Following the dominance ofJames Gunn’sSupermanandGareth Edwards' big-budgetJurassic World Rebirthin recent weeks at the global box office, Marvel’s first family arrived on the scene last weekend, stealing the top spot and returning an eye-popping gross in just three days. This weekend, all eyes will be onThe Fantastic Four: First Stepsto see whether it can hold its top spot as it looks to become yet another MCU movie to hit $1 billion. But where should the eyes of home viewers be? If you’re able to’t get out to your local theater this weekend, fear not, as Netflix has you covered.Here are three movies you should watch on Netflix this weekend.
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Disclaimer: These titles are available on US Netflix.
1’My Oxford Year' (2025)
Two of the best Netflix romance leads,Sofia CarsonandCorey Mylchreest, are brought together in this exciting new arrival to Netflix’s catalog. Debuting on Friday, August 1,My Oxford Yearfollows Carson’s Anna De La Vega as she moves across the pond to attend Oxford University, fulfilling a lifelong dream. However, her intention to stay true to her academic studies stumbles when she meets the unlikely man of her dreams, Jamie Davenport (Mylchreest).
Inspired by the novel of the same name byJulia Whelan,My Oxford Yearbrings school back early to Netflix viewers this August, debuting a sweeping romantic tale sure to capture the hearts of audiences. Directed byIain Morrisfrom a screenplay byAllison BurnettandMelissa Osborne, this heartfelt story of a burning romance is the perfect getaway this weekend, with Carson describing the movie as “a film that in every frame reaffirms the belief that life is too short to notlive it in love.”
My Oxford Year
2’Clueless' (1995)
Rotten Tomatoes: 82% | IMDb: 6.9/10
School might be out for the summer, but there’s no better movie to bring you back to class than the timelessClueless. The movie starsAlicia Silverstoneas Cher Horowitz, the most popular girl at Beverly Hills High School. However, she isn’t immune to the pitfalls of adolescence, dealing with the ups, downs, and inbetweens of her teenage years as the horror of impending adulthood brings unwanted responsibility to her life.
To this day, there has rarely been a film as iconic in the teen genre asClueless. The most famous role in Silverstone’s great career, the film also boasts the talents ofBrittany Murphy, Stacey Dash,Paul Rudd, andWallace Shawn,among others. A vibrant reimagining ofJane Austen’s classic novelEmma,Cluelessis considered the top of its genre for good reason, and, with it officially 30 years since it first debuted, there has been no better time to celebrate. In addition to catchingCluelesson streaming, you can also celebrate the movie’s anniversary with a special4K UHD steelbook release.
3’Jurassic Park' (1993)
Rotten Tomatoes: 91% | IMDb: 8.2/10
The likes ofScarlett JohanssonandMahershala Aliare currently showcasing their talents in theaters in the latest installment of one of cinema’s biggest franchises,Jurassic World Rebirth. If you, like millions of others, have been looking to indulge in the dino-madness of the latest entry, what better next movie to watch than where it all began on Netflix this weekend? Directed by the greatSteven Spielberg,Jurassic Parkfollows a group of unsuspecting visitors to the titular park, packed with cloned dinosaurs. However, when a power failure lets danger loose, they find themselves in a battle for survival against history’s scariest creatures.
From its first moments,Jurassic Parkhas the feel of something entirely epic. Spielberg’s ability to bring gravitas to the smallest of moments is on full display throughout, as Jurassic Park weaves between iconic lines of dialogue, moments of pure terror, and some of the finest cinematography of the ’90s. Starring the likes ofSam Neill,Laura Dern,Jeff Goldblum, andRichard Attenborough, the movie won an impressive three Academy Awards at the 1994 ceremony, including Best Sound, Best Sound Effects Editing, and Best Visual Effects.
Jurassic Park
