What’s New To Netflix This Week? Movies, TV, And Originals

Halloween is arriving this week, and that means October is over, and Netflix will be releasing a lot of content this Friday, when November begins. From movies to TV shows to original programming, there is bound to be something you’ll want to watch.

Arriving on November 1 is a slew of movies you may have seen, but you’ll want to watch again. Step Brothers is the 2008 comedy about two adults–who act more like children–that are thrusted into each other’s lives as their single parents marry each other. Starring Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly, this movie is hilarious and ludicrous in the best ways possible.

Also arriving on Friday are the three Matrix movies–Matrix 4 is in production which recently cast Neil Patrick Harris and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II. The first movie in this franchise still holds up, and after you’re finished watching it, why not watch the other two movies to see the series slowly implode on itself? Also arriving on Friday are Rounders and Zombieland.

Below, you’ll find everything headed to Netflix this week, and for more news on streaming services, check out what’s coming to Shudder, Hulu, and Amazon Prime Video in November.

What’s new to Netflix this week?

Monday, October 28

  • A 3 Minute Hug
  • Little Miss Sumo
  • Shine On with Reese: Season 1

Tuesday, October 29

  • Arsenio Hall: Smart & Classy

Wednesday, October 30

  • Flavorful Origins: Yunnan Cuisine

Thursday, October 31

  • Kengan Ashura: Part ll
  • Nowhere Man
  • Raging Bull

Friday, November 1

  • American Son
  • Atypical: Season 3
  • Drive
  • Fire in Paradise
  • Hache
  • Hello Ninja
  • Holiday in the Wild
  • The King
  • The Man Without Gravity
  • Queer Eye: We’re in Japan!
  • True: Grabbleapple Harvest
  • We Are the Wave
  • Apache Warrior
  • Barbie Dreamhouse Adventures: Go Team Roberts: Season 1
  • Billy on the Street
  • Christmas Break-In
  • Christmas in the Heartlands
  • Christmas Survival
  • Elliot the Littlest Reindeer
  • Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
  • Grease
  • Holly Star
  • How to Be a Latin Lover
  • Love Jones
  • Mars: Season 2
  • Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans: Seasons 1-2
  • Paid in Full
  • Rosemary’s Baby
  • Rounders
  • Santa Girl
  • Sling Blade
  • Spitfire: The Plane that Saved the World
  • Step Brothers
  • The Christmas Candle
  • The Deep: Season 3
  • The Game
  • The Matrix
  • The Matrix Reloaded
  • The Matrix Revolutions
  • Up North
  • Wild Child
  • Zombieland

The Grudge Remake’s First Trailer Delivers Curses And Scares

The Grudge–originally known as Ju-On–was one of the key movies in the wave of Japanese horror of the 2000s. Created by Takashi Shimizu, there have been no fewer than 12 Japanese movies and three American remakes to date. The most recent Hollywood film was released back in 2009, but in January, a new Grudge reboot is set to hit theaters. The first trailer has now been released.

The new Grudge focuses on new characters, but the plot is very much the same. It centers on a deadly curse that strikes anyone who enters a haunted house, and it can be passed from person-to-person like a virus. John Cho (Star Trek) plays a realtor who, unfortunately, enters the house as part of his job, and the trailer is packed with imagery that–while familiar to J-horror fans–is nevertheless really effective. We’re talking long-haired ghosts, freaky kids, and weird paranormal manifestations–check it out below:

The Grudge also stars Andrea Riseborough (Mandy), Demián Bichir (The Nun), Betty Gilpin (GLOW), Lin Shaye (Insidious), and Jacki Weaver (Bird Box). It’s directed by Nicolas Pesce, who prevouisly helmed the acclaimed horror movie The Eyes of My Mother, and it hits theaters on January 3, 2020.

This latest Grudge movie does not have the involvement of Shimizu, who directed the first two American movies as well as many of the Japanese ones. Nevertheless, in a recent interview Pesce stated that the movie would honor his vision for the series. “I come to filmmaking first and foremost as a fan, and my movies are always sort of love letters to work that I love,” he told io9. “If you’re a fan of [Shimizu]’s original Japanese films in this franchise, you’re gonna see a lot of that and him in here.”

For more check out GameSpot’s guide to the biggest upcoming horror movies of 2019.

Square Enix Is Hiring For More Kingdom Hearts Staff

Square Enix Osaka is hiring new staff to work on “HD development” for the Kingdom Hearts series.

Square’s Osaka studio has posted a few job listings requesting UI designers, effect designers, and technical artists. The roles are for work on “HD development of the Kingdom Hearts series”, with no further context provided.

The last Kingdom Hearts game was this year’s Kingdom Hearts 3, and no further projects have been announced beyond the Re:Mind expansion due out this winter. “HD development” could simply mean ‘development’ – the games are now in HD after all – but with Square’s history of HD remasters there’s always potential there. Quite what they’d be remastering would be another question, though, as much of the Kingdom Hearts back catalogue is already available for current-gen platforms in HD.

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New Star Wars Toys Give Better Look At Mandalorian And Episode 9 Characters

The Mandalorian hits Disney+ on November 12 and Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker comes to theaters on December 20. And both of these new Star Wars releases have plenty of new characters we’re going to want to learn more about. Luckily, over the course of the October 26 weekend, Hasbro revealed some upcoming Spring 2020 products featuring new characters from the upcoming movie and TV show.

At both Paris Comic Con and MCM London Comic Con, Hasbro unveiled a slew of new toys for the upcoming season, primarily revolving around the upcoming film and movie. Check out a few of the highlighted selections below.

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First is The Mandalorian. This is from the 3.75 inch vintage collections. He comes with his blaster rifle and cape. Pricing for this specific figure was not listed, but the Mandalorian Cara Dune figure (the last image above), retails for $14. The other two big reveals from The Rise of Skywalker were from Hasbro’s The Black Series, and these are 6 inch scale figures retailing for $22. Both a Knight of Ren and Zorri Bliss were revealed during the past weekend. Each figure comes with multiple accessories.

The Rise of Skywalker will wrap up the Skywalker saga and the current trilogy of Star Wars movies, and it’s already making news as it has a very long runtime. The Mandalorian TV series is one of the many original programs coming to Disney+ when it launches next month. Currently, an Obi-Wan series is also in the works featuring Ewan McGregor returning to the role of the Jedi Master, which he portrayed in the prequel films in the late ’90s/early ’00s.

All of these items will be available Spring 2020.

The Grudge Trailer Breakdown: All the Easter Eggs You May Have Missed

The new trailer for the Grudge has tons of references to the other movies in the franchise, and there’s a surprising reason for that! So let’s break down this accursed thing to explain why.

Now, this trailer starts with a character making a familiar mistake – walking into a super-cursed house! John Cho’s character Peter Spencer goes up and finds the bathtub a little more chokey than was expecting. If that’s ringing some bells from The Grudge ‘04, there’s a good reason for that. Here’s the full trailer for The Grudge again if you haven’t seen it:

In an interview with IGN, this Grudge’s director Nicolas Pesce told us quote: “With this movie,

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Luigi’s Mansion 3 Guide: Boilerworks Walkthrough

This portion of the Luigi’s Mansion 3 guide covers the Boilerworks Walkthrough and all the Boilerworks gems (note: not all of these can be collected on the first run so you’ll have to come back regardless). Here, you’ll find step-by-step solutions to all the sewer puzzles plus tips and tricks for how to beat the mechanic boss while on the duck floaty.

The Boilerworks floor requires Gooigi and Luigi almost evenly. This is something to keep in mind if you’re co-oping the campaign alongside another player. The majority of the level requires you to get good at navigating the waters on a duck floaty but move with caution, one pop and it’s instant death.

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Luigi’s Mansion 3 Guide: Hotel Shops Walkthrough

This portion of the Luigi’s Mansion 3 guide includes a complete Hotel Shops walkthrough. It begins with a tutorial on how to use Gooigi, who will play a big role in this level. If you’re playing co-op, this is one of the rare moments where you’ll want the more experienced player to play as Gooigi.

On this page you’ll find out how to get the card suit keys you need to explore the Hotel Shops, how to solve the club door puzzle to enter the barbershop, and how to defeat the security guard boss before moving to another floor of the hotel.

Below are the walkthrough sections and objectives. Please note we may have added a few objectives ourselves to indicate the steps you need to take to complete the main objective. Objectives that don’t directly appear on your menu are italicized. 

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Luigi’s Mansion 3: Paranormal Productions Walkthrough

This portion of the Luigi’s Mansion 3 guide includes the Paranormal Productions walkthrough and all Paranormal Productions gem locations. Here, you’ll also find a step-by-step solution to the director’s megaphone puzzle. Plus tips and tricks for taking on the Godzilla style boss at the end.

After beating the boss, you’ll need to get the elevator button back from the ghost cat known as Polterkitty. This ghost is harder to capture than your average ectoplasm filled foe and you’ll have to visit another floor. But, with some patience, you’ll get that elevator button back.

Below are the walkthrough sections and objectives. Please note we may have added a few objectives ourselves to indicate the steps you need to take to complete the main objective. Objectives that don’t directly appear on your menu are italicized. 

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Luigi’s Mansion 3 Guide: How to Get Rank S

This portion of the Luigi’s Mansion 3 guide explains how to get s-rank at the end of the game. Like every other Luigi’s Mansion game, you’re given a grade at the end. In Luigi’s Mansion Dark Moon you were graded on each level. But Luigi’s Mansion 3 works similarly to the first Luigi’s Mansion game. You’re not graded until the very end. While these results haven’t been thoroughly tested yet, here’s what we know so far.

Rank S: TBD

Rank A: TBD

Rank B: $62,000 — confirmed amount but the range is still unknown

Rank C: Under $30,000 — confirmed amount but the range is still unknown

Rank D: TBD

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Luigi’s Mansion 3 Guide: Tomb Suites Walkthrough

This portion of the Luigi’s Mansion 3 guide contains the Tomb Suites Walkthrough featuring every Tomb Suites gem location and puzzle solution. Plus tips and tricks on how to beat the pharaoh boss.

Each room in the pyramid will have its own puzzle to solve, causing the sand to build-up until it’s high enough for you to exit the area entirely. At the top of the pyramid, the ghost that knocked you down in the first place will be waiting for you.

Below are the walkthrough sections and objectives. Please note we may have added a few objectives ourselves to indicate the steps you need to take to complete the main objective. Objectives that don’t directly appear on your menu are italicized. 

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