Netflix Memorial Day Weekend 2024: Top Movies & Series

Q: 2. Why isn't Atlas recommended in the highlights?

Atlas received a notably low review score compared to other featured titles. However, personal preferences vary, and it might still find its audience despite the critique.

Q: 3. Are there any new family-friendly shows or movies for Memorial Day weekend?

Yes, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movies are great for family viewing, offering fun and entertainment suitable for kids and nostalgic for adults.

Q: 5. What's trending on Netflix right now in the US?

Currently, top trends include The Lincoln Lawyer , Stranger Things , Bridgerton , and The Umbrella Academy . These titles are capturing the audience's attention with their engaging content.

Happy Memorial Day weekend! If you’re planning on watching Netflix, we’ve put together the full list of new arrivals for the weekend, highlighting four selections and checking in on what’s been trending in the US top 4.

Before we dive in, a quick bit about the future. This week, Netflix announced the full list of June 2024 arrivals, and today, we learned of a few new movies and series that are due to drop throughout the month. Keep that page bookmarked for the latest!

You may be wondering why Atlas isn’t featured in our highlights below. That’s because unlike The Mother, to which we gave a middle-of-the-road score, Atlas is much worse, as evidenced by Andrew’s 1-star review today. Of course, The Mother went on to become the biggest movie of 2023, so we’re not going to assume Atlas is dead in the water by any stretch; we just struggle to recommend it.

What to Watch and Play on Netflix This Weekend Memorial Day

Act Your Age (Season 1)

Number of episodes: 16
Rating: TV-14
Language: English
Genre: Comedy
Cast: Yvette Nicole Brown, Nathan Anderson, Mariah Robinson
Runtime: 22 mins

Midway through the week, the sadly canceled Bounce TV comedy series Act Your Age was added with its entire first season. It first aired last year and now has the chance to be exposed to a huge audience courtesy of Netflix.

Featuring some great performances from its leads, the sitcom follows three women living in the prime of their lives.

Wildfire (Seasons 1-4) on Memorial Day

Number of episodes: 52
Rating: TV-PG
Language: English
Genre: Drama, Family, Mystery
Cast: Genevieve Padalecki, Nicole Tubiola, Nana Visitor
Writer: Michael Piller, Christopher Teague
Runtime: 43 mins

Looking for more episodes to binge through? Then the mid-2000s family drama series Wildfire could be for you. Featuring plenty of nostalgia, the series follows young Kristine, who has just served time in a juvenile detention center and finds a new purpose in life working on a farm.

Reviews for this series continue to be strong despite the fact that it’s certainly one of the lesser-known shows of the 2000s, having aired on ABC Family back in the day. Courtesy of Lionsgate Television, the series arrives on Netflix for the first time.

Butterfly in the Sky: The Story of Reading Rainbow (2022)

Rating: TV-G
Language: English
Genre: Documentary
Director: Bradford Thomason, Brett Whitcomb
Cast: LeVar Burton, Alisa Reyes, Kenny Blank
Runtime: 87 min / 1h 27m

Sticking with nostalgia for our third pick, we move on to Butterfly in the Sky, which we first announced was coming to Netflix a couple of weeks back.

Featuring LeVar Burton himself, you’ll see the origins of the hit kids’ show on PBS through interviews and special archival footage. If you grew up on PBS, this documentary is an absolute must-watch.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 1 & 2 on Memorial Day

Directors: Jonathan Liebesman and Dave Green
Cast: Megan Fox, Will Arnett, Tyler Perry, Laura Linney, Stephen Amell, Noel Fisher

Rounding out our picks for the weekend are the two live-action Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movies released over the past decade. Are these movies winning any awards beyond Razzies? Absolutely not. But if you’re looking for some dumb fun based on beloved IP for Memorial Day, these two movies may fill the gap and keep the kids busy, too!

While the first movie has previously streamed on Netflix, this is the first time Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows has been made available. So get your turtle masks ready and dive in!

Conclusion

Memorial Day weekend 2024 on Netflix offers a diverse lineup of new releases and trending favorites to keep you entertained. Whether you’re in the mood for comedy, drama, documentaries, or some lighthearted fun, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. So, grab your snacks, get comfy, and dive into these fantastic selections.

FAQs

1. What new series are coming to Netflix in June 2024?

Netflix has announced an exciting lineup for June 2024, including new seasons of popular series and some brand-new shows. Keep an eye out for official announcements on their platform for the latest updates.

**2. Why isn’t Atlas recommended in the highlights?**

Atlas received a notably low review score compared to other featured titles. However, personal preferences vary, and it might still find its audience despite the critique.

3. Are there any new family-friendly shows or movies for Memorial Day weekend?

Yes, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movies are great for family viewing, offering fun and entertainment suitable for kids and nostalgic for adults.

4. How can I stay updated on future Netflix releases?

Bookmark Netflix’s official announcements page and follow their social media channels for the latest updates on upcoming releases.

5. What’s trending on Netflix right now in the US?

Currently, top trends include The Lincoln Lawyer, Stranger Things, Bridgerton, and The Umbrella Academy. These titles are capturing the audience’s attention with their engaging content.