The Best Movies to Watch on Netflix Right Now (Sept. 4-11, 2026)
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Updated Sep 04, 2026
The biggest cinematic event on Netflix this week is a video game trailer. Dive into the world of Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look and discover three other films with similar criminal thrills.
Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look
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Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look dominates the Netflix top movies chart this week, sparking social media buzz. If you haven't watched the 27-minute trailer for the decade's most anticipated game yet, do so now. Then, explore a trio of films that deliver the same high-octane excitement.
- Cast: Dylan Rourke, Manni L. Perez, Stephen Root
- Genre: Video Game Preview
- IMDb Rating: 8.4/10
The Rip
A Netflix original, The Rip is an excellent gateway into the GTA mindset. When a crew of Miami narcotics officers stumble upon a trap house filled with $20 million in cash, they find themselves in a siege situation as their presence becomes known. Trust becomes an issue, and that much money motivates people to make desperate choices.
- Director: Joe Carnahan
- Stars: Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Steven Yeun
- Genre: Action
- Rating: R
- IMDb Rating: 6.8/10
The Fast and the Furious
The Fast & Furious franchise is as close to replicating the GTA experience as movies get. Return to where it all began with the 2001 original, which was released the same year as Grand Theft Auto 3. The film centers on Paul Walker's character infiltrating an illegal street race scene.