2023 is shaping up to be an exciting year for Netflix fans, as the streaming giant has released a sneak peek of its star-studded lineup of movies set to be released throughout the year. The lineup includes new original releases as well as sequels of existing Netflix original films.
Among the highly anticipated releases are comedies, dramas, action-thrillers, and more. With this much on the horizon, Netflix promises to bring something for everyone. Whether it’s an action-packed ride or an intimate drama, there is something that is sure to captivate audiences.
Here is a quick look at these highly anticipated movies coming on Netflix in 2023.
“You People” – January 27
Coming on the 27th of this month, the Jonah Hill, Eddie Murphy, and Lauren London starrer is a light-hearted comedy take on the family and culture clash of two Los Angeles millennials, from two distinctive backgrounds, falling in love and trying to make it work despite the differences.
“Your Place or Mine” – February 10
Reese Witherspoon, Ashton Kutcher, and Zoë Chao star in this romantic drama, directed by Alina Brosh McKenna. The story follows the life of two best friends, Debbie and Peter, who swap homes for a week to get a closer look and feel into each other’s lives and as an adventure to open new doors for love.
“Luther: The Fallen Sun” – March 10
This mystery thriller will arrive on Netflix in March. Don’t miss the highly anticipated return of Idris Elba as the brilliant yet troubled detective John Luther! In LUTHER: THE FALLEN SUN, he’ll stop at nothing to bring a killer to justice. Joining him in this thrilling new installment are Cynthia Erivo, Andy Serkis, and Dermot Crowley.
“Murder Mystery 2” – March 31
Sequel to 2019’s film featuring Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston and directed by Kyle Newacheck, “Murder Mystery 2” will come on Netflix on the 31st of March and is directed by Jeremy Garelick this time. Nick and Audrey Spitz will own a private detective agency investigating an international case this time.
“The Mother” – May 12
An assassin (played by Jennifer Lopez) must come out from hiding to save her daughter whom she gave up years ago.
“Extraction 2” – June 16
Chris Hemsworth will be back in action in the second part of the popular Netflix original action-thriller “Extraction 2” in June 16, 2023.
“They Cloned Tyrone” – July 21
“They Cloned Tyrone” starring John Boyega, Jamie Foxx, and Teyonah Parris will arrive on Netflix on July 21.
“Heart of Stone” – August 11
The spy thriller starring Gal Gadot, Jamie Dornan, and Alia Bhatt is slated for a global release on Netflix on August 11.
“Lift” – August 25
The Kevin Hart, Vincent D’Onofrio, Jacob Batalon, Billy Magnussen, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, and Sam Worthington starrer is about a heist crew who get tangled in an interesting situation when they must prevent a terrorist attack and can only do so by pulling off a heist on a mid-flight plane.
“Damsel” – October 13
Coming on October 13 this year, “Damsel” is the story of a damsel (Millie Bobby Brown), who is to marry a prince, but finds out she has been betrayed and is going to be used as a sacrifice to a dragon to pay off an ancient debt.
“Pain Hustlers” – October 27
David Yates’ “Pain Hustlers” stars Emily Blunt, Chris Evans, and Andy Garcia in the lead role.
“The Killer” – November 10
David Fincher’s thriller “The Killer” has Michael Fassbender and Tilda Swinton in the lead roles and will premiere on Netflix on the 10th of November.
“A Family Affair” – November 17
Zac Efron, Nicole Kidman, and Joey King star in this movie which will release on November 17.
“Leo” – November 22
The animated musical comedy, starring Adam Sandler, Bill Burr, Jason Alexander, and Rob Schneider, “LEO” is about a Lizard, stuck in a Florida classroom for decades, who learns he has only one year left to live and decides to live it to the fullest and tries to escape.
“Leave the World Behind” – December 8
The psychological thriller from Sam Esmail stars Julia Roberts, Ethan Hawke, Kevin Bacon, Mahershala Ali, and Myha’la Herrold.
Rebel Moon – December 22
Zack Synder’s highly anticiapted ‘Rebel Moon’ will arrive on Netflix in December, starring Sofia Boutella, Charlie Hunnam, and Djimon Hounsou.
