The best new Netflix movies of 2025 (so far)
Straw is a dark and suspenseful psychological thriller written, produced, and directed by Tyler Perry. The movie delves into the life of Janiyah Wiltkinson, a single mother, whose life spirals out of control after a series of unexpected events: job loss, eviction, and a confrontation with a racist police officer. What follows next is a series of twist-filled events that will keep you on the edge of your seat. The movie stars Taraji P Henson in the lead role.
7. Havoc
When a high-stakes drug deal goes awry, Patrick Walker, a homicide detective, finds himself plunged into a dangerous situation: brutally fighting his way through an underground crime empire, all in a bid to save a politician’s estranged son. The action-packed, high-adrenaline, gritty movie, written and directed by Gareth Evans, is headlined by Tom Hardy.
8. Exterritorial