We have just arrived in 2024 and Netflix has prepared an incredible year for us (just like in 2023), not only in terms of series, but also in terms of movies. And today we are going to review the ones we have confirmed for this year.
Netflix is fully immersed in the awards season, with its two big contenders, Maestro, by Bradley Cooper, and May December, by Todd Haynes, in the race for the Oscar. At this point, the streaming king is a well-oiled machine that succeeds even without trying, and 2024 doesn’t seem to be an exception.
However, it must be said that the Netflix movie catalog for 2024 seems a bit dimmer than in previous years, as the ramifications of the Hollywood strikes in 2023 will be felt throughout this year.
From highly anticipated sequels to refreshing original offerings, the most anticipated Netflix movies of 2024 are sure to keep you at the top of the streaming wars.
Good Grief (January 5th)
Dan Levy is a talented writer. Winner of four Emmy awards, Levy rose to fame as the co-creator, writer, director, and star of the CBC series Schitt’s Creek. Now, he jumps on the Netflix train with the dramedy Good Grief, about a man who is reeling from the recent deaths of his partner and mother, and goes on a getaway to Paris with his friends.
Accompanied by Oscar nominee Ruth Negga and the always underrated Himesh Patel, Levy stars in what appears to be a dramatic comedy about pain and acceptance. Good Grief seems ideal for late-night viewing, with the same vibes as movies like Under the Tuscan Sun and Eat, Pray, Love. Driven by Levy’s charm, Good Grief could be the feel-good movie of this January.
Irish Wish (March 15th)
In March, a new contender for the best romantic movies on Netflix arrives. Lindsay Lohan stars in the romantic fantasy film Irish Wish alongside Ed Speelers, from Eragon.
The movie follows Maddie, a young woman who agrees to be the maid of honor at the wedding of the apparent love of her life, who is marrying her best friend. After making a wish in Ireland, Maddie wakes up as the bride, but realizes that her true soulmate is someone else.
With a premise so deliciously ridiculous like this, Irish Wish could become a classic so bad it’s good. The film marks Lohan’s second collaboration with Netflix following the 2022 romantic comedy Falling for Christmas.
Damsel (March 8th)
Millie Bobby Brown is undoubtedly the queen of Netflix. The 19-year-old who burst onto the scene in Stranger Things has made a name for herself in her busy schedule. This year she will star in another Netflix movie, the fantasy adventure Damsel.
The plot revolves around Princess Elodie, a young woman who marries a handsome prince, but discovers that she is being offered as a sacrifice to pay off an ancient debt. Thrown into a cave with a dragon, Elodie must rely on her wit to survive. Damsel is co-starring Oscar nominee Angela Bassett, as well as Robin Wright, Ray Winstone, and Nick Robinson.
Rebel Moon – Part 2: The Scargiver (April 19)
Rebel Moon, by Zack Snyder, received mixed reviews from critics and audiences. Its numbers were also quite mediocre, especially considering that Netflix promoted it as a better version of Star Wars.
However, Zack Snyder’s films benefit from being seen, and there is no better place to do so than Netflix. Three months before the release of the sequel, Rebel Moon – Part 1 can still find its way into the hearts of the audience.
Part 2 – The Scargiver will arrive on April 19th and will continue the story focusing on the ongoing battle against the Motherworld. Only time will tell if Luna Rebelde is truly the Star Wars-like franchise that Netflix wants it to be. One thing is for sure: two director’s cuts because that’s how Snyder rolls.
Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F (no release date announced)
Thirty years after his last portrayal of Axel Foley, Oscar-nominated Eddie Murphy returns to the role that made him a superstar in Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F, on Netflix. The plot will see Foley returning to Beverly Hills after the death of an old friend. Accompanied by his estranged daughter and her ex-boyfriend, Foley will investigate corruption within the Beverly Hills Police Department.
Axel F. will mark Murphy’s third collaboration with Netflix following Dolemite Is My Name and You People. The expectations are high, considering that the original trilogy is still very beloved; however, Murphy’s previous nostalgic sequel on Amazon Prime had a somewhat mediocre performance.
The Old Guard 2 (no release date announced)
The 2020 superhero film The Old Guard, directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood, was a tremendous success. It features an ensemble cast led by Oscar winner Charlize Theron as a group of immortal mercenaries on a mission of revenge. Over a year after its release, Netflix has greenlit a sequel to be directed by Victoria Mahoney.
The details about the plot remain vague, but most of the original cast, including Theron, KiKi Layne, Marwan Kenzari, Matthias Schoenaerts, and Oscar-nominated Chiwetel Ejiofor, will return. They will be joined by Oscar-nominated Uma Thurman and Henry Golding in undisclosed roles. The Old Guard is among Netflix’s most successful action movies, and the sequel has everything going for it to be even better.
The Electric State (no release date announced)
The graphic novel The Electric State by Simon Stålenhag will receive a live-action adaptation courtesy of Netflix and the Russo brothers (Ciudadela). Millie Bobby Brown will star in the film alongside a star-studded cast including Chris Pratt, Ke Huy Quan (Oscar winner), and Stanley Tucci (Oscar nominee).
Set in an alternative and dystopian version of 1997, where Earth has been ravaged by a robotic war, the plot follows Michelle, a teenager who travels through the countryside with her toy robot in search of her brother.
The Russo brothers have had many successes and failures on Netflix. The Electric State has an attractive premise, a promising cast, and a studio willing to invest money to bring Stålenhag’s vision to life. If the Russos can restrain their worst impulses, this could potentially be a big win for Netflix.
