Netflix Adds Robert De Niro Thriller 'The Whisper Man'

Netflix has released "The Whisper Man," a new thriller starring Robert De Niro and Adam Scott, which is being highlighted as a top new movie to stream this weekend [2]. The film is one of several new titles arriving on streaming platforms between August 27 and August 30, 2026 [1].

New Thriller Leads Netflix Offerings

"The Whisper Man" is a Netflix original film based on a novel by Alex North [1]. It features Adam Scott as Tom Kennedy, a crime writer whose son is kidnapped, leading him to reunite with his estranged father, a former detective played by Robert De Niro [1]. The plot connects the current kidnapping to a serial killer case his father solved years prior [1]. Michelle Monaghan, Michael Keaton, and Hamish Linklater also co-star [1]. US Magazine identified it as their top pick among new Netflix movies for the August 28-30 weekend [2].

Beyond "The Whisper Man," Netflix also added the pop-music romance "Beyond the Lights" (2014) and the action sequel "Speed 2: Cruise Control" (1997) to its streaming library [2]. "Beyond the Lights" focuses on a rising singer's struggles with fame and an unexpected romance [2]. "Speed 2" sees Sandra Bullock reprise her role as Annie, navigating a hijacked luxury cruise ship [2].

Broader Streaming Releases

Other streaming services are also releasing new content this weekend. Hulu premiered the second season of its sitcom "Adults" on August 27, with all eight new episodes available [1]. Apple TV+ released the second season of the sci-fi series "Dark Matter" on August 28, starring Joel Edgerton as a physics professor abducted into an alternate life [1].

Additional releases across platforms include "Leanne: Season 2" and "Graveyard: Season 3" on Netflix, "Nickel Boys" (2024) and live WNBA/NWSL games on Prime Video, and "The Producer, Season 1" on HBO Max [1]. Disney+ is adding new episodes of "Project Runway" and "Flex X Cop," alongside live sports coverage [1]. Peacock is premiering "The Undeclared War, Season 2" and "The Woman in the Yard" [1].

What to watch

• Monitor viewership data for "The Whisper Man" as Netflix continues to invest in original film content.
• Observe how new seasons of returning series like Hulu's "Adults" and Apple TV+'s "Dark Matter" perform against new film releases.
• Track the competitive landscape as major streamers simultaneously release new films and series to capture weekend audiences.

The influx of new titles across multiple major streaming platforms highlights the ongoing competition for subscriber engagement, with original thrillers and returning series serving as key draws.