5 best new Netflix movies and shows to stream this week (July 27-Aug. 2)

If you’re wondering what new movies and shows Netflix is adding this week, I’ve got your watchlist covered. The streaming service is bringing a mix of new releases, returning favorites and some major catalog additions over the next seven days. Whether you’re in the mood for a gripping true story, a nostalgic movie marathon or a little late-night comedy, there’s something worth queuing up.Leading the charge is “The Bombing of Pan Am 103,” a powerful drama that revisits one of the deadliest terrorist attacks in aviation history. But Netflix is also making room for some binge-worthy favorites, including “Hannibal” seasons 1-6 and seven of “The Fast and the Furious” movies.If those aren’t quite your speed, there are still plenty of other options. "Mary Beth Barone: Galaxy Brain” brings a fresh dose of stand-up comedy, while the Brazilian MMA drama “Wrath” offers a darker, more intense watch. Those aren’t the only movies and shows arriving on Netflix this week, though. Here’s the full schedule of everything new on Netflix over the next seven days, along with my top picks for what you need to stream.New on Netflix this week: Top picks'The Fast and the Furious' movies 1-7 The Fast and the Furious | 25th Anniversary Re-Release Trailer - YouTube Watch On Genre: Action moviesWhat it’s about: Celebrate 25 years of "The Fast and the Furious" by revisiting where the ride began. The first seven films follow the evolution of Dominic Toretto’s crew from underground street racers to globe-trotting thieves, spies and superhero-adjacent drivers who treat gravity as more of a suggestion. It all starts with undercover cop Brian O’Conner infiltrating L.A.’s racing scene to investigate a crew of hijackers.Why you should watch it: Before “family” became a meme and cars started launching into space-level absurdity, "The Fast and the Furious" was a scrappy street-racing saga with a surprisingly big heart. Netflix is bringing the first seven movies together, making it the perfect excuse to revisit the franchise.Watch "The Fast and the Furious" movies 1-6 starting August 1Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips.'The Bombing of Pan Am 103' The Bombing of Pan Am 103 | Official Trailer | Netflix - YouTube Watch On Genre: True crime drama limited seriesWhat it's about: Based on the real-life investigation into the 1988 Lockerbie bombing, this miniseries follows the aftermath of Pan Am Flight 103’s destruction and the massive international effort to uncover who was behind it. It follows the Scottish police, U.S. law enforcement, and the families still seeking answers after one of the deadliest terrorist attacks on British soil.Why you should watch it: This isn’t just a procedural whodunit; it’s a deeply human look at the lives reshaped by tragedy. With a stacked cast including Peter Mullan, Connor Swindells, Patrick J. Adams, and Merritt Wever, it promises a gripping history lesson that plays like a real-world mystery.Watch "The Bombing of Pan Am 103" starting July 30'Hannibal' seasons 1-6 Hannibal - Netflix Trailer - YouTube Watch On Genre: Psychological thriller seriesWhat it’s about: Gifted FBI profiler Will Graham (Hugh Dancy) has an uncanny ability to think like the killers he hunts, but the talent starts to unravel him. To keep him grounded, FBI boss Jack Crawford (Laurence Fishburne) pairs him with Dr. Hannibal Lecter (Mads Mikkelsen), a brilliant psychiatrist hiding a very dark appetite.Why you should watch it: Bryan Fuller’s "Hannibal" is less of a crime show and more a beautifully plated nightmare: gruesome, elegant and weirdly romantic. Mikkelsen’s chilling take on Lecter and Dancy’s haunted performance helped make this a cult favorite.Watch "Hannibal" seasons 1-6 starting July 27'Mary Beth Barone: Galaxy Brain' Mary Beth Barone: Galaxy Brain | Official Trailer | Netflix - YouTube Watch On Genre: Stand-up comedy specialWhat it’s about: Comedian Mary Beth Barone brings her sharp, self-aware brand of chaos to her debut hour-long special. Taped at New York City’s Skirball, Barone dives headfirst into everything from reproductive rights and dating apps to pop culture, ex-best friends, tattooed dudes and the bizarre phenomenon of NYPD merch.Why you should watch it: Barone has built a reputation for turning modern life’s most ridiculous contradictions into brutally funny observations. Expect dark humor, internet-age absurdity and hyper-specific takes.Watch "Mary Beth Barone: Galaxy Brain" starting July 28'Wrath' Fúria | Trailer oficial | Netflix Brasil - YouTube Watch On Genre: Action thriller / MMA drama seriesWhat it’s about: When Marcelo (Vinicius Neri) is pulled back from the brink of death, he wakes up with no memory of who he was. Taken in by an MMA coach, he builds a new identity inside the cage, chasing victory while trying to piece together the mystery of his past. But the deeper he digs, the more he discovers a dangerous history.Why you should watch it: Think "Warrior" meets "Memento." Brazilian drama and MMA intensity add up to a story where every fight has higher stakes than just winning the match.Watch "Wrath" starting July 29Everything new on Netflix: July 26-Aug. 2JULY 27"Hannibal" season 1-3"Tár"JULY 28"Mary Beth Barone: Galaxy Brain" (Netflix comedy special)Is an ex-best friend the worst ex? Can dating apps save democracy? What's with NYPD merch? Mary Beth Barone has all the answers in this witty special."The Exorcism"JULY 29"Final Project" (MX) (Netflix series)New school, new start — until vicious online attacks and a classmate's twisted challenge spark a dangerous bond that pushes Tamara toward transformation."Wrath" (BR) (Netflix series)A wounded amnesiac finds refuge with an MMA coach and steps into the ring, torn between hope for a new future and a dangerous past that keeps closing in."A Private Life""Gear Heads" season 1JULY 30"The Bombing of Pan Am 103" (GB) (Netflix documentary)The tragic bombing of a transatlantic flight over Scotland in 1988 unites the local police and the FBI in a hunt for the attackers. Based on a true story.JULY 31"Terry McMillan Presents: His, Hers & Ours"AUGUST 1"3 Ninjas: Kick Back""About Last Night...""Anaconda""Annie""Are We Done Yet?""Bride of Chucky""Child's Play 2""Child's Play 3""Clueless""Cult of Chucky""Curse of Chucky""Daddy Day Camp""Daddy Day Care""Elysium""The Fast and the Furious""2 Fast 2 Furious""The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift""Fast Five""Fast & Furious""Fast & Furious 6""Furious 7""Field of Dreams""The Hitman’s Bodyguard""The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard""Holmes & Watson""Marie Antoinette""Mile 22""Minions""National Security""Nightcrawler""Party Girl""Seed of Chucky""Selma""Something's Gotta Give""Speed""Speed 2: Cruise Control""Tears of the Sun""The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones""Zero Dark Thirty"AUGUST 2"Ingrid Goes West"Leaving Netflix This WeekLeaving 7/27/26"Sliding Doors"Leaving 7/29/26"Tallulah"Leaving 8/1/26"27 Dresses" "A Million Ways to Die in the West" "The Age of Adaline" "Atonement" "Borat" "Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie" "Chef" "Click" "Enough" "Everest" "Ex Machina" "Father of the Bride" "Father of the Bride: Part II" "Fletch" "The Five-Year Engagement" "The Glass House" "Hacksaw Ridge" "Home Improvement: Seasons 1-8" "Hunter X Hunter (2011): Seasons 1-6" "I Feel Pretty" "Kindergarten Cop" "Midnight Diner: Seasons 1-3" "Mississippi Grind" "Pixels" "Pretty Woman" "The Proposal" "R.I.P.D." 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