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Although it's technically still spring until June 21, summer is already heating up for Netflix, with the streaming service rolling out returning shows, movies, and new originals over the coming months. Yes, that means we’ll have plenty more to enjoy during the sunnier weeks ahead.Whether you’re in the mood for a mystery adventure set in the world of “Sherlock Holmes,” a sci-fi horror film that sees a family trapped inside their home, or a gripping psychological thriller starring Robert De Niro, there are plenty of new titles worth getting excited about.So, here are the five biggest Netflix movies and shows I’m adding to my watchlist in summer 2026.‘Enola Holmes 3’
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This summer sees the release of the highly anticipated third installment in Netflix’s successful mystery franchise “Enola Holmes,” based on Nancy Springer’s popular book series. These films are incredibly fun, and there’s nothing better than watching a mystery unfold alongside some impressive action. For the first time in the franchise, director Harry Bradbeer has stepped aside, with Philip Barantini (known for the intense one-shot thriller “Boiling Point”) taking over. It’ll be interesting to see how his style shapes the next chapter.Enola Holmes (Millie Bobby Brown) is called to Malta to investigate a disappearance tied to a British diplomatic family, but the case quickly escalates when she uncovers coded messages hidden within official correspondence and shipping records linked to multiple European ports. Working alongside Sherlock Holmes (Henry Cavill) and Dr. Watson (Himesh Patel), she follows a trail that connects a missing naval officer, a falsified identity, and a series of encrypted maps pointing to a covert political operation.Stream on Netflix starting July 1‘Little House on the Prairie’
