Netflix Debuts Sci-Fi Movie as Ideal ‘Andor’ Replacement
Ryan Gosling leads the global box office again this weekend. Project Hail Mary remains the most-watched film worldwide for a second straight week.
The adaptation of Andy Weir’s bestselling novel passed $300 million after just ten days in theaters. Phil Lord and Christopher Miller directed the film. It is the biggest new release of 2026 so far.
Among streaming chatter, a Netflix debuts sci-fi movie has prompted discussion as an ideal ‘Andor’ replacement. Meanwhile, here are three titles now available on US Netflix worth watching at home.
Three Netflix picks to stream now
McQueen (2018)
McQueen explores the life and work of fashion designer Lee Alexander McQueen. The documentary uses archival footage and interviews to chart his rise and struggles.
Critics gave it strong praise, reflected in a 99 percent Rotten Tomatoes score. The film also notes McQueen’s death by suicide at age 40 in 2010.
The Creator (2023)
Directed by Gareth Edwards, The Creator imagines a future war between humans and artificial intelligence. The story follows a former soldier who discovers a child with power to change the conflict.
The film earned mixed reviews, with a 67 percent score on Rotten Tomatoes and a 6.7 rating on IMDb. It underperformed at the box office but gained traction again on streaming charts. One review called it “a truly remarkable piece of original science fiction storytelling.”
You’ve Got Mail (1998)
Nora Ephron directed this nostalgic romantic comedy starring Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks. The plot follows two strangers who fall in love online, unaware of their real-life business rivalry.
The film drew a 69 percent Rotten Tomatoes rating and a 6.7 score on IMDb. It released on December 18, 1998, runs 119 minutes, and credits Delia and Nora Ephron as writers.
Final note
All three films are listed as available on US Netflix at the time of writing. For more streaming suggestions, visit Filmogaz.com.
