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As Summer comes to an end and the crisp Autumn evenings set in, get yourselves ready for a fantastic line-up of new titles on Netflix UK this October. Here’s your first look at what’s coming.
There are plenty of movies to look forward to on Netflix in October, such as Ben Affleck’s new political thriller Animals and a new action-comedy starring Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Evans, Sacrifice. Also, make sure to look out for some of Netflix’s new non-English-language films, such as the Swedish comedy The Storm and the Spanish drama Collision Course.
On the television side of things, it’s even more stacked. With brand-new shows such as East of Eden, the adaptation of John Steinbeck’s beloved novel, starring Florence Pugh. Josh Hartnett takes on a deep-sea creature terrorizing an isolated fishing town, and we will also see the return of beloved titles such as Lupin, Nobody Wants This, and The Diplomat.
On the animated front, this is another great month for subscribers, with brand-new weekly anime including Blue Box, Ramparts of Ice, and Ranma 1/2. There is also the return of the hilarious adult-animated comedy series Haunted Hotel.
Please note that this is a live page and not the full list of movies and TV shows coming to Netflix UK in October 2026. In fact, more titles will be announced throughout September and October, so make sure to bookmark this page and keep a close eye on what’s coming.
What’s Coming to Netflix UK on October 1, 2026
- Crazy Rich Incredibly Broke (2026) N – Saudi Arabian drama film centered on an incredibly wealthy but snobbish family who suddenly find themselves broke.
- East of Eden (Limited Series) N – New, highly anticipated adaptation of John Steinbeck’s beloved novel, starring Florence Pugh, that explores the multigenerational story of the Trask family.
- Hanging Up (2000) – Comedy film directed by Diane Keaton, centered on three sisters who bond over their father’s impending death, none of whom are particularly close to him.
- The Lego Movie (2014) – Phil Lord and Christopher Miller’s smash-hit animated film stars Chris Pratt as Emmet Brickowski, a construction worker in Bricksburg, who is recruited to stop an evil tyrant from gluing the LEGO universe into eternal stasis.
- Ramparts of Ice (Season 2) N – Japanese anime series centered on Koyuki Hikawa, a high school loner, whose solitary existence is disrupted when she is befriended by a cheerful classmate.
What’s Coming to Netflix UK on October 2, 2026
- Doing Life (2026) N – Tyler Perry’s brand-new Netflix drama centers on a single mother fighting to survive and a reformed ex-convict who find an unlikely second chance in each other.
Picture: Schumacher ’94 — The Birth of a Legend – Netflix
- Schumacher ’94 — The Birth of a Legend (2026) N – Sports documentary focused on the breakthrough season of Michael Schumacher, who would go on to become one of F1’s greatest racers of all time.
What’s Coming to Netflix UK on October 4, 2026
- Blue Box (Season 2) N – The weekly romantic sports anime returns for a brand-new season, as Taiki not only continues his ambition to compete at the nationals in badminton but also to win the heart of Chinatsu-senpai.
- Ranma 1/2 (Season 3) N – New weekly episodes follow the misadventures of Ranma Saotome, who is cursed to transform into a girl when doused with cold water and is betrothed to Akane, the youngest Tendo daughter.
What’s Coming to Netflix UK on October 5, 2026
Picture: Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire – Warner Bros.
- Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (2024) – Godzilla and Kong must unite to face a colossal, undiscovered threat hidden deep within the Hollow Earth that challenges their very existence and the ultimate survival of the human race.
- Mayor of Kingstown (Seasons) – American drama following the McLusky family, who act as power brokers in Kingstown, Michigan, navigating a complex web of police, criminals, and inmates in a town where the business of incarceration is booming.
What’s Coming to Netflix UK on October 6, 2026
- Epic: Elvis Presley in Concert (2025) – Documentary on the legendary “King of Rock and Roll,” Elvis Presley, featuring never-before-seen footage and recordings.
- Love Village (Season 3) N – In this heartwarming Japanese reality dating series, singles aged 35 and older relocate to a rustic house in the mountains, seeking one final chance at finding true and lasting love.
What’s Coming to Netflix UK on October 7, 2026
- Inside the Circle (Season 1) N – Mexican drama based on Jorge Zepeda Patterson’s novel, a leaked video plunges four lifelong friends into a dangerous web of blackmail, exposing dark secrets that threaten to destroy their bond and lives.
- Less of a Stranger (2026) N – This gripping Polish biopic explores the turbulent life of rock star Jan Borysewicz, leader of the iconic band Lady Pank, revealing the family tragedies that shaped his legendary musical journey.
- Real Men (Season 2) N – An Italian drama following Mattia, Luigi, Riccardo, and Massimo as they continue their journey to fit the ever-changing mold of modern manhood, with new jobs and old flames keeping them on their toes.
- Unforgettable (Seasons) – Poppy Montgomery stars as the homicide detective Carrie Wells, who solves crimes through her eidetic memory.
- Who Is Martin Mull? (2026) N – Documentary following the life and career of actor Martin Mull, featuring his own words and friends such as Steve Martin, Tom Waits, and David Alan Grier.
What’s Coming to Netflix UK on October 8, 2026
- Below (Limited Series) N – Josh Hartnett stars as Calvin Penney, a fisherman of a remote town who must fight to protect his family and way of life from a deep-sea creature terrorizing the town.
- Unicorn Academy: Secrets Revealed (Season 2) N – Children’s animated series.
What’s Coming to Netflix UK on October 9, 2026
- A Day Like No Other (Limited Series) N – An eight-episode Spanish biographical drama chronicles the life of legendary Spanish singer Raphael, tracing his extraordinary journey from humble beginnings in post-war Spain to his ultimate conquest of the global stage.
- Animals (2026) N – Ben Affleck’s latest film on Netflix follows a mayoral candidate and his wife who resort to extreme measures in order to pay the ransom for their kidnapped son.
- Doctor X (Season 1) N – In this South Korean remake, a genius freelance surgeon navigates the corrupt hierarchy of Guseo University Hospital, using her extraordinary skills to expose injustices and fearlessly challenge powerful medical leadership.
Picture: Haunted Hotel – Netflix
- Haunted Hotel (Season 2) N – In season two, Katherine and her family finally settle into running the world’s most haunted hotel, facing new paranormal challenges, demanding spirits, and an ever-growing collection of unpredictable supernatural disasters.
- Is It Cake?: Halloween (Season 2) N – Netflix’s beloved baking competition series returns as contestants attempt to create hyper-realistic Halloween-themed cakes.
- Take Charge of My Heart (Limited Series) N – In this South Korean romantic comedy, a corporate heir with a failing artificial heart strikes an unexpected, life-saving contract with a miraculously electric screenwriter who can physically recharge his battery.
What’s Coming to Netflix UK on October 10, 2026
- 100 Days of Deception (Season 1) N – New weekly Korean series set in 1932 Gyeongseong, where a skilled pickpocket goes undercover at the Japanese Government-General for 100 days to aid the Korean independence movement, entangling herself in dangerous espionage and hidden secrets.
- Malory Towers (Seasons) – BBC drama set in Cornwall after the war, following young Darrell Rivers as she attends a boarding school and navigates lasting friendships, midnight feasts, exciting lacrosse matches, and valuable life lessons.
Picture: Wicked – Universal Pictures
- Wicked (2024) – Misunderstood, green-skinned Elphaba and popular Glinda forge an unlikely friendship at Shiz University in Oz. Their bond fractures as their divergent destinies transform them into iconic, legendary rival witches.
What’s Coming to Netflix UK on October 12, 2026
- Free Leonard Peltier (2026) N – This gripping documentary revisits the decades-long case of Indigenous activist Leonard Peltier, examining his controversial 1977 conviction and the tireless, fifty-year international movement fighting for his clemency and ultimate freedom.
What’s Coming to Netflix UK on October 13, 2026
- The Trap (Season 1) N – German drama centered on author Lisa Konrad, who hasn’t left her home for a decade after witnessing her sister’s tragic murder. However, after spotting the killer on television, she devises a risky plan for justice.
What’s Coming to Netflix UK on October 15, 2026
- Balaraw: Blood Island (Season 1) N – Filipino horror series following Sabina, who, years after her mother vanished, follows a mysterious clue to an uncharted island, where she must confront hidden dark secrets and terrifying folklore deeply rooted in her own family.
Picture: The Diplomat – Netflix
- The Diplomat (Season 4) N – Netflix’s popular political thriller returns with Keri Russell as a catastrophic event shatters the fragile peace Kate Wyler brokered between the US and UK. As her marriage crumbles, she must navigate a dangerous conspiracy involving a powerful Russian weapon.
- Hollywood Arts (Season 1) N – In this Victorious spin-off, struggling actress Trina Vega returns to Hollywood Arts as an unqualified substitute teacher, clashing with and inspiring a new generation of ambitious, eccentric performing arts students.
- The Storm (2026) N – In this Swedish dark comedy, a ferocious storm traps old friends at a lavish northern farm during a 45th birthday dinner, forcing buried secrets and raw emotions to the surface.
What’s Coming to Netflix UK on October 16, 2026
- The Disciple (2026) N – This documentary chronicles a devoted fan’s journey into the Wu-Tang Clan’s inner circle, where his ambition and creativity converge to produce a unique, secret album that ignites massive global controversy.
- Norm: The Tale of Norm Macdonald (2026) N – Directed by Judd Apatow, this intimate documentary traces the life and career of legendary stand-up comedian Norm Macdonald, exploring his rise on Saturday Night Live and his enduring comedic legacy.
- Money Trap (Season 1) N – When a mythical map unexpectedly falls into the hands of a legendary scam artist, he decides to orchestrate one final, high-stakes con before leaving his criminal life behind for good.
- Sacrifice (2026) N – Action comedy starring Anya-Taylor Joy and Chris Evans, set during a star-studded charity gala, in which a disillusioned movie star facing an existential crisis is taken hostage by a radical warrior and her doomsday cult, plunging the night into wild chaos.
- Therapy Done Right (2026) N – In this Argentine dark comedy, a disillusioned psychoanalyst who has lost faith in traditional methods crosses every professional boundary to help a creatively blocked novelist, sparking chaotic and unpredictable results.
What’s Coming to Netflix UK on October 20, 2026
- Cyberpunk: Edgerunners (Season 2) N – Night City returns in this standalone sequel, a washed-up legend named Weak searches for purpose without his cyberware, while a vengeful nomad named D uncovers deadly corporate secrets in Night City’s brutal world.
What’s Coming to Netflix UK on October 22, 2026
- Did Someone Happen to Mention Me? (Season 1) N – Did Someone Happen to Mention Me (Season 1) N – Japanese comedy series starring Kōji Yakusho as Gen Takasegawa, a popular actor who, after being away for 2 years, returns home to discover everyone has no memory of him.
- Nobody Wants This (Season 3) N – After recommitting to each other, Joanne and Noah move in together and embrace exciting new milestones in their relationship. Meanwhile, newly single Sasha and Esther navigate modern dating, as Morgan’s media career skyrockets.
What’s Coming to Netflix UK on October 23, 2026
Picture: Lupin – Netflix
- Lupin (Part 4) N – Four years into his prison sentence, Assane Diop’s plans are shattered when a mysterious copycat stages simultaneous museum heists, forcing him to escape and unmask the dangerous new Lupin imposter.
- Paralyzed by Hope: The Maria Bamford Story (2026) N – In this intimate documentary, comedian Maria Bamford courageously shares her life story, transforming her lifelong mental health struggles and profound personal vulnerabilities into hilarious, uplifting, and deeply authentic stand-up comedy.
What’s Coming to Netflix UK on October 25, 2026
- My Happy Marriage (Special Episodes) N – In the three-episode special, Miyo and Kiyoka seek a peaceful life as they prepare for their long-awaited wedding. However, the unexpected return of Miyo’s childhood friend brings new, unsettling challenges.
What’s Coming to Netflix UK on October 27, 2026
- The One About Matthew Perry (Season 1) N – Netflix’s new intimate three-part documentary series explores the life, career, and lasting legacy of the late Friends star Matthew Perry, featuring interviews with family and those who knew him best.
What’s Coming to Netflix UK on October 30, 2026
- Beat Luke Littler (2026) N – Hosted by Gary Lineker, this live sports special offers twenty amateur darts players the ultimate challenge: defeating 19-year-old world champion Luke Littler in a single leg for a £501,000 prize.
- Collision Course (2026) N – Spanish drama film set during an economic crisis, a chaotic Madrid bank robbery triggers a chain of unpredictable events. This tense thriller spirals into a dangerous game of deception, fear, and desperate survival.
- Dead-End Job (Limited Series) N – A Korean thriller that follows a debt-ridden man who accepts a highly lucrative part-time job, only to be plunged into bizarre, supernatural workplaces that hide a deeply terrifying and dangerous corporate conspiracy.
- How to Ruin Diwali: Meet the Parents (Season 1) N – In this South African comedy, overachieving perfectionist Mmabatho Nkomo tries to impress her fiancé’s traditional Indian family, but accidentally exposes her future father-in-law’s secret affair just days before Diwali.
- SCTV: The Greatest Show You’ve Never Heard Of (2026) N – Documentary chronicling the rise, fall, and enduring legacy of the highly influential Canadian sketch comedy series SCTV, featuring behind-the-scenes footage and an exclusive cast reunion filmed in 2018.
What’s Coming to Netflix UK on October 31, 2026
- A Couple of Lies (Limited Series) N – In this four-part Swedish psychological thriller based on Stefan Ahnhem’s novel, two couples swap homes between Stockholm and Sicily, sparking a twisted game of surveillance, betrayal, and dangerous mistrust.
What are you looking forward to watching on Netflix UK in October 2026? Let us know in the comments below!