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The good news is that the weekend is just around the corner. But the bad news is it will be over before you know it. In all honesty, if weekend binge watching is the thrill you seek, the debate about Saturdays vs Sundays automatically comes to mind. Saturday is really the most laid-back day with no looming workweek clouding thoughts. And since Sundays are a default reminder of Mondays, some titles on Netflix fit the bill of Saturdays like tailor-made gloves.

This weekend, we’re skipping the Sunday algorithm to make the most of Saturday. In case viewers haven’t cleared their schedules, this is a reminder to do so because a list of ten compelling movies is in the pipeline, waiting to be watched. Netflix just brought a treasure trove of Tom Cruise titles on July 1st. And to celebrate his 63rd birthday, which was on July 3rd, how about a rewind to Mission: Impossible films?

Mission: Impossible, Mission: Impossible II, Mission: Impossible III, Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol, and Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation, which make up the first five films of the franchise, are currently streaming on Netflix US. The release of Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning already had fans craving a franchise re-run. And if you’re one of those who couldn’t make time for them so far, catch up on a Cruise marathon this Saturday.

It might take the entire day. Then again, Sunday is no Monday. Hence, most definitely, there’s no train to catch. But if a shorter film series is your jam, The Old Guard duology on Netflix delivers a swift and action-packed ride. In fact, The Old Guard 2 was just released on Netflix, serving as the sequel to the 2020 original. And for the second lap, Netflix ensured twice the punches with Uma Thurman joining forces with Charlize Theron.

The first film is already climbing fast on Netflix’s top ten English movies chart. So, for fans seeking a concise but continuous cinematic journey, The Old Guard and The Old Guard 2 should be the pit stops. But if the Mission: Impossible and The Old Guard films feel overwhelmingly fast-paced, intense, and heart-pounding, a cinematic palette cleanser becomes a must.

Those who want to slow things down and need a breather from the chaos, Gen Z’s guilty pleasures are the soothing antidote. With only three films left, this franchise is the ultimate way to unwind. And what’s more calming than a rom-com stamped Saturday? Joey King and Jacob Elordi’s The Kissing Booth films are timeless for those craving a bite-sized but continuous light-hearted escape this Saturday.

Call it cliché or predictable, they are a snug fit for days when viewers desire no heavy commitments. The Kissing Booth, The Kissing Booth 2, and The Kissing Booth 3 are all available on Netflix. While some may find the combination as controversial as pineapple on a pizza, let’s keep Saturday binges In case viewers haven’t cleared their schedules, this is a reminder to do so because a list of ten compelling movies is in the pipeline, waiting to be watched.

10 movies to catch up on this Saturday:

• Mission: Impossible (Brian De Palma, 1996)
• Mission: Impossible II (John Woo, 2000)
• Mission: Impossible III (JJ Abrams, 2006)
• Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol (Brad Bird, 2011)
• Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation (Christopher McQuarrie, 2015)
• The Old Guard (Gina Prince-Bythewood, 2020)
• The Old Guard 2 (Victoria Mahoney, 2025)
• The Kissing Booth (Vince Marcello, 2018)
• The Kissing Booth 2 (Vince Marcello, 2020)
• The Kissing Booth 3 (Vince Marcello, 2020)