Need a reality escape? Dive into these Netflix movies in 2024. From fake hit men to Jennifer Lopez saving the world again, there’s plenty to look forward to. And if you were left hanging by your favorite franchises, don’t worry, more sequels are on the way. Here are your movie plans for this year.
January
Jan. 1
Bitconned
Ray Trapani always wanted to be a criminal. In 2017, during the Bitcoin craze, he saw an opportunity with cryptocurrency. Ray and his friend created a fake crypto debit card company called Centra Tech, using fake profiles and celebrity endorsements to scam millions. Director Bryan Storkel takes us through Ray’s journey, with input from Ray himself, his family, and the journalist who exposed the fraud.
Director
Bryan Storkel
Read more about Bitconned.
Jan. 4
Society of the Snow
In 1972, a Uruguayan rugby team’s plane crashed in the Andes. Only 29 out of 45 survived. They had to make tough choices to stay alive in one of the harshest environments.
Cast
Enzo Vogrincic, Agustín Pardella, Matías Recalt, and others
Director
J.A. Bayona
Read more about Society of the Snow.
Jan. 5
Good Grief
Marc’s world falls apart after his husband Oliver dies. Marc and his friends Sophie and Thomas go to Paris to find themselves and face some hard truths.
Cast
Daniel Levy, Ruth Negga, Himesh Patel, and others
Director
Daniel Levy
Read more about Good Grief.
Movies can really take us on an emotional ride.
Jan. 12
Lift
Cyrus Whitaker leads an international heist crew to steal $500 million in gold from a plane at 40,000 feet.
Cast
Kevin Hart, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Vincent D’Onofrio, and others
Director
F. Gary Gray
Read more about Lift.
Jan. 19
The Kitchen
In a dystopian London, only The Kitchen remains as social housing. Izi and 12-year-old Benji must navigate their lives in this challenging environment.
Cast
Kane Robinson, Jedaiah Bannerman, Ian Wright, and others
Directors
Daniel Kaluuya and Kibwe Tavares
Read more about The Kitchen.
Jan. 29
The Greatest Night in Pop
In 1985, music legends gathered to record “We Are the World” to help African famine relief. This film chronicles the event, featuring unseen footage and interviews with the artists involved.
Director
Bao Nguyen
Read more about The Greatest Night in Pop.
February
Feb. 2
Orion and the Dark
Orion, a kid with many fears, confronts his biggest fear, the dark, with the help of a character named Dark. Their adventures teach Orion to overcome his anxieties.
Cast
Jacob Tremblay, Paul Walter Hauser, Angela Bassett, and others
Director
Sean Charmatz
Read more about Orion and the Dark.
Feb. 9
Lover, Stalker, Killer
Dave’s online dating turns into a nightmare as he gets involved in a dangerous love triangle. This documentary uses interviews and reenactments to tell his story.
Director
Sam Hobkinson
Read more about Lover, Stalker, Killer.
Feb. 14
Players
Mack, a New York sportswriter, rethinks her casual hookup strategies when she falls for war correspondent Nick. She learns that relationships need more than just “plays.”
Cast
Gina Rodriguez, Damon Wayans Jr., Tom Ellis, and others
Director
Trish Sie
Read more about Players.
Feb. 16
Einstein and the Bomb
Einstein escapes Nazi Germany and hides in England. His time there becomes a pivotal moment in his life, especially concerning his stance on the atom bomb. Using Einstein’s own words, this docudrama combines drama and archival footage to portray his story.
Director
Anthony Philipson
Read more about Einstein and the Bomb.
Feb. 23
Through My Window 3: Looking at You
Ares and Raquel, unable to continue their relationship, meet again in winter. Their love reignites, making them question if they can get back together.
Cast
Clara Galle, Julio Peña Fernández
Director
Marçal Forés
Read more about Through My Window 3: Looking at You.
Feb. 23
Mea Culpa
Mea Harper, a criminal defense attorney, takes on a murder case involving artist Zyair Malloy. She discovers that everyone has secrets in this intriguing legal drama.
Cast
Kelly Rowland, Trevante Rhodes, and others
Director
Tyler Perry
Read more about Mea Culpa.
Feb. 28
Code 8 Part II
In a world where 4% of people have special powers, an ex-con teams up with a drug lord to protect a young girl from a corrupt cop.
Cast
Robbie Amell, Stephen Amell, and others
Director
Jeff Chan
Read more about Code 8 Part II.
March
March 1
Spaceman
Astronaut Jakub, on a lonely mission to the edge of the solar system, tries to mend his relationship with his wife with the help of a mysterious creature onboard.
Cast
Adam Sandler, Carey Mulligan, and others
Director
Johan Renck
Read more about Spaceman.
March 8
Damsel
A damsel, engaged to a prince, realizes she’s meant to be a sacrifice to a dragon. She must use her wits to survive.
Cast
Millie Bobby Brown, Ray Winstone, and others
Director
Juan Carlos Fresnadillo
Read more about Damsel.
March 15
Irish Wish
Maddie, heartbroken over her best friend’s engagement to her true love, wishes for true love herself. She wakes up as the bride-to-be but soon realizes her soulmate is someone else.
Cast
Lindsay Lohan, Ed Speleers, and others
Director
Janeen Damian
Read more about Irish Wish.
March 22
The Casagrandes Movie
Ronnie Anne’s birthday plans are derailed by a family trip to Mexico. She ends up confronting an ancient demigod to prove she’s old enough to do her own thing.
Cast
Izabella Alvarez, Sumalee Montano, and others
Director
Miguel Puga
Read more about The Casagrandes Movie.
March 22
Shirley
This film tells the story of Shirley Chisholm’s groundbreaking run for US president in 1972.
Cast
Regina King, Lance Reddick, and others
Director
John Ridley
Read more about Shirley.
March 29
Heart of the Hunter
Zuko Kumalo is on the run from the Presidential Intelligence Agency across Southern Africa. He has information that could topple the government, and the PIA underestimates him.
Cast
Bonko Khoza, Connie Ferguson, and others
Director
Mandla Dube
Read more about Heart of the Hunter.
March 29
The Beautiful Game
A team of English homeless footballers travel to Rome to compete in the Homeless World Cup, facing challenges on and off the field.
Cast
Bill Nighy, Micheal Ward, and others
Director
Thea Sharrock
Read more about The Beautiful Game.
April
April 5
Scoop
This film goes behind the scenes of Prince Andrew’s infamous Newsnight interview, focusing on the women who secured the scoop.
Cast
Gillian Anderson, Keeley Hawes, Billie Piper, and others
Director
Philip Martin
Read more about Scoop.
April 10
What Jennifer Did
A young woman’s 911 call about a break-in and shooting leads to a police investigation that uncovers surprising truths. The story is told through interrogation footage and detective accounts.
Director
Jenny Popplewell
Read more about What Jennifer Did.
April 12
Woody Woodpecker Goes to Camp
Woody Woodpecker thinks he’s found a home at Camp Woo Hoo, but an inspector threatens to shut it down. Woody must find a way to save the camp.
Cast
Eric Bauza
Director
Jon Rosenbaum
April 19
Rebel Moon — Part Two: The Scargiver
Kora and her warriors prepare for a final battle against the Motherworld, revealing their motivations and forging unbreakable bonds in the process.
Cast
Sofia Boutella, Djimon Hounsou, Ed Skrein, and others
Director
Zack Snyder
Read more about Rebel Moon — Part Two: The Scargiver.
April 25
The Tearsmith
Nica and Rigel, two orphans, must navigate their new lives as adoptive siblings while dealing with their troubled pasts and a legend about a maker of tears.
Cast
Caterina Ferioli, Simone Baldasseroni, and others
Director
Alessandro Genovesi
Read more about The Tearsmith.
May
May 3
Unfrosted
In 1963 Michigan, Kellogg’s and Post race to create a revolutionary breakfast pastry. This story of ambition and rivalry marks Jerry Seinfeld’s directorial debut.
Cast
Jerry Seinfeld, Melissa McCarthy, and others
Director
Jerry Seinfeld
Read more about Unfrosted.
May 9
Mother of the Bride
Lana’s daughter Emma returns from abroad with news of her upcoming wedding in Thailand. Complications arise when Lana discovers the groom’s father is her former lover.
Cast
Brooke Shields, Miranda Cosgrove, and others
Director
Mark Waters
Read more about Mother of the Bride.
May 10
Living with Leopards
This documentary follows the coming-of-age story of two leopard cubs in one of the world’s most dramatic landscapes.
Directors
Alex Parkinson, Brad Bestelink
May 17
Power
This documentary explores the growth of American policing and its current state, focusing on its immense power.
Director
Yance Ford
Read more about Power.
May 17
Thelma the Unicorn
Thelma, a small-time pony, becomes a global music star when she’s transformed into a unicorn. Fame comes with a cost in this quirky and heartfelt ride.
Cast
Brittany Howard, Will Forte, and others
Directors
Jared Hess, Lynn Wang
Read more about Thelma the Unicorn.
May 24
Atlas
Atlas Shepherd, a data analyst who distrusts AI, joins a mission to capture a rogue robot. When things go wrong, she must rely on AI to save humanity’s future.
Cast
Jennifer Lopez, Simu Liu, and others
Director
Brad Peyton
Read more about Atlas.
June
June 5
How to Rob a Bank
In 1990s Seattle, a charming bank robber must pull off one final heist as law enforcement closes in on him.
Directors
Seth Porges, Stephen Robert Morse
Read more about How to Rob a Bank.
June 7
Hit Man
A professor discovers he’s good at pretending to be a hit man. Things get complicated when he falls for a client.
In Theaters
On Netflix in select countries June 7 | In select theaters May 24.
Cast
Glen Powell, Adria Arjona, and others
Director
Richard Linklater
Read more about Hit Man.
June 12
Mysteries of the Terracotta Warriors
This documentary explores Emperor Qin’s extraordinary tomb in China, produced by the makers of Secrets of the Saqqara Tomb.
Director
James Tovell
Read more about Mysteries of the Terracotta Warriors.
June 14
Ultraman: Rising
Baseball star Ken Sato returns to Tokyo to become Ultraman. He adopts a baby kaiju and must balance parenthood while protecting the city from threats.
Cast
Christopher Sean, Gedde Watanabe, and others
Director
Shannon Tindle
Read more about Ultraman: Rising.
June 18
Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution
This documentary examines the history of