We're barreling through August at a steady clip, and the best streaming services are serving up plenty of new options to fill our watchlists so we can hide away in the glorious AC. But with so much on offer, narrowing down what to watch next can quickly turn into a chore.
That's why I'm here every weekend to help you skip the scrolling and get to streaming with a round-up of the most buzz-worthy movies that are actually worth watching. I comb through the Netflix top 10 list to see which movies have gotten the most hype, and highlight only the best of the best. Because no one likes to waste their precious streaming time with a dud.
The ones that made the cut this weekend include a damning documentary about corporate greed, a heartwarming family drama starring Adam Sandler's daughter and "Yellowjackets'" Melanie Lynskey, and a spectacular animated Spider-Man movie from the studio behind "K-Pop Demon Hunters."
Not vibing with any of these movies? No worries: Our guide to everything new on Netflix this month has plenty more recommendations on what to watch. So without further ado, here are the three must-watch movies in Netflix’s top 10 this weekend. Enjoy!
This article is based on Netflix's top 10 movies list in the U.S. as of 11:00 a.m. ET on Saturday, August 22 2026.
Best movies in the Netflix top 10
'Don't Say Good Luck' (2026)
The latest comedy from the Adam Sandler clan, "Don't Say Good Luck," has stuck around in the Netflix Top 10 for the second week in a row. Though it's been inched out of the #1 spot by two true crime dramas, "Facing El Chapo" and "To Catch a Cheater." The former is more like a crime action film inspired by true events, while the latter...well, let's just say I've seen better TikTok micro-dramas than that.
Anyway, I didn't go into "Don't Say Good Luck" with high hopes (mostly just to swoon over "Yellowjackets'" Melanie Lynskey), and I was pleasantly surprised by how heartwarming it was. Sandler's real-life daughter Sunny stars as Sophie, a 16-year-old theater kid trying to land her dream role in her high school's upcoming production of the popular Broadway musical “Waitress. When her mom (Lynskey) learns that her cancer has come back, Sophie's torn between spending more time with her and preparing for the part. Between her dad (Max Greenfield) struggling to hold down the fort and her two squawking grandparents (Bebe Neuwirth and Steve Buscemi) insisting on moving in to lend a hand, her home life gets even more chaotic.
Watch "Don't Say Good Luck" on Netflix now
'Freefall: A Reckoning for Boeing' (2026)
"Heck yeah, let's watch it together and get sad," my husband's genuine reaction to learning a follow-up to Netflix's 2022 documentary "Downfall: The Case Against Boeing" just came out. We were both stunned by its unflinching portrayal of capitalist greed, exposing the company's damning aviation safety scandal that killed 346 people after two Boeing 737 MAX planes went into freefall shortly after take-off.
Director Rory Kennedy (yes, of that Kennedy family) is back with "Freefall: A Reckoning for Boeing," which explores the human toll and complete lack of corporate accountability in the years (and many more scandals and whistleblowers) since. Like the first documentary, it channels the anger of those affected by Boeing's failures, and should piss you off in turn as a clear picture of the company's negligence takes shape.
Watch "Freefall: A Reckoning for Boeing" on Netflix now
'Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse' (2018)
When it comes to modern animation, there's the time before "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse," and after. No joke, this movie revolutionized the industry (here's a really neat video on it if you're interested in learning more!), pushing the limits of 3D and 2D animation in ways never seen before, and delightfully built upon in the years since. The same studio, Sony Pictures Animation, is also behind "K-Pop Demon Hunters," which I wrote about in this column for several months straight last year. Because heck, if an animated movie worth your time is in the Netflix Top 10, you can bet I'mma yap about it.
For those of us without Disney+, it can be tough to get our Spidey fix. I suspect that's why so many Netflix subscribers are revisiting "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse" in the wake of "Brand New Day" shattering box office records. Plotwise, it's your standard Spider-Man story, with Shameik Moore shining as Miles Morales, a normal teenager who learns with great power comes great responsibility from his reluctant mentor Spidey (voiced by Jake Johnson) and a bunch of other multiverse web-slingers. It's also a really heart-warming story about overcoming your naysayers and worst fears, and that iconic leap of faith scene still gives me chills.
Watch "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse" on Netflix now
Netflix top 10 movies right now
1. "Facing El Chapo"(2026)
2. "To Catch a Cheater" (2026)
3. "Don't Say Good Luck" (2026)
4. "The Dating App Killer: The Monica White Story" (2026)
5. "Freefall: A Reckoning for Boeing" (2026)
6. "The Last House" (2026)
7. "The Great Wall" (2016)
8. "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse" (2018)
9. "Smurfs: The Lost Village" (2017)
10. "A Child of My Own" (2026)
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