Top 10 Movies To Watch This Week on Netflix | December 26 – January 1
Christmas is done and you need a chill top 10 movies list. The gift wrap’s in the trash, the leftovers need a home, and it’s time to grab the remote and put your feet up — Netflix is here. Whether you’re still wearing reindeer slippers or living on turkey sandwiches, this odd, quiet week before New Year’s is made for movies. Netflix has your back with some new picks, so let’s keep it simple and dive into these great top‑10 movies worth your precious couch time.
1. “Elway” (2025)
Release Date on Netflix: December 22, 2025
Original Release Date: December 19, 2025
Rating: (Unrated)
Genre: Documentary
Director: Laura Poitras, Mark Obenhaus
Lead Stars / Notable Cast: John Elway
This documentary digs into the life and legacy of NFL legend John Elway with the kind of impact he had on football. It’s reflective, sharp, and surprisingly emotional. Perfect for when you want something real but not heavy.
2. “Being Eddie” (2025)
Release Date on Netflix: November 12, 2025
Original Release Date: 2025
Rating: R
Genre: Documentary / Biographical
Director: Angus Wall
Lead Stars / Notable Cast: Eddie Murphy, Dave Chappelle, Jerry Seinfeld
Eddie Murphy opens up in a way he rarely does — funny, raw, and deeply human. With comedy legends chiming in, this doc feels like sitting in the green room with the greats. A perfect “laugh‑and‑feel‑things” watch.
3. “Cover‑Up” (2025)
Release Date on Netflix: December 26, 2025
Original Release Date: August 29, 2025 / December 19, 2025
Rating: (Unrated)
Genre: Documentary / Historical
Director: Laura Poitras, Mark Obenhaus
Lead Stars / Notable Cast: Seymour Hersh
If you want something gripping, this investigative doc pulls you straight into decades of secrets, journalism, and the cost of truth‑telling. It’s sharp, tense, and the perfect “I need something serious tonight” pick.
4. “Eden” (2025)
Release Date on Netflix: December 30, 2025 (coming Tuesday)
Original Release Date: August 22, 2025
Rating: (Unrated)
Genre: Historical Survival Thriller
Director: Ron Howard
Lead Stars / Notable Cast: Jude Law, Ana de Armas, Vanessa Kirby, Daniel Brühl, Sydney Sweeney
A brutal survival story set in the Galápagos, where desperation turns paradise into a nightmare. Ron Howard delivers tension, beauty, and moral unraveling in equal measure. Save this one for a night when you want to be glued to the screen.
5. “The Life List” (2025)
Release Date on Netflix: March 28, 2025
Original Release Date: March 28, 2025
Rating: PG‑13
Genre: Romantic Comedy / Drama
Director: Adam Brooks
Lead Stars / Notable Cast: Sofia Carson, Kyle Allen, Connie Britton
Warm, sweet, and quietly emotional — this story follows a woman completing her childhood bucket list after a heartbreaking request from her mother. It’s the perfect “soft heart, soft blanket, soft comedy” movie for this in‑between week.
6. “Havoc” (2025)
Release Date on Netflix: April 25, 2025
Original Release Date: April 25, 2025
Rating: TV‑MA
Genre: Action / Thriller
Director: Gareth Evans
Lead Stars / Notable Cast: Tom Hardy, Timothy Olyphant, Forest Whitaker
Tom Hardy in a gritty, bone‑rattling action thriller? Yes, please. This one is all chaos, corruption, and tight‑corner fight scenes. A perfect pick when you want something loud and adrenaline‑heavy.
7. “Happy Gilmore 2” (2025)
Release Date on Netflix: July 25, 2025
Original Release Date: July 25, 2025
Rating: PG‑13
Genre: Sports Comedy
Director: Kyle Newacheck
Lead Stars / Notable Cast: Adam Sandler, Julie Bowen, Christopher McDonald
Sandler returns to the golf course with the same chaotic charm — older, crankier, and somehow even funnier. It’s nostalgic, silly, and exactly the kind of comfort-comedy we all need this week.
8. “The Electric State” (2025)
Release Date on Netflix: March 14, 2025
Original Release Date: February 24, 2025
Rating: PG‑13
Genre: Sci‑Fi / Action‑Adventure
Director: Anthony Russo, Joe Russo
Lead Stars / Notable Cast: Millie Bobby Brown, Chris Pratt, Ke Huy Quan
A runaway girl, a robot companion, and a collapsing America — this sci‑fi epic is visually stunning and emotionally grounded. If you want something big and imaginative, this is your pick.
9. “Evil Influencer: The Jodi Hildebrandt Story” (2025)
Release Date on Netflix: December 30, 2025
Original Release Date: December 30, 2025
Rating: TV‑MA
Genre: True Crime Documentary
Director: Skye Borgman
Lead Stars / Notable Cast:
A chilling look at manipulation, control, and the dark side of online influence. Borgman brings her signature investigative style to a story that’s unsettling but impossible to look away from.
10. “Goodbye June” (2025)
Release Date on Netflix: December 24, 2025
Original Release Date: December 12, 2025
Rating: R
Genre: Christmas Family Drama
Director: Kate Winslet
Lead Stars / Notable Cast: Helen Mirren, Timothy Spall, Johnny Flynn, Toni Collette
A tender, bittersweet holiday drama about family, forgiveness, and the complicated ways we love each other. It’s the perfect emotional closer for the year.
Top 10 Movies and Time Home
Whether you’re hunting for something wild, something silly, or just a cozy flick to watch with family, this week’s Netflix top‑10 movies list keeps things simple and good. Heat up those leftovers, tuck in under a blanket, hit the Netflix button, and take your pick. Here’s to new stories and new comedy films before the year ends. Happy binge‑ing and Happy New Year!
