October 2025 is shaping up to be an exciting month for Netflix subscribers, with a fresh wave of original series and blockbuster films ready to hit the platform. From chilling stories perfect for spooky season to binge-worthy dramas and laugh-out-loud comedies, the streaming giant has packed the schedule with something for every mood and taste. Whether you’re after edge-of-your-seat thrills or heartwarming escapes, this month’s releases promise plenty of reasons to stay glued to your screen. Curious to see what’s in store? Keep reading for our must-watch lineup coming to Netflix this October.
New Netflix Series
Netflix is rolling out a slate of fresh original series this October, ranging from gripping dramas to lighthearted comedies. Promising to entertain, inspire, and surprise, here are three originals you’ll want to add to your watchlist this month.
Monster: The Ed Gein Story (October 3)
Monster: The Ed Gein Story explores the chilling true-crime tale of Ed Gein, whose gruesome acts in the 1950s shocked a small Wisconsin town and inspired some of horror’s most iconic villains. The series delves into his twisted psychology, his crimes, and the eerie discoveries made inside his home. It is the third season of the American biographical crime drama anthology series Monster, created by Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan.
Boots (October 9)
Boots is a one-hour comedic drama that puts a bold, offbeat twist on the coming-of-age journey. Set against the gritty backdrop of the 1990s US Marine Corps—when being gay in the military was still outlawed—the story follows closeted and aimless Cameron Cope (Miles Heizer) and his best friend Ray McAffey (Liam Oh), the son of a decorated Marine, as they enter boot camp alongside a diverse group of recruits. Together, they face the physical and emotional trials of training, forming unexpected connections and confronting who they truly are in a system designed to strip them down. Blending sharp wit with genuine heart, Boots is a story of friendship, perseverance, and the fight to carve out a place in a world that demands conformity.
Victoria Beckham (October 9)
Victoria Beckham, a three-part documentary series, offers an intimate front-row look as Victoria readies for the fashion show of her career. Tracing her journey from a teenager who customized her school uniform to a Spice Girl determined to earn respect in the exacting world of fashion, the series tells a powerful story of resilience, reinvention, and self-discovery.
Netflix Returning Series
Some of Netflix’s biggest fan-favorite series are back this October, bringing fresh seasons filled with high-stakes drama, thrilling adventures, and a few unexpected twists. From lighthearted competitions to dark fantasy epics, these returning shows promise plenty to keep viewers binging all month long.
Is It Cake? Halloween (October 8)
Cake or fake? Trick or treat? Skilled bakers whip up hyperrealistic Halloween cakes in this seasonal special edition of the hit competition series.
The Diplomat: Season 3 (October 16)
The Diplomat: Season 3 finds Kate Wyler (Keri Russell) thrust deeper into the high-stakes world of international diplomacy as she struggles to steady a fragile new administration. With global tensions escalating and a deadly threat looming, every decision carries world-shaping consequences—not just for her country, but for her closest relationships. As alliances shift and pressure mounts, Kate must balance personal sacrifice with professional duty, proving once again that diplomacy is as perilous as it is political.
Nobody Wants This: Season 2 (October 23)
Nobody Wants This: Season 2 picks up with Joanne (Kristen Bell) and Noah (Adam Brody) as their whirlwind romance hits some inevitable bumps in the road. Between messy family drama, mounting career pressures, and one looming question that could change everything, the couple must decide how far they’re willing to go to make their relationship last. Balancing sharp humor with heartfelt moments, the new season explores love at its most chaotic—and most real.
The Witcher: Season 4 (October 30)
The Witcher: Season 4 continues the epic saga as the fallout from Season 3 leaves the Continent in turmoil. Geralt of Rivia (now played by Liam Hemsworth), Yennefer of Vengerberg (Anya Chalotra), and Ciri (Freya Allan) are torn apart by raging war and hunted by countless enemies, each forced onto separate, perilous paths. Along the way, they encounter unlikely allies whose loyalty may prove just as important as their strength. But only by embracing these new bonds—and confronting their own destinies—can they hope to reunite and survive a world where power, betrayal, and bloodshed rule.
New Netflix Films
Netflix is also debuting an exciting mix of new films this October, ranging from gripping thrillers, powerful dramas, and thought-provoking documentaries, each packed with high stakes and unforgettable moments. From tense character studies to globe-spanning mysteries, this month’s lineup offers plenty to choose from—starting with our personal picks below.
Steve (October 3)
Unfolding over the course of a single, high-pressure day, Steve stars Cillian Murphy as the devoted head teacher of a last-chance reform school fighting to keep his students on track. While juggling discipline, fragile hopes, and clashing personalities, he must also confront mounting personal and professional challenges that threaten to unravel everything he’s worked for. As tensions rise inside the classroom and beyond, Steve faces a reckoning that will test his resilience, compassion, and ability to lead when it matters most.
The Woman in Cabin 10 (October 10)
Based on the bestselling thriller, The Woman in Cabin 10 stars Keira Knighley as a journalist sent on assignment aboard a lavish luxury yacht. When she witnesses a passenger being pushed overboard, her desperate pleas for help are dismissed, leaving her isolated and doubted at every turn. Determined to uncover the truth, she risks everything—her reputation, her safety, and her life—as she unravels a chilling mystery on the open sea where nothing is as it seems.
The Perfect Neighbor (October 17)
Told through chilling police bodycam footage and firsthand accounts, The Perfect Neighbor unravels the story of a seemingly ordinary community pushed to its breaking point by one woman’s relentless harassment. What begins as a pattern of disturbances and hostile encounters soon escalates into a spiral of fear and mistrust that grips the entire neighborhood. When her behavior takes a deadly turn, the documentary exposes how a clash between one resident and her community spiraled into a fatal crime—raising urgent questions about warning signs, accountability, and the fragile bonds that hold neighbors together.
A House of Dynamite (October 24)
When a single, unattributed missile strikes the United States, the nation is thrown into chaos as leaders scramble to uncover who is behind the attack. With global tensions on the verge of eruption, intelligence agencies, military commanders, and political figures are forced into a dangerous race against time to determine whether it’s the act of a rogue state, a terrorist group, or something far more insidious. Directed by Kathryn Bigelow and led by an ensemble cast including Idris Elba and Rebecca Ferguson, the film is a gripping political thriller that explores the razor-thin line between caution and catastrophe when the world is one misstep away from war.
Ballad of a Small Player (October 29)
Set against the dazzling lights and hidden shadows of Macau’s casino world, Ballad of a Small Player stars Colin Farrell as a gambler on the run from a troubled past and a mountain of debts. As he drifts through the city’s high-stakes tables and backroom dealings, he becomes entangled with an enigmatic woman (Fala Chen) whose allure draws him deeper into a world where luck and danger collide. With Tilda Swinton also starring, this moody drama blends romance, suspense, and existential reckoning, exploring how one man’s desperate search for escape might become his ultimate downfall.