First Look at What’s Coming to Netflix in October 2026

What’s Coming to Netflix on October 1st

• Ad Astra (2019) – Brad Pitt stars in this visually stunning, slow-burn sci-fi epic about an astronaut who ventures into the far reaches of the solar system to find his missing father.
• Crazy Rich Incredibly Broke (2026) Netflix Original – Middle Eastern drama about a snobbish and wealthy family who find out that they’re broke.
• Did Someone Happen to Mention Me? (Season 1) Netflix Original – In this quirky Japanese comedy, a renowned stage actor returns home from London only to discover that every single person in his country has completely forgotten who he is.

East of Eden. Florence Pugh as Cathy Ames in episode 104 of East of Eden. Cr. Geoffrey Short/Netflix © 2026

• East of Eden (Limited Series) Netflix Original – Florence Pugh leads the cast in this highly anticipated, ambitious new adaptation of John Steinbeck’s classic novel exploring the multigenerational saga of the Trask family.
• Happy Death Day 2U (2019) – Jessica Rothe returns as Tree Gelbman in this wildly entertaining horror-comedy sequel. This time, she finds herself trapped in a brand-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 voice this beloved animated feature based on the classic Dr. Seuss tale.
• Inferno (2016) – Tom Hanks returns as symbologist Robert Langdon in this globe-trotting thriller to solve a deadly puzzle.
• NCIS (Multiple Seasons) – Settle in for some binge-watching with past seasons of the beloved, long-running naval crime procedural.
• Pearl Harbor (2001) – Michael Bay’s sweeping WWII action-romance starring Ben Affleck, Josh Hartnett, and Kate Beckinsale.
• The Devil Wears Prada (2006) – Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway shine in this iconic, endlessly quotable fashion comedy.
• The Ramparts of Ice (Season 2) Netflix Original – Anime series.
• The Sixth Sense (1999) – M. Night Shyamalan’s legendary psychological thriller starring Bruce Willis and Haley Joel Osment.
• Underworld: Blood Wars (2016) – Kate Beckinsale is back as the vampire death dealer Selene in the fifth installment of the action-horror franchise.

What’s Coming to Netflix on October 2nd

• Doing Life (2026) Netflix Original – Tyler Perry writes and directs this gritty romantic drama where a struggling single mother (Naomi Baker) and a reformed ex-convict (Jay Reeves) form an unexpected bond.
• Schumacher ’94 — The Birth of a Legend (2026) Netflix Original – An intimate and emotional look back at the dramatic 1994 Formula 1 season, chronicling how Michael Schumacher went from underdog to world champion.

What’s Coming to Netflix on October 4th

• Blue Box (Season 2) Netflix Original – The second season of the charming high school sports romance anime arrives.

What’s Coming to Netflix on October 5th

• Lorne (2026) – Academy Award-winning filmmaker Morgan Neville directs this insightful, star-studded look into the life, career, and enduring legacy of Saturday Night Live creator Lorne Michaels. The film features candid interviews and behind-the-scenes stories from a massive 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 acting as power brokers in a town dominated by the prison industry.

What’s Coming to Netflix on October 6th

• 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 action-horror comedy starring Lily James as a sword-wielding, martial arts-trained Elizabeth Bennet fighting her way through 19th-century England.

What’s Coming to Netflix on October 7th

• Less of a Stranger (2026) Netflix Original – A Polish biographical drama charting the wild rise and personal struggles of rock icon Jan Borysewicz.
• Of An Age (2023) – Set in the summer of 1999, this tender and critically acclaimed Australian romantic drama follows a teenage ballroom dancer who experiences 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 Mull? (2026) Netflix Original – Documentary by the late Bob Saget and Neil Berkeley.

What’s Coming to Netflix on October 8th

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• Below (Limited Series) Netflix Original – Josh Hartnett stars in this suspenseful six-part supernatural thriller where a remote coastal town is terrorized by a mysterious creature lurking in the water.

What’s Coming to Netflix on October 9th

• Animals (2026) Netflix Original – Ben Affleck and Gillian Anderson star in this tense political thriller about a mayoral candidate and his wife who must get their hands dirty when their son is kidnapped.

• Dead-End Job (Season 1) Netflix Original – In this dark Korean fantasy-horror, a desperate man takes a suspiciously high-paying gig only to be thrust into a hellish, supernatural workplace.

What’s Coming to Netflix on October 13th

• The Trap (Season 1) Netflix Original – A gripping German psychological thriller about a reclusive author who leaves her house for the first time in 10 years to set a trap for her sister’s killer—using herself as the bait.

What’s Coming to Netflix on October 15th

• Balaraw: Blood Island (Season 1) Netflix Original – An atmospheric Filipino horror-mystery following a young woman who travels to an uncharted island in search of her missing mother and confronts dark family secrets.
• Hollywood Arts (Season 1) Netflix Original – The next chapter in the Victorious universe! Daniella Monet returns as Trina Vega, who heads back to her alma mater to steer a new generation of gifted teens toward stardom.

The Diplomat. Nana Mensah as Billie Appiah in episode 401 of The Diplomat. Cr. Clifton Prescod/Netflix © 2026

• The Diplomat (Season 4) Netflix Original – Keri Russell stars in this Emmy-winning, high-stakes political thriller following a veteran US diplomat navigating international crises and a strained marriage.
• The Storm (2026) Netflix Original – A thrilling new disaster-drama feature from Sweden.

What’s Coming to Netflix on October 16th

• Norm: The Tale of Norm Macdonald (2026) Netflix Original – The long-awaited documentary on comedian Norm Macdonald.
• Sacrifice (2026) Netflix Original – Chris Evans and Anya Taylor-Joy star in this wild satirical action-thriller about an existential movie star taken hostage by eco-warriors at a glitzy charity gala.
• The Disciple (2026) Netflix Original – The true story of how a determined outsider talked his way into the Wu-Tang Clan to help create their highly controversial, one-of-a-kind album, Once Upon a Time in Shaolin.
• Therapy Done Right (2026) Netflix Original – An Argentine dark comedy about a pragmatic psychoanalyst who abandons conventional methods to aggressively push boundaries with his patients.

What’s Coming to Netflix on October 20th

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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 23rd

• Lupin (Part 4) Netflix Original – Omar Sy returns as the suave gentleman thief Assane Diop for 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 27th

• The One About Matthew Perry (Season 1) Netflix Original – A touching docuseries looking back at the life, career, and enduring legacy of the beloved Friends star.

What’s Coming to Netflix on October 30th

• A Couple of Lies (Season 1) Netflix Original – In this tense Swedish Nordic Noir thriller, two couples swap homes for a vacation, only to find themselves trapped in a dangerous web of surveillance and manipulation.
• Beat Luke Littler (2026) Netflix Original / Live Event – A brand-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 massive cash prize.
• Collision Course (2026) Netflix Original – Acclaimed Spanish director Daniel Sánchez Arévalo steps into the thriller genre with this twist-filled, action-packed mystery where absolutely no one is who they appear to be. Starring a stellar cast including Laia Costa, Karra Elejalde, and Luis Zahera.
• SCTV: The Greatest Show You’ve Never Heard Of (2026) Netflix Original – Documentary on the forgotten SNL-like series that introduced the world to some comedy greats.

That’s it for the moment – keep this page bookmarked for the latest additions as and when we get them. What are you looking forward to watching on Netflix this October? Let us know in the comments.