The weekend is finally here and if you want to unwind with a little bit of Netflix movie time, you have plenty of options, especially if you are a franchise film lover who enjoys the biggest hits of the past decade.
Though there are plenty of original shows that are worth watching right now on the streaming service, as well as some classics you won’t want to miss before they leave, sometimes you can’t help but be in the mood for a box office hit starring some of Hollywood’s biggest stars, and if that sounds like you, here’s what’s new that you can look forward to on Netflix this weekend:
The Addams Family (2019) and The Addams Family 2 (2021)
Spooky fun for the whole family
Though I will always have a special spot in my heart for the ’90s live action Addams Family films, those looking for a more modern take on the spookiest family to ever grace Cemetery Lane may enjoy the 2019 and 2022 animated Addams Family flicks, which are both now on Netflix. Featuring the voice talents of Oscar Isaac, Charlize Theron, Chloë Grace Moretz, Nick Kroll and more, this new film series follows the family as they deal with everything from school projects to a road trip in their unique signature style.
Though both films received mixed reviews upon their initial release, combined they made over $300 million at the m
The Expendables (2010), The Expendables 2 (2012), The Expendables 3 (2014) and Expend4bles (2023)
Explosions, action stars and stunts, oh my!
If you want to get your weekend started with a bang, the full Expendables series is now on Netflix, featuring Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, Dolph Lundgren, and Randy Couture as a group of elite mercenaries who carry out all sorts of missions, ranging from assassination to rescue. In addition to the main cast, you can catch additional action movie legends in this series including Bruce Willis, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jet Li, Terry Crews, Harrison Ford, Wesley Snipes, Antonio Banderas and more. If you’ve ever enjoyed an old school ’80s action film, this series is definitely for you.
Predictably, all the films in the franchise received mixed reviews, mostly due to a weak story. But combined, the films have made over $850 million worldwide, so clearly the star power of these films has made them a hit with theater-goers, and now you can experience them for yourself from the comfort of your couch!
