Red Rocket, The Rip Lead Netflix's Top Drama Movies

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Netflix's top drama movies for February 2026 include the acclaimed indie film Red Rocket, the new crime thriller The Rip starring Matt Damon and Ben Affleck, and the historical drama Saturday Night about the early days of Saturday Night Live. The Rip, a $100 million Netflix original, has become the platform's new number one movie.

Why it matters

These three dramas showcase Netflix's ability to attract top talent and produce high-quality original films that can compete with theatrical releases. The success of The Rip in particular demonstrates Netflix's growing clout in negotiating deals that benefit both the streamer and the production crew.

The details

Red Rocket, directed by Sean Baker, follows the story of a deplorable and degenerate former porn star named Mikey Saber who returns to his Texas hometown. Saturday Night imagines the chaotic behind-the-scenes events leading up to the first broadcast of Saturday Night Live in 1975. The Rip is a $100 million crime thriller produced by Matt Damon and Ben Affleck's company, which negotiated a deal for the crew to receive bonuses if the film performed well on Netflix.

• The Rip premiered on Netflix in February 2026.
• Saturday Night was released in 2024.
• Red Rocket was originally released in 2021.