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As a franchise, Godzilla is in a weird place right now: films like Godzilla vs. Kong have breathed fiery life back into this killer kaiju, but those movies are part of an increasingly complex cinematic universe. Many fans wanted the franchise to get back to basics, and that’s exactly what happened with Godzilla Minus One, a film that combines earnest, emotional storytelling with spectacular visual effects. If you’re ready to check out arguably the best Godzilla film in decades, this Academy Award-winning masterpiece is now available for streaming on Netflix.

The premise of Godzilla Minus One is that a kamikaze pilot survives both World War II and an attack by Godzilla, subsequently eking out a living while managing his survivor’s guilt. However, Godzilla grows stronger and begins attacking Japanese forces, and the country’s military seems helpless to stop the creature’s wrath. The defense of the country and possibly even the world may ultimately come down to one pilot’s quick reflexes, but unless he can get over his death wish, everyone and everything may be completely doomed.

Giving The Fans What They Want

Godzilla Minus One was a refreshing return to formula for the franchise, and fans rewarded the film with plenty of Godzilla’s favorite color: green. Against a budget of $10-$15 million, it earned a kaiju-sized $116 million at the box office. After all this financial success and major awards (more on this soon), a sequel got the green light, and Godzilla Minus Zero should be stomping its way into theaters later this year.

When Godzilla Minus One came out, it made a kaiju-sized impact on film lovers around the world. It had a whopping 99 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, with critics praising how the movie balances genuinely compelling scenes of human drama with bombastic scenes of monster-mashing action. This praise is well-deserved, and Godzilla Minus One is the rare action epic where you’ll care about the human characters just as much as you care about everyone’s favorite lethal lizard.

Special Effects That Won an Academy Award

On top of that high critical praise, Godzilla Minus One took home an Academy Award for Best Visual Effects. This reward was very well-deserved, as this movie looks incredible: despite its low budget, the film has more breathtaking visuals and majestic imagery than your average Marvel film. To this day, the movie is held up as an example that big budgets are required to create amazing films as long as you have the right script and the right talent in the director’s chair.

When I first saw Godzilla Minus One, I knew the movie only by its kaiju-sized reputation. I have enjoyed various movies in this legendary lizard’s franchise, but deep down, part of me didn’t like that this character had become synonymous with camp. Personally, I regard the original Godzilla as one of the most effective horror movies ever made, one that was never afraid to treat its titular monster like a credible threat to all of humanity.

The Greatest Movie Monster In Hollywood History

To my surprise and great delight, Godzilla Minus One carries on in this tradition, portraying Godzilla himself as more a force of nature than anything else. Much of the film’s story focuses on characters figuring out how to stop the creature, but it’s clear that they might as well be trying to stop a hurricane. The movie portrays Godzilla as an unstoppable force that people are lucky to ever survive, which helps inform the main character’s guilt over surviving an earlier kaiju encounter.

Speaking of him, I was quite impressed at how much I enjoyed our protagonist, who is in the midst of dealing with some serious emotional trauma when he is called to serve his country once more. In my experience, most Godzilla movies are like most Transformers movies: the human characters are just an annoying distraction while we wait for the titular behemoths to show up. But in Godzilla Minus One, I was fully invested in every inch of this very human drama, and I found the resolution to his story to be emotionally moving on a very deep level.

A Monster Movie With Real Human Drama

Godzilla Minus One is, ultimately, a film that simultaneously appeals to both hardcore fans and more casual audiences: longtime lovers of the franchise are sure to enjoy its return to form with a movie that (unlike films such as Godzilla vs. Kong) is grounded in the horrific realism of the first film. Meanwhile, casual audiences can sit back and enjoy this self-contained adventure, one you can appreciate even if you haven’t seen another film in the franchise. Even if you’re a casual moviegoer who doesn’t like creature features, trust me when I tell you the sheer human drama of Godzilla Minus One will move you to tears.

Will you agree that Godzilla Minus One is the ultimate monster mash, or would you rather drop this movie in the midst of an atomic bomb testing site? The only way to find out is to stream it in all its killer kaiju glory for yourself. Afterward, you can join the rest of us in waiting with bated, bluefire breath for the upcoming sequel.

Just because there’s a three-day holiday weekend because of President’s Day doesn’t mean we’ll be short on new streaming content this week.

In fact, the second week of February brings with it some fantastic new shows and movies hitting platforms like Netflix, Hulu and Prime Video.

This week features a fantastic lineup of streaming debuts like 56 Days and Eternity and returning shows like The Night Agent.

Read on for Watch With Us’ full weekly streaming guide.

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‘The Night Agent’ Season 3 — Netflix

The first season of The Night Agent hooked audiences from the get-go, and we couldn’t be more excited for what’s in store in season 3. Season 1 followed FBI agent Peter Sutherland (Gabriel Basso) as he was thrown into a wide-reaching conspiracy involving a mole embedded within the highest levels of the United States government. To save the country, Peter embarked on a mission to smoke out the mole, while at the same time protecting tech entrepreneur Rose Larkin (Luciane Buchanan), who sought Peter’s aid after the murder of her aunt and uncle — both of whom were agents.

Season 2 saw Peter, now a highly trained Night Agent, taking on a mission in Thailand involving a deadly conspiracy, and according to Netflix, season 3 will follow him as he tracks a rogue treasury agent in Istanbul. If you still aren’t on The Night Agent train, there’s no better time than the present. The espionage thriller is kinetic, stylish and excitingly written; the page-turner version of a television show.

Stream The Night Agent season 3 on Netflix February 19.

‘Urchin’ (2025) — Hulu

Harris Dickinson‘s feature directorial debut stars British actor Frank Dillane as Mike, a young homeless man in London struggling with substance abuse. While a smart and savvy person, Mike seems incapable of escaping his circumstances because of his sheer impulsivity. Trapped in what seems like a never-ending cycle of self-destruction, he manages to find opportunities for second chances, as well as run-ins with the law.

You may recognize Dickinson from such movies as Babygirl, The Iron Claw and Triangle of Sadness, but it looks like the British actor isn’t just your usual “actor looking to direct a film just to feed their ego.” Critics were extremely impressed with the confidence and style of Dickinson’s sensitive, gripping feature film, sporting the type of clear-eyed introspection one might observe from a seasoned professional. The unflinching performance from Dillane was also highly praised, and the collaboration signifies a perfect match-up between actor and artist.

Stream Urchin on Hulu February 17.

’56 Days’ Season 1 — Amazon Prime Video

This erotic thriller series stars Avan Jogia and Dove Cameron as Oliver Kennedy and Ciara Wyse, two young people who meet by chance at the supermarket and quickly enter into an intense relationship. However, when authorities discover a horrifically murdered, unidentifiable corpse 56 days later in Oliver’s apartment, the dark secrets from Oliver and Ciara’s turbulent romance are brought to light.

Based on the novel of the same name by Catherine Ryan Howard, this eight-episode series looks to be the perfect post-Valentine’s Day, anti-romance viewing, and also a gripping psychological thriller that can be binged instantly. Both Jogia and Cameron are recognizable from their roots as child actors on Nickelodeon and Disney Channel, and it’s exciting to see them move into more adult fare. 56 Days was developed by creatives behind Prison Break and ER, and we love seeing veteran talent attached to new shows.

Stream 56 Days on Amazon Prime Video on February 18.

‘Eternity’ (2025) — Apple TV

In this unconventional A24 rom-com that takes place in the afterlife, a humorous love triangle emerges between three deceased spirits. After Larry Cutler (Miles Teller) succumbs to death by choking on a pretzel, he arrives in the afterlife as a young man, where his assigned “Afterlife Coordinator” Anna (Da’Vine Joy Randolph) explains that he has to decide where he wants to spend eternity or be banished to the void. Larry decides to wait for his wife Joan (Elizabeth Olsen), who soon passes from terminal cancer, but she arrives as a young woman accompanied by Luke (Callum Turner) — her first husband. Joan finds herself in a strange situation: she must choose which man she wants to spend her death with.

With a clever, charming premise and some refreshing embrace of screwball humor, Eternity is a funny, touching exploration of typical themes of love, life, memory and mortality while giving a fresh spin on the romantic comedy genre. The movie is surprisingly philosophical and showcases some gorgeous production design and cinematography, plus standout performances from Randolph and John Early.

Stream Eternity now on Apple TV.

‘Being Gordon Ramsay’ (2026) — Netflix

Love him, hate him, or a little of both, you can’t deny Gordon Ramsay‘s impact on popular culture. The feared and revered chef from series like Hell’s Kitchen and Kitchen Nightmares offers a behind-the-scenes look at his personal and professional life, as he juggles his family, his impressive career and a launch unlike any other: the opening of five culinary experiences all inside one of London’s tallest buildings. Being Gordon Ramsay takes a look at the man behind the screams, behind the “idiot sandwich,” and reveals the only slightly less abrasive, real human being.

The compelling documentary allows Ramsay to look back on his career as a chef, his status as a media personality and his working-class upbringing, plus an intense period as an apprentice under chef Marco Pierre White. Of course, the documentary is filled with plenty of Ramsay’s trademark cursing and histrionics, but what would he be without them?

Stream Being Gordon Ramsay on Netflix February 18.

TeaMates, it looks like Olandria Carthen and Nic Vansteenberghe were really outside this Valentine’s Day weekend, and the internet hasn’t stopped talking since. Videos of the rumored couple turning up in a Nashville club quickly made the rounds online of the two serving major boo’d up energy. The clips went so viral that Olandria even joked they were created with artificial intelligence.

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Olandria And Nic Were All Boo’d Up In Nashville Club

Valentine’s Day weekend had couples everywhere showing love, from candlelit dinners to luxury getaways. But while others kept it low-key, the Love Island USA favorites chose the club.

Fans spotted Olandria and Nic dancing the night away, “driving the boat” with tequila, hitting TikTok dance moves, and even sharing a few flirty moments on the dance floor. In several clips, Olandria appeared to be grinding on Nic while friends and fans hyped them up in the background.

The energy was so loud that Olandria hopped on X to joke about it, writing: “WTF put the AI down!!! All them videos fake af omg. Feeling: confused”

Social Media Reacts

As expected, Instagram wasted no time jumping into the conversation.

Another Instagram user @barbiedoll._.kiy wrote, “Only couple left standing btw & y’all swore they wasn’t going to last 😭😭”

While Instagram user @adore_chinaa wrote, “this show you supposed to club with yo man 😛”

Olandria Supports Nic Courtside At The Celebrity All-Star Game

The club wasn’t the only stop on Olandria and Nic’s Valentine’s Day weekend tour. On Friday night, Nic hit the court for the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game, and sitting courtside was Olandria, cheering him on.

She showed up in a coordinated look inspired by Nic’s uniform, featuring his jersey number and name on the back, giving supportive boo vibes all the way. After the game, the two posed for photos together, looking cozy as Olandria sat on Nic’s lap.

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Former Bachelor Jake Pavelka is engaged!

The season 14 Bachelor, 48, is set to wed his girlfriend of two years, Aimee, he revealed to People in an interview published on Saturday, February 14.

Jake and Aimee matched on dating app Bumble in January 2024. Jake popped the question to Aimee at their home in Dallas, Texas, on November 22, 2025, he said.

“We went and had a great dinner and laughed and had champagne,” Jake told People. “Then we took an Uber back to our apartment. I had rose petals on the ground and a table set up with candles. We walked in the apartment and she was like, ‘What’s going on here? Did somebody break into our apartment?’ She was looking at a table trying to figure out how a candle got lit.”

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“When she turned around, I was down on one knee with a really pretty ring, and I asked her to marry me,” Jake said. “She kind of gasped and then muttered yes. It was sweet and intimate. I definitely made the right choice keeping it private. It was a really special moment.”

Jake admitted to having some frayed nerves before he proposed to Aimee.

“We live in a high-rise in Dallas, so on the way to dinner, I walked Aimee to the elevator and then I said, ‘Oh, my gosh, I forgot something. I got to run back to the apartment real quick,’” the former reality star said. “I frantically ripped a bag of rose petals open, I pulled the table away from the wall and set a battery-operated candle on there. I sprinkled the roses everywhere and decorated real quick, got back to the elevator and she was like, ‘What did you forget?’ I was like, ‘I needed to get a drink of water.’ I couldn’t even think of a good lie.”

The former pilot previously gushed about meeting Aimee on Bumble in an October 2024 interview on the “Ben and Ashley I Almost Famous” podcast.

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“We matched in, like, the 15 minutes I turned it on,” he said of swiping right after a flight from his Dallas home base to Santa Barbara, California. “I said, ‘I’m not looking for a long-distance relationship’ and she said something kind of fun, like, ‘Well, you couldn’t handle it anyway.’ I was like, ‘Oh, OK.’ This is probably the girl. She’s so wonderful.”

Jake first appeared on screens during Jillian Harris’ season of The Bachelorette in 2009. He was the star of The Bachelor season 14 the following year. Jake proposed to Vienna Girardi in the season finale, which aired in March 2010, however, the couple went their separate ways by June that same year.

The exes had a tense showdown during a July 2010 episode of The Bachelorette as then-host Chris Harrison sat down with the pair to discuss what went wrong.

“When we were at home [it was] lonely,” Girardi said at the time. “I just wanted him to be around me and talk to me and kiss me like a normal relationship. My impression was that you were a pilot and we would go back to Dallas and live a normal life. All of a sudden, you were in LA and you were pursuing an acting career.”

Bruce Willis‘ 1988 action movie (which also doubles as a Christmas movie, for when that season comes around) is one of his most beloved, and with good reason. Directed by John McTiernan and based on a novel by Roderick Thorp, the film follows NYPD detective John McClane (Willis), who becomes embroiled in a terrorist takeover of Nakatomi Plaza in Los Angeles during a Christmas party. As the terrorists, led by the charismatic and ruthless Hans Gruber (Alan Rickman), take hostages and orchestrate their plan, McClane uses his wit, tenacity, and cunning to thwart their efforts single-handedly.

It’s one (relatively) ordinary man against a powerful terrorist organization in this groundbreaking thriller, and McClane takes plenty of hits as he attempts to save the civilians. But his resilience and determination to beat the odds are what make him such an exciting protagonist. Die Hard blends suspense, comedy (“Welcome to the party, pal”) and explosive action. Willis performed many of his own stunts in this thrilling movie, so if you’re a fan of the actor, don’t miss him in the role he’s still best remembered for.

Die Hard is streaming on Prime Video.

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