One of the most striking trends at Netflix this week is that its top 10 movies are filled with films that either flopped at the box office or never had a wide release. Broke skipped theaters entirely when it went straight-to-VOD,

Hidden in Netflix’s vast library are pulse-pounding stories you didn’t know you needed. These aren’t the flashy blockbusters plastered everywhere, but gritty, stylish, emotional rides that hit harder than expected.

What to watch on Netflix this week includes movies, shows, and documentaries arriving between August 25 and August 31, 2025. The lineup features originals, sequels, and returning seasons across multiple genres.