Several major thrillers and dramas have recently debuted or are trending on Netflix :

: Starring Jaafar Jackson, the pop star's real-life nephew, the film follows the singer's journey from his child-star beginnings to global superstardom.

: Starring Charlize Theron and Taron Egerton, this survival thriller follows a woman in the Australian wilderness who becomes the target of a deadly killer.

: While audiences have responded strongly, critics from outlets like The New York Times and Rotten Tomatoes have noted the film plays like a "greatest hits" album, sometimes avoiding the more complex or controversial aspects of his life. Streaming Highlights on Netflix

The biographical film Michael has made a significant impact at the global box office, earning in its opening weekend.

The movie landscape for late April 2026 is dominated by the massive global opening of the Michael Jackson biopic and a surge of high-profile streaming thrillers.

: A post-apocalyptic thriller featuring Ralph Fiennes, set in a world where survivors are often more terrifying than the infected.

6 Feb 2026 — * Popular. * Apex. * War Machine. * KPop Demon Hunters. * Bridgerton. * Stranger Things. * Roommates. Movies - The New York Times International