The Best Netflix Original Movies to Stream Now

With fresh new titles and nostalgic favorites, Netflix has something for everyone. You can enjoy various genres, from high school comedies to critically acclaimed films. SSP prepared.

The Deliverance

"The Deliverance" draws inspiration from the infamous Ammons haunting case, also known as the 200 Demons House. This 2024 supernatural horror, directed by Lee Daniels, follows a family tormented by demonic spirits in Indiana. They suspect their home is a gateway to hell. The cast features talents such as Rob Morgan, Caleb McLaughlin, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Andra Day, Mo'Nique, and Glenn Close.

Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks Movie

Get ready for joy as "Sandy Cheeks" embarks on her very own adventure! In this 2024 hybrid animated/live-action film, the underwater realm of Bikini Bottom faces a crisis. Sandy Cheeks, voiced by Carolyn Lawrence, and her companion SpongeBob SquarePants, voiced by Tom Kenny, head to Texas. Together, they must rescue their town from a greedy CEO, played by Wanda Sykes, who wishes to convert the residents into toys.

Hit Man

"Hit Man" tells an absurd true story in this 2024 action rom-com directed by Richard Linklater. Glen Powell stars as Gary Johnson, a contractor for the New Orleans Police Department. He pretends to be a hitman to catch criminals trying to hire him. Complications arise when he meets his latest client, played by Adria Arjona, who seeks to eliminate her abusive husband—throwing attractions into a mix of chaos.

Scoop

Inspired by Prince Andrew's controversial 2019 BBC interview, "Scoop" explores the behind-the-scenes women who collaborated with Buckingham Palace. Adapted from Sam McAlister's revealing book, it highlights shocking connections to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The film features Rufus Sewell as Prince Andrew, Gillian Anderson as anchor Emily Maitlis, and Billie Piper as McAlister.

Orion and the Dark

Based on Emma Yarlett's children’s book, "Orion and the Dark" is a DreamWorks Animation film. The story follows Orion, voiced by Jacob Tremblay, an anxious elementary school kid. He battles various irrational fears, from bees to cell phone waves. Everything shifts when he encounters the embodiment of his greatest fear, the Dark, voiced by Paul Walter Hauser. Orion learns to change his perspective and embrace the unknown.

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