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What are the best movies to watch on Netflix right now? For U.S. viewers during Feb. 27–March 6, 2026, these picks cover crime, music, horror, science fiction, animation, adventure, and action. Netflix’s Feb. 27 weekly guide covers through March 5; its next guide begins March 6, so treat these as a dated viewing guide, not a claim about what is available today. Netflix catalogs vary by country and change over time.
At a glance: choose by mood
| Movie | Best for | Recommendation source |
|---|---|---|
| Casino | A crime story anchored by a standout performance | Netflix Tudum weekly highlight, Feb. 27, 2026 |
| Ray | A music-centered biographical drama | Netflix Tudum weekly highlight, Feb. 27, 2026 |
| Misery | Suspense and classic horror | Netflix Tudum weekly highlight, Feb. 27, 2026 |
| Ex Machina | Tense, idea-driven science fiction | GamesRadar+ weekend recommendation, Feb. 28–March 1, 2026 |
| How to Train Your Dragon (2025) | Fantasy adventure and family viewing | Tom’s Guide editorial recommendation; U.S. Top 10 snapshot, Feb. 28, 2026 |
| KPop Demon Hunters | Animated musical fantasy | Tom’s Guide editorial recommendation; U.S. Top 10 snapshot, Feb. 28, 2026 |
| Homefront | Action built around a former agent protecting his family | Tom’s Guide editorial recommendation; U.S. Top 10 snapshot, Feb. 28, 2026 |
Crime, music and horror from Netflix’s weekly guide
Netflix Tudum’s Feb. 27 guide is an official weekly slate, not an independent ranking. Its three movie highlights offer distinctly different reasons to press play.
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Casino: crime with a performance at its center
Choose Casino if you want a crime thriller and are drawn to character-driven performances. Tudum specifically calls attention to Sharon Stone’s Oscar-nominated turn, making the performance a particular reason to revisit or discover the film. Netflix Tudum’s Feb. 27 weekly guide
Ray: a biographical drama shaped by music
Ray is the pick for a music-centered story. Tudum describes the Ray Charles biopic as led by Jamie Foxx’s Oscar-winning portrayal, so it suits viewers looking for a performance-led biographical drama rather than a conventional music documentary. Netflix Tudum’s Feb. 27 weekly guide
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Misery: a suspense-first horror classic
For a darker evening, Tudum highlights Misery as a horror classic and points to Kathy Bates’s Oscar-winning performance. It is the strongest fit on this list if tension and psychological suspense are your priority. Netflix Tudum’s Feb. 27 weekly guide
Science fiction for a tense, idea-driven watch
Ex Machina: AI, consciousness and a confined setting
GamesRadar+ recommended Ex Machina for a U.S. Netflix weekend in its Feb. 28–March 1, 2026 coverage. The story brings programmer Caleb, CEO Nathan, and humanoid robot Ava together in an isolated household. Its compact setting and questions about artificial intelligence and consciousness make it a good choice if you want science fiction that builds tension through conversation and uncertainty. GamesRadar+ weekend recommendations
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Adventure, animation and action from a dated U.S. chart snapshot
Tom’s Guide’s Feb. 28 article used Netflix’s U.S. Top 10 as of 11:00 a.m. ET that day. The chart placements below show what was popular in that specific snapshot—not a quality ranking or a current position. The publication also made editorial recommendations of its own.
How to Train Your Dragon (2025): a live-action fantasy adventure
Tom’s Guide recommends the 2025 live-action remake, which follows Hiccup and Toothless. It suits viewers looking for a broad adventure or a family-oriented option. In the cited U.S. Top 10 snapshot, it was No. 4; that placement is a dated popularity signal, not proof that it is better than other films. Tom’s Guide’s Feb. 28 Netflix recommendations and chart snapshot
KPop Demon Hunters: animated musical fantasy
Choose KPop Demon Hunters if animation and songs are part of the appeal. Tom’s Guide’s writer said the songs and story won them over despite their general lack of enthusiasm for animated musicals; that is the author’s personal response, not a universal audience verdict. The film was No. 6 in the same Feb. 28 U.S. chart snapshot. Tom’s Guide’s Feb. 28 Netflix recommendations and chart snapshot
Homefront: action with a family-protection setup
Homefront is the straightforward action choice. Tom’s Guide describes retired DEA agent Phil Broker trying to build a life with his daughter in a small town. It ranked No. 9 in the publication’s Feb. 28 U.S. Top 10 snapshot. Tom’s Guide’s Feb. 28 Netflix recommendations and chart snapshot
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What “right now” means for this list
These recommendations are tied to the U.S. Netflix catalog and the Feb. 27–March 6, 2026 window. Netflix Tudum’s Feb. 27 guide covers Feb. 27–March 5, while its next weekly guide starts March 6; weekly promotion does not guarantee lasting availability. The licensed-film recommendations in What’s on Netflix’s February 2026 guide are explicitly scoped to Netflix U.S., with availability elsewhere varying. GamesRadar+ also marked Ex Machina as available in the U.S. Any of these titles may be unavailable in another country or at a later date.
For the official transition between weekly slates, see Netflix Tudum’s Feb. 27 guide and its March 6 guide. Netflix describes Tudum as its official companion site for discovering shows and movies in its Help Center.
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