Big movies, fan-favorite series, and originals highlight Netflix in February

In Summary:

The month opens with a large batch of recognizable movies and library titles, giving subscribers instant comfort-watch options. Mid-month adds headline originals, including a live-action fantasy remake and fresh international series. Returning favorites like Bridgerton and The Lincoln Lawyer anchor the schedule with new episodes to close out the month.

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February may be the shortest month on the calendar, but it’s anything but light on streaming options.

The month opens with a flood of familiar favorites, as a wide mix of comedies, dramas and family films land at once — from Mrs. Doubtfire and Independence Day to the full Night at the Museum trilogy and romantic staples like Crazy, Stupid, Love. For viewers looking to settle into comfort rewatches, the first few days alone offer enough choices to fill a week of movie nights.

Related: Everything streaming in January.

Fresh originals quickly take over. A live-action version of How to Train Your Dragon headlines the mid-month schedule, joined by new documentaries, international mysteries and stand-up specials. Returning series provide the binge factor, with The Lincoln Lawyer back on the docket and all seasons of Search Party available to stream.

Later in the month, Bridgerton continues its latest chapter, delivering more high-society drama and romance for fans of the period hit.

The result is a well-rounded lineup that blends blockbuster appeal, nostalgic comfort and brand-new storytelling — the kind of mix that makes it easy to stay indoors and keep the remote close.

Key Points:

• Major movie drop on the first of the month

• Live-action How to Train Your Dragon remake arrives mid-month

• The Lincoln Lawyer returns with a new season

• Bridgerton continues its latest season late in the month

• Documentaries, comedy specials, and kids’ titles round out the slate

February Release Calendar

Feb. 1

• Glitter & Gold: Ice Dancing (documentary)

• Mrs. Doubtfire

• Independence Day

• Night at the Museum trilogy

• Crazy, Stupid, Love.

• Ex Machina

• Focus

• Letters to Juliet

• Hell or High Water

• Heartland — Season 18

• Additional catalog films

Feb. 3

• Mo Gilligan: In the Moment (comedy special)

• Night Court — Seasons 1–3

Feb. 4–5

• Cash Queens

• The Lincoln Lawyer — new season

• Search Party — complete series

• Samuel

• Unfamiliar

Feb. 9

• Colossal

• The Creature Cases: Chapter 7

• Matter of Time (music documentary)

Feb. 10

• How to Train Your Dragon (live-action)

• Free Fire

• Katt Williams: The Last Report

Feb. 11–12

• What I Like About You — complete series

• How to Get to Heaven from Belfast

• Million-Follower Detective

• The Black Phone

Late February

• Bridgerton — new episodes