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Make Decider a Preferred Source Photos: Netflix; Illustration: Don Pearsall More On: netflix originals Stream It Or Skip It: ‘Mononoke the Movie: Chapter III – The Curse of the Serpent’ On Netflix, In Which The Haunted Palace’s Story Concludes In A Fast-Paced Feat Of Animation Stream It Or Skip It: ‘Plastic Beauty’ On Netflix, A Japanese Medical Drama That Explores The Ugly Parts Of The Beauty Industry 11 Best New Movies on Netflix: September 2026’s Freshest Films to Watch 11 Best New Shows on Netflix: September 2026’s Top Upcoming Series to Watch This October, Netflix programming treats you to terrifyingly terrific content all month long. While it’s always hard to say goodbye to the titles leaving Netflix, you won’t feel down for long once you get a good look at the impressive array of Netflix Original series coming to the platform to take their place. With everything from premiering titles to long-awaited continuations of fan favorites, Netflix’s diverse and delightful October 2026 debuts are sure to have something for everyone.
The streamer is set to help you celebrate the new month with premieres from highly anticipated continuations of established hit series across several different genres (so there’s truly something for everyone), like The Diplomat Season 4, Nobody Wants This Season 3, and Lupin Part 4.
There are also plenty of exciting new shows that’ll begin streaming exclusively on Netflix this month. Keep an eye out for East of Eden, Below, and Hollywood Arts, three of the most hotly anticipated titles dropping on Netflix in October.
So what makes the cut for our Top 11, and which of them have what it takes to be in the Netflix Top 10? Keep reading to treat yourself to the greatness that is the list of streaming standouts for October 2026.
CAST: Florence Pugh, Christopher Abbott, Mike Faist, Joseph Zada, Joe Anders, Zoe Phillips, Hoon Lee, Martha Plimpton, Ciarán Hinds, Tracy Letts
DESCRIPTION: Adapted from John Steinbeck’s acclaimed 1952 novel of the same name, East of Eden is a Netflix Original limited drama series set in early 20th-century California, where generations of the Trask family experience profound passion, jealousy, and heartache. At the center of it all is the conniving and complex Cathy Ames (Florence Pugh), sowing seeds of discord that put two brothers (Christopher Abbott and Mike Faist) at odds and leave no one unscathed.
CAST: Josh Hartnett, Mackenzie Davis, Charlie Heaton, Natasha Henstridge, Joshua Close, Rohan Campbell, Willow Kean, Ruby Stokes, Kaleb Horn, Mary Walsh
DESCRIPTION: Celebrate the Halloween season with this spine-tingling suspense thriller miniseries following fisherman Calvin Penney (Josh Hartnett) as he fights to protect his remote town in Newfoundland, Canada, from a mysterious sea creature. With the help of a visiting marine researcher (Mackenzie Davis), Calvin looks to save his loved ones and community while reckoning with his personal traumas and family drama.
CAST: Keri Russell, Rufus Sewell, Allison Janney, Bradley Whitford, Ato Essandoh, Ali Ahn, Nana Mensah
DESCRIPTION: Netflix’s award-winning political thriller returns to the platform this October with an intense new season that continues to tell the gripping story of United States ambassador to the United Kingdom, Kate Wyler (Keri Russell). The Diplomat: Season 4 sees major relationships unravel both professionally and personally as US and UK relations fray, putting extra pressure on Kate to reestablish a tentative peace while her own marriage falls apart in the midst of it all.
Released October 22
CAST: Kristen Bell, Adam Brody, Tovah Feldshuh, Timothy Simons, Jackie Tohn, Michael Hitchcock, Justine Lupe, Sarah Silverman, Andrew Rannells
DESCRIPTION: Emmy-nominated rom-com Nobody Wants This is back with a brand new season that sees Joanne (Kristen Bell) and Noah (Adam Brody) take significant steps forward in their relationship while their loved ones undergo significant life changes of their own. As Joanne and Noah settle into their new shared home and life together, Sasha (Timothy Simons) and Esther (Jackie Tohn) navigate their separation, and Morgan (Justine Lupe) looks to make moves both romantically and professionally.
Released October 20
CAST: Clancy Brown, Nazeeh Tarsha, Valeria Rodriguez, Kimoy Lee
DESCRIPTION: Four years after the series premiered on Netflix, Cyberpunk: Edgerunners is back with a brand new standalone season set in the Cyberpunk universe. Adapted from the world of the video game Cyberpunk 2077, this dystopian sci-fi anime’s second season centers on four hired guns working together to find meaning, revenge, and belonging on the harsh streets of Night City.
CAST: Daniella Monet, Alyssa Miles, Peyton Jackson, Martin Kamm, Emmy Liu-Wang, Erika Swayze, Yvette Nicole Brown, Eric Lange, Matt Bennett, Jake Farrow, Kira Kosarin, Taylen Biggs, Lexi Rivera, Sofie Dossi
DESCRIPTION: Step back into the quirky, creative world of Nickelodeon series Victorious with this spin-off teen sitcom revolving around Trina Vega (Daniella Monet) and the next generation of students at Hollywood Arts. Trina is back at her alma mater, working as a completely unqualified substitute teacher to both challenge and inspire talented teens on the road towards growth, self-discovery, and stardom.
DESCRIPTION: TYSON is an engrossing four-part Netflix Original docuseries that packs a punch as it delves deep into the life and legacy of former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson. From boxing achievements significant enough to earn the moniker “Baddest Man on the Planet” to notable controversies and challenges both in and out of the ring, this series examines it all as it offers an unflinching look at Mike Tyson’s career, struggles, and personhood through the eyes of the man himself.
CAST: Omar Sy, Ludivine Sagnier, Antoine Gouy, Soufiane Guerrab, Shirine Boutella, Théo Christine, Laïka Blanc-Francard
DESCRIPTION: The hit French mystery thriller series Lupin makes a long-awaited return to reunite viewers with a changed Assane Diop (Omar Sy) who wants to leave his life as a gentleman thief behind after turning himself in to the authorities and spending four years in prison. But just when he has stepped away to start a peaceful and quiet life with his family, Assane is pulled back into the game when a copycat criminal frames him for crimes he did not commit, forcing him to do whatever it takes to clear his name.
CAST: Will Forte, Eliza Coupe, Skyler Gisondo, Natalie Palamides, Jimmi Simpson
DESCRIPTION: Netflix Original animated supernatural sitcom Haunted Hotel returns just in time for Halloween, getting you in the spooky spirit with fresh hijinks and paranormal problems for single mother Katherine Freeling (Eliza Coupe) and her family. As she, Ben (Skyler Gisondo), Esther (Natalie Palamides), and Nathan (Will Forte) continue to cater to ghostly guests, they navigate mischief and mayhem to make their haunted hotel feel more like a home.
CAST: Grace Reiter, Aidan Micho, Hyde Healy, Julia DiCesare, Luke Burke, Ryan Micho, Tommy Armstrong, Randall Park
DESCRIPTION: Based on American High’s successful short-form series, Minimum Wage premieres on Netflix to deliver a mockumentary-style workplace comedy about a stressed-out group of teenagers trying to balance school, running a pizzeria, and dealing with the people who make their lives difficult, all without losing their minds. Even though the stakes are low, the chaos is high, making every day at work come with its own hilarious trials and triumphs.
CAST: Anna Nagase, Fuka Izumi, Shoya Chiba, Satoshi Inomata, Sakura Shinfuku, Chiaki Kobayashi, Akari Kito, Kakeru Hatano, Natsumi Kawaida
DESCRIPTION: The Ramparts of Ice continues to adapt its original manga material as it lands on Netflix this month with a must-see sophomore season. Season 2 of the romantic comedy-drama anime picks back up with introverted high schooler Koyuki Hikawa (Anna Nagase) as she tries to catch her bearings on shaky, unknown territory, navigating growing feelings for an increasingly distant Minato (Shoya Chib). Meanwhile, their respective best friends, Miki (Fuka Izumi) and Yota (Satoshi Inomata), see their own bond grow tense, leading all four friends to risk growing apart as they struggle with tangled emotions, meddling peers, and coming-of-age.
Maddy Casale is a Chicago-based writer and comedian who covers everything from animated series to Hallmark movies. Follow her on Duolingo @MCasale.
