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Dive in to All the New Netflix Movies Coming This Summer

Poolside picks to help you beat the heat.


By Tudum Staff
Illustration by Karan Singh
April 28, 2026

It’s that time of year again. The weather’s warming up, beach bags are being packed, and your watch list is about to heat up with an all-new slate of popcorn-worthy movies headed to Netflix. Whether you’re staying cool indoors with the AC on full blast or queuing something up between dips in the pool, this summer’s lineup has your perfect escape.

Get whisked away on a new adventure with Enola Holmes 3, which sees Millie Bobby Brown back in action, or spend a wild 72 Hours in Miami with Kevin Hart in Tim Story’s latest comedy. Looking for something more wholesome? Michael B. Jordan and Juno Temple lead the voice cast of animated film Swapped, a family-friendly body-swapping adventure. If coming-of-age journeys are more your thing, we’ve got your first look at Sunny Sandler in the dramedy Don't Say Good Luck.

There’s no shortage of romance and thrills, either. Jennifer Lopez and Brett Goldstein get tangled up in a secret Office Romance, while Greta Lee and Wagner Moura fight for survival in the sci-fi thriller The Last House (you can find even more exclusive info on that here). 

Whatever you’re in the mood for, we’ve got you covered. So grab a cold drink, settle in, and press play on your summer plans. 

MAY


Animated scene of a cheerful green bird with a flower crest standing in a lush, sunny forest clearing, surrounded by several small, furry animals on a grassy, leafy ground with colorful flowers and plants.
May 1

Swapped

Animated

A buddy comedy about a small woodland creature (voiced by Academy Award–winner Michael B. Jordan) and a majestic bird (voiced by Juno Temple) — sworn enemies of the Valley — who suddenly swap bodies and must team up (while walking in each other’s feathers and fur) to survive the wildest adventure of their lives.

Director

Nathan Greno

Cast

Michael B. Jordan, Juno Temple, Tracy Morgan, Cedric the Entertainer, Justina Machado, Ambika Mod, Lolly Adefope

Read more about Swapped.


A man in a blue robe holds a woman protectively while aiming a handgun in a dimly lit, cluttered room with posters on the wall and barred windows.
May 7

My Dearest Assassin

Action Drama

Hunted for her rare blood type, a young girl is raised by a family of assassins. When a vengeful enemy returns for her blood, she is determined to fight alongside the one she loves to claim her freedom once and for all.

Director

Taweewat Wantha

Cast

Pimchanok Luevisadpaibul, Thanapob Leeratanakachorn, Sivakorn Adulsuttikul


 

May 8

Remarkably Bright Creatures

Drama

A widow (Sally Field) who works at a local aquarium finds joy again when she forms an unlikely bond with a giant Pacific octopus and a wayward young man who comes to town in search of family. Together, they uncover a mystery that will lead them to a life-changing discovery and restore their sense of wonder. Based on the bestselling book.

Director

Olivia Newman

Cast

Sally Field, Lewis Pullman, Joan Chen, Kathy Baker, Beth Grant, Sofia Black-D’Elia, with Colm Meaney and Alfred Molina

Read more about Remarkably Bright Creatures.

Explore

May 12

Marty, Life Is Short

Documentary

Director Lawrence Kasdan delivers the definitive documentary on beloved comedian Martin Short. Using beautiful, intimate, never-before-seen archive footage alongside exclusive interviews with some of the most established and beloved stars, the documentary takes a look at one of the most influential comedians of a generation. 

Director

Lawrence Kasdan

Executive Producers

Brian Grazer, Ron Howard

Read more about Marty, Life Is Short.


May 15

The Crash

Documentary

A car carrying three young adults slams into a brick building at 100 miles per hour in Strongsville, Ohio, leaving two lives lost and one sole survivor. The driver, 17-year-old Mackenzie Shirilla, was driving her boyfriend, Dom, and his friend Davion home from a party when the unthinkable happened. But as detectives comb through the wreckage, what first appears to be a tragic accident begins to look like a calculated crime scene. The Crash takes a deep dive into the volatile relationship at the center, examining the shifting narratives of that fateful night to explore where a fatal mistake ends and cold-blooded murder begins.

Director

Gareth Johnson

Executive Producers

Rebecca North and Jonny Taylor

Read more about The Crash.


 

May 22

Ladies First

Comedy

A ladies’ man finds his life upended when he wakes up in a parallel world dominated by women. With the rules of engagement changed, he goes head-to-head with a fiery female colleague in a playful satire about what happens when the script is flipped.

Director

Thea Sharrock

Cast

Sacha Baron Cohen, Rosamund Pike, Charles Dance, Emily Mortimer, Tom Davis, with Richard E. Grant and Fiona Shaw. Also starring Weruche Opia, Kathryn Hunter, Kadiff Kirwan, Bill Paterson.

Read more about Ladies First.


JUNE


A woman and man embrace closely in an intimate moment, gazing into each other’s eyes. The setting appears warm and romantic, with soft lighting suggesting an evening or indoor environment.
JUNE 5

Office Romance

Romantic Comedy

Jennifer Lopez and Brett Goldstein lead a raunchy romantic comedy about a secret office romance and the trouble two workaholics get in when they start thinking with their hearts.

Director

Ol Parker

Cast

Jennifer Lopez, Brett Goldstein, Betty Gilpin, Amy Sedaris, Tony Hale, Bradley Whitford, Edward James Olmos

Read more about Office Romance.


 

JUNE 5

Mexico 86

Comedy

When a last-minute chance to host the ’86 World Cup appears, a cunning Mexican bureaucrat, armed with nothing but guts and audacity, cons his way through FIFA to beat the United States, but in a country of power games, every victory has a price.

Director

Gabriel Ripstein

Cast

Diego Luna, Karla Souza, Daniel Giménez Cacho, Álvaro Guerrero, Memo Villegas, Juan Pablo Fernández


Two detailed stop-motion puppets in fantasy costumes stand in a colorful, ornate environment. One has owl-like features and wings, the other has blue hair and holds a large book, both in front of an elaborate, arched set piece.
JUNE 16

I Am Frankelda

Animated

In 19th-century Mexico, Frankelda is a gifted writer whose dark tales are ignored and dismissed. Forced to suppress her voice, she refuses to give up, even as many try to silence her. But when she is thrust into her subconscious, the very monsters she created come to life. Guided by Herneval, a tormented prince trapped between dreams and nightmares, she must restore balance between fiction and reality before both realms collapse. Meanwhile, the sinister writer Procustes and his co-conspirators plot to seize control. As Frankelda and Herneval grow closer, their bond becomes both a strength and a curse. To rewrite their fate, she must confront a love that defies existence and reclaim her power as a storyteller — before dark forces consume her imagination and reveal horrors beyond her creation.

Directors

Arturo Ambriz, Roy Ambriz

Cast

Mireya Mendoza, Arturo Mercado Jr., Luis Leonardo Suarez


JUNE 19

Voicemails for Isabelle

Romantic Comedy

Jill copes with her sister’s death by leaving her voicemails chronicling her chaotic life in San Francisco. When the number is unknowingly reassigned, an elusive Austin real estate agent begins receiving the hilariously confessional messages.

Director

Leah McKendrick

Cast

Zoey Deutch, Nick Robinson, Nick Offerman, Lukas Gage, Harry Shum Jr., Ciara Bravo, Megan Danso, Toby Sandeman, Leah McKendrick, Spencer Lord, Gil Bellows

Read more about Voicemails for Isabelle.


Two men sitting indoors on office chairs; one wears a black polo and jeans looking serious, the other wears a colorful sweater and shorts, smiling, with greenery and modern office decor in the background.
JUNE 26

Little Brother

Comedy

A famous real estate agent’s carefully curated world is upended when his eccentric “little brother” unexpectedly reappears.

Director

Matt Spicer

Cast

John Cena, Eric Andre, Michelle Monaghan, Chris Meloni, Ego Nwodim, Sherry Cola, Caleb Hearon, Ben Ahlers, Bryce Gheisar, Pilot Bunch


Two older women sitting on a couch decorated with Christmas pillows and ornaments, smiling and holding hands in a warmly lit living room decorated for the holidays.
JUNE 26

Chris & Martina: The Final Set

Documentary

For nearly two decades, Martina Navratilova and Chris Evert defined women’s tennis. A rivalry marked by contrasting styles, personalities, and philosophies, they pushed each other to historic heights and captivated a global audience. Years after their final match, life delivered a challenge neither could outplay: Cancer diagnoses at the same time.
Through archival footage, intimate interviews, and behind-the-scenes access during treatment and recovery, the film explores how these elite competitors confront mortality, identity, and resilience. It reveals how the greatest rivalry in sports history evolved into something deeper, shaped by decades of shared history.

Director

Rebecca Gitlitz


JULY


A young man in vintage clothing offers a small object to a surprised young woman sitting on a bed in a warmly lit, antique-decorated bedroom.
JULY 1

Enola Holmes 3

Action Adventure

Adventure chases detective Enola Holmes (Millie Bobby Brown) to Malta, where personal and professional dreams collide on a case more tangled and treacherous than any she has faced before.

Director

Philip Barantini

Cast

Millie Bobby Brown, Louis Partridge, Himesh Patel, Sharon Duncan-Brewster, with Henry Cavill, and Helena Bonham Carter

Read more about Enola Holmes 3.


Five young men in casual summer clothes pose at a marina with sailboats, city buildings, and a skyscraper in the background, suggesting a relaxed, urban waterfront setting.
JULY 24

72 HOURS

Comedy

A 40-year-old executive hopes to save his flailing career by joining a group of twentysomethings on a wild three-day bachelor party after he’s inadvertently added to their group text. 

Director

Tim Story

Cast

Kevin Hart, Marcello Hernández, Mason Gooding, Kam Patterson, Ben Marshall, Kevin Dunn, Zach Cherry, with Teyana Taylor and Andy Garcia

Read more about 72 HOURS.


AUGUST


Four people stand closely together indoors, looking anxiously out a rainy window of a house with pale siding, surrounded by green shrubs, under soft indoor lighting.
august 7

The Last House

Sci-Fi Thriller

A family of four are suddenly sealed inside their home with no way out and must work together to survive against both their dwindling resources and the mysterious, looming threat that is keeping them trapped.

Director

Louis Leterrier

Cast

Greta Lee, Wagner Moura, Gabriel Barbosa, Emma Ho, Noah Alexander Sosnowski, Riley Chung

Read more about The Last House.


A family of five, including two adults, a teen girl, and two young boys, sits together smiling on the front porch steps of a house with white siding, plants, and a wooden door, suggesting a warm, casual outdoor setting.
August 14

Don't Say Good Luck

Dramatic Comedy

In this coming-of-age dramedy, Sophie Birenbaum is ready for the spotlight as the lead in her high school musical — until suddenly she’s living with even more drama at home than on the stage.

Director

Julia Hart

Cast

Sunny Sandler, Melanie Lynskey, Max Greenfield, Jack Champion, Stephanie Beatriz, Scarlett Estevez, Jon Lovitz, Emma McNulty, Elyse Bell, with Bebe Neuwirth and Steve Buscemi

Read more about Don't Say Good Luck.


august 28

The Whisper Man

Thriller

Based on The New York Times bestselling novel by Alex North. When his eight-year-old son is abducted, a widowed crime writer looks to his estranged father, a retired former police detective, for help, only to discover a connection with the decades-old case of a convicted serial killer known as “The Whisper Man.”

Director

James Ashcroft

Cast

Robert De Niro, Michelle Monaghan, Adam Scott, Hamish Linklater, Owen Teague

Read more about The Whisper Man.


August 2026

THE RIBBON HERO

Anime

This anime film depicts the story of a lone hero who chooses to defy a harsh destiny, set in a delicately crafted world and brought to life through polished action by director Yuki Igarashi. THE RIBBON HERO marks Igarashi’s first time directing a feature-length film.

Director

Yuki Igarashi

Read more about THE RIBBON HERO.


COMING SOON


A couple embraces and smiles at each other lovingly on a beach with the ocean in the background during daylight, creating a romantic and joyful atmosphere.
2026

In the Hand of Dante

Drama

In the Hand of Dante follows the parallel lives of a New York author in the 21st century who embarks on a violent journey after he is recruited by a mafia don to steal Italian poet Dante Alighieri’s The Divine Comedy written in the poet’s own hand, and Dante in the 14th century, seeking inspiration to write his most important work — each man unknowingly connected through time and their obsessive quest for love, beauty, and the divine. 

Director

Julian Schnabel

Cast

Oscar Isaac, Jason Momoa, Gerard Butler, Martin Scorsese, Al Pacino, Gal Gadot, John Malkovich, Sabrina Impacciatore, Louis Cancelmi, Franco Nero, Benjamin Clementine


Man in a dimly lit room holding a knife, illuminated by overhead light, with a serious expression and dark background suggesting a tense or dramatic atmosphere.
2026

The Debt Collector

Action Thriller

After his time behind bars, a brutal former debt collector remains haunted by his guilt. Racing against a terminal illness, he returns to his old world to avenge injustices against victims of loan sharks and seek redemption for his past.

Director

Surapong Ploensang

Cast

Nadech Kugimiya, Daou Pittaya Saechua, and Chaiwat Thongsaeng


Pregnant woman in pink tank top and underwear stands in a pink-themed bedroom, gently holding her belly and looking at her reflection in a mirror. The room is decorated with feminine items and soft lighting.
2026

A Child of My Own

Documentary

The profound desire to become a mother and the constant pressure from her surroundings drive Alejandra to fake a pregnancy. In this feature-length documentary, Maite Alberdi captures how what begins as a simple lie turns into a complex charade to sustain for months before a hopeful husband and family. Trapped in a simulation that consumes her, Alejandra will be pushed to cross an irreversible line, unleashing a media scandal that won’t allow her to continue lying.

Director

Maite Alberdi

Cast

Ana Celeste Montalvo Peña, Luisa Guzmán, Armando Espitia, Mayra Sérbulo, Casio Figueroa, Alejandro Porter, with Mayra Batalla and Ángeles Cruz


2026

Canelo Álvarez Documentary

Canelo

In this feature-length documentary, Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez enters the fight that will define his legacy: the epic trilogy against Gennady “GGG” Golovkin. With history at stake, Canelo faces not only one of the most dangerous opponents of his career, but also doubts, criticism, and pressure to reaffirm his place in Mexican boxing history. Along the way, Canelo proudly and honorably shares the values that define him.

Director
Juan Camilo Cruz

 

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