What to watch on Netflix: Top movies and series for the first weekend of August

As the weekend approaches, Netflix is rolling out a selection of new films and series to entertain viewers in Argentina. The streaming giant prepares its weekly ranking of most-watched content to help subscribers decide what to watch, aiming to simplify choices amidst a vast catalog.

For movie enthusiasts, Netflix is highlighting "Elize: Sombras de una mujer" (2026), a suspense/crime drama about an ex-escort dealing with marital infidelity. Action fans can choose "Contrato para matar" (2023), where a mafia hitman seeks revenge. The comedy "72 horas" (2026) follows a 40-year-old executive accidentally joining a young group's wild Miami bachelor party. "Kung Fu Panda 4" (2024) offers animated adventure as Po trains a successor while facing a shapeshifting sorceress. Rounding out the film list is "Los creyentes" (2026), a suspense/drama about a woman investigating her father's potential involvement in her mother's suspicious death.

On the series front, "El otro padre" (2026) is a drama exploring a doctor's search for a kidney donor that uncovers secret relationships and DNA revelations. For true-crime aficionados, "Los asesinatos de Idaho: Pesadilla en la universidad" (2026) is a documentary examining the murders of four University of Idaho students, featuring bodycam footage and interviews. These additions aim to provide diverse viewing options for the upcoming weekend.