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Another weekend is here, which means it’s time for another movie marathon, especially for anyone looking to beat the brutal summer heat by staying comfortably indoors. Netflix is constantly churning out fresh content, but getting through that endless library can turn a cozy movie night into a frustrating chore.To save you from that frustration, we’ve gone through Netflix’s lineup and narrowed down its massive catalog to three new movie additions worth streaming this weekend. That includes a new comedy starring Kevin Hart, the sequel to one of the biggest musical adaptations ever, and an iconic slasher flick for horror fans. So, here are the three new Netflix movies you definitely won't want to miss this weekend.‘72 Hours’ (2026)
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Comedy fans will want to stream “72 Hours” this weekend, an R-rated flick starring Kevin Hart as a man who finds himself caught up in a series of increasingly silly situations. The film is directed by Tim Story, marking the eighth collaboration between Hart and Story after the duo previously found box-office success together with the “Ride Along” and “Think Like a Man” franchises. It’s a fast-paced summer comedy about a midlife crisis and clashes between different generations.Joe (Kevin Hart) is a 40-year-old advertising executive whose career is on the verge of collapse after he struggles to connect with a younger generation of consumers. When he’s accidentally added to a group chat for a Miami bachelor party, he sees the weekend as an unexpected chance to reinvent himself and prove he still has what it takes.Joining a lively group of twenty-somethings, Joe is swept into three days of nonstop parties and wild misunderstandings as he searches for a way to turn his fortunes around.Watch "72 Hours" on Netflix‘Wicked: For Good’ (2025)
