Netflix Adds 28 New Shows & Movies Today – Here Are the 3 to Watch

By Phillip Swann
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Netflix today (August 1, 2025) has added 28 new TV shows and movies to its streaming lineup. Here are the three to watch, in my humble opinion:

Dazed And Confused (1993)
Dazed and Confused, the charming and now iconic 1993 comedy from director Richard Linklater about the last day of school in a small Texas town. Linklater has a gift of making the small things in life seem larger than life and there’s no better showcase for his talents than this classic. The terrific ensemble cast includes Matthew McConaughey (whose role as a former student who can’t let go of the past was expanded by Linklater when he saw the young actor shine in the dailies); Jason London as the school’s reluctant QB1; Parker Posey as a senior looking for some freshman revenge; and a very young Ben Affleck as same. Fun movie!

The Departed (2006)
The Martin Scorsese 2006 crime drama with Jack Nicholson, Matt Damon and Leonardo DiCaprio playing cat and mouse (and rat) in mob-run Boston. The movie, which captured the Academy Award for Best Picture, has continues to grow in stature over the years thanks to the iconic performances of the three leads and great supporting turns by Mark Wahlberg and Alec Baldwin.

Jurassic Park (1993)
Jurassic Park continues to awe and captivate audiences 32 years after its release. And why not? The special effects were groundbreaking and still compare favorably to the latest CGI of today. Director Steven Spielberg skillfully balances wonder and terror, immersing viewers in the marvel of a resurrected prehistoric world while weaving a cautionary tale about the dangers of tampering with nature. 

All Releases Added Today, August 1, 2025, to Netflix

American Pie
American Pie 2
Anaconda
Clueless
Dazed and Confused
The Departed
Despicable Me
Despicable Me 2
Fast Times at Ridgemont High
Fire Country: Season 2
Groundhog Day
Journey 2: The Mysterious Island
Journey to the Center of the Earth
Jurassic Park
Jurassic Park III
The Lost World: Jurassic Park
Megamind
Minions
My Oxford Year
Pawn Stars: Season 16
Perfect Match: Season 3
Rush Hour
Rush Hour 2
Rush Hour 3
Thirteen
Weird Science
Wet Hot American Summer
Wyatt Earp

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