benoit Blanc, played by Daniel Craig. In this latest sequel, Blanc is tasked with solving the murder of a controversial priest in a small church in upstate New York.
The star-studded cast of “Knives Out: Wake Up Dead Man” includes Josh Brolin, Josh O’Connor, Glenn Close, Jeremy Renner, Mila Kunis, Kerry Washington, Cailee Spaeny, and Andrew Scott, among others. With a long list of suspects and a complex web of motives, Blanc must use his keen detective skills to unravel the mystery and uncover the truth behind the priest’s death.
The first two “Knives Out” films were well-received by audiences and critics alike, and the third installment is poised to continue the franchise’s success. Early reviews of “Wake Up Dead Man” have been positive, with many praising the film as the best in the series so far. As fans eagerly await the release of this latest installment, it’s clear that the “Knives Out” franchise is showing no signs of slowing down.
With two highly anticipated releases on the horizon, December is shaping up to be an exciting month for film lovers. Whether you’re a fan of classic horror stories or modern mystery thrillers, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. So mark your calendars, grab some popcorn, and get ready for a cinematic experience like no other.
