The five best movies to watch on Netflix on a Sunday
When a new year kicks off, everyone laments about the holiday break coming to a close, but do we talk enough about the transition that begins to disrupt our daily lives? Long gone are the Christmas decorations lighting up the crosswalks, the irresistible smell of plum cakes, and even our slow-paced Netflix watchlists made for those December Sundays. Sad, right?
Now that we’re halfway through the first month of 2026, Sundays have officially been reduced to a reminder of what awaits Monday.
But if you think that’s why you’d skip our weekend movie marathon this week, well, that’s not a good enough reason. We may not have control over time. However, we always have the remote to decide what to watch next on Netflix.
Hence, we hope you’re seated for the five best movies to watch on Netflix this Sunday, even with the seasons changing, because we simply cannot wait to keep you company this weekend.
The five best movies to stream on Netflix this Sunday
Caught Stealing (Darren Aronofsky, 2025)
The greatest way to kick-start a Sunday marathon on Netflix is with the recently added titles, and the one we have set our sights on this weekend is the Darren Aronofsky-directed Caught Stealing. The black comedy crime thriller tells the story of an ex-baseball player-turned-bartender, Hank Thompson, portrayed by Austin Butler in 1990s New York City.
While Hank prefers to stay lowkey and live his quiet life, his peace comes crumbling down in Caught Stealing after agreeing to pet-sit his neighbour’s cat. Little does he know that his neighbour, Russ, has unexpected connections with the dangerous underworld. So, with Russ out of the chapter for the time being, Russian gangsters and a corrupt detective are now chasing Hank, whom they believe to know about the stolen money.
The Rip (Joe Carnahan, 2026)
On other news, Netflix just dropped a one-of-a-kind punch-fest this week, The Rip, which reunites the dynamic duo of Hollywood, Matt Damon and Ben Affleck. The action thriller on Netflix has been a long time coming, and it finally hit the streaming shelves on January 16th. So, we completely understand if you can’t keep calm.
For those still out of the loop, The Rip stars Damon and Affleck as Miami cops, who unexpectedly discover millions in cash stashed away in a derelict stash house. As they’re required by law to count the money before departing the venue, survival becomes a challenge as trust among the team visibly begins to fade and their mission transforms into a deadly game of life and death.
No Time to Die (Cary Joji Fukunaga, 2021)
The James Bond movie collection is now officially at home on Netflix. But for those missing Daniel Craig’s sleuth show following Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, let’s make Sunday count with the fifth and final James Bond movie, which he starred in, No Time to Die. In the 25th film of the beloved spy film series, Craig reprises his role as the fictional British MI6 agent.
But No Time to Die picks up the Bond arc after he retires from active service with MI6 as CIA recruits him to track down an abducted scientist. Despite hoping for a life of peace, when Bond returns to action for the sensitive case, he ends up locking horns with the malevolent Lyutsifer Safin and his disastrous DNA-targeting nanobot bioweapon, Project Heracles. While the saviour syndrome in him may have brought him back to the brink of danger, what he’s yet to acknowledge is the potential sacrifices that he might have to make to save the day once and for all.
People We Meet on Vacation (Brett Haley, 2026)
Once you’re done living life on a fast lane, it’s possible that you may crave something slow that hits home. So, if you’re in need of a palate cleanser, Netflix just released a fresh romantic comedy to tug at your heartstrings, People We Meet on Vacation. Adapted from Emily Henry’s bestselling novel, the rom-com revolves around two unlikely best friends, free-spirited writer Poppy and reserved teacher Alex.
Despite living in different cities, Poppy and Alex have a pact to take an annual trip that holds their friendship strong. But when an unexpected fallout draws the finish line on their well-preserved tradition, the only thing that can save their bond is one last trip to reconcile their differences. While People We Meet on Vacation adheres to a non-linear narrative, their journey of amendments actually sparks a long-impending confession of unspoken romantic feelings. But do they end up together? That’s for you to find on People We Meet on Vacation.
Goodbye June (Kate Winslet, 2025)
As we mentioned earlier, we don’t talk enough about the changes that come with the shift in seasons, whether it’s personal or completely mundane. If you’re struggling with the changes as well, we hope Goodbye June shows you the road ahead. Although a holiday offering, the directorial debut by Kate Winslet actually departs in more ways than one in regards to the festive palette.
Goodbye June sheds light on the side of festivities that usually slip our minds. The bittersweet family drama follows the Cheshire family gathering as their terminally ill mother, June, faces her final days before Christmas. The tragedy brings together the most estranged of siblings, including the most eccentric ones. And although the premise is sad to begin with, June manages to cut through the deafening silence with a humorous and loving goodbye that you should be here for.