New on Netflix This Week: Top Movies & Series (Aug 31–Sep 6, 2026)
September 4, 2026 — 65Nation
Here is what landed on Netflix in the US the week of August 31 through September 6, 2026, picked with older viewers in mind. We stuck to movies and TV series, and we flagged anything that leans dark, graphic, or aimed at a younger crowd so you know before you press play.
Highlights for the Week
What is the best choice for a relaxed movie night?
Two easy winners this week. “Sleepless in Seattle” is the kind of gentle romance that still holds up, and “The Fabulous Four” brings Susan Sarandon and Bette Midler together for a warm reunion story. Either one makes for a comfortable evening.
Is there anything good to watch with the grandkids?
Yes. “Easter Sunday” is a family comedy built around a big, noisy family gathering, so it plays well across ages. If you want a series instead, “Animal Control” keeps things light and silly without anything you would need to shield the little ones from.
Which series is worth settling into for the long haul?
“Heartland” returns for a new season if you like a big-family ranch drama, and all six seasons of “Major Crimes” arrived at once, which gives you a solid police mystery to work through at your own pace.
Top New Movies on Netflix This Week
Aug 31 – Nine to Five (1980)
Three office workers, played by Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, and Dolly Parton, finally get fed up with their overbearing boss and hatch a scheme to turn the tables. It is a comedy classic, and Dolly Parton’s title song is as catchy now as it ever was.
This one is a treat for anyone who remembers it the first time around, and it is tame enough to enjoy with almost anyone. The humor is cheeky in spots, but nothing here is graphic. A fine pick if you want a laugh and a bit of nostalgia.
Sep 1 – Sleepless in Seattle (1993)
Tom Hanks plays a widowed father whose young son calls into a radio show hoping to find his dad a new partner. Meg Ryan hears the broadcast on the other side of the country and cannot stop thinking about him. Nora Ephron directed it, and the whole thing is charming from start to finish.
If you want a soft, feel-good romance with no rough edges, this is it. There is real tenderness in the story about starting over after loss, which may land gently for anyone who has been through it. A lovely, easy watch.
Sep 3 – The Fabulous Four (2024)
Three longtime friends fly down to Key West to be bridesmaids when their fourth friend, played by Bette Midler, decides to get married late in life. Susan Sarandon, Megan Mullally, and Sheryl Lee Ralph round out the group, and old grudges bubble up alongside the fun.
A comedy built entirely around women in their later years is a rare thing, and the cast alone makes it worth a look. The humor gets a little racy here and there, so it is more of a girls’ night pick than a family one, but it is good-hearted throughout.
Sep 4 – Easter Sunday (2022)
Comedian Jo Koy leads this comedy about a man heading home for a big Filipino American family celebration, with all the chaos and love that comes with a full house. It draws on his own stand-up material about growing up in a lively household.
The family theme makes this an easy one to put on when the grandkids are over. A few jokes sail past the youngest viewers, but there is nothing harsh here, just a warm, busy family doing what families do.
Top New TV Series on Netflix This Week
Aug 31 – Animal Control: Season 4 (2023)
Joel McHale heads up this workplace comedy about a crew of animal control officers who care more about the animals than the paperwork. The jokes come quick, and the cases they get called out to are usually ridiculous in the best way.
It is a low-stress, easy-laughing kind of show, the sort you can drop into without keeping track of a heavy plot. Clean enough for most company, and a nice palate cleanser after something more serious.
Sep 1 – Heartland: Season 19 (2026)
The long-running Canadian drama follows the Bartlett-Fleming family and their ranch, where this new season brings a wildfire threatening everything they have built. It has quietly become one of the longest-running family dramas on television.
If you like a wholesome story with beautiful scenery, horses, and a family that pulls together, this is a comfortable place to spend your evenings. It is gentle television, and you do not need to have seen every earlier season to enjoy the ride.
Sep 1 – SCTV (1976)
The legendary Canadian sketch comedy show is on Netflix for the first time, all of it. This is where Catherine O’Hara, John Candy, Martin Short, and Eugene Levy sharpened their craft years before many of us knew their names.
For anyone who loved late-night comedy in its heyday, this is a real gift. The humor is smart and affectionate, and revisiting these young performers is half the fun. A wonderful pick for a nostalgic laugh.
Sep 3 – Major Crimes: Seasons 1-6 (2012)
This police drama, a spin-off of “The Closer,” follows a Los Angeles squad led by the calm and sharp Captain Sharon Raydor, played by Mary McDonnell. All six seasons arrived together, so there is plenty to dig into.
It is a smart, character-driven procedural that never gets too grisly, which makes it an easy recommendation. There are crimes and the occasional tense moment, as you would expect, but the focus stays on the people and the puzzle rather than shock.
Find this week’s new movies and series
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