Netflix is adding just 62 new shows and movies to the streaming service this week, but there are a few must-watch new titles you'll want to add to your watchlist. "Wednesday" season 2 is back for part 2 this week, so unsurprisingly, it's the top title to keep an eye on — especially after part 1's shocking cliffhanger ending
But it's not the only show that's worth adding to the watchlist this week. "Love Con Revenge" teams up a private investigator with romance fraud victim Cecilie Fjellhøy of "the Tindler Swindler" fame. They're joining forces to help other victims of romance scams get justice, and they produce some dramatic results.
For more to watch, read on for all of my top picks, a full list of everything new on Netflix this week and the scoop on what's leaving Netflix this week. If you need more, check out our guide to everything new to Netflix in September and check out these five must-watch Netflix movies coming later this fall.
New on Netflix this week: Top picks
'Wednesday' season 2 part 2
Part 1 of "Wednesday" season 2 ended on a shocking note — and a possible death. Now, "Wednesday" season 2 part 2 picks up Netflix's Jenna Ortega murder mystery following that stunning moment, but based on the official trailer, it looks like someone might already be back from the dead.
In fact, more than one character could be back from the dead if the trailer is any indication. Plus, we get a major new addition to the show in this latest batch of episodes in the form of Lady Gaga, who is joining the cast as the mysterious Rosaline Rotwood.
For those of you who didn't catch season 1, this horror comedy series stars Ortega as the iconic Wednesday Addams, who is a bit of an amateur sleuth. In the first season, she solves a murder mystery at her new school, Nevermore Academy, but this season, she's trying to solve a murder before it happens. Catch up on season 2 now before part 2 arrives Sept. 3.
Watch on Netflix starting Sept. 3
'Love Con Revenge'
In today's digital age, being the victim of a financial scam is a serious possibility. With the rise of social media and dating apps, that goes doubly for romance scams, where hucksters try and get people to fall in love with their fictional personas, eventually building trust until they can start draining their unaware target's bank account.
Cecilie Fjellhøy was one such romance scam victim, and since telling her story in "The Tinder Swindler," she's received messages from numerous other victims who are in similar situations. So in "Love Con Revenge," she's teaming up with private investigator Brianne Joseph to take down scammers and get justice for those who've been wronged.
Whether you loved "The Tinder Swindler" or MTV's classic "Catfish," this reality series has plenty of drama to binge.
Watch on Netflix starting Sept. 5
'Countdown: Canelo v Crawford'
Netflix is all in on live entertainment, and that's been a boon for boxing. The once vaunted combat sport still has flashes of greatness, but the heyday that spanned from Sugar Ray Robinson to Sugar Ray Leonard is long past. Since Netflix got into the arena, though, the sport has regained some visibility, and the latest marquee Netflix match, Canelo vs. Crawford, is going to be appointment viewing.
Canelo Álvarez is one of the best to ever put on the gloves. He's 63-2-2, with 39 KOs, and has never been one to shy away from a fight. He initially rose to prominence as a welterweight, but now he reigns as the undisputed super middleweight champion. But Terence Crawford is no slouch, having been a former undisputed champion himself and is the current World Boxing Association (WBA) light middleweight titleholder.
The winner of this bout will leave as the undisputed super middleweight champion, but before that, you'll want to tune into "Countdown: Canelo vs. Crawford." This docuseries will take you behind the scenes of both camps in the lead-up to this epic fight, which will take place on Sept. 13 in Las Vegas.
Watch on Netflix starting Sept. 4
'Inspector Zende'
"Inspector Zende" is a new Bollywood Netflix original starring Manoj Bajpayee as Mumbai Police officer Madhukar Zende. Based on true events, this movie chronicles Zende's game of cat-and-mouse with the notorious and elusive "Swimsuit Killer" (Jim Sarbh), whom the real Zende caught not once, but twice.
Now, one could raise an eyebrow at having to catch a serial killer twice, after all, once should have been enough, right? Well, when you're dealing with one of Interpol's most wanted criminals, no prison is guaranteed to keep them off the streets.
Don't be fooled by the movie's dark premise, though; "Inspector Zende" looks like pure action comedy. You might need subtitles for this one, but it should be a fun watch nonetheless.
Watch on Netflix starting Sept. 5
'Inglourious Basterds'
"Inglourious Basterds" is Quentin Tarantino's iconic black comedy World War II epic. Set across five chapters and 153 minutes, it tells the story of Shosanna (Mélanie Laurent), a French Jewish woman who escapes from the clutches of Nazi SS Standartenführer Hans Landa (Christoph Waltz) to become a cinema owner in Nazi-occupied Paris. It also tells the story of "the Basterds," a group of U.S. soldiers led by Aldo the Apache (Brad Pitt), a lieutenant hellbent on scalping every Nazi he comes across.
Eventually, these two stories, along with a third centered around Michael Fassbender and Diane Kruger, come together in explosive fashion. But along the way, we get what is arguably one of the three best movies Tarantino has ever made. I personally have "Inglourious Basterds" just behind "Reservoir Dogs" and "Kill Bill."
If you've seen this movie before, you already have a favorite scene or three. If you haven't, I promise you this movie is two and a half hours well spent, and incredibly rewatchable. Don't miss it now that it's on Netflix.
Watch it now on Netflix
'Edge of Tomorrow'
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Just last month, I recommended watching "Edge of Tomorrow" on Peacock. Now that it's on Netflix, my recommendation remains the same: This is a must-watch movie. It's also probably the last great Tom Cruise movie that isn't part of an IP factory.
This sci-fi war film is based on the Japanese light novel "All You Need Is Kill," and is set in a near-future version of Earth, where humans are fighting an alien race known as "Mimics." The human forces, known as the United Defense Force, have struggled against the mimics, but when Sergeant Rita Vrataski (Emily Blunt) leads them to victory at the Battle of Verdun, General Brigham (Brendan Gleeson), decides to invade France to reclaim the country.
Enter Major William Cage (Cruise), a public relations officer with no combat experience, who attempts to blackmail the general to avoid covering the invasion. That results in Cage being thrown into the invasion as an infantryman, which gets him killed. But as he dies, he also kills an "Alpha" Mimic — and then suddenly awakens back in England just before the invasion. Now, Cage is stuck in an endless cycle of waking up, getting thrown into battle and getting killed, and the only way it will end is if he learns enough from his many lives to ultimately defeat the Mimics.
Watch it now on Netflix
'The Running Man' (1987)
"The Running Man" stars Arnold Schwarzenegger as Captain Ben Richards. He is framed for a crime he didn't commit, and dubbed the "Butcher of Bakersfield" after allegedly massacring innocents at a food riot in this dystopian version of 2017 America based on a Stephen King novel of the same name.
Flash forward 18 months, and Richards has escaped a labor camp, only to be caught again, and now, the only way to get out of his situation is to participate in "The Running Man," a deadly game show hosted by the ruthless Damon Killian (Richard Dawson).
In terms of 1980s action movies, this is firmly in the good, not great camp for me. But it's being remade with Glen Powell as Richards and Josh Brolin as Killian, and I'm very excited for that remake. So watch "The Running Man" this week to prepare for the new adaptation, which comes to theaters on Nov. 7, 2025.
Watch it now on Netflix
Everything new on Netflix: Sept. 1-7
SEPTEMBER 1
- "8 Mile"
- "A Thousand Tomorrows" season 1
- "The Amazing Spider-Man"
- "The Amazing Spider-Man 2"
- "Billy Madison"
- "The Boy Next Door"
- "Boyz n the Hood"
- "Bram Stoker's Dracula"
- "Bridesmaids"
- "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory"
- "Chicken Run"
- "Dennis the Menace"
- "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial"
- "Edge of Tomorrow"
- "Escape Room"
- "Good Advice"
- "The Four Seasons"
- "Franklin & Bash" seasons 1-4
- "Hot Shots!"
- Hot Shots! Part Deux"
- "Inglourious Basterds"
- "Inside Man"
- "Inside Man: Most Wanted"
- "Knocked Up"
- "LA LA Land"
- "The Land Before Time"
- "Liar Liar"
- "Limitless"
- "Long Shot"
- "Money Talks"
- "Orphan Black" seasons 1-5
- "Paddington"
- "Phantom Thread"
- "Puss in Boots"
- "The Rookie" (1990)
- "The Running Man"
- "Shark Tale"
- "Sherlock Holmes"
- "Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows"
- "Shrek"
- "Shrek 2"
- "Shrek Forever After"
- "Shrek the Third"
- "Stand by Me"
- "We're the Millers"
- "Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory"
SEPTEMBER 3
"Wednesday" season 2 part 2 (Netflix series)
When her psychic powers falter, Wednesday must fight to regain them — or face deadly consequences for Enid and others at Nevermore.
SEPTEMBER 4
"Countdown: Canelo v Crawford" (Netflix series)
Narrated by Josh Brolin (English) and Diego Luna (Spanish), go inside Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford's training camps and personal lives as they prepare for their once-in-a-lifetime super middleweight matchup. Countdown showcases the unparalleled collision of talent and skill as the world eagerly awaits who will claim victory live, only on Netflix, September 13.
"Pokémon Concierge" season 1 part 2 (JP) (Netflix family)
Welcome to Pokémon Resort, a peaceful getaway for Pokémon to relax and have fun. Which guest will the new concierge Haru befriend and help first?
SEPTEMBER 5
"Inspector Zende" (IN) (Netflix film)
When serial killer Carl Bhojraj escapes prison and resurfaces in Mumbai, a determined Inspector Zende steps up to nab the cunning fugitive once more.
"Love Con Revenge" (Netflix series)
After falling victim to a sophisticated romance scam in The Tinder Swindler, Cecilie Fjellhøy partners with Private Investigator Brianne Joseph to help other victims reclaim their lives and expose digital predators in this provocative series.
SEPTEMBER 7
"The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity" (JP) (Netflix series)
When the intimidating Rintarou meets the open-minded Kaoruko, the unlikely duo grows closer. The issue? Their neighboring high schools hate each other.
NETFLIX GAMES
Happy Gilmore: Golf Mayhem '98 [Demo] (Now Available)
Play a special sample of the most chaotic '90s golf game never made. Tee off and tear through the course as Happy himself in this retro demo.
Leaving Netflix This Week
Leaving 9/1/25
"17 Again"
"50 First Dates"
"After Earth"
"Airport"
"Airport '77"
"Airport 1975"
"American Gangster"
"American Graffiti"
"Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues"
"Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy"
"Barbarian"
"Bee Movie"
"Black Hawk Down"
"Blood and Bone"
"Burn After Reading"
"Dumb and Dumber To"
"Hanna"
"The Holiday"
"Home"
"MacGruber"
"Midnight in the Switchgrass"
"Midway"
"The Mule"
"National Security"
"The Notebook"
"The Nutty Professor"
"Paul"
"The Polar Express"
"Red Eye"
"Sicario"
"Trainwreck"
"Us"
"V for Vendetta"
"Wipeout" season 1
Leaving 9/5/25
"The Wave"
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