Five Netflix releases to keep an eye out for this week
With Netflix, February has honestly been fantastic so far. But by the looks of this week’s arrival arc, it looks like things are only going to get bigger and better from now on.
While the upcoming Netflix lineup speaks for itself, for those in need of a convincing nudge, all we can promise you is that it won’t disappoint.
From gripping new mysteries and thrilling crime dramas to highly anticipated adaptations and laugh-out-loud spin-offs set in the world of fan-favourite Netflix characters, the streamer has curated a lineup that feels like a genre-defying movie itself – one of the best at that. Although Netflix has also outsourced several iconic titles, on Mondays, we pigeonhole our focus on the streamer’s forthcoming slate of productions.
So, for those seeking all things new, here are five Netflix releases to keep an eye out for this week.
Five Netflix releases to watch out for this week
How to Get to Heaven from Belfast (Michael Lennox, 2026)
Coming from Derry Girls’ creator Lisa McGee, How to Get to Heaven from Belfast is an upcoming comedy series, scheduled to drop on Netflix on February 11th, that comes with a thrilling twist. The comedy thriller centres on a tight-knit group of three childhood friends – Saoirse, Robyn, and Dara – who embark on the most thrilling journey of their lives in their 30s.
Their adventure comes on the heels of their receiving an email, which informs them of the death of the estranged fourth member of their childhood group. How to Get to Heaven from Belfast follows the trio as they confront a series of dangerous events at her wake, which further sets them on a journey through Ireland and beyond on their pursuit of the truth buried deep in their past.
Million Follower Detective (Shaun Su, 2026)
A Netflix watchlist is nothing without its thrillers. And the next in the lineup is from the Taiwanese slate of Netflix original production, Million Follower Detective. Serving as the first Taiwanese project to land on Netflix this year, the new crime thriller set in the contemporary digital age follows veteran detective Chen Chia-jen, who investigates a series of murders targeting social media influencers.
The streak of killings also coincides with predictions of an anonymous online figure, known as “Baba the Witch.” Million Follower Detective revolves around Chen as she fights back after being framed for misconduct, all while trying to stop the murders by teaming up with a young influencer, who might just hold the answers to the questions plaguing her mind. The crime drama is set to be released on Netflix on February 12th. Save the date before you forget.
Joe’s College Road Trip (Tyler Perry, 2026)
If you’re on the lookout for something breezy to bring you a midweek recharge, Joe’s College Road Trip is coming to Netflix on February 13th. This marks one of the four projects Tyler Perry confirmed for release in 2026. Set in Perry’s Madea universe, the upcoming road trip comedy is a spin-off project, originally announced in 2023, that focuses on the beloved comic character’s brother Joe and her grandnephew, BJ Simmons.
Joe’s College Road Trip tells the story of Brian, who reluctantly agrees to send his son on a college road trip with his grandfather, hoping the trip will allow BJ to learn about Black history and gain more perspective about the real world, with Joe to help him out. But as soon as they set out on their adventure, trouble follows suit. However, the real question is whether BJ learns a thing or two, and that’s for you to find out this Thursday.
The Museum of Innocence (Zeynep Günay Tan, 2026)
Also coming to Netflix this week is a highly anticipated Turkish adaptation of the critically acclaimed novel by Nobel Prize-winning author Orhan Pamuk, The Museum of Innocence. The nine-episode limited series, set to premiere globally on February 13th, is set in 1970s Istanbul and centres on the turbulent story of Kemal, who belongs to one of the richest families of Istanbul.
The Museum of Innocence also tells the story of his poor, distant relative, Füsun, with whom Kemal starts an affair and eventually, obsessively falls in love. The plot commences with Kemal’s engagement party, which leads to Füsun’s disappearance, resulting in Kemal’s lifelong dedication to collecting items belonging to her, including her cigarette butts, to build a museum in memory of love that’s now long lost in innocence.
The Art of Sarah (Kim Jin-min, 2026)
Lastly, to end the marathon, Netflix has scheduled yet another mystery thriller series for release on February 13th, The Art of Sarah. The South Korean thriller tells the story of Sarah Kim, a woman who turns to a life of deception and deceit, posing as the prestigious entity – the successful president of a luxury brand’s Asia branch – to infiltrate Seoul’s elite society.
But The Art of Sarah kicks off with the discovery of a body in a sewer in an upscale district in Seoul, initially identified as Sarah. As detective Park Mu-gyeong is roped in to investigate the case and find the answers to the questions plaguing every mind, what she finds ultimately blows her mind and for a hint, it has a lot to do with the secrets Sarah harbours.