Everything Coming to Netflix in October

It's officially Spooky Season, and Netflix has...gone a bit light on the spookies. Sure, there's some choice Mike Flanagan with Ouija: Origin of Evil and the excellent Hush — plus movies like The Sixth Sense, Crimson Peak, Red Dragon, 2013's Evil Dead, three Psychos (you can skip 3 but don't sleep on 2), and even The Menu — but mostly October is about comedy documentaries! From Norm Macdonald to Matthew Perry to Martin Mull to SCTV, it's all about looking at the careers — and, in some cases, demons — of those who've made us howl with laughter over the years. It's quite the cache! On top of that, there's a new East of Eden adaptation, a Victorious sequel series, the fourth season of The Diplomat, all the Bourne movies, and a new Ben Affleck film that's supposed to be nuts.So while you ponder the how/why/who of Netflix raising its prices once again, here's a rundown of every series, special, movie, and doc landing on Netflix in October... Highlights Coming to Netflix Next MonthIf you're just looking for a detailed list of everything coming to Netflix this month, you can jump to the full release schedule by day.East of Eden (miniseries) - October 1When the birthday boy makes you dress up for an old-timey photograph at Six Flags. Mother-flippin' Florence Pugh and future Professor X Christopher Abbott star in this retelling of one of John Steinbeck's best novels, East of Eden. The most famous adaptation before this was the James Dean version from 1955 that was directed by Elia Kazan; granddaughter Zoe Kazan (Ruby Sparks) developed and wrote this new version, which focuses on the ongoing drama between two families — the Trasks and the Hamiltons. Who Is Martin Mull? (doc) - October 7The late Fred Willard and Martin Mull remembering how funny they both are.Those who only know Martin Mull from his acting gigs (Roseanne, Clue, Arrested Development) will delight in learning that he was a massively popular virtuoso stand-up comedian in the '70s. This superstar spotlight was started by the late Bob Saget and eventually completed by Neil Berkeley after Saget's passing in 2022.Below (series) - October 8"I'm gonna need a bigger boat. And also new underwear."Mother-flippin' Josh Hartnett squares off against a mysterious sea creature in the new series Below. As a cynical, stubborn fisherman, Hartnett's Calvin must fight to protect his family, his community, and his vanishing way of life. Station Eleven's Mackenzie Davis and Stranger Things' Charlie Heaton also star.Animals (movie) - October 9When the hold music is fire.Ben Affleck directs, co-writes, and stars in the new crime thriller Animals, about a Los Angeles mayoral candidate whose son gets kidnapped, forcing him and his wife (Kerry Washington) to go to extreme measures to get the ransom money. Steven Yeun, Gillian Anderson, and Ray Fisher co-star.Hollywood Arts (series) - October 15One of the characters is literally named Jen Z. We'll let you guess which one.Victorious fans, rejoice! This spin-off/sequel focuses on Daniella Monet's Trina Vega (sister of Victoria Justice's Tori from the parent show) as her struggles to become an actress lead her back to Hollywood Arts, where she fills in as a substitute teacher. Plenty of past Victorious stars — except for Ariana Grande, naturally — will have guest spots, while Community's Yvette Nicole Brown returns as Principal Helen Dubois, a character that started over on Drake & Josh.Norm: The Tale of Norm Macdonald - October 16You guessed it. Frank Stallone.Directed by Judd Apatow, this closer look at the late Norm Macdonald is built from archival footage, personal photos, and rare home videos submitted by friends and fans. We're hoping there's a whole section about his epic 2008 performance at the Roast of Bob Saget. Look it up; it's worth the rabbit hole-ing. Paralyzed by Hope: The Maria Bamford Story - October 23Bamford, a genius, does make this face a lot.Co-directed by Judd Apatow and Neil Berkeley, this exploration of reality-blurring comedian Maria Bamford is a must-watch that unpacks Bamford's mental health journey and her fearless comedy. Also recommended is Bamford's groundbreaking two-season Netflix series, Lady Dynamite — a hilarious, surreal portrayal of her own attempts to rebuild her life after months of recovery for bipolar disorder. The One About Matthew Perry - October 27Crystal duck...This three-part documentary series spotlights sitcom megastar Matthew Perry, including his tragic untimely death. Directed by Mary Robertson (Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV), The One About Matthew Perry features interviews with his close inner circle of friends as well as never-before-seen photos and videos from the Perry family's private collection.SCTV: The Greatest Show You've Never Heard Of (doc) - October 30Fun fact: In Canada, you exist as both a Mount Olympus-style deity and a tiny person in a TV.With all six seasons of Canadian sketch comedy series SCTV now on Netflix, it's time for the uninitiated to find out all about this ensemble of comedy legends. Hailing from Toronto's Second City comedy troupe, SCTV was a late '70s/early '80s show that boasted the likes of Martin Short, Andrea Martin, Eugene Levy, John Candy, Catherine O'Hara, and Rick Moranis. Check out the full story of SCTV's influence on comedy and its lasting legacy, having launched a half-dozen or so comedy icons.Everything Coming to Netflix in October 2026Coming Soon/TBDThe Gift of Deceit (Brazil, series)October 1Crazy Rich, Incredibly Broke (Saudi Arabia, movie) East of Eden (new, miniseries)The Ramparts of Ice: Season 2 (Japan, series)21 Jump Street (movie, 2012)22 Jump Street (movie, 2014)8 Mile (movie, 2002)A Haunted House (movie, 2013)A Haunted House 2 (movie, 2014)A Madea Family Funeral (movie, 2019)Ad Astra (movie, 2019)Angels & Demons (movie, 2009)Are We There Yet? (movie, 2005)The Bourne Identity (movie, 2002)The Bourne Supremacy (movie, 2004)The Bourne Ultimatum (movie, 2007)The Bourne Legacy (movie, 2012)Bring It On (movie, 2000)Call Me by Your Name (movie, 2017)Cowboys & Aliens (movie, 2011)Crimson Peak (movie, 2015)Dallas Buyers Club (movie, 2013)The Da Vinci Code (movie, 2006)The Devil Wears Prada (movie, 2006)Dracula (movie, but which version?)The Equalizer (movie, 2014)Evil Dead (movie, probably the 2013 rebootquel)Friday the 13th (movie, but which version?)Happy Death Day 2U (movie, 2019)Horton Hears a Who! (movie, 2008)The Huntsman: Winter's War (movie, 2016)Hush (movie, 2016)I Know What You Did Last Summer (movie, but which version?)Jason Bourne (movie, 2016)Lake Placid (movie, 1999)Love Actually (movie, 2003)Mary Shelley's Frankenstein (movie, 1994)The Menu (movie, 2022)Moonlight (movie, 2016)NCIS: Seasons 20-22 (series)Ouija (movie, 2014)Ouija: Origin of Evil (movie, 2016)Pearl Harbor (movie, 2001)Point Break (movie, but which one?)The Prestige (movie, 2006)Psycho (movie, 1960)Psycho II (movie, 1983)Psycho III (movie, 1986)Red Dragon (movie, 2002)Seven Years in Tibet (movie, 1997)The Sixth Sense (movie, 1999)Split (movie, 2016)The Strangers (movie, 2008)Top Chef VIP: Seasons 3-4 (series)Twilight (movie, 2008)The Twilight Saga: New Moon (movie, 2009)The Twilight Saga: Eclipse (movie, 2010)The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn: Part 1 (movie, 2011)The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn: Part 2 (movie, 2012)The Way Home: Season 4 (series)Underworld: Blood Wars (movie, 2016)October 2#Love (India, series)Schumacher ’94 — The Birth of a Legend (Germany, doc)Tyler Perry’s Doing Life (new, movie)October 3Ranma 1/2: Season 3 (Japan, series)October 4Blue Box: Season 2 (Japan, series)October The Boogeyman (movie, 2023)Lorne (doc, 2026)Mayor of Kingstown: Seasons 1-4 (series)Super BOOMi: Season 1 (series)October 6All American: Season 8 (series)Love Village: Season 3 (Japan, series)Mojo Brookzz: I Know You Lying (stand-up special)Pride and Prejudice and Zombies (movie, 2016)October 7Inside The Circle (Mexico, series)Less of a Stranger (Poland, movie)Real Men: Season 2 (Italy, series)Who Is Martin Mull? (new, doc)October 8Below (Canada, series)Unicorn Academy: Secrets Revealed Chapter 2 (Canada, family series)October 9Animals (new, movie)Haunted Hotel: Season 2 (series)Is It Cake? Halloween: Season 2 (series)Take Charge of My Heart (South Korea, series)October 10100 Days of Deception (South Korea, series)The First Monday in May (doc, 2016)October 12Fire Spike: Season 1 (series)Free Leonard Peltier (new, doc)Señora Acero: Seasons 1-5 (series)Wayne: Season 1 (series)October 13Solar Opposites: Season 6 (series)The Trap (Germany, series)TYSON (new, doc)October 14Cocaine Bear (movie, 2023)Love Is Blind: Season 11 Boston (series)October 15Hollywood Arts (new, series)The Diplomat: Season 4 (series)The Storm (Sweden, movie)October 16The Disciple (new, doc)Heat (movie, 1995)The Fate of the Furious (movie, 2017)Money Trap: The Karun Treasure (Turkey, series)Norm: The Tale of Norm Macdonald (new, doc)Sacrifice (France, movie)Seriously Single Too (South Africa, movie)Therapy Done Right (Argentina, movie)October 20Blindspotting: Seasons 1-2 (series)Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 (Japan, series)October 21Emily (movie, 2022)Gladiator (movie, 2022)Gladiator II (movie, 2024)The Mothers of Penguins: Season 2 (Poland, series)The New Stanford Prison Experiment (new, series)Six Kings Slam: Season 2 (live event)October 22Bottle Shock (movie, 2008)Couldn't Agree Less with Allison & Isaac (podcast)Did Someone Happen to Mention Me? (Japan, series)Nobody Wants This: Season 3 (series)October 23Fading Grandeur (Spain, series)Lupin: Part 4 (France, series)Paralyzed by Hope: The Maria Bamford Story (new, doc)Surviving Hurricane Otis (Mexico, movie)October 26Minimum Wage (new, series)October 27Dangerous Liaisons: Season 1 (series)The One About Matthew Perry (new, doc)Zainab Johnson: Toxically Optimistic (stand-up special)October 28Champions (movie, 2023)October 29Balaraw: Blood Island (Philippines, movie)You, Me, Us (Italy, movie)October 30A Couple of Lies (Sweden, series)Akka (India, series)Beat Luke Littler (UK, live event)The Birthday Gift (Germany, movie)Collision Course (Spain, movie)How to Ruin Diwali: Meet the Parents (South Africa, series)SCTV: The Greatest Show You've Never Heard Of (new, doc)What's Leaving Netflix in October 2026All these movies and TV shows are about to get gone, including Gone Girl (though does that mean it's not actually leaving?). Plan your streaming accordingly...Movies and Series Leaving October 1A Dog's PurposeA League of Their OwnAlohaAngel EyesApollo 13Baby MamaBeginnersThe BeguiledThe Boss BabyBlue Is the Warmest ColorCharlie and the Chocolate FactoryCinderella ManCluelessFargoThe Fifth ElementGhostbustersGhostbusters: Answer the CallGone GirlHalo: Seasons 1-2High FidelityThe Hitman’s BodyguardHitman's Wife's BodyguardIdentity ThiefInside Man: Most WantedKrampusThe Lazarus ProjectNomadlandOut of AfricaParenthoodThe Parkers: Seasons 1-5Queen & SlimSavagesThe ShackU-571The VowWilly Wonka & the Chocolate FactoryLeaving October 2The Wandering EarthLeaving October 3Dawson's Creek: Seasons 1-6Leaving October 7Nurse Jackie: Seasons 1-7Leaving October 8Poldark: Seasons 1-5Scream Leaving October 9AfterLeaving October 11A Quiet Place Part IILeaving October 14The Hunger GamesThe Hunger Games: Catching FireThe Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & SnakesLeaving October 15Death NoteThe Smurfs 2Leaving October 16Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe OriginsLeaving October 29Deadwind: Seasons 1-3