Looking for something to watch this weekend? Netflix has you covered, especially when it comes to anime. Netflix's library of anime movies and series has only been growing in the past few years, and 2026 is already stacked with some absolutely stellar films. From Netflix originals to non-canon movies and official sequels to the most popular shonen anime of all time, there's a perfect anime movie for every type of fan.
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The Winter 2026 Anime Season is off to a strong start, with series like Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3, My Hero Academia: Vigilantes Season 2, and Hell's Paradise Season 2 giving fans plenty of amazing episodes to power through, but there's nothing like binge-watching a perfect movie on a cold January weekend. These 5 films are some of the best anime movies ever made and are streaming on Netflix right now.
Dragon Ball Z: Battle Of Gods Single-Handedly Revived The Franchise
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The movie that brought Akira Toriyama back to the franchise after decades and officially revived the Dragon Ball brand, Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods is hands-down the best DBZ movie ever made. Dragon Ball Super and Dragon Ball DAIMA simply wouldn't exist without Battle of Gods reminding fans why the world fell in love with Dragon Ball in the first place. Set between the end of the Kid Buu Saga and End of Z, Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods focused on Beerus – the God of Destruction – coming to Earth in search of the fabled Super Saiyan God.
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Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods features Vegeta at his absolute best as he puts his pride aside to keep Earth safe, one of the franchise's best antagonists in the form of Beerus, and a brand-new transformation for Goku that brings his character arc full circle & humbles him immensely as even Super Saiyan God isn't enough to stop a God of Destruction. Battle of Gods subverts so many of Dragon Ball's tropes, while serving as a love-letter to both the original Dragon Ball and DBZ.
KPop Demon Hunters Is The Most-Watched Original Netflix Movie Of All Time
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KPop Demon Hunters was one of the biggest releases of 2025, and far & away Netflix's most impressive sleeper hit movie. A musical featuring a truly killer soundtrack and gorgeously expressive animation, KPop Demon Hunters lives up to its title, following the adventures of an all-girl K-pop group who juggle their career while fighting demons. While not an anime in the traditional sense that it was made in Japan, KPop Demon Hunters wears its anime inspiration with pride and has more in common with the medium than it does, say, Disney or Pixar.
KPop Demon Hunters was so popular, it became the first movie soundtrack in history to chart four songs on the Billboard Hot 100's top ten, earned itself a theatrical release, and already has a sequel set to release in 2029. Don't be surprised if KPop Demon Hunters nets itself an Academy Award nomination for Best Animated Feature. At this point, it's KPop Demon Hunters' award to lose.
One Piece Film: Red Is The 7th Highest-Grossing Japanese Movie Ever Made
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A semi-canon movie with a story by series creator Eiichiro Oda, One Piece Film: Red is the 15th film in the One Piece franchise and a strong contender for the anime's best movie. Featuring outstanding animation, amazing fight choreography, and an incredible soundtrack, One Piece Film: Red dives into Red-Haired Shanks' backstory, in particular his relationship with his adopted daughter Uta. Luffy and Uta were childhood friends according to One Piece anime filler, giving him a strong connection to the film's antagonist beyond her just being his mentor's daughter.
Although Uta is voiced by Kaori Nazuka regularly, Japanese pop-star Ado does all the singing for Uta, giving One Piece Film: Red's music a professional quality and a soundtrack filled with banger after banger. Without spoiling anything, One Piece Film: Red is one of the most emotional movies in the series, with a bittersweet ending that really underscores the bitterness of the plot. One Piece: Red also notably introduced Gear 5 Luffy before he made his official canon debut in One Piece Episode 1071.
Road To Ninja: Naruto The Movie Is Arguably The Best Film In The Franchise
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Naruto has always had a surprisingly strong track record with its films, but the first Naruto movie with a story by series creator Masashi Kishimoto, Road to Ninja: Naruto the Movie really stands out from the rest of the pack. Almost serving as a spin on It's a Wonderful Life, Road to Ninja transports Naruto and Sakura to an alternate universe where their lives are completely different. In this version of Konoha, Sakura's parents were the ones who died fighting Kurama, meaning that Naruto's parents are alive.
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Road to Ninja: Naruto the Movie has a lot of fun playing around with character dynamics and personalities in this alternate universe, even featuring an aggressive Hinata and a Sasuke who never betrayed his team. That said, the heart of Road to Ninja stems in Sakura gaining a deeper understanding of Naruto's pain, while Naruto tearfully reunites with his parents in a world he simply cannot stay him. Though non-canon, Road to Ninja is a beautiful movie with a fantastic story and stellar animation that every Naruto fan needs to watch at least once.
The End Of Evangelion Is A Mind-Blowing Masterpiece
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One of the greatest movies ever made – anime or otherwise – The End of Evangelion is an absolute masterpiece from top to bottom. Filling in the blanks of Neon Genesis Evangelion's ending, The End of Evangelion should only be watched if you've seen the original anime in its entirely. End of Evangelion is a dark, depressing, and violent movie that ends the series' story in unforgettable fashion.
The first half of the film is an action-packed romp, featuring one of the greatest mecha fights ever put to film, while the second half is a deeply psychological character study into Evangelion's protagonist Shinji, challenging him on what it means to be alive and whether the world is worth living in. The End of Evangelion is not for the faint of heart, but it is a must-watch for anyone remotely interested in anime or film as a medium. The End of Evangelion is one of those movies that'll sit with you long after the credits roll – and for good reason.