Ben Affleck, Florence Pugh and the return of The Diplomat highlight a busy month of new Netflix original releases for October 2026.
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What’s coming to Netflix on October 1?
- Ad Astra (2019) – Brad Pitt stars in this stunning, slow-burning sci-fi epic about an astronaut who ventures to the far reaches of the solar system to find his missing father.
- Crazy Rich Incredibly Busty (2026) Netflix original – A Middle Eastern drama that revolves around a wealthy and arrogant family who discovers that they are bankrupt.
- Did anyone mention me? (Season 1) Netflix original – In this quirky Japanese comedy, a famous stage actor returns home from London to discover that everyone in his country has completely forgotten who he is.

East of Aden. Florence Pugh as Cathy Ames in Episode 104 of East of Eden. Cr. Jeffrey Short/Netflix © 2026
- East of Aden (Limited Series) Netflix Original – Florence Pugh leads the cast in this ambitious and highly anticipated new adaptation of John Steinbeck’s classic novel that explores the multi-generational saga of the Trask family.
- Happy Death Day 2U (2019) – Jessica Rothe returns as Tree Gelbman in this sequel to the highly entertaining horror comedy. This time, she finds herself trapped in an entirely new parallel universe time loop where dying over and over again is the least of her problems.
- Horton Hears a Who! (2008) – Jim Carrey and Steve Carell provide the voices of this beloved animated feature based on the classic Dr. Seuss story.
- Hell (2016) – Tom Hanks returns as symbologist Robert Langdon in this thriller that travels the world to solve a deadly mystery.
- NCIS (multiple seasons) – Enjoy some binge-watching fun with past seasons of the beloved, long-running maritime crime procedural.
- Pearl Harbor (2001) – A comprehensive action and romantic film directed by Michael Bay about World War II, starring Ben Affleck, Josh Hartnett and Kate Beckinsale.
- The devil wears Prada (2006) – Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway star in this popular, endlessly quotable comedy about fashion.
- Ice fences (Season 2) Netflix original – Anime series.
- Sixth sense (1999) – The legendary psychological thriller directed by M. Night Shyamalan and starring Bruce Willis and Haley Joel Osment.
- Underworld: Blood Wars (2016) Kate Beckinsale returns to play the vampire death merchant Selene in the fifth part of the action and horror film series.
What’s coming to Netflix on October 2nd?
- Doing life (2026) Netflix original – Tyler Perry writes and directs this gritty romantic drama in which a struggling single mother (Naomi Baker) and a reformed ex-con (Jay Reeves) form an unlikely bond.
- Schumacher ’94 – The Birth of a Legend (2026) Netflix original – An intimate and emotional look at the dramatic 1994 Formula 1 season, chronicling how Michael Schumacher went from underdog to world champion.
What’s coming to Netflix on October 4?
- Blue box (Season 2) Netflix original – The second season of the charming high school sports romance anime has arrived.
What’s coming to Netflix on October 5?
- Lorne (2026) – Academy Award-winning film director Morgan Neville directs this insightful, star-studded look at the life, career and lasting legacy of Saturday Night Live creator Lorne Michaels. The film features candid interviews and behind-the-scenes stories from a huge roster of comedy legends, including Tina Fey, Conan O’Brien, Maya Rudolph, and Chris Rock.

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- Mayor of Kingstown (multiple seasons) – Jeremy Renner stars in this gritty crime thriller series about a powerful family who act as power brokers in a town dominated by the prison industry.
What’s coming to Netflix on October 6?
- Love village (Season 3) Netflix original – Japanese reality series.
- Pride and Prejudice and Zombies (2016) – Jane Austen’s classic tale of romance and social class gets a bloody, undead makeover in this horror-comedy action thriller starring Lily James as the martial arts-trained, sword-wielding Elizabeth Bennet who fights her way through 19th-century England.
What’s coming to Netflix on October 7?
- Less than a stranger (2026) Netflix original – Polish biographical drama charting the wild rise and personal struggles of rock icon Jan Borysiewicz.
- Of age (2023) Set in the summer of 1999, this tender, critically acclaimed Australian romantic drama follows a teenage dancer who lives an intense, unforgettable 24-hour romance with his dance partner’s older brother.
- Real men (Season 2) Netflix original – German comedy series.
- Who is Martin Moll? (2026) Netflix original – A documentary by the late Bob Saget and Neil Berkeley.
What’s coming to Netflix on October 8?

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- less (Limited Series) Netflix Original – Josh Hartnett stars in this six-part supernatural thriller in which a remote coastal town is terrorized by a mysterious creature lurking in the water.
What’s coming to Netflix on October 9?
- Animals (2026) Netflix original – Ben Affleck and Gillian Anderson star in this political thriller about a mayoral candidate and his wife who have to get their hands dirty when their son is kidnapped.
- Dead end job (Season 1) Netflix original – In this dark Korean fantasy horror film, a desperate man takes a shady, high-paying job only to be thrust into a hellish, supernatural workplace.
What’s coming to Netflix on October 13?
- The trap (Season 1) Netflix original – A German psychological thriller about a reclusive writer who leaves her home for the first time in 10 years to set a trap for her sister’s killer – using herself as bait.
What’s coming to Netflix on October 15?
- Palarao: Blood Island (Season 1) Netflix original – An atmospheric Filipino horror mystery that follows a young woman who travels to an uncharted island in search of her missing mother and encounters dark family secrets.
- Hollywood arts (Season 1) Netflix original – Next chapter in Victorious universe! Daniela Monet returns as Trina Vega, who returns to her alma mater to guide a new generation of talented teens to stardom.

Diplomat. Nana Mensah as Billy Appiah in Episode 401 of The Diplomat. Cr. Clifton Prescod/Netflix © 2026
- Diplomat (Season 4) Netflix original – Keri Russell stars in this Emmy Award-winning high-stakes political thriller that follows a veteran American diplomat navigating international crises and a strained marriage.
- Storm (2026) Netflix original – A new dramatic disaster feature from Sweden.
What’s coming to Netflix on October 16?
- Norm: The Story of Norm MacDonald (2026) Netflix original – The long-awaited documentary about comedian Norm MacDonald.
- Wake up (2026) Netflix original -Chris Evans and Anya Taylor-Joy star in this satirical thriller about an existentialist movie star who is taken hostage by eco-warriors at a glitzy charity gala.
- The student (2026) Netflix original – The true story of how a determined outsider worked his way into the Wu-Tang Clan to help create their unique and highly controversial album, Once Upon a Time in Shaolin.
- The treatment was done correctly (2026) Netflix original – An Argentine black comedy about a real-life psychoanalyst who abandons traditional methods to forcefully cross the boundaries with his patients.
What’s coming to Netflix on October 20?

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- Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 (Season 1) Netflix original – Return to Night City in the highly anticipated follow-up to the hit sci-fi anime.
What’s coming to Netflix on October 23?
- Lupine (Part 4) Netflix original – Omar Sy returns as the gentle thief Assane Diop in a brand new chapter of French heist action.
- Paralyzed by Hope: The Maria Bamford Story (2026) Netflix Original – Documentary feature.
What’s coming to Netflix on October 27?
- An episode about Matthew Perry (Season 1) Netflix original – An influential documentary series that looks at the beloved’s life, career, and lasting legacy friends star.
What’s coming to Netflix on October 30?
- A couple of lies (Season 1) Netflix original – In this tense Swedish Nordic Noir thriller, a couple trade houses for a vacation, only to find themselves trapped in a dangerous web of surveillance and manipulation.
- He defeated Luke Littler (2026) Netflix Original/Live Event – An all-new live sports entertainment event where amateur darts players get one night and one chance to defeat 19-year-old world number one Luke Littler for a huge cash prize.
- Collision cycle (2026) Netflix original – Acclaimed Spanish director Daniel Sanchez Arévalo enters the world of thrillers with this action-packed mystery where no one is ever what they seem. Starring a cast of stars including Laia Costa, Cara Elgalde, and Luis Zahira.
- SCTV: The Greatest Show You’ve Never Heard (2026) Netflix Original – A documentary about the forgotten SNL series that introduced the world to some of the comedy greats.
That’s all we have for now – keep this page bookmarked to get the latest additions as we get them. What are you looking forward to watching on Netflix in October? Let us know in the comments.