Netflix is ushering in October 2026 with a diverse slate of new content, balancing horror favorites with a notable focus on comedy documentaries and a new miniseries adaptation of John Steinbeck's "East of Eden."
Notable New Releases
The month kicks off on October 1 with the debut of "East of Eden," a new miniseries starring Florence Pugh and Christopher Abbott, developed and written by Zoe Kazan. This adaptation of Steinbeck's classic novel centers on the complex relationships within the Trask and Hamilton families. Also arriving on the first are numerous film additions, including "The Sixth Sense," "Crimson Peak," "Red Dragon," the 2013 "Evil Dead," all three "Psycho" films, and "The Menu."
The "Bourne" franchise will also be available in its entirety, with "The Bourne Identity," "The Bourne Supremacy," "The Bourne Ultimatum," and "Jason Bourne" all landing on October 1. Other notable movie additions include "Hush," "8 Mile," "The Devil Wears Prada," "Call Me by Your Name," and "Love Actually."
Comedy and Documentary Focus
October's lineup heavily features documentaries and specials centered on comedic icons. "Who Is Martin Mull?" arrives on October 7, exploring the career of the versatile actor and comedian. Later in the month, "Norm: The Tale of Norm Macdonald" (October 16) offers a deep dive into the late comedian's life through archival footage and personal submissions, directed by Judd Apatow. "Paralyzed by Hope: The Maria Bamford Story" (October 23), co-directed by Apatow and Neil Berkeley, examines Bamford's mental health journey and her unique comedic style. The Matthew Perry tribute, "The One About Matthew Perry," a three-part documentary series featuring interviews with his inner circle and private family photos and videos, is set for October 27. Finally, "SCTV: The Greatest Show You've Never Heard Of" (October 30) coincides with the addition of all six seasons of the influential Canadian sketch comedy series, highlighting the careers of stars like Martin Short, Eugene Levy, and John Candy.
Additional Series and Films
Other series highlights include the fourth season of "The Diplomat" on October 15 and "Below," a new series starring Josh Hartnett as a fisherman battling a sea creature, premiering October 8. Ben Affleck directs and stars in the crime thriller "Animals," about a mayoral candidate whose son is kidnapped, arriving October 9. "Hollywood Arts," a spin-off/sequel series to "Victorious" focusing on Daniella Monet's Trina Vega, also premieres on October 15.
Content Departures
As new titles arrive, several popular films and series are set to depart the platform throughout October. Notably, the "Hunger Games" franchise, including "The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes," will leave on October 14. Other significant departures include "Gone Girl," "Fargo," "Ghostbusters," "A League of Their Own," and "Scream" on October 1. "Dawson's Creek" seasons 1-6 and "Nurse Jackie" seasons 1-7 will also be removed.
A full release schedule is available for those looking to plan their viewing.