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We're already more than halfway through June, and Netflix hasn't slowed down when it comes to expanding its library. Throughout the month, the streaming service has continued rolling out several original movies and licensed additions, giving subscribers plenty of fresh options to choose from. This week is no exception, with a handful of new films landing on Netflix that are well worth checking out.To make your weekend viewing a little easier, I've selected three Netflix movies that deserve your attention. They include an original romantic comedy starring Nick Robinson and Zoey Deutch, a nostalgic film based on the “Percy Jackson” book series, and an emotional, acclaimed 2024 drama directed by David Fortune. So, these are the three new Netflix movies I'd recommend streaming this weekend.‘Voicemails for Isabelle’
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The biggest original movie streaming this week is “Voicemails for Isabelle,” a romantic comedy that puts a modern spin on some of the genre’s most beloved tropes. Directed by Leah McKendrick and starring the effortlessly charming Zoey Deutch and Nick Robinson, this new Netflix release has all the glossy appeal of a late-’90s rom-com. With its likeable cast and compelling premise, I wouldn't be surprised to see it climb to the No. 1 spot on Netflix over the weekend, making it well worth adding to your watchlist.“Voicemails for Isabelle” follows Jill (Zoey Deutch), a young woman struggling to move forward after the death of her sister, Isabelle. To stay connected to her, Jill regularly leaves heartfelt voicemails on Isabelle’s old phone number, sharing everything from career frustrations to awkward dating experiences in San Francisco. What she doesn’t realize is that the number has been reassigned to Wes (Nick Robinson), an Austin real estate agent who begins listening to her messages. When their paths finally cross, an unexpected connection forms, but he hides how they actually met.Watch "Voicemails for Isabelle" on Netflix‘Percy Jackson: The Lightning Thief’It might be a hot take, but I really enjoyed the “Percy Jackson” movies when they first came out. Yes, they stray quite a bit from the source material and make several unnecessary changes to Rick Riordan’s beloved books, but they’re packed with fantasy adventure and remain a big part of my childhood. I still remember my teacher reading The Lightning Thief to our class before we went to the cinema to watch the newly released adaptation. It’s a core memory that has stuck with me ever since. “Percy Jackson: The Lightning Thief” is simply a really fun watch.Percy Jackson (Logan Lerman) is a seemingly ordinary teenager who discovers he is actually a demigod, the son of Poseidon. When Zeus’s powerful lightning bolt is stolen and Percy is accused of taking it, he is thrust into a world where Greek gods, monsters, and ancient legends coexist with modern-day America. Joined by his friends Grover (Brandon T. Jackson) and Annabeth (Alexandra Daddario), Percy goes on a cross-country quest to find the missing bolt and clear his name before a conflict erupts among the Olympian gods.Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips.Watch "Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief" on Netflix‘Color Book’
