Hot Frosty, The Cage, and 3 Netflix new releases to watch this weekend (Nov. 15)

The weekend has arrived, and it's time to relax and unwind with all of the exciting and entertaining new release movies and shows Netflix has to offer.

Both the top 10 movies and top 10 shows rankings are full of excellent choices for your weekend binge-watching and movie marathoning needs. Whether you're still making your way through the much discussed second part of Outer Banks season 4 or you're looking forward to the next chapter of Arcane season 2, there's plenty to stock your watch list.

If you're already in the holiday spirit, Netflix has started rolling out its new selection of original Christmas romantic comedies and added a sizable amount of Hallmark titles, too. Beyond the holidays, the most popular movies on Netflix right now include Focus, The Lost City, The Secret Life of Pets, Just Go with It, Rob Peace, and the new Elvis Presley documentary.

Looking for more new releases to check out on Netflix this weekend? We're sharing three of the best picks and a list of what's new on the streamer to watch right now!

Hot Frosty

Queen of Christmas movies Lacey Chabert has touched down on Netflix with her first holiday offering with the streaming service. Hot Frosty centers on a widow who begins to fall in love with a hunky snowman brought to life. In order to keep the special bond they have found, they first have to keep Jack from melting, which would be easy if the local cops weren't trying to arrest him!

The fantasy romance will have you in a feel-good mood and laughing all the while with its amazingly talented comedy cast. As soon as the movie was released on Netflix on Nov. 13, it shot straight to the peak of the top 10 most popular movies ranking, and it's sure to stick around through the holiday season. Get some holiday cheer a little bit early this weekend!

The Cage

While the new hit French mixed martial arts series was released last week on Nov. 8, The Cage remains in the top 10 most popular shows ranking as more and more fans discover the series. The show centers on aspiring pro MMA fighter Taylor, played by actor Melvin Boomer, as gets the chance to compete with a pro just as he's prepared to give up on his dreams.

Taylor's life and career take an unexpectedly upward turn after this opportunity with his aggressive and brutal opponent. Coming in at just five episodes that range from 42 to 65 minutes in length, The Cage is a quick but captivating binge-watch that will have you on the edge of your seat and rooting for the underdog. Give it a shot and see why it's so popular!

Cobra Kai season 6 part 2

If you're still in the fighting mood after watching The Cage, there are also five brand-new episodes of Cobra Kai's final season to enjoy. Cobra Kai season 6 part 2 landed on Netflix on Nov. 15 and picks up where the events of part 1 left off when it dropped earlier this year in July. Season 6 has welcomed new cast members such as Lewis Tan and Patrick Luwis that pack a punch in part 2.

Unfortunately, you can't watch the complete 15-episode sixth season just yet, but fortunately, there's still more to come before it all comes to an end. The final chapter of the beloved series has started to pick up steam and it's all leading up to the finale even in February 2025. That's right, five more episodes are on the way in the new year, and then it's time to say goodbye.

What's new on Netflix this weekend:

• Emilia Pérez
• A.P. Bio
• Sprint season 2
• Return of the King: The Fall and Rise of Elvis Presley
• The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish
• Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson (live)
• Arcane season 2 act 2