Looking for something to stream right now? Here’s a quick, friendly rundown of the movies viewers in the United States are gravitating toward this week on Netflix, with handy details on who made them, who’s in them, and what they’re about.
10. ‘Maze Runner: The Death Cure’ (2018)
Thomas leads the remaining Gladers on a high-risk mission into a fortified city to rescue their captured friend and uncover WCKD’s final plan. Wes Ball directs the concluding chapter from a screenplay by T.S. Nowlin, with Dylan O’Brien, Kaya Scodelario, Ki Hong Lee, and Thomas Brodie-Sangster reprising their roles alongside Patricia Clarkson and Walton Goggins. The production’s completion followed a lengthy pause after O’Brien’s on-set injury, with the finished film closing the trilogy’s arc.
9. ‘Casper’ (1995)
A paranormal therapist and his daughter move into Whipstaff Manor, where they meet the friendly ghost Casper and his mischievous uncles. Directed by Brad Silberling, the family fantasy stars Christina Ricci as Kat Harvey and Bill Pullman as Dr. James Harvey, with Cathy Moriarty and Eric Idle as the human antagonists. Produced by Universal and Amblin, it became a mid-’90s effects showcase anchored by a gentle coming-of-age thread.
8. ‘Caramelo’ (2025)
A young chef facing a life-changing diagnosis finds hope—and unexpected purpose—after adopting a charismatic street dog named Caramelo. Directed by Diego Freitas, this Brazilian drama stars Rafael Vitti alongside the scene-stealing canine Amendoim, with Arianne Botelho in support. The film blends feel-good moments with gentle humor as the protagonist rebuilds his routine around new companionship.
7. ‘My Father, the BTK Killer’ (2025)
This true-crime documentary explores the life and crimes of Dennis Rader—known as BTK—through the perspective of his daughter, Kerri Rawson. Directed by Skye Borgman, it follows Rawson as she revisits memories, works with investigators, and confronts potential new leads tied to her father’s actions. The film balances biography with the family’s efforts to process a legacy of violence.
6. ‘Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials’ (2015)
After escaping the Maze, Thomas and the Gladers cross the ruined “Scorch” to uncover the truth about WCKD and a plague devastating humanity. Wes Ball returns to direct the sequel, with Dylan O’Brien, Kaya Scodelario, Thomas Brodie-Sangster, and Ki Hong Lee joined by Giancarlo Esposito and Aidan Gillen. The film expands the world of the series with new factions, infected threats, and an escalating conspiracy.
5. ‘About My Father’ (2023)
A stand-up comedian brings his old-school Italian American dad to meet his girlfriend’s affluent family over a chaotic holiday weekend. Directed by Laura Terruso from a screenplay by Sebastian Maniscalco and Austen Earl, it stars Maniscalco as himself opposite Robert De Niro as Salvo Maniscalco, with Leslie Bibb, Anders Holm, and Kim Cattrall in supporting roles. The story draws on Maniscalco’s real life, translating his stage persona into a fish-out-of-water family comedy.
4. ‘Despicable Me 3’ (2017)
Gru discovers he has a long-lost twin brother, Dru, while squaring off against ‘80s-obsessed supervillain Balthazar Bratt. The Illumination sequel is directed by Pierre Coffin and Kyle Balda, written by Cinco Paul and Ken Daurio, and features Steve Carell voicing both Gru and Dru, with Kristen Wiig as Lucy and Trey Parker as Bratt. The film mixes family shenanigans with Minion misadventures across a brisk, caper-style plot.
3. ‘The Maze Runner’ (2014)
A teenager named Thomas wakes up in the Glade with no memory and joins other boys attempting to map a shifting labyrinth patrolled by deadly creatures. Directed by Wes Ball and based on James Dashner’s novel, the film stars Dylan O’Brien as Thomas, Kaya Scodelario as Teresa, and Will Poulter as Gally. The success of this first installment launched a trilogy that continued the story of the Gladers beyond the Maze.
2. ‘The Woman in Cabin 10’ (2025)
A journalist aboard a luxury charity cruise witnesses what she believes is an attack—and then struggles to convince anyone it happened. Directed by Simon Stone from the Ruth Ware novel, the film stars Keira Knightley as Laura “Lo” Blacklock, with Guy Pearce as Richard Bullmer and supporting turns from Gugu Mbatha-Raw and David Ajala. Portions of the production were shot on the real superyacht Savannah, adding to the story’s glossy, claustrophobic setting.
1. ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ (2025)
An animated action-musical about the fictional K-pop trio HUNTR/X—Rumi, Mira, and Zoey—who moonlight as demon slayers while touring the world. Co-directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans, the film features voice performances from Arden Cho, Ahn Hyo-seop, and Ken Jeong. It blends concert spectacle with supernatural adventure as the group protects fans from otherworldly threats behind the scenes.
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