Streaming giant Netflix delivered a diverse slate of originals in 2025, ranging from action-packed thrillers like Havoc and animated sensations such as K-Pop Demon Hunters to crime comedies (The Thursday Murder Club), gripping political thrillers (A House of Dynamite), Gothic sci-fi (Frankenstein), and intriguing mysteries (Wake Up Dead Man). Building on that momentum, the first half of 2026 promises another compelling mix of films across genres. Here are five English-language Netflix originals that deserve a spot on your watchlist.
1. War Machine
- Director: Patrick Hughes
- Release Date: March 6, 2026
Plot: During a tough training exercise, a group of U.S. Army Rangers comes face-to-face with a deadly threat, turning their assignment into a brutal fight for survival. The sci-fi action film stars Alan Ritchson, Dennis Quaid, and Stephen James.
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2. Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man
- Director: Tom Harper
- Release Date: March 20, 2026
Plot: Set in 1940 during World War II, Tommy Shelby (Cillian Murphy) returns from a self-imposed exile to face a dangerous new crisis. With his family, reputation, and Britain’s future at risk, he must face the consequences of the life and legacy he created.
3. Apex
- Director: Baltasar Kormákur
- Release Date: April 24, 2026
Plot: The survival action thriller follows a grieving rock climber (Charlize Theron) who ventures into the Australian wilderness, testing her limits. Her adventurous journey takes a deadly turn when a ruthless hunter (Taron Egerton) pursues her, forcing her into a brutal fight for survival.
4. Remarkably Bright Creatures
- Director: Olivia Newman
- Release Date: May 8, 2026
Plot: Based on Shelby Van Pelt’s best-selling novel of the same name, the mystery drama follows an elderly widow, Tova (Sally Field), who works night shifts at a local aquarium. Her life takes an interesting turn when she forms an unlikely bond with a giant Pacific octopus. It also features Lewis Pullman in a pivotal role.
5. Ladies First
- Director: Thea Sharrock
- Release Date: May 2026
Plot: Inspired by the French romantic comedy I Am Not an Easy Man, the film follows a chauvinistic man (Sacha Baron Cohen) who suddenly finds himself in an alternate world dominated by women. Things get more difficult for him when he meets a confident and fiery female counterpart (Rosamund Pike).
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