Monster: The Ed Gein Story is at the top of the Netflix October 2025 list of new arrivals. The third season of Ryan Murphy‘s Monster anthology series focuses on the titular, infamous murderer and grave robber, who is known for inspiring multiple Hollywood horror classics, such as Psycho and The Texas Chain Saw Massacre. Led by Sons of Anarchy star Charlie Hunnam, Netflix is shaping up The Ed Gein Story as the prime streaming choice for the 2025 Halloween season. True crime fanatics have much more in store, too. Murphy is already developing the fourth season of Monster, which will follow the famous axe murderer suspect Lizzie Borden. For now, The Ed Gein Story premieres on October 3.
As the upcoming awards season approaches, some of the most promising award contenders are set to debut on the Netflix streaming platform in October 2025. Starting with Steve on October 3, the intimate drama stars Oscar-winner Cillian Murphy (Oppenheimer) as the devoted headteacher of a last-chance reform school for young boys. Moving on to A House of Dynamite on October 23, Netflix subscribers get a tense, front-row seat to an accurate depiction of how the White House responds to nuclear missiles heading to America in real time. This highly anticipated Netflix original film marks the return of Oscar-winning director Kathryn Bigelow, best known for helming The Hurt Locker (2008) and Zero Dark Thirty (2012).
Next up, from All Quiet on the Western Front (2022) and Concalve (2024) director Edward Berger comes Ballad of a Small Player on October 29. Amid the glittering casinos of Macau, a troubled gambler (Golden Globe-winner Colin Farrell) running away from his past debts becomes fascinated by an enigmatic woman at the baccarat table. Although not necessarily an Oscar contender, The Woman in Cabin 10 arrives on October 10 for those in the mood for more exciting original thrillers. The Netflix movie centers on a female journalist (Keira Knightley), who witnesses a passenger going overboard from a lavish yacht while on assignment. But when no one believes her, she risks her life to uncover the truth.
Several fan-favorite Netflix shows are also returning for new seasons in October 2025. Two big examples are The Diplomat Season 3, premiering on October 16, and Nobody Wants This Season 2, which lands on October 23. However, the one Netflix original series that arguably has the most attention is The Witcher Season 4, as it’s the first with actor Liam Hemsworth replacing Henry Cavill as the titular monster hunter, Geralt of Rivia. After the Continent-altering events of Season 3, Geralt, Yennefer of Vengerberg (Anya Chalotra), and Ciri (Freya Allan) find themselves separated across a war-torn world. If the three are to reunite, they must embrace unexpected allies and face powerful enemies, including the evil Vilgefortz of Roggeveen (Mahesh Jadu).
Finally, Netflix’s streaming library is adding plenty of horror favorites in time for the spooky season. The Strangers (2008) remains timeless and just as eerie as ever, as does George A. Romero’s Night of the Living Dead (1968). Meanwhile, Casper (1995) should keep the kids satisfied. In terms of other streaming recommendations, Donnie Yen’s Ip Man franchise is a must-see for all action fans, and the first four movies are getting added to Netflix on October 5. Discover more on our monthly recs below, then check out the list of every film and TV show coming to the Netflix streaming service in October 2025. You can also find what’s new this month on HBO Max right here on DiscussingFilm!
Our Netflix October 2025 Streaming Recs
Monster: The Ed Gein Story
Monster: The Ed Gein Story premieres on Netflix on October 3, 2025!
Steve
Steve debuts on Netflix on October 3, 2025!
The Woman in Cabin 10
The Woman in Cabin 10 hits Netflix on October 10, 2025!
The Diplomat Season 3
The Diplomat Season 3 arrives on Netflix on October 16, 2025!
Nobody Wants This Season 2
Nobody Wants This Season 2 lands on Netflix on October 23, 2025!
A House of Dynamite
A House of Dynamite comes to Netflix on October 24, 2025!
Ballad of a Small Player
Ballad of a Small Player debuts on Netflix on October 29, 2025!
The Witcher Season 4
The Witcher Season 4 premieres on Netflix on October 30, 2025!
Netflix October 2025: Full List of New Arrivals
Coming October 1
Love Is Blind: Season 9 — Netflix Series
RIV4LRIES (IT) — Netflix Series
About My Father (2023)
Austin Powers in Goldmember (2002)
Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997)
Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999)
Beverly Hills Cop (1984)
Beverly Hills Cop II (1987)
Beverly Hills Cop III (1994)
Blue Crush (2002)
The Book Club Murders (2024)
Casper (1995)
The Christmas Contract (2018)
Coach Carter (2005)
Coming to America (1988)
Daddy Day Care (2003)
Death Becomes Her (1992)
Dirty Dancing (1987)
Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax (2012)
Dracula (1931)
Eddie Murphy: Raw (1987)
Ejen Ali: The Movie (2019)
Ejen Ali: The Movie 2 (2025)
Elysium (2013)
Fifty Shades Darker (2017)
Fifty Shades Freed (2018)
Fifty Shades of Grey (2015)
Friends with Benefits (2011)
Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance (2012)
The Goonies (1985)
Hacksaw Ridge (2016)
Halo: Seasons 1-2
The Hurt Locker (2008)
I Still Know What You Did Last Summer (1998)
Law Abiding Citizen (2009)
The Lincoln Lawyer (2011)
The Mask (1994)
Meet Joe Black (1998)
Molly’s Game (2017)
Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2005)
NCIS: Seasons 18-19
One Piece: Season 25
Pineapple Express (2008)
Point Break (1991)
Red Dragon (2002)
Scarface (1983)
Sinister 2 (2015)
Sister Act (1992)
Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit (1993)
Slender Man (2018)
The Strangers (2008)
Taxi Driver (1976)
Training Day (2001)
The Way Home: Seasons 1-2
When a Stranger Calls (1979)
The Wrath of Becky (2023)
Coming October 2
Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story (2004)
Dudes (DE) — Netflix Series
The Game: You Never Play Alone (IN) — Netflix Series
The Martian (2015)
Rockstar: DUKI from the End of the World (AR) — Netflix Documentary
Winx Club: The Magic Is Back: Season 1
Coming October 3
Genie, Make a Wish (KR) — Netflix Series
Monster: The Ed Gein Story — Netflix Series
The New Force (SE) — Netflix Series
Old Dog, New Tricks (ES) — Netflix Series
Rhythm + Flow France: After the Beat (FR) — Netflix Documentary
Steve (GB) — Netflix Film
Coming October 4
Angel Has Fallen (2019)
Night of the Living Dead (1968)
Ranma1/2: Season 2 (JP) — Netflix Series
Coming October 5
Despicable Me 3 (2017)
Ip Man (2008)
Ip Man 2 (2010)
Ip Man 3 (2015)
Ip Man 4: The Finale (2019)
Coming October 6
Dr. Seuss’s Horton! — Netflix Family
Coming October 7
Matt McCusker: A Humble Offering — Netflix Comedy Special
Nurse Jackie: Seasons 1-7
True Haunting (GB) — Netflix Documentary
We Have Always Lived in the Castle (2018)
Coming October 8
Caramelo (BR) — Netflix Film
Is It Cake? Halloween — Netflix Series
Néro the Assassin (FR) — Netflix Series
Coming October 9
Boots — Netflix Series
The Maze Runner (2014)
Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials (2015)
Maze Runner: Death Cure (2018)
The Resurrected (TW) — Netflix Series
Victoria Beckham (GB) — Netflix Documentary
Coming October 10
Kurukshetra: The War of Mahabharata (IN) — Netflix Series
My Father, the BTK Killer — Netflix Documentary
Old Money (TR) — Netflix Series
Swim to Me (CL) — Netflix Film
The Woman in Cabin 10 — Netflix Film
Coming October 11
Typhoon Family (KR) — Netflix Series
Coming October 14
Everybody Loves Me When I’m Dead (TH) — Netflix Film
Splinter Cell: Deathwatch — Netflix Series
Coming October 15
Held Hostage in My House (2024)
Inside Furioza (PL) — Netflix Film
No One Saw Us Leave (MX) — Netflix Series
Six Kings Slam 2025 — Netflix Live Event
Taken in Plain Sight (2017)
Coming October 16
The A Team (2010)
Confessions of a Shopaholic (2009)
The Diplomat: Season 3 — Netflix Series
Romantics Anonymous (JP) — Netflix Series
Starting 5: Season 2 — Netflix Sport Series
The Time That Remains (PH) — Netflix Film
Coming October 17
27 Nights (AR) — Netflix Film
Good News (KR) — Netflix Film
The Perfect Neighbor — Netflix Documentary
She Walks in Darkness (ES) — Netflix Film
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2014)
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows (2016)
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem (2023)
Turn of the Tide: Season 2 (PT) — Netflix Series
Turn of the Tide: The Surreal Story of Rabo de Peixe (PT) — Netflix Documentary
The Twits — Netflix Family
Coming October 18
Don’t Say a Word (2001)
Coming October 21
Michelle Wolf: The Well — Netflix Comedy Special
The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon: Season 2
Who Killed the Montreal Expos? (CA) — Netflix Documentary
Coming October 22
Mob War: Philadelphia vs. The Mafia — Netflix Documentary Series
The Monster of Florence (IT) — Netflix Series
Coming October 23
The Elixir (ID) — Netflix Film
Nobody Wants This: Season 2 — Netflix Series
Coming October 24
A HOUSE OF DYNAMITE — Netflix Film
Parish: Season 1
Coming October 25
The Dream Life of Mr. Kim (KR) — Netflix Series
Coming October 27
The Asset (DK) — Netflix Series
Dark Winds: Season 3
Sliding Doors (1998)
Coming October 28
Babo: The Haftbefehl Story (DE) — Netflix Documentary
Mo Amer: Wild World — Netflix Comedy Special
Nightmares of Nature: Lost in the Jungle — Netflix Documentary
Physical: Asia (KR) — Netflix Series
Coming October 29
Ballad of a Small Player (GB) — Netflix Film
NOS4A2: Seasons 1-2
Rulers of Fortune (BR) — Netflix Series
Selling Sunset: Season 9 — Netflix Series
Coming October 30
Aileen: Queen of the Serial Killers (GB) — Netflix Documentary
Amsterdam Empire (NL) — Netflix Series
Juan Gabriel: I Must, I Can, I Will (MX) — Netflix Documentary
Son of a Donkey (AU) — Netflix Series.
The Witcher: Season 4 — Netflix Series
Coming October 31
Bad Influencer (ZA) — Netflix Series
Breathless: Season 2 (ES) — Netflix Series
Rhythm + Flow France: Season 4 (FR) — Netflix Series
