Netflix is constantly adding movies to its already sizeable library. For thriller fans like myself, whenever there’s a wave of new additions, the first thing I look out for is exciting, tense and gripping watches. Fortunately, new (and classic) thrillers arrive on the streaming service at a very good clip.

If you’re also eager to find the latest thriller movies on Netflix, I can help. I’ve combed through Netflix’s May 2026 slate and picked out three worthwhile picks that you can enjoy over the next week. These range from a Gerard Butler “cops vs. robbers” fan-favorite, an influential “buddy cop” movie that marked Eddie Murphy’s debut, and a particularly dark option.

Best Netflix thriller movies to watch this week

‘Den of Thieves’ (2018)

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“Den of Thieves” is an action-thriller that explores a classic crime movie premise: cops vs. robbers.…