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Looking to fuel up your Netflix queue with some high-octane action?

Whether you're a fan of wild Westerns, cunning detectives, high-swinging superheroes, ravenous zombies, rowdy thieves, or hard-hitting heroines, Netflix has a movie pitch-perfect for every kind of adrenaline seeker.

We know scrolling through the streaming app can be a chore when all you want to do is Netflix and chill. So, we've taken out the hard step by highlighting the most stunt-stuffed, battle-powered, high-speed films the streamer has to offer.

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Here are the 24 best action movies on Netflix, streaming right now.

25. Back in Action

Aptly titled, Back in Action not only refers to the plotline of this charming espionage comedy but also the return of its stars to the spotlight.

Jamie Foxx and Cameron Diaz co-star as a couple of spies who fake their deaths to flee their dangerous jobs once they learn they've got a baby on the way. Cut to 15 years later, when they're middle-aged with a cozy suburban life that's interrupted by an unexpected visit from some former colleagues. To keep their kids safe, they'll need to go on one more mission. And things get pretty zany — and yeah, corny too. But there's an undeniable pleasure in watching Diaz and Foxx bounce off each other's energy.

In my review for Mashable, I wrote, "Don't overthink it. Turn on Back in Action, and allow the star power and nostalgia for the heyday of '90s rom-coms, the peak of Cameron Diaz fame, and the fun of all that wash over you."* — Kristy Puchko, Entertainment Editor

How to watch: Back in Action is now streaming on Netflix.

24. Train to Busan

Like your action with a blood-splashed buffet of horror? You, my fright-seeking friend, will love Train to Busan.

This South Korean horror thriller imagines what would happen if a zombie outbreak hit a rail train full of average people. Directed by Yeon Sang-ho, Train to Busan focuses on a workaholic father who's taking the train with his young daughter to spend her birthday with his ex-wife in Busan. But this dad will have to prove himself when their fellow passengers become flesh-craving, limb-contorting beasts. The action sequences on this journey are nerve-shreddingly intense, thanks to a clever use of contortionists and the screen presence of South Korean action star Don Lee. You'll never look at a train — or a flight of escalators — the same way again. — K.P.

How to watch: Train to Busan is now streaming on Netflix.

23. Fast Five

Netflix has a collection of Fast and Furious movies now streaming to choose from. Some might say if we can only pick one to put on this list, we should advise you to start with the 2001 kickoff, The Fast and the Furious. But let's get real: Fast Five is when these movies went from fun to unmissable cinema!

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By this fifth installment of the high-octane action franchise, Dom Toretto (Vin Diesel) is an internationally known car thief with a heist crew that can do the impossible for the right price or cause. (Spoiler: The right cause is always family.) In Fast Five, they face off against a dangerous crime lord and a relentless United States Diplomatic Security Service agent who's built like a brick wall. His name is Luke Hobbs, and of course he's played by Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. Their face-off would fuel the next wave of totally bonkers sequels. Treat yourself, watch 'em all and let your eyes pop, your heart race, and your pulse run like it's chasing a bank vault barreling down a highway.  — K.P.

How to watch: Fast Five is now streaming on Netflix.

22. Upgrade

The always-welcome Logan Marshall-Green stars here as Grey, an auto mechanic who gets sucked into a nefarious world of cyber-horror when a car crash leaves him paralyzed and his wife dead. Implanted with an untested computer chip that can control his limbs and "fix" his paralysis, Grey's mind starts communicating with the technology, which in turns starts egging him on. After all, why just walk when you can be a kick-ass super-soldier? Needless to say, as in any good RoboCop spin, the corporations are not to be trusted when it comes to our best interests. — Jason Adams, Contributing Writer

How to watch: Upgrade is now streaming on Netflix.

21. Land of Bad

Land of Bad seems fairly generic at first glance. A ragtag group of soldiers (portrayed by both Liam Hemsworth and Luke Hemsworth, American Gods star Ricky Whittle, and former Gilmore guy Milo Ventimiglia) find themselves stranded behind enemy territory in the Philippines and they must, you know, get the heck out of there. Russell Crowe plays "Reaper," a drone pilot who provides air support to the group on the ground by yelling into a telephone a lot. This is nothing we've not seen before!

And yet the movie's actually a solid B-movie slice of old-fashioned action movie entertainment. The film is directed and co-written by William Eubank, whose previous credits include one of the most underrated action-thrillers of recent times, 2020's Underwater with Kristen Stewart. Like that film, Land of Bad doesn't rewrite its genre, but it does bring the action and thrills efficiently and well. — J.A.

How to watch: Land of Bad is now streaming on Netflix.

20. Tenet

Is Tenet Christopher Nolan's best movie? No. Does it still go unbelievably hard? Absolutely, it does. This topsy-turvy spy thriller introduces a former CIA agent known simply as the Protagonist (John David Washington), who finds himself thrown into a quest to save the present from an attack from the future. How is this possible? By moving backwards through time.

Tenet's inverted time fight sequences are among the most technically impressive of Nolan's career. They pit the Protagonist against fighters battling him in reverse, and give us chases between cars moving backwards and forwards in time. Even if you get lost in the weeds with some of Tenet's timey-wimey shenanigans, it's undoubtedly a slick, mesmerizing watch. — Belen Edwards, Entertainment Reporter

How to watch: Tenet is now streaming on Netflix.

19. Kraven the Hunter

Okay. So you're probably thinking, "Why is a movie with a 15% on Rotten Tomatoes on a best-of list? Is Netflix really so thin on good action?!" I hear you. But look, while Kraven the Hunter is not a great film, or even a good one, it is wildly fun. And the action is a major part of that! 

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This Spider-Man spinoff centers on the comic book villain Kraven the Hunter (Aaron Johnson), but makes him less a poacher and more a bad-guy hunting vigilante. And along the way, there's other Spidey characters haphazardly looped in, like Aleksei "The Rhino" Sytsevich (Alessandro Nivola), Calypso (Ariana DeBose), and The Foreigner (Christopher Abbott). But the real fun comes in some fight scenes so violent that Sony's sheer reckless rebellion in the face of MCU PG-13 standards is worth the watch. Like, Kraven bites off a dude's nose. And that's not the climax of a fight. Come on. You want to watch that.  — K.P.

How to watch: Kraven the Hunter is now streaming on Netflix.

18. The Union

Mark Wahlberg and Halle Berry team up for an action-comedy that is surprisingly charming! He's a Boston everyman who works construction by day and by night hooks up with local hotties (including his former seventh-grade English teacher). She's a globe-trekking secret agent — and his high school girlfriend — who shows up at their old dive bar out of the blue to invite him in on a secret mission. Together, they're working for The Union.

Explosive espionage action blends with rom-com chemistry as Wahlberg and Berry delve into car chases, gun fights, and plenty of bouncy banter. J.K. Simmons brings gruff bravado, while Evil's Mike Colter delivers breathtaking swagger. Full of thrills, fun, and verve, The Union is a great pick for movie night at home.* — K.P.

How to watch: The Union is now streaming on Netflix.

17. Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F

Coming back onto the scene 30 years after Beverly Hills Cop III flopped, this fourth installment of the comedic crime-solving adventures of Detroit police officer Axel Foley has no right to be as good as it is. Not only did screenwriters Will Beall, Tom Gormican, and Kevin Etten have to manage how public opinion has shifted when it comes to cops who play by their own rules, but also how to approach Axel's wise-cracking sense of humor that traditionally put just about everyone in its crosshairs. Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F manages both in a way that gives fresh life to the character without casting aside the fans who loved his wild ways.

As I wrote in my rave review, "Eddie Murphy is as good as ever as Axel Foley." Plus, he's got his old friends, like John Ashton, Judge Reinhold, Paul Reiser, and Bronson Pinchot back and in action. It's an absolute blast to see all these energies colliding, and yet there's room for newcomers, like the dynamic Taylour Paige and the ever-solid Joseph Gordon-Levitt, both of whom prove to be compelling foils to the ever-quipping Murphy. "In the end, Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F isn't just a great sequel, or an awesome action-comedy; it might just be the most entertaining movie of [2024]."* — K.P.

How to watch: Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F is now streaming on Netflix.

16. Jaws Credit: HA / THA / Shutterstock

In 1975, Steven Spielberg gave rise to the blockbuster with this iconic creature feature. Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw, and Richard Dreyfuss star as an unlikely trio of local sheriff, sea captain, and shark expert. Together, they brave the waters off Amity Island to do battle with a man-eating great white shark.

Though not as action-packed as today's blockbusters, this nerve-rattling adaptation of Peter Benchley's beach read was scary enough to drive audiences wild and turn the tide of shark sentiment against the ancient creature for decades. Yet nothing in the fear-mongering Shark Week can compete with action of man versus sea beast that goes down here. And every time you'll be tempted to cheer when Brody snarls, "Smile, you sonovabitch!" — K.P.

How to watch: Jaws is now streaming on Netflix.

15. Bad Boys: Ride or Die Credit: Frank Masi / Sony Pictures

Nearly 30 years after their first adventure as cop buddies Mike Lowrey and Marcus Burnett, Will Smith and Martin Lawrence are back with the Bad Boys' franchise's fourth installment. Bad Boys For Life co-helmers Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah also returned, bringing their high-octane brand of action into a stunt-packed epic about loyalty and redemption.

When the late Captain Howard (Joe Pantoliano) gets dragged for alleged ties to corruption, it's up to Mike and Marcus to find the truth and clear his name. In her review of this action-comedy, Mashable contributor Monica Castillo praised this rousing return, writing, "Bad Boys: Ride or Die is an entertaining reminder of what made the original movie work all those years ago." — K.P.

How to watch: Bad Boys: Ride or Die is now streaming on Netflix.

14. Damsel Credit: John Wilson / Netflix

Netflix has invested big in Millie Bobby Brown. Not only has the English ingenue been leading Stranger Things for years, but also she's becoming an outright action star through movies she has headlined and produced for the streamer, including a pair of Enola Holmes adventures and the fearsome fairy tale Damsel. Here, Brown stars as Elodie, a dutiful damsel destined to wed a handsome prince (Nick Robinson)! But rather than happily ever after, her deceitful groom pitches her into a dragon's pit. However, that's far from the end of her story. She'll fight her way to salvation and vengeance, one fiery sequence at a time.

In her review, Mashable's Belen Edwards wrote, "Boasting some inventive twists and a heartfelt lead performance from Brown, Damsel may not be groundbreaking fantasy, but it is a thrilling ride." — K.P.

How to watch: Damsel is now streaming on Netflix.

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Officially the most popular Netflix original movie of all time, KPop Demon Hunters delivers a little bit of everything: romance, action, comedy, and a totally addictive soundtrack.

SEE ALSO: How 'KPop Demon Hunters' became a love letter to K-pop and its fandom

The story stars with K-pop trio HUNTR/X, who, when they aren't making bops like "Golden," are battling demons to protect the very souls of their fans. But just as they think they're on the verge of building an impenetrable barrier with their songs, the demons fight back with a boy band of their own. The Saja Boys are comically hot, delivering smooth moves, devious plans, and plenty of slapstick. Plus, they've got a tiger, who is cute, creepy, and silly to boot! Whether it's the martial arts action sequences, the swoon-worthy song-and-dance numbers, or the cheeky sense of humor that's grabbed fans of all ages, KPop Demon Hunters is sure to thrill. And hey, now there's a sing-along version too. — K.P.

How to watch: KPop Demon Hunters is now streaming on Netflix.

12. The Harder They Fall Credit: David Lee / Netflix

Put 'em up, as this is hands-down one of the best action movies in the Wild West.

Directed by Jeymes Samuel, The Harder They Fall defiantly redefines the predominantly white Western, boasting an incredible cast of Black stars: Jonathan Majors, Idris Elba, Regina King, Zazie Beetz, LaKeith Stanfield, and Delroy Lindo. A tale of heroes and villains, the film follows Nat Love (Majors) on his quest for revenge against the formidable Rufus Buck (Elba). But he'll have to make his gunslinging way through "Treacherous" Trudy Smith (Regina King) and Cherokee Bill (Stanfield) first. Even before the opening credits roll, you'll fall hard for this one. — Shannon Connellan, UK Editor

How to watch: The Harder They Fall is now streaming on Netflix.

11. Enola Holmes Credit: Netflix

Sherlock Holmes's much cooler little sister is an overlooked young action hero in Enola Holmes. Based on author Nancy Springer's popular book series The Enola Holmes Mysteries, the film puts the great detective's savvy 16-year-old sibling on the case, played with energetic spoonfuls of gumption by Stranger Things star Millie Bobby Brown. She's set to solve the greatest mystery of her young life: to find her missing mother (Helena Bonham Carter) through a series of deliberately cryptic clues — all while breaking the fourth wall and confiding in the audience, thanks to Fleabag director Harry Bradbeer and His Dark Materials' Jack Thorne's sharp screenplay.

Stepping into the footsteps of her famous brother Sherlock (Henry Cavill) and avoiding those of her stuffier misogynist brother Mycroft (Sam Claflin), Enola's case leads her on a wild ride through Victorian-era England, with more than a few fistfights and butts to kick along the way. And lucky for you, the sequel is even better. — S.C.

How to watch: Enola Holmes is now streaming on Netflix.

10. They Cloned Tyrone Credit: Netflix

With this 2023 release, co-writer/director Juel Taylor pulls plenty of inspiration from Blaxploitation. John Boyega, Jamie Foxx, and Teyonah Parris star as a drug dealer, a pimp, and a sex worker who undercover a nefarious conspiracy that's happening underneath their neighborhood. Taylor and fellow screenwriter Tony Rettenmaier weave in wild twists, fly fight scenes, irreverent humor, and swaggering style for what our critic called "a propulsive comedy-thriller with weight." As bold as it is star-studded, you won't want to miss They Cloned Tyrone. And stay for the credits, trust us. — K.P.

How to watch: They Cloned Tyrone is now streaming on Netflix.

SEE ALSO: We need to talk about 'They Cloned Tyrone's ending 9. Kill Boksoon Credit: No Ju-han / Netflix

Gil Bok-Soon (Jeon Do-yeon) is a single mother who often finds herself at odds with her teenage daughter. She's also a highly skilled and successful assassin. Kill Boksoon is a fantastic action film that sees its main character head straight from a brutal killing to the grocery store so she can get dinner on the table. It's one hell of a hook that sucks you in immediately. The fight scenes are hypnotic and the cinematography ambitious and exciting. It's a gripping thriller that makes plenty of space for the complex emotional reality of its characters.* — Kristina Grosspietsch, Freelance Contributor

How to watch: Kill Boksoon is now streaming on Netflix.

8. Triple Frontier Credit: Netflix

This Netflix adventure has Ben Affleck, Oscar Isaac, Charlie Hunnam, Garrett Hedlund, and Pedro Pascal coming together as a group of former Special Forces who plan an elaborate heist in South America. But after things get out of hand, their survival skills are put to the ultimate test.

Putting a talented cast in a tension-filled scenario, Triple Frontier is the type of gritty thriller that's hard to turn away from. — Brooke Bajgrowicz, Entertainment Fellow

How to watch: Triple Frontier is now streaming on Netflix.

7. Okja Credit: Netflix

Blending drama with fantasy/adventure and weaving in a very real message about the horrors of the meat industry, Bong Joon Ho's Okja is a beautifully unique creature feature, striped with action.

The film follows Mina (Ahn Seo-hyun), the granddaughter of a farmer in South Korea who has spent the last 10 years rearing a genetically modified super-pig called Okja as part of a breeding project spearheaded by a grim U.S. corporation. This movie is dark in places, magical in others, and poignant overall, asking us to stop and reflect on the dark side of an industry the majority of us are complicit in. Tilda Swinton and Jake Gyllenhaal make for an entertaining pair of villains, too.* — Sam Haysom, Deputy UK Editor

How to watch: Okja is now streaming on Netflix.

6. Da 5 Bloods Credit: Netflix

Spike Lee copters audiences back to the Vietnam War with Da 5 Bloods, a daring film that's part drama, part war movie, and part heist flick. Named for a squad of Black U.S. Army soldiers of the 1st Infantry Division, Lee's critically heralded 2020 joint follows this band of brothers through a treacherous war zone, then rediscovers them in a present where they're seeking to uncover the past — and a big payday.

Sequences of brutal battles, narrow escapes, and high-tension hijinks make Da 5 Bloods an enthralling watch. Though inspired by history, it's impossible to predict where Lee's story will lead. Our guides on this intense journey through time, loss, war, and brotherhood are Delroy Lindo, Jonathan Majors, Clarke Peters, Norm Lewis, Isiah Whitlock Jr., and the late Chadwick Boseman. Together, they and Lee create an American war film that can't be missed. — K.P.

How to watch: Da 5 Bloods is now streaming on Netflix.

5. Army of the Dead Credit: Netflix

Sometimes all you want is to grab hold of that action-o-meter and crank the dial, hard, to a solid 11. Army of the Dead more than delivers on that front, opening with a musical montage of guns and exploding body parts — and it only gets gorier from there. Zack Snyder's story follows a band of mercenaries hired to steal $200 million from a casino in Las Vegas. The problem? Vegas has been invaded by zombies, the city is quarantined, and the military is planning to blow the entire thing up with a tactical nuclear strike. The sprawling cast includes Dave Bautista, Omari Hardwick, Hiroyuki Sanada, Garret Dillahunt, and Ana de la Reguera, as well as a digitally added Tig Notaro.

What follows is a gloriously silly romp that refuses to take itself too seriously, propelling us through a series of explosions and bullets while the story twists and turns through a 148-minute runtime that feels oh, so much shorter. — S.H.

How to watch: Army of the Dead is now streaming on Netflix.

4. The Old Guard Credit: Netflix

Folks looking for that summer blockbuster thrill, search no further than The Old Guard. Based on the superhero comic books of the same name, director Gina Prince-Bythewood's movie sucks viewers into a slick, well-crafted world of action and narrative that isn't particularly unique but delivers its formulaic pieces with enough precision to keep you invested.

Charlize Theron crushes as the ass-kicking leader of an immortal warrior fight crew, with performances by Harry Melling, Marwan Kenzari, KiKi Layne, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Veronica Ngo, Matthias Schoenaerts, and more.* — Alison Foreman, Entertainment Reporter 

How to watch: The Old Guard is now streaming on Netflix.

3. RRR

You've never seen an action movie quite as bombastic or as bromantic as RRR. Director S.S. Rajamouli draws loosely from history to tell the story of Indian freedom fighters Alluri Sitarama Raju (Ram Charan) and Komaram Bheem (N.T. Rama Rao Jr.). Over the film's three-hour runtime, the two unwittingly face off in the search for a kidnapped girl, become the best of friends, and square off against villainous English colonizers.

SEE ALSO: Was 'RRR' snubbed at the Oscars?

Any of RRR's action sequences would be the pinnacle of a lesser action movie, but the film seems determined to outdo itself with showstopper after showstopper. Take when Raju faces down hundreds of protesters and wins, or when Bheem fights a tiger bare-handed. Would you believe me if I told you those happen within the first 20 minutes? The action — and the movie — only get more awesome from there. — B.E.

How to watch: RRR is now streaming on Netflix.

2. Jurassic Park Credit: Amblin / Universal / Kobal / Shutterstock

Adapted from Michael Crichton’s science-gone-awry novel of the same name, Jurassic Park offers audiences an exhilarating — and sometimes terrifying — tour through an amusement park where dinosaurs roam and hunt. At first, this seems like a dream come true to paleontologist Dr. Alan Grant (Sam Neill) and paleobotanist Dr. Ellie Sattler (Laura Dern). But once the Tyrannosaurus rex gets loose, this walk in the park becomes a real nightmare.

Director Steven Spielberg awed audiences not only with the Academy Award–winning visual effects that resurrected long-extinct dinos, but also with masterfully paced action sequences. Many of these are nail-biting escape scenes, with the human heroes fleeing the jaws and claws of apex predators. Thanks to captivating characters, life-or-death stakes, and clever girls, Jurassic Park was a showpiece that had critics and audiences roaring with excitement. Simply put, this 1993 blockbuster hasn't aged a day.

How to watch: Jurassic Park is now streaming on Netflix.

1. Godzilla Minus One Credit: Toho Company Ltd / Everett / Shutterstock.com

You don't know Godzilla until you see Godzilla Minus One. The American movies featuring the classic kaiju go for huge monster-versus-monster face-offs, bogged down by tedious human characters. But writer/director Takashi Yamazaki reclaims the Japanese icon with a movie that gets the balance between rampaging monster action and human drama just right.

Set near the close of World War II, Godzilla Minus One proves a fascinating tale of atomic age terror. Ryunosuke Kamiki stars as a kamikaze pilot who first flubs his mission, then crosses paths with the giant lizard with atomic breath. Survivor's guilt torments him, even as he cobbles together a found family of fellow survivors. This cast of characters is dynamic, making the scenes of simple home-cooked meals just as satisfying as sequences of town-trampling destruction. Actually, one deeply informs the other. Because while the movie's jaw-dropping special effects rightfully won the Academy Award for Best Visual Effects, it's the emotional impact of them that makes this Godzilla hit harder than any contemporary. Even on the small screen, you'll be in awe.* — K.P.

How to watch: Godzilla Minus One is streaming on Netflix.

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* denotes the entry comes from a previous Mashable list.

UPDATE: Oct. 31, 2025, 1:00 p.m. EDT This list was first published on May 24, 2020. It has since been updated to reflect the current selection on Netflix.

Nothing feels as good as a deep, genuine laugh. It's an expression of joy! It's a workout. It's a sign that you're having a good time.

Netflix has a dazzling selection of comedy movies that give you that good-time feeling on demand. Whether you're craving action-spiked shenanigans, quirky coming-of-age adventures, awkward humor, stranger-than-fiction silliness, madcap musical numbers, or crime with a spree of laughs, there's a perfect pick for you. And we've made singling it out all the easier by highlighting the most hilarious below.

Here are the funniest movies now streaming on Netflix.

30. Cora Bora Megan Stalter stars in "Cora Bora." Credit: Brainstorm Media

If Too Much has you craving more Megan Stalter, you'll want to catch up with this underseen gem. Directed by Hannah Pearl Utt, Cora Bora centers on the titular musician (played by Stalter), who has left Portland and her girlfriend (Jojo T. Gibbs) behind to pursue her dreams in LA. The couple's open relationship allows each to explore other connections — or, in Cora’s case, endure an awkward one-night stand with a sexy Flat Earther (Thomas Mann). But when Cora begins to fear that her girlfriend is catching feelings for someone else, it prompts the chaotic bisexual into a hasty homecoming.

In my review out of the film's SXSW premiere in 2023, I cheered, "Cora Bora proves a sensational cringe comedy, spiked with wicked humor, skin-crawling awkward scenarios, and an ardent — if wounded — heart. Deftly dancing from brash jokes to tender dialogue, Stalter reveals a riveting range and stirring screen presence. Simply put, it’s easy to fall for Cora Bora." — Kristy Puchko, Entertainment Editor

How to watch: Cora Bora is now streaming on Netflix.

29. Paddington in Peru

We could all use some Paddington in our lives, so why not kick back and enjoy Paddington in Peru? Sure, it's not the masterpiece that is Paddington 2, but director Dougal Wilson still crafts a charming adventure in its own right in his directorial debut.

SEE ALSO: 'Paddington in Peru' review: The movie we need right now

This time around, Paddington (voiced by Ben Whishaw) is headed back to his homeland of deepest, darkest Peru, with the Brown family in tow. In his quest to find his missing Aunt Lucy, he'll cross paths with a high-energy, guitar-playing nun (Olivia Colman) and a cartoonish, disguise-loving boat captain (Antonio Banderas). Colman and Banderas elevate Paddington's journey from funny to downright outrageous, proving that there are few things more fun than watching seasoned performers let their freak flags fly. Check out their work and the rest of Paddington in Peru, and see why Mashable Entertainment Editor Kristy Puchko called it "the movie we need right now." — Belen Edwards, Entertainment Reporter

How to watch: Paddington in Peru is now streaming on Netflix.

28. Saturday Night Credit: Hopper Stone / Sony Pictures Entertainment

Unjustly overlooked at release in the fall of 2024, this frantically funny romp from Juno and Young Adult director Jason Reitman details the 90-minute lead-up to the very first episode of Saturday Night Live in October of 1975. The ensemble cast is packed, with Cory Michael Smith as Chevy Chase, Ella Hunt as Gilda Radner, Dylan O'Brien as Dan Aykroyd, Emily Fairn as Laraine Newman, Matt Wood as John Belushi, Lamorne Morris as Garrett Morris, and Kim Matula as Jane Curtin. 

Add Gabriel Labelle as Lorne Michaels, the man with the wild and crazy plan himself, and the fact that this movie managed to only be 90 minutes long with all of these characters (plus a dozen more I don't even have room to list) is a real miracle in itself. Plenty of people do get shafted time-wise — notably, most of the women, which is pretty crappy the show's own track record shafting women back in the day — but Saturday Night definitely captures the chaos and hilarious mayhem that Michaels managed to funnel into a comedy revolution. — Jason Adams, Contributing Writer

How to watch: Saturday Night is now streaming on Netflix.

27. Nonnas

Speaking of delicious, this comedy written by Liz Maccie and directed by her husband Stephen Chbosky will have you craving a home-cooked Italian meal.

Inspired by a true story of the restaurant Enoteca Maria, Nonnas stars Vince Vaughn as an average Joe who channels his grief over losing his mother and grandmother into a tantalizing new venture. He uses his inheritance to build a new restaurant in Staten Island, and hires Italian grandmothers (or nonnas) to become the chefs using their family recipes. Personalities clash, but ultimately these strong-willed women come together to create something stupendous.

It's a feel-good comedy full of love, joy, and laughs.* — K.P.

How to watch: Nonnas is now streaming on Netflix.

26. Heart Eyes Credit: Christopher Moss

Valentine's Day gets a horror-comedy makeover in Heart Eyes, from director Josh Ruben (Werewolves Within). The titular slasher only kills on Feb. 14, when they target happy couples in love. This year, the Heart Eyes killer has marketers Ally (Olivia Holt) and Jay (Mason Gooding) in their sights. There's just one problem: Ally and Jay aren't a couple, even though a coffee shop meet-cute and undeniable chemistry seem to suggest otherwise. Can these star-crossed acquaintances and definitely not lovers survive the night and convince the Heart Eyes Killer they're totally platonic?

What follows is a cross between gory slasher and romantic comedy, and if you're a fan of both genres, chances are you'll be charmed by Heart Eyes. As Mashable contributor Kimber Myers wrote in her review, "Heart Eyes is a gory good time for those who are likely to swipe right on an off-kilter love story and a horror comedy." — B.E.

How to watch: Heart Eyes is now streaming on Netflix.

25. Cunk on Life

Comedian Diane Morgan has been gifting the world with her character of Philomena Cunk for a glorious decade and a half now. A dimwitted investigative journalist who butt heads with the real-world leading minds on each subject, Cunk proved to be a one-woman feast of absolute nonsense. The character Cunk started getting her own specials in 2016 with Cunk on Christmas, followed by Cunk on Britain and the epic globe-trotting mockumentary series Cunk on Earth (also streaming on Netflix).

Morgan's expanded her reach all the way to Cunk on Life, her latest side-splitter that tries to uncover the very meaning of existence itself across its humble 71-minute runtime. Does Cunk succeed? Well, Cunk definitely thinks she does, every damn time. But if not, at least we'll get to hear some Technotronic in the process, dammit! — J.A.   

How to watch: Cunk On Life is now streaming on Netflix.

24. Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F Eddie Murphy is back as Axel Foley. Credit: Netflix

Eddie Murphy returns as wise-cracking Detroit police officer Axel Foley. 30 years after Beverly Hills Cop III, this sensational sequel sees Foley returning to Los Angeles to fight a new foe, reunite with old friends, and reconnect with his estranged daughter.

SEE ALSO: 'Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F' review: Netflix's sequel shouldn't work and yet...

Reprising their supporting roles are Beverly Hills Cop co-stars John Ashton, Judge Reinhold, Paul Reiser, and Bronson Pinchot. New to the crew is Taylour Paige as Axel's hard-headed daughter, Joseph Gordon-Levitt as a local ally, Nasim Pedrad as a flustered real estate agent, and Kevin Bacon as a smirking antagonist. The sparks will fly. The punchlines hit powerfully. The soundtrack is fire. And just like that, the heat is back on! — K.P.

How to watch: Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F is now streaming on Netflix.

23. Between Two Ferns: The Movie Credit: Adam Rose / Netflix

Zach Galifianakis' awkward celebrity interview web series Between Two Ferns might not seem like fodder for a full-length movie, but Between Two Ferns: The Movie goes double meta by presenting his success on Funny or Die as an insult to the actor's intention to host a "serious" interview show. Galifianakis the character sets off to correct the assumption that his original show is a joke by interviewing even more celebrities, like John Cho, Keanu Reeves, Tiffany Haddish, and more. — Alexis Nedd, Senior Entertainment Reporter

How to watch: Between Two Ferns: The Movie is now streaming on Netflix.

22. Do Revenge Credit: Netflix

Looking for a revenge flick that pays tribute to teen classics like Mean Girls, Heathers, Cruel Intentions, and more? Then check out Do Revenge, a dark comedy sure to join the canon of iconic high school movies. Students Drea (Camila Mendes) and Eleanor (Maya Hawke) couldn't be more different... apart from the fact that both have major bones to pick with people who ruined their reputations. They decide to team up and execute one another's revenge plans, which leads down a winding road of morally dubious choices, snappy one-liners, and excellent outfits.

Mendes and Hawke have great chemistry, but it's Sophie Turner who damn near steals the show in a bit part that simply must be seen to be believed.* — Belen Edwards, Entertainment Reporter

How to watch: Do Revenge is now streaming on Netflix.

SEE ALSO: Sophie Turner steals Netflix's 'Do Revenge' in 5 outrageous minutes 21. Always Be My Maybe Credit: Netflix

What if the one who got away got a second chance? Back in the day, Sasha and Marcus were tight as a slap bracelet. But one fumbled night in a sweaty backseat seemed to shatter their future together.

Fifteen years later, she's a world-renowned chef and he's — well — he's working for his dad's HVAC business and playing with his band on the side. Still, fate arranges for them to reconnect, which could mean Marcus (Randall Park) has a shot to show Sasha (Ali Wong) how he feels. Comedy ensues as the stakes get high when Keanu Reeves crashes the party, being all weird and hot and having the audacity to be Keanu Reeves! This Nahnatchka Khan-helmed laffer also boasts appearances by James Saito, Charlyne Yi, Karan Soni, Daniel Dae Kim, and Michelle Buteau.* — K.P.

How to watch: Always Be My Maybe is now streaming on Netflix.

SEE ALSO: 20 best romantic comedies to fall in love with on Netflix 20. Dolemite Is My Name Credit: François Duhamel / Netflix

Chronicling the true story of late comedian Rudy Ray Moore — also known as Dolemite — this Eddie Murphy vehicle is worth every minute of viewing.

An outrageous showbiz comedy, Dolemite Is My Name is at once a poignant look at the life of an underdog and an unbelievably good time. With supporting performances by Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Wesley Snipes, Craig Robinson, and more, this biopic offers more beat-for-beat joy than many of its fictional counterparts. Sensational, aspirational, and electric: You'll love it. — Alison Foreman, Entertainment Reporter

How to watch: Dolemite Is My Name is now streaming on Netflix.

19. The Polka King Credit: Netflix

Sometimes true crime can lead to some pitch-perfect dark comedy. This is the case for this outrageous offering, which stars Jack Black as infamous scammer/local celebrity Jan Lewan. Black brings all the rock star panache you need to understand how Lewan could be so beguiling to the Pennsylvanian retirees who surrendered their savings to the self-proclaimed Polka King.

Screenwriters Maya Forbes and Wallace Wolodarsky gave this story of fraud and showmanship shape. But they wisely trusted in the local flair of the terrific 2009 documentary The Man Who Would Be Polka King to provide some of the wildest lines of dialogue. Plucking directly from interviews with the friends, family, and victims of Jan Lewan, this comedy feels stranger than fiction but is jaw-droppingly real. Salty supporting turns from Jenny Slate, Jacki Weaver, and Jason Schwartzman bring added fun.* — K.P.

How to watch: The Polka King is now streaming on Netflix.

SEE ALSO: Love me like a Polka King 18. The Mitchells vs. The Machines Credit: Netflix

Sony Pictures Animation has given audiences such daring and dynamic animated movies as Surf's Up, Hotel Transylvania, and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. This zany 2021 release centers on a family who's battling back the robo-apocalypse with togetherness, internet savviness, and a wall-eyed pug named Monchi (voiced by social media icon Doug the Pug).

The Mitchells' adventure into chaos begins when daughter Katie (Abbi Jacobson) is poised to go off to college. Desperate for one last family-unifying road trip, her dad (Danny McBride) piles the whole family into his beater of a vehicle, unknowingly charting a fateful route into heroics. Co-directors Mike Rianda and Jeff Rowe infuse Katie's excitable perspective throughout the film by working in internet memes, social media-style reactions, and blitz of bonkers visuals. It’s a bold move that might alienate some viewers but has largely won the acclaim of critics and kiddos.* — K.P.

How to watch: The Mitchells vs. The Machines is now streaming on Netflix.

17. Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery Credit: Netflix

Writer/director Rian Johnson follows up his critically heralded whodunnit with a sequel that's even more explosive than Knives Out. Southern gentleman/detective Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig) is back, drawling deductions and whipping out witticisms, much to the chagrin of a group of wealthy and conniving friends.

It was supposed to be a murder mystery weekend where homicide was just a game. But when tech scion Miles Bron (Edward Norton) brings together his closest friends and worst enemy, real blood will be spilled, and the game is afoot! Joining in on the comically chaotic fun are Kate Hudson, Janelle Monáe, Dave Bautista, Kathryn Hahn, Leslie Odom Jr., and Jessica Henwick. — K.P.

How to watch: Glass Onion is now streaming on Netflix.

SEE ALSO: All those 'Glass Onion' cameos, ranked 16. The Forty-Year-Old Version Credit: Jeong Park / Netflix © 2020

The Forty-Year-Old Version isn’t just any film about a struggling New York artist, but one about a Black female playwright who’s continually held back from creating something authentic to her perspective. Radha Blank's autobiographical directorial debut, which she also wrote, produced, and stars in, is a searing, funny, and unabashedly honest look at the compromises Black creatives are pushed to make in a world dominated by whiteness.

A teacher approaching her 40th birthday, Radha (Blank) gets the chance to produce one of her plays — only after she refuses to write a slave musical. But forced to change her vision to appease white audiences, Radha considers a totally different medium to express herself: becoming a rapper. The Forty-Year-Old Version may be one of the most slept-on Netflix originals, and it’s a shame we've yet to see another film from Blank since, itself an indictment of an industry that fails to continually platform raw and honest Black storytelling.* — Oliver Whitney, Contributing Writer

How to watch: The Forty-Year-Old Version is now streaming on Netflix.

15. Vampires vs. the Bronx Credit: Netflix

Want a movie that's got excitement, comedy, a scorching message about the evils of gentrification, and is a kid-friendly romp? Then take a bite out of Vampires vs. the Bronx.

Oz Rodriguez's PG-13 horror-comedy centers on Afro-Latino teens who recognize that a flurry of missing person posters and an influx of rich white folks with tote bags means bad news for the neighborhood. Together, they team up Monster Squad-style to take down the bloodsuckers and save their community. With a sharp wit, a warm heart, a rich sense of atmosphere, and an equal appreciation for the Blade movies and '80s Amblin, Vampires vs. the Bronx is an easy watch full of rewards.* — K.P.

How to watch: Vampires vs. the Bronx is now streaming on Netflix.

14. The Breaker Upperers

This hidden gem comes from New Zealand, the fertile comedy ground that gave us Taika Waititi, Flight of the Conchords, and What We Do in the Shadows. Waititi collaborators Jackie van Beek, James Rolleston, and Jemaine Clement team up for a deeply quirky buddy comedy about two long-time besties with a bonkers — but brilliant — business model.

Need someone to dump your partner so you can avoid a messy confrontation? Call on Jen and Mel (co-writers/co-directors/co-leads van Beek and Madeleine Sami). For a reasonable fee, these fearless Breaker Upperers will impersonate police officers, play pregnant, or even fake your death to help you ghost an ex. Whatever the shenanigans, van Beek and Sami sparkle. Booming with wild humor and big heart, this comedy is guaranteed to leave you cackling.* — K.P.

Where to watch: The Breaker Upperers is now streaming on Netflix.

13. Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga Credit: John Wilson / Netflix

With its reputation for wacky musical numbers, the Eurovision Song Contest is ripe for parody. Luckily for Eurovision lovers, the contest gets the send-up it deserves in this gloriously goofy flick starring Will Ferrell and Rachel McAdams. They play the Icelandic musical duo Fire Saga, who find themselves in the Eurovision spotlight. There, they discover that the famed competition is a world of cutthroat competitors, glitzy costumes, and many, many bops.

Eurovision Song Contest is full of larger-than-life characters and ridiculous humor, but it's also teeming with Eurovision references that will have fans laughing and cheering. For every "Jaja Ding Dong," there's a joyful Song-A-Long — and both are great! Pair all that with pitch-perfect comedic performances from Ferrell and McAdams, and you have a comedy that will both have you in stitches and win your heart. (Best of all, if you weren't a Eurovision fanatic before seeing this movie, you'll definitely be one by the time it ends.)* — B.E.

How to watch: Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga is now streaming on Netflix.

12. The Thursday Murder Club Celia Imrie, Helen Mirren, Naomi Ackie, Pierce Brosnan, and Sir Ben Kingsley in "The Thursday Murder Club." Credit: Giles Keyte / Netflix

Sir Ben Kingsley, Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan, and Celia Imrie bring to life the brilliant pensioners at the heart of Richard Osman's best-selling novel The Thursday Murder Club.

In the charming retirement village of Cooper's Chase, a club made up of a former M16 agent, a once-feared union activist, a wise therapist, and a cheerful retired nurse use their lifetimes of skills to crack cold cases. But when fresh blood is spilled in their social circle, the Thursday Murder Club hunts for clues, leading them to spooky settings and dangerous people.

Director Chris Columbus offers a cozy crime thriller that's sure to delight fans of the book series. And we suspect it'll hook newcomers too, as his cast dazzles with every quip and daring deduction. — K.P.

How to watch: Thursday Murder Club is now streaming on Netflix.

11. Hit Man

Richard Linklater and Glen Powell reunite for Hit Man, a rom-com that is killer in all sense of the word.

Powell plays Gary Johnson, a college professor whose side gig as an undercover hit man leads to an unexpected meet-cute with would-be client Madison (Andor's Adria Arjona). The pair's connection (and electrifying chemistry) sparks a delightful game of false identities, reinvention, and twisted love that toggles between hilarious, thrilling, and sexy at a moment's notice. Oh, who am I kidding; sometimes it's all three at once!* — B.E.

How to watch: Hit Man is now streaming on Netflix.

10. One of Them Days Credit: Anne Marie Fox / Sony Pictures

Produced by Issa Rae, One of Them Days stars Keke Palmer and SZA as best friends scraping by in Los Angeles — and rent is due! Unfortunately, a shady boyfriend seems to have made off with their payment. If they don't scramble together enough cash to appease their crooked landlord, aspiring painter Alyssa (SZA) and waitress Dreux (Palmer) will be out on the curb. These inventive girlfriends go through a wild array of hijinks along the way, crossing paths with a vicious romantic rival, a big-mouthed busybody, a ruthless gangster, and Dreux's muscle-bound crush whose nickname is "Maniac." As the ticking clock comes closer and closer to climax, you'll be worn out from cackling.

The script by Syreeta Singleton is crackling with jokes, and director Lawrence Lamont pitches his cast into some grade-A slapstick. While this comedy's dynamic leading ladies are reason enough to give One of Them Days a watch, they're bolstered by a supporting cast that includes Katt Williams, Maude Apatow, Janelle James, Gabrielle Dennis, and Dewayne Perkins. — K.P.

How to watch: One of Them Days is now streaming on Netflix.

9. Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl Credit: Netflix

Our pals Wallace the inventor and his loyal pup Gromit have been running around for nearly four cracking decades now, but this their latest adventure (and only their second feature-length film, after 2005's The Curse of the Were-Rabbit) proves they've lost not a whit of their vim and verve. Nominated for Best Animated Feature at the Oscars, Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl happily proves to be yet another gut-busting bit of British whimsy from Aardman Animation head Nick Park and his team of clay-playing creatives.

Vengeance Most Fowl sees our cheese-loving duo facing down a familiar foe – the diabolical penguin mastermind Feathers McGraw, who was last seen being sent off to imprisonment in the City Zoo in the classic 1993 short The Wrong Trousers. Hacking into Wallace's latest invention, a garden gnome robot named Norbot that he's created to do all of the yardwork, Feathers builds himself an army of killer gnomes all programmed to do his bidding. And he wants nothing more than to bid adieu to his nemesis Wallace! — J.A.

How to watch: Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl is now streaming on Netflix.

8. Wicked Little Letters

Want something cheeky? Then, you'll relish the bawdy, four-letter fun of this British comedy.Set quaint, seaside town of Littlehampton in 1920, Wicked Little Letters centers on a scandalous batch of missives. Someone in this charming place is writing truly nasty letters and mailing them anonymously. Meek Christian and old maid Edith Swan (Oscar winner Olivia Colman) is convinced the author of these horrid letters is none other than her next-door neighbor Rose Gooding (Jessie Buckley), who is not only found of cursing but also Irish and a single mum to boot. But Rose won't take such accusations lying down. A battle of wills kicks off that pulls in much of Littlehampton, including a wide-eyed constable (We Are Lady Parts' Anjana Vasan) determined to crack the case once and for all. While this movie involves swearing, terms like "foxy-ass" mean its the kind of cursing you could comfortably watch with your mum, chuckling all the while. — K.P.

How to watch: Wicked Little Letters is now streaming on Netflix.

7. Shiva Baby

Some people find this 2020 cringe comedy from writer-director Emma Seligman to be so stressful that it stops being a comedy altogether, to which we give a hearty boo. Sure, it's one of the most claustrophobic experiences you can have outside of an escape room that's caught on fire, but Rachel Sennott is a comic genius who spins every moment of horror into gold!

Before the two teamed up again in 2023 for the LOL-worthy Bottoms, Seligman and Sennott gave us this small-scale story of college student Danielle who is attending a Jewish funeral reception where absolutely everything goes wrong. Sitting shiva is never a party, but Danielle's parents (a brilliantly funny Fred Melamed and Polly Draper) are hard on her case. Then her ex-girlfriend Maya (an equally funny Molly Gordon) shows up, and that's awkward. What else could go wrong? Glad you asked! Danielle's secret side gig as a sugar baby is jeopardized when her main client (Danny Deferrari) shows up with his shiksa wife and their newborn baby. Now throw all of this drama into the smallest three rooms you can imagine, all stuffed with the loudest people eating the driest crackers you have ever seen, and enjoy! — J.A.

How to watch: Shiva Baby is now streaming on Netflix.

6. KPop Demon Hunters HUNTR/X eats ramen in "KPop Demon Hunters." Credit: Netflix

Officially the most popular Netflix original movie of all time, KPop Demon Hunters delivers a little bit of everything: romance, action, comedy, and a totally addictive soundtrack.

The story stars with K-pop trio HUNTR/X, who, when they aren't making bops like "Golden," are battling demons to protect the very souls of their fans. But just as they think they're on the verge of building an impenetrable barrier with their songs, the demons fight back with a boy band of their own. The Saja Boys are comically hot, delivering smooth moves, devious plans, and plenty of slapstick. Plus, they've got a tiger, who is cute, creepy, and silly to boot! Whether it's the martial arts action sequences, the swoon-worthy song-and-dance numbers, or the cheeky sense of humor that's grabbed fans of all ages, KPop Demon Hunters is sure to thrill. And hey, there's a sing-along version now too. — K.P.

How to watch: KPop Demon Hunters is now streaming on Netflix.

5. Game Night

Before directors John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein gifted audiences with the criminally underrated Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, they stirred up big laughs with 2018's Game Night. The film's ensemble cast is led by Jason Bateman and Rachel McAdams as ultra-competitive couple Max and Annie, who host regular game nights with their friends. But when Max's brother Brooks (Kyle Chandler) is kidnapped during a murder mystery party, the game becomes all too real.

The ensuing odyssey to find Brooks is full of outrageous twists and turns, along with some truly inspired comedic performances. Look no further than Jesse Plemons' turn as an awkward cop with serious concerns about Frito-Lay's profitability, or McAdams' pitch-perfect reaction to a henchman's violent death. No matter if you love or hate game nights themselves, trust that Game Night is a perfect comedy watch. — B.E.

How to watch: Game Night is now streaming on Netflix.

4. Between the Temples

Filmmaker Nathan Silver has been churning out extremely oddball indie films for the past 15 years without a whole lot of fanfare, but he finally found a sliver of mainstream attention in 2024 with Between the Temples, a tender and relatively straightforward (for him) comedy starring the one-of-a-kind twosome of Jason Schwartzman and Carol Kane. Schwartzman plays Ben, a recently widowed cantor at the local synagogue, while Kane plays his former elementary school music teacher Carla, who comes to him after deciding she wants to have the bat mitzvah she didn't get to have as a child. The two spark, their families clash, and big life lessons are learned. And if you could bottle the off-kilter chemistry between these supreme character actors, you'd have magic, which is just what this movie, singular and sweet, is. — J.A. 

How to watch: Between the Temples is now streaming on Netflix.

3. Kicking and Screaming

Before Frances went Ha or there were any Marriage Stories to tell, writer/director Noah Baumbach made his name with this 1995 post-collegiate comedy starring a who's who of '90s indie icons, including Josh Hamilton, Eric Stoltz, Catherine Keener, Parker Posey, and Chris Eigeman. And it's a very '90s story of life-after-graduation ennui that Baumbach tells too, with everybody paralyzed by decision and the nostalgia for every moment already suffocating them. 

There were so many little movies like this that came tumbling out of nowhere at this time, and we didn't know how good we had it — small character studies full of acidic humor as far as the eye could see! This one lands somewhere between the dry archness of Whit Stillman and the sloppy chaos of early David O. Russell; it's a perfectly lovely little time capsule.  — J.A.   

How to watch: Kicking and Screaming is now streaming on Netflix.

2. Kneecap Credit: Helen Sloan / Sony Pictures Classics

Like 8 Mile with way more vowels, Kneecap tells the true life story of the titular band while starring the band members as themselves. The hip-hop trio of Liam Óg "Mo Chara" Ó Hannaidh, Naoise "Móglaí Bap" Ó Cairealláin, and JJ "DJ Próvaí" Ó Dochartaigh portray their own rise from rough-and-tumble beginnings in West Belfast to their place atop the Irish charts, which stands out since they rapped in the Irish language, which was well out of favor at the time having been usurped by the English colonizers. Their music rises on the tide of the language's popular reclamation, but Kneecap is hardly a linguistics lesson – it's a hilarious and wildly entertaining drug-fueled riot of anarchic artistic expression. Oh, and Michael Fassbender plays Naoise's da, which I guess makes him the Kim Basinger of this situation?  — J.A.

How to watch: Kneecap is now streaming on Netflix.

1. Parasite

Bong Joon Ho's Parasite is not just a deeply dark "eat the rich" comedy, it's also a Best Picture winner. And for good reason.

Co-written and direct by Bong, Parasite centers on an impoverished family, scraping by in a basement apartment in Seoul, South Korea. When son Kim Ki-woo (Choi Woo-shik) scores a coveted job as the personal tutor to the youngest child of the wealthy Park family, he sees an opportunity for his father (Song Kang-ho), mother (Jang Hye-jin), and sister (Park So-dam) to get in on the payday. It'll just take some careful strategizing — or, well — flat-out scamming.

Bong and his crackling cast had audiences cackling over these crafty con artists in the film's first and second acts. However, Parasite isn't just a class-conflict comedy but also a scathing critique of a capitalist culture that holds up the haves and scorns the have-nots, so things go from dark comedy to just downright dark in the film's finale. Not for the faint of heart, Parasite is a marvel that'll have you laughing, gasping, and maybe even crying by its end. — K.P.

How to watch: Parasite is now streaming on Netflix.

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UPDATE: Aug. 28, 2025, 2:21 p.m. EDT This list was originally published on March 26, 2020. It has been updated to reflect the current selection on Netflix.

If you like playing daily word games like Wordle, then Hurdle is a great game to add to your routine.

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To fall into place.

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We're getting closer and closer to the Full Moon, which means there's plenty to see on the moon's surface tonight. Keep reading to find out exactly what you can see.

What is today’s moon phase?

As of Saturday, Nov. 1, the moon phase is Waxing Gibbous. There will be 79% of the moon lit up tonight, according to NASA's Daily Moon Observation.

Even without any equipment, there’s plenty to spot tonight, including the Mare Crisium, Mare Imbrium, and the Copernicus Crater. With a pair of binoculars, you can make out the Archimedes Crater, the Alps Mountains, and the Mare Nectaris. Telescope owners can go even further, spotting the Rima Ariadaeus, the Linne Crater, and the Rupes Altai.

When is the next full moon?

The next full moon will be on Nov. 5.

What are moon phases?

According to NASA, the moon moves through its phases as it completes a 29.5-day orbit around Earth. The phases we see are caused by the changing angles between the Sun, Moon, and Earth. From Earth, the moon can appear full, partly lit, or seem to disappear entirely, but it’s always the same side facing us. What changes is how much sunlight reflects off its surface, depending on where it is in orbit. This pattern is known as the lunar cycle.

The eight main moon phases are:

New Moon - The moon is between Earth and the sun, so the side we see is dark (in other words, it's invisible to the eye).

Waxing Crescent - A small sliver of light appears on the right side (Northern Hemisphere).

First Quarter - Half of the moon is lit on the right side. It looks like a half-moon.

Waxing Gibbous - More than half is lit up, but it’s not quite full yet.

Full Moon - The whole face of the moon is illuminated and fully visible.

Waning Gibbous - The moon starts losing light on the right side. (Northern Hemisphere)

Third Quarter (or Last Quarter) - Another half-moon, but now the left side is lit.

Waning Crescent - A thin sliver of light remains on the left side before going dark again.

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The best deals to watch 'Freakier Friday' at a glance: Best non-streaming option Buy or rent 'Freakier Friday' on Prime Video $24.99 to rent, $29.99 to buy Learn More Best Disney+ deal Disney+ Premium annual subscription (no ads) $189.99 per year (save $37.89 per year) Get Deal Best bundle deal Disney Bundle Duo Basic (Hulu and Disney+ with ads) $12.99 per month (save $10.99 per month) Get Deal Best for Verizon customers Disney Bundle: Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN Select (with ads) $10 per month for Verizon customers with myPlan (save $9.99 per month) Get Deal Best way to get Disney+ for free Disney+ Premium (no ads) Free with the Total by Verizon $60 plan (save $18.99 per month) Get Deal

Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis are so back. After taking theaters by storm over the summer, Freakier Friday is officially blessing the small screen this season.

In the sequel to their beloved 2003 body-swap comedy Freaky Friday, another mystical body-swap spell is afoot. And this time, it's double the madness, with Sophia Hammons and Julia Butters joining the cast. Directed by Nisha Ganatra, Freakier Friday sees the mother-daughter heroines we know and love (Curtis' Dr. Tess Coleman and Lohan's Anna Coleman) swap bodies with a pair of bickering teens, which results in the ultimate generational clash and comedic chaos.

If you missed it in theaters or cannot wait to watch it again, you'll be thrilled to know the sequel is now available to watch at home. Here's everything you need to know.

What is Freakier Friday about?

Set over two decades after Freaky Friday, Freakier Friday follows a grown-up Anna Coleman (Lohan), a 36-year-old single mom to Harper (Butters), working as a manager to insecure pop idol Ella (Maitreyi Ramakrishnan). She's engaged to chef Eric (Manny Jacinto), who has a daughter of his own, Lily (Hammons). Harper and Lily are high school nemeses and will do whatever they can to break up their parents. The wedding is fast approaching, and the ladies — which includes Dr. Tess Coleman (Curtis), a therapist/podcaster/author and grandparent to Harper — are at their wits' end with one another. That's where a whimsical fortune teller/life coach/barista played by Vanessa Bayer comes in to perform the magical body-swap spell.

Check out the official trailer for a first look:

Is the Freaky Friday sequel worth watching?

Freakier Friday was a box office hit over the summer, with a $29 million domestic opening weekend ($153 million global total). It became the top August opening ever for a PG-rated or G-rated film. Not too shabby for a sequel. Of course, a great deal of that is due to the positive word of mouth coming out of the theater. It currently holds a 74 percent critic rating and a whopping 91 percent audience rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

Mashable's own reviewer writes, "In the end, Freakier Friday isn’t better than the original. But it is fun, entertaining, and funny. On top of the winning performances of Curtis and Lohan, there’s a meta joy to seeing a real-life wild child return to her roots for a victory lap. That she gets to rock out while doing it is all the better."

Read our full review of Freakier Friday.

How to watch Freakier Friday at home Credit: Disney

The Freaky Friday sequel is officially available to watch at home as of Oct. 7, 2025, on digital and as of Nov. 12 on streaming. See the details below.

Buy or rent it on digital

Freakier Friday became available to watch at home via video-on-demand on Oct. 7, 2025, two months post-theatrical release. You can now purchase the film for your digital library on apps like Prime Video and Apple TV. A rental option is also available for a few bucks less, but it's more limited. With rentals, you'll have 30 days to watch and just 48 hours once you begin.

You can purchase the film at the following retailers:

• Prime Video — buy for $29.99, rent for $24.99

• Apple TV+ — buy for $29.99, rent for $24.99

• Fandango at Home — buy for $29.99, rent for $24.99

• Google Play — buy for $29.99

• YouTube — buy for $29.99

Stream it on Disney+

Freakier Friday will make its streaming debut on Disney+ on Nov. 12, 2025, about three months following its theatrical release. The original Freaky Friday with Lohan and Curtis is also on Disney+, so you can queue up a doubleheader.

Not yet a Disney+ subscriber? Subscriptions now start at $11.99 per month after a recent price hike, but we've rounded up a few of the best ways you can save some money on the streaming service below.

The best Disney+ streaming dealsBest Disney+ deal: save 17% on an annual subscription Opens in a new window Credit: Disney+ Disney+ Premium annual subscription (no ads) $189.99/year (save $37.89) Get Deal

Signing up for the annual plan and paying for a year upfront is the best way to save on Disney+ on its own. The yearly plan without ads will cost you $189.99 per year, which breaks down to just $15.83 per month instead of the usual $18.99 per month. That's 17% or a total of $37.89 in savings. When you check out, be sure to select Disney+ Premium, then "annual" to secure the discount for the year. Unfortunately, there is no annual plan available for the cheaper tier with ads.

Best Disney+ bundle deal: save 44% on Hulu and Disney+ Opens in a new window Credit: Hulu / Disney+ Disney Bundle Duo Basic (Hulu and Disney+ with ads) $12.99 per month (save 44%) Get Deal

If you want more bang for your buck, Disney's bundle deals are hard to beat — even with the latest price hike. You can bundle Disney+ and Hulu (both with ads) for just $12.99 per month, which basically gets you Disney+ for $1 per month (44% in savings). You could also go ad-free and get both for $19.99 per month. Want even more for your money? Add HBO Max or ESPN+ into the mix for a three-part bundle that'll cost you $19.99 per month (with ads).

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Verizon Wireless customers can score the Disney Bundle, which includes Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN Select (with ads), for only $10 per month through Verizon myPlan. That saves you $9.99 each month. Just add the bundle to your account through myPlan. Unlimited Ultimate, Unlimited Plus, Unlimited Welcome, and Welcome Unlimited plans are eligible to purchase.

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Total Wireless customers on the $60 per month prepaid Unlimited+ plan can enjoy Disney+ Premium for free. No terms or trial periods — just keep your account in good standing and your Disney+ account will remain active. That's an $18.99 per month value tacked onto your phone plan for $0. If you're on the $50 per month plan, you're also eligible for six free months of Disney+. You can extend your trial by upgrading to the $60 per month plan.

SAVE $300: As of Oct. 31, the Samsung 75-inch Q6F QLED TV is down to just $597.99 at Amazon. That's about 33% off its usual list price of $897.99 and its best price on record.

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It may be Halloween, but buying a new TV doesn't have to be scary. We've got plenty of guides to help you out on your journey, from the best TV brands to look for to a deep dive into what all the specs mean. Plus, we're here to call out all the best deals we find. If a big screen at a budget-friendly price is what you're after, this 75-inch Samsung TV checks all the right boxes.

As of Oct. 31, the Samsung 75-inch Q6F QLED 4K TV is on sale for just $597.99 at Amazon. That's $300 or 33% off its typical list price of $897.99 and its best price on record. Oddly, Amazon has an incorrect list price, cutting itself short — if you check Best Buy or Samsung's own website, you'll see the actual list price is close to $900.

While it's not the most advanced TV on the market specs-wise, it shines where it matters: picture quality. The huge 75-inch display features HDR10+ support to bring out the most vibrant brights and deep blacks, while the 100% color volume with Quantum Dot technology delivers superior color accuracy in any environment. Next-gen features like AI 4K upscaling and object-tracking sound also upgrade your viewing experience. While there is a dedicated gaming hub, it wouldn't be our first pick for a gaming TV, as the refresh rate tops out at just 60Hz. For watching TV shows and movies, however, that'll suit you just fine.

The Q6F is a 2025 model and Samsung's smart TV platform includes seven years of automatic OS updates, so this TV is relatively future-proof for the next few years. If you're rocking an older TV and want to upgrade for a wallet-friendly price, the Samsung 75-inch Q6F QLED TV is tough to beat at just under $600.

SAVE $100: As of Oct. 31, get the Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones for $329, down from their usual price of $429. That's a discount of 23% and the lowest price we've seen.

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If it's time to invest in a new pair of headphones, now's a great time to start looking. Black Friday is just around the corner, but there are some deals starting to trickle out that you can pounce on ahead of the event. For great sound that marries style and comfort, the Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones make a fantastic pick. You can get a pair now for an incredibly reasonable price.

As of Oct. 31, get the Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones for $329, down from their usual price of $429. That's $100 off and a discount of 23%. It's also the lowest price we've seen.

SEE ALSO: We tested the best headphones and earbuds for working out

You'll love these headphones for short or long-term wear thanks to fact that they're built to feel great. "Comfort" is in their name, after all. They offer plush ear cups and a thick, adjustable band that rests against your head instead of digging into it. But beyond their physicality, they also just offer some great sound.

In addition to crisp treble and booming bass, they excel at noise cancellation. They have three modes: Quiet, Aware, and Immersion. Each gives you a different level of sound and blocks out a different amount so you can choose what you let in and what you don't.

Thanks to Bose Immersive Audio support, they also use spatial audio to help you feel like you're right in the middle of your favorite music. And they also use CustomTune tech to help calibrate and tailor the headphones to fit and sound the best for your ears only for a personalized experience. Add in a 15-minute charge time to get you back up to 2.5 hours of playtime, and you've got yourself a winner.

Snag these headphones at their lowest price yet and you'll be having a blast with your favorite music while saving some serious cash too.

OpenAI just opened a new revenue stream.

Specifically, people who like generating AI videos via the Sora tool for free can now pay extra to get more generations per day than the free tier usually allows. The news and an explanation come from Bill Peebles, OpenAI's head of Sora, on X. Peebles called the current economics of Sora "completely unsustainable," as a justification for the move.

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Currently, users get 30 free generations per day on Sora. According to The Verge, with this new system, users can now pay $4 for 10 extra generations per day. As part of this announcement, Peebles also mentioned that OpenAI will eventually need to pare down the number of free generations people get per day, so if 30 already wasn't enough for you, get prepared to start paying money on a regular basis for Sora.

Peebles also mentioned a desire to eventually let companies charge extra for cameos of popular characters in Sora videos. We'll, uh, see if that ever happens.

Every Halloween, the internet hosts its own chaotic fashion week — led by celebrities who know how to work a feed. Instagram's the red carpet, TikTok's the after-party, and the dress code is simple: "whatever will break the algorithm."

This year was no exception. Celebs traded couture for cosplay, turning Halloween into a high-production content drop. The members of KATSEYE embodied different Mariah Carey eras in a stylish red-carpet spoof featuring Bowen Yang. Demi Lovato leaned into memehood by resurrecting her infamous alter ego, Poot Lovato. And Kim Kardashian dressed up as a TikTokker, a reminder of just how much influence these social media stars now hold.

What’s striking now is how few of these costumes ever leave the set.

Halloween has become less a party than a photo shoot, a chance to drop cinematic edits, editorial-grade stills, and glossy carousels that rack up millions of likes.

Whether they're recreating pop culture icons or reviving viral memes, stars aren't just dressing up for the night; they're staging a feed takeover.

Here are the viral celebrity costumes that owned Halloween 2025.

Demi Lovato as Poot Lovato View this post on Instagram

In 2015, an unflattering red carpet photo of Demi Lovato spawned one of the internet's strangest legends: Poot Lovato, her supposed basement-dwelling twin.

A decade later, Lovato leaned in — literally — recreating the meme with uncanny precision, fluorescent lighting and all. It's camp, it's catharsis, and it's proof that no one can reclaim a meme quite like its originator.

Lisa as Jibaro from Love, Death & Robots View this post on Instagram

Leave it to BLACKPINK superstar Lisa to pull off one of the most visually striking looks of the season.

Channeling the siren from the Emmy-winning Love, Death & Robots episode "Jibaro," she swapped glitter for full-body gold and jangly jewels, transforming the animated nightmare into haute couture. It's part performance art, part pop-idol spectacle — and easily the most gilded Halloween looks to hit Instagram this year.

Megan Thee Stallion as Choso from Jujutsu Kaisen View this post on Instagram

Otaku Hot Girl meets cursed energy. Megan Thee Stallion went full anime again this year, cosplaying Choso from Jujutsu Kaisen, down to the character’s distinctive blood-manipulation markings and stoic stare.

With the Culling Game arc set to kick off in Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 this January — and Choso stepping more into the spotlight — Meg's timing was immaculate.

Kim Kardashian as TikTokker Jay Guapõ Credit: TikTok / @kimandnorth

Halloween has always been about transformation, but Kim Kardashian's choice this year said something about where fame lives now.

By dressing up as TikTok creator Jay Guapõ — best known for his signature style and shitposting humor — she blurred the line between influencer and influenced. When even a Kardashian is cosplaying TikTokkers, you know the creator economy has fully eclipsed Hollywood.

Benito Skinner and Mary Beth Barone as Nick and Judy from Zootopia

No one commits to a bit like Benito Skinner and Mary Beth Barone.

The Overcompensating comedy duo stepped into the world of Zootopia as Nick Wilde and Judy Hopps, complete with prosthetic noses, cop gear, and raunchy chemistry. Equal parts furry fantasy and sketch-comedy commitment, it’s the kind of costume that proves Halloween works best when it's funny and unsettling.

Bretman Rock and Cleo as Glinda and Elphaba from Wicked View this post on Instagram

Bretman Rock knows how to make a statement — this time, sharing the spotlight with his niece Cleo in full Broadway glam.

The pair embodied Glinda and Elphaba from Wicked, perfectly balancing bubblegum pink and emerald green. It was sweet, theatrical, and pure Bretman: camp with heart.

KATSEYE as Mariah Carey eras

KATSEYE turned Halloween into a Mariah multiverse — and a full-circle internet moment.

Earlier this year, the Gen Z girl group went viral after fumbling a red-carpet question about Mariah Carey's music videos. For Halloween, they clapped back with a wink, each member embodying a different Carey era in a red-carpet parody video featuring Bowen Yang.

Manon wore the "We Belong Together" wedding gown, Sophia channeled "Honey," Lara slipped into "Obsessed" snakeskin, Megan revived low-rise "Heartbreaker" denim, Daniela rolled through "Fantasy," and Yoonchae topped it off in "All I Want for Christmas Is You" red.

It's self-aware, stan-coded, and proof that this group understands exactly how to turn a viral joke into pop mythology. Oh, and it's totally Mariah-approved.

Janelle Monáe as The Cat in the Hat View this post on Instagram

Janelle Monáe's Halloween transformations have become their own annual event.

This year, she turned The Cat in the Hat into a latex-clad fever dream — part Dr. Seuss, part cabaret. For Monáe, Halloween is more than a costume contest. It's an act of world-building.

SAVE $900: As of Oct. 31, the Bluetti Elite 200 V2 portable power station is down to just $799 (reg. $1,699) at Amazon as a Lightning Deal. That means you can save over 50% if you act fast.

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Portable power stations can be a real lifesaver — whether you're off the grid on a camping trip or dealing with a power outage at home. But, as you can probably guess, they don't always come cheap. So when you find a good deal — like this Bluetti Elite 200 V2 Lightning Deal at Amazon — it's best to jump on it ASAP.

As of Oct. 31, the Bluetti Elite 200 V2 portable power station is on sale for only $799 as a Lightning Deal at Amazon. That means you can save 54% or a massive $900, but you have to act fast. Lightning Deals disappear once all units have been claimed or the deal timer runs out — whichever comes first. At the time of writing, the deal timer has just 7.5 hours to go, so you'll want to add it to your cart ASAP if you want to get the deal.

The Elite 200 V2 features a 2,073Wh-capacity battery that supports a peak 5,200W. Meanwhile, it weighs in at just over 50 pounds and is the size of a small cooler. In other words, it's relatively small, but mighty enough to power nine devices at once via four AC outlets, two 15W USB-A ports, two 100W USB-C ports, ad a 120W car port. You'll have plenty of options when it comes to keeping your essentials up and running.

With a 17-year lifespan, the Bluetti Elite 200 is a smart long-term investment for both off-grid adventures and unexpected power outages alike. Plus, knowing it will last that long makes the sticker shock sting a bit less. It's usually over $1,600, but if you take advantage of the Lightning offer, you can get it for less than half of that.

Hope you've caught your breath after mid-October's Prime Day sales. For the first time ever, Best Buy has dropped some early Black Friday deals on Halloween.

"We know it’s early, but Halloween has been knocking on our holiday door for a while now and we’re ready to let it join the party," the company said in an Oct. 20 press release. "This year, we’re putting the creep in 'holiday creep.'"

Shop the best early Black Friday deals at Best Buy: Best TV deal TCL 40-inch Q35F Series 1080P QLED Fire TV $99.99 (save $130) Get Deal Best laptop deal Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M2, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $649 (save $150) Get Deal Best headphone/earbud deal JLab Jbuds Open Sport Air Conduction Earbuds $19.99 (save $60) Get Deal Best gaming deal Samsung 49-inch Odyssey OLED G950 240Hz Curved Smart Gaming Monitor $849.99 (save $950) Get Deal Best vacuum deal Dyson V9 Motorbar $269.99 (save $330) Get Deal

Like last year, Best Buy is supplementing its early Black Friday deals with limited-time doorbusters that involve "some of the best deals on the hottest tech." (Best Buy has an apt name for the Halloween batch: DoorBOOsters.) They'll be live online, on the Best Buy app, and in stores every Friday through Sunday during the holiday season.

Best Buy will continue to release early Black Friday deals throughout November in the lead-up to its official Black Friday sale, which begins more than a week ahead of time on Thursday, Nov. 20. (Black Friday 2025 technically falls on Nov. 28.) The 10-day sale will run through Saturday, Nov. 29 and feature "deeper savings on categories like computing, gaming, home theater, wearables, and more," the company said.

The question now becomes: Should you buy something on your wishlist now or wait? As someone who's covered Best Buy's Black Friday sale religiously since 2019, I vote now. A holiday FAQ page on Best Buy's website notes that its early Black Friday deals are available in limited quantities (with no rainchecks), and when those deals sell out, "they may be sold out through Black Friday."

SEE ALSO: Walmart will host two extended Black Friday sales that start in mid-November

Best Buy's holiday price match and extended returns policies have you covered in case an item you buy soon-ish goes on sale for a better price later in the season. I'm of the opinion that really good deals on items you really want are worth the hassle in the off-chance that happens, and this time of year is when most stuff hits year-round lows.

Below, I've rounded up the early Black Friday deals and doorbusters at Best Buy that I'd consider adding to my cart already. I've cross-checked them with prices at competing retailers to make sure no one's offering better prices. (Amazon managed to beat one of Best Buy's early Black Friday deals on a JBL gaming headset by four cents, so it didn't make my list.) Anything I've marked with a 🚪 is a current doorbuster that won't stick around past Sunday, Nov. 2.

The best early Black Friday deals at Best BuyTV deals

• TCL 40-inch Q35F Series 1080P QLED Fire TV — $99.99 $229.99 (save $130) 🚪

• LG 48-inch B5 Series OLED AI 4K TV — $529.99 $1,299.99 (save $770) 🚪

• Samsung 75-inch Q6F Series QLED 4K TV — $599.99 $899.99 (save $300)

Laptop deals

• Lenovo IdeaPad 1i, 15-inch (Intel Core i5-1335U, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $299.99 $599.99 (save $300) 🚪

• Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M2, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $649 $799 (save $150)

• Lenovo LOQ 15 (Intel Core i5-13450HX, Nvidia GeForce RTX 5050, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $649.99 $1,099.99 (save $450)

• HP OmniBook X Flip 16 (Intel Core Ultra 7 256V, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $679.99 $1,099.99 (save $420)

Headphone and earbud deals

• JLab Jbuds Open Sport Air Conduction Earbuds — $19.99 $79.99 (save $60) 🚪

• Bose QuietComfort Earbuds — $129 $179 (save $50)

• Bose QuietComfort Headphones — $199 $359 (save $150)

• Bose Ultra Open Earbuds — $229 $299 (save $70)

Gaming deals

• Split Fiction (PS5, Xbox, Switch) — $39.99 $49.99 (save $10)

• Logitech G535 Lightspeed Wireless Gaming Headset (PS5, PC) — $59.99 $99.99 (save $40)

• Razer BlackShark V2 Pro Wireless Gaming Headset (Xbox) — $129.99 $199.99 (save $70)

• JBL Quantum 910X Wireless Gaming Headset (PS5, Xbox, Switch, PC) — $229.99 $329.99 (save $100)

• Samsung 49-inch Odyssey OLED G950 240Hz Curved Smart Gaming Monitor — $849.99 $1,799.99 (save $950) 🚪

More tech deals

• JBL Clip 4 — $49.99 $64.99 (save $15)

• Dyson V9 Motorbar — $269.99 $599.99 (save $330) 🚪

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Planning some international travel over the holiday season? Maybe you're treating yourself, or perhaps you're visiting family in other areas of the world. Whatever the case may be, you're going to need phone service. That means you'll want to make sure you're covered wherever you roam with an eSIM that makes things simple for you. Nomad eSIM has you covered.

Until the end of 2025, use promo code MASH30 at checkout to save 30% on a Nomad eSIM plan.

SEE ALSO: Great news for travelers: Two of Verizon's prepaid plans are getting free upgrades for coverage abroad

An eSIM from Nomad makes it simple to get signal so you can call and text wherever you roam. Nomad covers over 200 countries and regions, so all you have to do is install an eSIM digitally and get going. No physical swapping necessary. Plus, the app works on both unlocked iPhone and Android phones, so you don't even have to buy a new phone for your globe-trotting adventures. You will, however, want to check Nomad's list of compatible devices before setting off.

You can opt for the plan that's right for your location and usage through Nomad with both country- and region-specific options. You can even spring for unlimited data plans if your situation requires it, so you can rest assured knowing you've got enough coverage and internet access no matter what situation you find yourself in.

Though this deal is available through the end of 2025, you don't have to use it right away if you grab something now. Once purchased, a Nomad eSIM allows up to 60 days for activation, so you can jet set in January or February with confidence. Just be sure to grab yours before the time on this deal runs out. Happy traveling.

SAVE $100: As of Oct. 31, the Bose Ultra Open earbuds are on sale for just $199 at Amazon (in several colors) instead of $299. That's a savings of 33% and their best price ever.

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If you're not into the AirPods-style earbuds and want to try something a little different, the Bose Ultra Open are in a category of their own. Plus, they're $100 cheaper than usual, making this the best time to try them out.

As of Oct. 31, the Bose Ultra Open earbuds are down to just $199 at Amazon in several color options. That's 33% off their list price of $299 and their best price ever. This is only the second time the buds have hit this all-time low in some colors — the other being Prime Day back in July.

The Ultra Open buds loop around the edges of your ears like earring cuffs, rather than going directly inside of your ear canal. That "open" design helps keep you in touch with your surroundings as you take in your tunes, audiobooks, or podcasts. This makes them an especially good pick for runners, cyclists, or commuters looking to stay aware and alert. But that doesn't mean they skimp on sound. Mashable contributor RJ Andersen writes in her review, "The sound was well-balanced, and even with my ear completely uncovered, I didn’t notice any issues with the audio sounding distant or muddy. Instead, the Ultra Open Earbuds sounded clear, natural, and pretty lush."

They clock in at over seven hours of play time and can get an extra 2.5 charges from the included case. That's certainly not the best we've seen, but it'll definitely get you through your work day, commute, or run just fine.

If you're curious about open-ear earbuds, but don't want to sacrifice sound quality, the Bose Ultra Open earbuds are our top pick. And when they're $100 off, they're an incredible value.

Tessa Thompson is winning rapturous praise for her sizzling turn in Nia DaCosta's Hedda, a sexy and sapphic spin on Henrik Ibsen's Hedda Gabler. But fret not. Their daring film isn't just for theater kids familiar with the classic play. This exclusive featurette from Prime Video welcomes audiences into the rich and scandalous world of Hedda in under four minutes.

Thompson, who headlines and produces Hedda, shares insights into the epic anti-heroine. "One of the things that makes Hedda a character that has captivated audiences for centuries," Thompson explains, "is that Hedda's motives and why she does what she does is kind of mercurial. She has a ferocious appetite."

For what? Oh, wealth, love, and carnage.

SEE ALSO: 'Hedda's Tessa Thompson, Nia DaCosta, and Nina Hoss reveal the secrets to that sexy entrance

DaCosta's Hedda takes Ibsen's story of a wickedly smart and beautiful socialite who turns her discontent into everyone else's problem and places it in a new setting: 1950s England, with a queer twist. DaCosta has gender-swapped Hedda Gabler's former flame Eilert to Eileen, played here by Nina Hoss, who'd previously portrayed the title role on stage. "This reinvents the whole story," Hoss explains in the featurette.

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In Mashable's interview with DaCosta, the writer/director spoke about making this traditionally white and straight protagonist Black and queer. "I always knew I wanted Hedda to be Black, but more than anything I wanted Tessa to play Hedda," she said in Mashable's interview. "And then I was thinking about Eilert, and was like, 'Hm. What if Eilert were a woman? What if the struggles he experiences are because he was a woman? You know, he's brilliant but misunderstood, not listened to... If it's a woman, it not only makes more sense to me but also fits into the structure, into the themes we're dealing with anyway, with Hedda.' And then I thought, 'Oh, everyone's gay!'"

This featurette delves into how DaCosta's reinvention of the story demanded unique music, costumes, and production design. Icelandic composer Hildur Guðnadóttir brings a carnal intensity to her score by infusing it with heaving human breath. The video up top reveals she created this by bringing Hedda's cast and crew onto location to record these sounds where Hedda prowls.

Costume designer Lindsay Pugh shares how she conceived the defining gowns of the lesbian love triangle of Hedda, Eileen, and Eileen's current paramour, Thea (Imogen Poots). Then, production designer Cara Brower unveils her thought process in finding the perfect home for Hedda, while DaCosta speaks to how its decor hints at the conflict within Hedda's head and heart.

In short, this featurette teases plenty of reasons to fall for Hedda. What's yours?

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TL;DR: As of Oct. 2, the 65-inch LG C5 OLED evo TV is on sale for $1,396.99 at Amazon.

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$2,696.99 Save $1,300.00   Get Deal

Black Friday is looming on the horizon with the promise of deals on everything including laptops, headphones, robot vacuums, and of course, TVs. Now you could wait until leading retailers start launching their sales for real, or you could get ahead of the crowds and pick up a stunning TV for a low price right now. We know which option we'd prefer.

We shouted about the 65-inch LG C5 OLED evo TV deal during Prime Day, but it was listed for $1,696.99 back then. It's not currently listed as "for sale," but the $1,396.99 price we're seeing says different. This TV was going for well over $2,000 earlier in the year, so this could be a great time to buy the dip.

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LG's C5 TVs offers plenty of impressive features to make your favorite movies, shows, and games really pop. Buyers are getting 4K resolution and a vibrant OLED display, plus Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos that combine to create a cinematic experience at home. This TV can also deliver Filmmaker Mode, which helps to show you exactly what the director intended. And gamers get a 0.1ms response time and up to 144Hz refresh rate, so laggy performance at crunch time.

Score the 65-inch LG C5 OLED evo TV for under $1,400 at Amazon before Black Friday.

SAVE OVER $600: The Segway Cube 1000 portable power station is on sale for $359.99 at Amazon. That's 64% off and the lowest-ever price at Amazon.

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$999.99 Save $640   Get Deal

It seems like everyone is buying portable power stations. At least, that's what our data is telling us.

These handy devices keep phones charged, refrigerators running, and all the lights on when you need a boost. So we totally understand why there's a rush to buy these portable power stations. If you like the great outdoors or you'd feel better knowing that you have some sort of backup at home, these devices make a lot of sense.

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The tricky thing is not deciding that you need a power station. That's straightforward. No, the difficult aspect is picking the right model for you and your lifestyle. The likes of Bluetti, Jackery, and DJI dominate the space, but Segway is making a mark with a range of products that delivers where it counts. And the Segway Cube 1000 portable power station might be the best of the bunch.

The Segway Cube 1000 provides up to 1,024Wh of capacity from durable LiFePO4 batteries that can last for over 4,000 cycles. That translates to recharging your phone 87 times or running a coffee maker for almost an hour. Plus, its IP56-rated battery pack can handle wet conditions so you can take this station with you wherever you go without a worry.

As of Oct. 31 the Segway Cube 1000 portable power station is on sale for $359.99 at Amazon. That's a huge 64% discount and the lowest-ever price for this model on Amazon. The catch? There's limited stock going for this low price, so you'll need to act quick to save big. At the time of writing, 63% of discounted models have been claimed.

Score over $600 off the Segway Cube 1000 portable power station at Amazon.