Lucky for you, we have just the solution: an Independence Day marathon of all the best movies and shows to help you celebrate the Stars and Stripes. That’s right — we’ve taken the liberty of listing out 10 films and series on Netflix that we have deemed essential viewing for this Fourth of July.

It's time to go over our list of the best new movies and TV shows to watch this weekend, which includes some of 2025's most unmissable titles. Now that summer is fully here and we know what happens at the end of Squid Game, we can move on to the next streaming chapter and find the perfect watch to fight off the heat.

The lineups on streaming have turned over, and while we’ve already recommended the new movies on Netflix and the best movies on Netflix, we’ve rounded up some personal favorites to share as well — one brand-new to the service,