Netflixhas continued to expand its release of original content every year, which ranges from television series to documentaries and feature-lengthmovies, and 2021 is no different. There are quite a few amazing films coming to the international streaming service this year that should be added to your queue immediately.
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The recently released British dramaThe Digis only one of a few upcoming releases from Netflix that cross all genres. From horror to rom-com and comedy to sci-fi, there’s something that will appeal to any viewer looking for something new in 2021. Here are a few films to keep an eye on as release dates become available.
10The Dig
After a limited theatrical release,The Digbeganstreaming on Netflixin January of 2021. The film is an adaptation of the John Preston novel of the same name from director Simon Stone, starring Carey Milligan, Ralph Fiennes, and Lily James.
The Digtakes place in 1939 and follows a British widow as she hires an archeologist to uncover the significant historical find of the Sutton Hoo treasures. It discusses her struggle to keep the artifacts safe at the dawn of World War II.
9To All The Boys: Always And Forever
Netflix launched its hit rom-com franchise with 2018’sTo All The Boys I’ve Loved Before, which followed Lara Jean Covey (Lana Condor) and her misadventures in love after her cache of secret love letters were released.
To All The Boys: Always And Foreveris the final film in the trilogy that follows 2020’sTo All The Boys: P.S. I Still Love You. It will follow Lara as she leaves on a pair of trips after high school that could change everything for her and Peter’s relationship before they both start college.
8Thunder Force
Melissa McCarthy, Octavia Spencer, and Jason Bateman star in Netflix’sThunder Forcefrom writer/director Ben Falcone. It follows a pair of best friends who find a way to create superpowers in ordinary people before they are accidentally imbued with powers themselves.
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The rookie superheroes take it upon themselves to bring order to a world over-run by supervillains. The superpowered comedy features a stellar cast of characters that are sure to bring a new dimension to the tried-and-true comic book movie.
7Red Notice
After a high-priced bidding war between studios landedRed Noticeat Universal Pictures, delays ultimately led to Netflix releasing the upcoming action-comedy from Dwayne Johnson and director Rawson Marshall Thurber, the team behindCentral IntelligenceandSkyscraper.
Gal Gadotand Ryan Reynolds join Johnston in an action-filled comedic heist movie that unites the FBI’s top profiler alongside two of the world’s greatest thieves after a “red notice” from INTERPOL brings them together.
6Malcolm & Marie
John David Washington and Zendaya starred in and produced the upcomingMalcolm & Mariefrom director Sam Levinson.It’s a black-and-white romantic drama that will begin streaming on February 5 on Netflix after a limited release.
The film explores a test in a couple’s relationship after they return home from a movie premiere to await the film’s critical reception, which leads to a tense night filled with secrets and revelations that critics have praised for its powerful performances.
5Blonde
Andrew Dominick wrote and directed the upcomingBlonde, which is a fictionalized biopic about the life of Marilyn Monroe. It’s based on the best-selling Joyce Carol Oates novel of the same name, thoughNetflix has yet to revealthe official release date beyond 2021.
Blondestars Ana de Armas as Norma Jeane/Marilyn Monroe, alongside a strong cast that includes Adrien Brody, Bobby Cannavale, Sara Paxton, and others. The film is sure to appeal to fans of (fictionalized) historical drama.
4Fear Street
R.L. Stine’s classic collection ofyoung adult horror novelsknown asFear Streetwas developed into a trilogy of movies that were filmed back-to-back with the intention of releasing the first film before the pandemic delayed release dates, allowing Netflix to pick up the trilogy which will be released monthly.
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Fear Streetfollows a group of teenagers in the 90s as they gather together to deal with a series of connected, horrific events that date back generations, forcing them to solve the mystery and save their town.
3Don’t Look Up
Adam McKay is the writer/director of the upcoming disaster comedyDon’t Look Up, whichstars Leonardo DiCaprioand Jennifer Lawrence as a pair of low-level astronomers who embark on a media tour in order to warn the world of an asteroid that is predicted to destroy the Earth.
The film features a blockbuster cast that includes Cate Blanchett, Meryl Streep, Jonah Hill, Timothée Chalamet, Matthew Perry, Ron Perlman, Chris Evans, and many more! Be sure to keep checking Netflix for the official announcement of the 2021 release date ofDon’t Look Up.
2The Harder They Fall
The recent Netflix teaserthat gave viewers the first look at a number of 2021 films led off with James Samuel’sThe Harder They Fall, an upcoming Western starring Jonathan Majors, Regina King, Idris Elba, Lakeith Stanfield, Zazie Beetz, and Delroy Lindo, with original music from Jay-Z.
The Harder They Fallfollows the legendary cowboy, Nat Love, as he reassembles his gang to take out revenge on the man who killed his parents. It’s sure to be a must-watch for fans of the cast and genres.
1Army Of The Dead
Zack Snyder returns to the world of the undead after his 2004 hit remake ofDawn of the Deadwith Netflix’s upcomingArmy of the Dead. It stars Dave Bautista, Ella Purnell, Ana de la Reguera, and Garret Dillahunt, to name a few.
Army of the Deadfollows a highly-trained team of mercenaries as they attempted to rob a Las Vegas casino during azombieoutbreak. The film combines the heist and horror genres together for anaction-packed moviethat is set to launch a number of projects further expanding Snyder’s zombie-infested world.
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