4 new Netflix films to look at this week (October 26-November 1)

Netflix’s launch slate ensures you by no means run out of one thing new to discover every week, and October’s schedule isn’t any exception. From international titles and originals to basic throwbacks, the streaming platform provides lots, with some thrilling films touchdown this week.

My prime choose is a sports activities comedy starring Woody Harrelson. All 4 of those releases are coming to Netflix U.S., so there are a couple of totally different choices to contemplate once you’re updating your watchlist. Here’s all it’s essential know.

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Barbie within the Nutcracker

Revisiting a childhood favourite

I’ll be happening a visit down reminiscence lane as a result of Netflix is serving nostalgia with this family-friendly launch. If you grew up watching the animated Barbie films, Barbie in the Nutcracker (2026) wants little introduction. The unique Barbie within the Nutcracker got here out in 2001, and Mattel is celebrating its twenty fifth anniversary with this new animated particular. It brings the story again with up to date animation and the 2 Barbie characters acquainted to new viewers.

Barbie “Malibu” Roberts takes on the function of Clara, whereas Barbie “Brooklyn” Roberts performs the Sugarplum Princess. The journey sends Barbie via enchanted lands to rescue Ken from the mischievous Rat King, with music and magic accompanying them.

Its 45-minute runtime makes it simpler to suit into a night with your loved ones. For anybody who remembers watching the unique on DVD, there’s additionally the curiosity of seeing how the story has been reimagined. It’s an early possibility in your vacation watchlist if you happen to’re prepared to maneuver on to Christmas films when you’re accomplished with your Halloween watchlist.

Barbie within the Nutcracker begins streaming globally on Netflix on Nov. 1.

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Collision Course

Heists have a means of going horribly improper

With heist films, there’s loads of chaos to sit up for, particularly when issues ultimately spiral uncontrolled. Collision Course is the heist thriller to keep watch over this week, and this Spanish movie’s premise is intriguing sufficient to attract your consideration.

The story takes place in Madrid in 2013, towards the backdrop of the financial disaster. A gaggle of robbers targets a financial institution, however a crash throughout their getaway complicates the escape. As extra comes out concerning the individuals concerned, the theft turns into tied to lies and betrayals that started lengthy earlier than they get into the financial institution. Getting away with the loot is troublesome sufficient with out the individuals beside you having issues to cover.

This is director Daniel Sánchez Arévalo’s first thriller, working with co-writer Ramón Campos and manufacturing firm Bambú Producciones, which additionally made A Widow’s Game. If you get pleasure from crime tales with a number of individuals and arcs to maintain observe of, Collision Course is price including to your record.

Collision Course begins streaming globally on Netflix on Oct. 30.

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Zainab Johnson: Toxically Optimistic

A brighter tackle life’s absurdities

You might acknowledge Zainab Johnson from Upload, the place she performs Aleesha, however stand-up has been a giant a part of her profession for years. Toxically Optimistic is her second comedy particular and her first for Netflix, following Hijabs Off on Prime Video.

Her new particular consists of tales about weapons, a Tesla disaster, and looking for one thing optimistic in dangerous conditions. The particular grew out of a present she carried out on the Edinburgh Fringe, together with her private experiences inspiring plenty of the fabric. Johnson additionally wrote, directed, and co-produced it, so she’s been concerned in multiple facet of the particular.

It’s additionally the primary stand-up particular produced by Barack and Michelle Obama’s Higher Ground. If you are open to having the occasional stand-up hour amongst your weekly picks, particularly if you happen to like a brief and crisp watch, it is price a shot.

Zainab Johnson: Toxically Optimistic begins streaming globally on Netflix from Oct. 27.

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Champions

Life is greater than a sport

Basketball has develop into a little bit of a recurring theme in Woody Harrelson’s films. After White Men Can’t Jump and Semi-Pro, Champions places him again on the court docket, this time as a coach. Bobby Farrelly directs this comedy, which is my prime choose among the many week’s new films.

Harrelson performs Marcus, a minor-league basketball coach whose poor choices go away him with no job and in bother with the legislation. After an arrest for drunk driving, he’s ordered to finish neighborhood service by teaching a group of gamers with mental disabilities. He accepts the project reluctantly, nonetheless extra involved with getting his personal profession again on observe. Working with the group takes some adjustment, significantly when his regular strategy to teaching doesn’t get him very far with this group.

Kaitlin Olson performs Alex, the sister of one among his gamers, whose relationship with Marcus additionally turns into an essential a part of the story. There’s a typical sports activities comedy setup right here, with the group working towards a spot within the Special Olympics, however you additionally spend time attending to know the gamers exterior the court docket.

Champions begins streaming on Netflix U.S. on Oct. 28.

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