If, like us, you've spent the better part of this year burning up the best movies on Netflix and streaming everything you can get your hands on, you're probably wondering what's going to be worth watching this year. Netflix has already completed filming on its 2020 lineup of original movies, so there are still plenty of movies in the box, even though many of its 2021 TV shows are slowly resuming production (The Witcher season 2 and sex ed season 3 for example). Meanwhile, theaters still face an uncertain future. Tenet may have released around the world to regular box office returns, but the second half of the year remains unpredictable, with a recent report from Deadline noting that movies like Dune and Wonder Woman 1984 could be replaced. in 2021 and November respectively (although this has not been officially announced). That means Netflix remains your go-to destination for new movies this year. And some of the streamer's upcoming originals are looking pretty good; Below we have selected 5 movies worth adding to your watch list before the end of 2020. They include a blockbuster that will be popular with the crowd. , a new film from master filmmaker David Fincher and a new take on a classic Hitchcock image.
Enola Holmes
After the pandemic accelerated, Netflix acquired this film from Warner Bros that was originally intended for a theatrical release. With Millie Bobby Brown as Sherlock Holmes' younger sister, Henry Cavill as Holmes himself, and Sam Claflin as Mycroft, Enola is searching for her mother (Helena Bonham Carter), who disappeared the day she died. 16 years. While trying to find her, Enola discovers a much bigger mystery. On paper, you might be suspicious of another take on a young Sherlock Holmes story, but the critics are really excited about this movie. At the time of writing, 91% positive reviews on Rotten Tomatoes. If nothing else, it will be worth checking out just to take in the gorgeous sight of Henry Cavill in a suit and tie. Streaming on Netflix from September 23
Deficiency
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(Image credit: courtesy of Netflix) Interestingly enough, it's been six years since the last film from social media and Fight Club director David Fincher, Gone Girl. In the meantime, he's made two ridiculously good seasons of Mindhunter for Netflix, but it's still a big deal when the director drops a new movie. Fincher is one of the greats alive, and not just because of his baseball cap tied to Ben Affleck in the Gone Girl commentary. The following photo of him, Mank, definitely looks more like a passion project than a mass-market movie, which seems to be the kind of movie that attracts a lot of great filmmakers to Netflix. Fincher's late father actually wrote the screenplay, which is about alcoholic screenwriter Herman J. Mankiewicz wrapping up Orson Welles' screenplay for Citizen Kane, while also offering a side look at the machinations and culture of the 1930s. for Hollywood. Gary Oldman and Amanda Seyfried star in this black and white film. Release date to be confirmed, but expected in October or November
Rebecca
Ben Wheatley (High Rise) directs this new adaptation of Daphne du Maurier's novel made famous in a 1940 Alfred Hitchcock film. It stars gorgeous model Armie Hammer, Lily James (Baby Driver) and Kristin Scott Thomas. If he's not familiar with the original movie, it's about a wealthy widower who brings his wife to his estate, only to discover that she lives in the shadow of his deceased new wife. husband. Meanwhile, an intimidating housekeeper (Thomas) helps keep the specter of her master's ex-wife alive. Expect a visually stunning thriller that borders on horror. Streaming on Netflix from October 21
The boys in the group
Produced by Ryan Murphy (American Horror Story, The Politician on Netflix), The Boys in the Band is an adaptation of the Broadway play that marked a milestone in gay popular culture in the 1968th century. With a cavalcade of actors you'll recognize, including Jim Parsons, Matt Bomer, Andrew Rannells, and Zachary Quinto, it's a 30 birthday party that takes a sharp left when the potentially former roommate turns up locked up from the host. Streaming on Netflix from September XNUMX
The devil all the time
Probably the most hyped movie on this list, probably because it has the double title of featuring the current cast of Spider-Man and Batman, Tom Holland and Robert Pattinson in the same movie, The Devil All the Time is from director Antonio. Fields (Christine). It's a grim drama about a young war veteran (Holland), who seeks to alienate the corrupt residents of his Ohio hometown from his family. The ensemble cast here is very impressive: Jason Clarke, Riley Keough, Sebastian Stan, and Eliza Scanlen are also in attendance. Streaming on Netflix from September 16 To top it off, here's a new movie coming to Netflix in 2020 that we're less sure about...
Hubie halloween
Our usual instinct with Adam Sandler movies on Netflix is to assume they're going to be great comedies, mostly bad comedies, and move on, but sometimes he'll really surprise you with an unbelievably good performance in Uncut Gems or The Meyerowitz Stories (the which are also on Netflix). This one, from Little Nicky director Steven Brill, seems to fall into the old trailer-based camp, but we're willing to be surprised, just because nothing else is coming out in October. Streaming on Netflix from October 7