Netflix is jam-packed with great titles this month, with blockbuster movies, exciting new shows, and fascinating documentaries making their debut on the streaming service. Highlights include The Fall Of The House Of Usher (ideal Halloween viewing), movie comedy Old Dads, and a new documentary about football megastar David Beckham.
Check out the rest of the highlights below and then keep scrolling to take a look at some of the other titles landing on Netflix USA this October.
Please note: This list is correct at the time of writing but the Netflix schedule may be subject to change.
October 1
Django – Limited Series
Loosely based on the 1966 western Django starring Franco Nero, this series stars Matthias Schoenaerts (Rust And Bone) in the title role as the cowboy haunted by the murder of his family.
Dune (2021)
Before you purchase your tickets for the upcoming sequel, familiarize yourself with the world of Arrakis with this critically acclaimed adaptation of Frank Herbert’s classic novel. It’s one of the biggest science-fiction movies of recent years although those expecting Star Wars-level thrills might be disappointed. The visuals are absolutely stunning, however, and so is the story if you’re able to get your head around the various political shenanigans.
The Night Logan Woke Up – Limited Series
Xavier Dolan stars in this 90s set thriller series that is based on the stage play from playwright Michel Marc Bouchard. It tells the tale of a family whose secrets resurface, years after an unspeakable event rocks a small Quebec town.
October 3
Brother (2022)
Propelled by the pulsing beats of Toronto’s early hip-hop scene, this movie tells the story of Francis and Michael, the sons of Caribbean immigrants, who face questions of masculinity, identity and family during the sweltering summer of 1991.
October 4
Beckham – Limited Series
Four-part documentary series about David Beckham’s life, from his working-class roots in East London to his career as a world-class footballer and life as a father-of-four.
Filip (2023)
Polish drama set in 1943 about the titular character who, after escaping from the Warsaw Ghetto, tries to hide his Jewish origins while working as a waiter in Frankfurt.
October 5
Everything Now – Season 1
After being released from hospital after a lengthy battle with anorexia, 17-year-old student Mia is thrust back into the chaotic world of her college. When she realizes her friends have acquired knowledge and experiences that she doesn’t have, she decides to play catch-up by creating a bucket list.
Sophie Wilde stars in this British teen dramedy.
October 6
Ballerina (2023)
There’s not a lot of dancing going on in this Korean action drama about an ex-bodyguard who goes on a quest for revenge after failing to protect the life of her best friend.
Fair Play (2023)
Phoebe Dynevor and Alden Ehrenreich star in this thriller about thriving New York couple Luke and Emily whose relationship takes a sinister turn when Emily gets a promotion and Luke starts to feel emasculated.
October 11
Once Upon A Star (2023)
Paying homage to Thai cinema in the 1960s, this film follows the crew of a traveling Pharma-Cinema Unit who hit the road to bring the joy of live-dubbed 16mm movies to villages and small towns across Thailand.
October 12
Good Night World – Season 1
Japanese anime series about four members of a dysfunctional family who have no idea that they are all players in an online video game.
The Fall Of The House of Usher – Limited Series
Mike Flanagan’s latest (and possibly final) horror series for Netflix is loosely based on the works of Edgar Allan Poe, including moments from the titular story as well as The Black Cat, The Premature Burial, and The Tell-Tale Heart.
October 13
The Conference (2023)
In this Swedish comedy horror, a team-building conference for municipal employees turns into a nightmare when a mysterious figure starts bumping off the participants.
October 15
Camp Courage (2023)
The shadow of the Ukraine-Russia conflict hangs over this documentary about a young Ukrainian refugee girl named Milana who travels with her grandmother, Olga, to a week-long summer camp in the Austrian Alps which hosts other families affected by the war.
October 17
I Woke Up A Vampire – Season 1
On her 13th birthday, Carmie’s life suddenly becomes a lot more complicated when she discovers she’s a Vampling: a half-human, half vampire, that is supposed to be a mythical legend. And you thought your experience of puberty was difficult!
The Devil On Trial (2023)
Using reenactments and home videos, this dark documentary recounts the infamous “Devil Made Me Do It” defense used in the 1981 murder trial of Arne Cheyenne Johnson. Was he possessed by a demon? The case was taken up by Ed and Lorraine Warren, the famed paranormal investigators, who faced one of their greatest challenges with this investigation.
October 19
Bodies – Limited Series
Based on the graphic novel by Si Spencer, this part sci-fi, part-murder mystery series, focuses on four detectives from different time periods who all investigate the same crime. As their investigations converge, they reveal a sinister conspiracy that threatens the United Kingdom.
Neon – Season 1
Musical comedy centered around three teens who move from their small town in Florida to the city of Miami with the hopes of making it big in the world of reggaeton.
October 20
Creature – Limited Series
When tragedy befalls a reckless scientist in Istanbul, his student uses untested methods to finish his work – with devastating consequences. This Turkish mini-series is an adaptation of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein.
Old Dads (2023)
Bobby Cannavale, Bill Burr, and Bokeem Woodbine star in this new comedy about three middle-aged best friends who sell their company to a millennial and then find themselves increasingly out of their depth as they struggle to navigate a changing world of culture.
October 26
Pluto – Season 1
Japanese anime series set in the distant future where sentient humanoid robots pass for humans. When seven of the world’s most advanced robots are destroyed, it’s up to Europol’s top detective to investigate these serial murders.
October 27
Pain Hustlers (2023)
Emily Blunt and Chris Evans star in this comedy crime drama about a woman who finds herself in the middle of a criminal conspiracy after helping a bankrupt pharmacy get back on its feet.
Sister Death (2023)
In this prequel to the Spanish horror movie Veronica, a young novice with supernatural powers arrives at a former convent turned school for girls, and unravels secrets that haunt its inhabitants.
Yellow Door: Looking for Director Bong’s Unreleased Short Film (2023)
Parasite director Bong Joon-ho’s directorial debut film, Looking for Paradise, was never released. This documentary traces the quest for the film while shedding light on the creative origins of its genius director.
Also Streaming…
October 1
60 Days In – Season 4
American Made (2017)
BlackKkKlansman (2018)
Blessers (2019)
Get Out (2017)
Identity Thief (2013)
Last Vegas (2013)
Ma (2019)
Miss Juneteenth (2020)
One Piece – New Seasons
Pompeii (2014)
The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (2014)
The Monuments Men (2014)
The Return of Tanya Tucker: Featuring Brandi Charlile (2022)
Us (2019)
October 2
Strawberry Shortcake and the Beast of Berry Bog (2023)
October 3
Beth Stelling: If You Didn’t Want Me Then
October 4
Keys to the Heart (2023)
Race to the Summit (2023)
Super Pumped: The Battle for Uber – Season 1
The Transporter: Refuelled (2015)
October 5
Khufiya (2023)
Lupin – Part 3
Sex Tape (2014)
October 6
A Deadly Invitation (2023)
Maybe Baby (2023)
October 7
Strong Girl Nam-soon – Season 1
October 8
K Food Show: A Nation of Banchan – New Episodes
October 9
Stranded with My Mother-in-Law – Season 1
October 10
Last One Standing – Season 2
October 11
Big Vape: The Rise and Fall of Juul
Pact of Silence – Season 1
October 12
Deliver Us From Evil (2014)
LEGO: Ninjago Dragons Rising – Season 1 (New Episodes)
October 13
Ijogbon (2023)
October 14
Tammy (2014)
The Misfits (2021)
October 15
Look Away (2018)
October 16
Long Shot (2019)
Oggy Oggy – Season 3
October 18
Dark Water – Season 1
October 19
Captain Laserhawk: A Blood Dragon Remix – Season 1
Crashing Eid – Season 1
October 20
Disco Inferno (2023)
Doona! – Season 1
Elite – Season 7
Flashback (2023)
Kandasamys: The Baby (2023)
Surviving Paris – Season 1
Vjeran Tomic: The Spider-Man of Paris (2023)
October 23
Princess Power – Season 2
October 25
Life On Our Planet – Season 1
October 27
TORE – Season 1
What will you be adding to your Netflix watchlist? Let us know in the comments below.