To mark a strong end to July 2023, the lineup of new movies and TV shows on Netflix has been strong this week. Subscribers will be able to watch the final episodes of The Witcher Season 3, two fantastic returning K-dramas and an action-comedy featuring the legendary Jackie Chan and John Cena.
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Here are the best new movies and shows on Netflix this week:
Hidden Strike (2023)
Director: Scott Waugh
Gender: Action, Adventure, Comedy | Duration: 102 minutes
Discard: Jackie Chan, John Cena, Pilou Asbaek, Zhenwei Wang, Rachael Holoway
Jackie Chan is a beloved veteran of the action-comedy genre, and while John Cena is by no means new to the game, his popularity in Hollywood continues to grow. A really fun couple, we think Hidden Strike will get high viewership this weekend.
Two former Special Forces soldiers must escort a group of civilians along Baghdad’s “Highway of Death” to the safety of the Green Zone.
The Witcher (Season 3 – Volume 2) N
New episodes: 3
Gender: Action, Adventure, Fantasy | Duration: 60 minutes
Discard: Henry Cavill, Freya Allan, Anya Chalotra, Joey Batey, Eamkmq
The final three episodes of the third season mean we’ll be saying goodbye to Henry Cavill as Geralt of Rivia for good.
Geralt de Riv, a lonely monster hunter, struggles to find his place in a world where people often turn out to be meaner than beasts.
Happiness for Beginners (2023) NOT
Director: Vicky Wright
Gender: Comedy, Drama, Romance | Duration: 103 minutes
Discard: Ellie Kemper, Luke Grimes, Nico Santos, Blythe Danner, Ben Cook
Ellie Kemper has one of the most successful Netflix comedies on the platform thanks to The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt. Many subscribers will be surprised to learn that this is her first role in a Netflix movie.
Helen enrolls in a wilderness survival course, a year after getting divorced. Shdde discovers through this experience that sometimes you really have to get lost to find yourself.
Baki Hanma (Season 2 – Part 1) NOT
New episodes: 13
Gender: Action, Adventure, Martial Arts | Duration: 25 minutes
Discard: Nobunaga Shimazaki, Akio Ōtsuka, Megumi Han, Hochū Ōtsuka, Takaya Hashi
Part 2 of Baki Hanma’s second season will see the long-awaited final showdown between Baki and his father, Yamamoto.
After overcoming countless intense battles with powerful enemies, the time has finally come for Baki to face his father, Yujiro Hanma, who is said to be “the strongest creature on Earth”. Prior to this battle, Baki chooses Biscuit Oliva also known as Mr. Unchained as a suitable sparring partner. Oliva is currently incarcerated in a prison called the “Dark Pentagon”, which houses only the most violent criminals. In order to fight Oliva, Baki gets imprisoned in the Dark Pentagon. However, in addition to his desired sparring partner, a number of terrifying fighters also await him here.
DP (Season 2) NOT
New episodes: 6
Gender: Action, Crime, Drama | Duration: 50 minutes
Discard: Jung Hae In, Koo Kyo Hwan, Kim Sung Kyun, Son Seok Koo, Ji Jin Hee
The first season of DP. was a big hit with subscribers when it first appeared on Netflix in 2021. Two years later, 6 exciting new episodes are ready to stream.
A young soldier’s mission to capture army deserters reveals the painful reality endured by each conscript during their mandatory call-up.
Miraculous: Ladybug and Cat Noir, the movie (2023) NOT
Director: Jeremy Zag
Gender: Animation, Action, Adventure | Duration: 105 minutes
Discard: Annouck Hautbois, Benjamin Bollen, Antoine Tome, Fanny Bloc, Jeanna Chartier
Ladybug and Cat Noir has been one of the most popular anime franchises on Netflix for the past few years. While the series is still ongoing, the new film is expected to excite millions of fans around the world.
Ordinary teenager Marinette’s life in Paris becomes superhuman when she becomes Ladybug. Gifted with magical powers of creation, Ladybug must unite with her opposite, Cat Noir, to save Paris as a new villain unleashes chaos on the city.
The Strange Meter (Season 2) NOT
New episodes: 12 (weekly)
Gender: Action, Crime, Drama | Duration: 50 minutes
Discard: Cho Byeong Kyu, Yoo Joon Sang, Kim Se Jeong, Yeom Hye Ran, Ahn Suk Hwan
Fans have been extremely patient while waiting for the second season of The Uncanny Counter. New episodes will be available on Saturdays and Sundays over the next six weeks.
Noodle Shop workers by day and Demon Hunters by night, the Counters use special abilities to drive away malevolent spirits that prey on humans.
What new movies and TV shows will you be watching on Netflix this week? Let us know in the comments below!