5 best films newly added to Netflix, BBC and more including Christopher Nolan’s “brilliant” thriller

It’s the weekend, and that means lots of new movies are now available on streaming services! Over the last week, great films have been added to platforms like Netflix, BBC iPlayer, and Prime Video.

The lineup includes a critically acclaimed thriller that put director Christopher Nolan on the map, plus beloved films from the James Bond and Wallace & Gromit series.

Digital Spy has compiled a list of five top picks to watch, and also included some other noteworthy shows and movies.

Best movie new to Netflix this week

Released in 2012, Prometheus serves as a backstory to the sci-fi horror film Alien, but it’s become a somewhat controversial addition to the series.

The film was generally well-received by critics, earning a 78% ‘Fresh’ rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Renowned critic Roger Ebert praised it as “a magnificent science-fiction film.”

The film features Noomi Rapace, Michael Fassbender, Guy Pearce, Idris Elba, and Charlize Theron. It follows a team as they journey to a distant planet guided by an ancient star map, hoping to discover the roots of humankind. However, they soon find a dangerous threat that could wipe them out.

Also new to Netflix this week: Kung Fu Panda, Firebreak, Miracle on 34th Street (1994)

Best movie new to Prime Video this week

In the war film 1917, George MacKay and Dean-Charles Chapman star as two young British soldiers tasked with a crucial mission during World War I: delivering a message to prevent an attack that’s almost certain to fail.

Sam Mendes, the director of Skyfall, brought his signature style to 1917, a film famous for appearing to be filmed in a single, continuous shot. It received critical acclaim and won three Oscars for its technical achievements, including Best Cinematography. Subculture Entertainment described it as a truly breathtaking and unforgettable cinematic experience.

Honestly, the game isn’t just about the main character – the supporting cast is incredible! They got some seriously talented actors like Andrew Scott, Colin Firth, Benedict Cumberbatch, Richard Madden, Mark Strong, and Daniel Mays involved. It really elevates the whole experience.

Also new to Prime Video this week: Shoot ‘Em Up, Snowpiercer (2013), 8 Mile, Bumblebee

Best movie new to BBC iPlayer this week

The latest Wallace & Gromit adventure, Vengeance Most Fowl, is now available to watch on the BBC, following its first showing over a year ago. It features the beloved inventor and his dog.

In the latest Wallace & Gromit adventure, Vengeance Most Fowl, Wallace creates a robotic garden gnome named Norbot. However, things get complicated when the notorious villain, Feathers McGraw – considered one of the best bad guys in film history – makes a comeback.

The movie received a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with Little White Lies calling it a delightful and traditional Aardman film, ideal for Wallace and Gromit enthusiasts of all ages.

Also new to BBC iPlayer this week: I Give It A Year, Beetlejuice, Bonnie & Clyde (1967)

Best movie new to ITVX this week

Look, as a Bond fan, I’ve played through a lot of 007 games and seen all the movies. Some are amazing, some… not so much. But everyone agrees that On Her Majesty’s Secret Service, from 1969, is still one of the best the series has ever offered.

This film stars George Lazenby as James Bond, his only time playing the famous spy. The action takes Bond to the Swiss Alps where he must prevent Blofeld from threatening the world with a devastating plan to destroy all food crops and animals. Alongside the thrilling adventure, Bond finds love with Tracy di Vicenzo (Diana Rigg), and the movie features a particularly emotional and unforgettable scene.

According to Stream on Demand, the film successfully combines witty, self-aware humor with exciting spy action, and remains a top-tier James Bond movie.

Also new to ITVX this week: Godzilla Vs Kong, Shaun of the Dead

Best movie new to Channel 4 this week

Christopher Nolan gained recognition with his 2000 film, Memento, a psychological thriller known for its unusual storytelling – the movie largely unfolds in reverse.

The film Memento features Guy Pearce as a man with a unique condition: he can’t form new memories. He uses photos, notes, and even tattoos to try and solve the murder of his wife and uncover what caused his memory loss.

The Dallas Morning News praised the film as unique, captivating, and brilliant, while the Wall Street Journal called it clever, surprisingly moving, and subtly humorous.

Here’s what’s new on Channel 4 this week: 10 Things I Hate About You, Bullet Train, The Innocents, Renfield, and Late Night with the Devil.

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2026-02-20 10:20