New on Netflix in October 2026: East of Eden and more to watch
Netflix's October lineup starts with East of Eden on Oct. 2. Here are the notable arrivals this week and later this month.
October starts tomorrow, and streaming services are refreshing their lineups. If you are planning what to watch over the next few weeks, here are the Netflix releases getting the most attention, according to Tom's Guide.
The biggest arrival this week is East of Eden on Friday, October 2. Florence Pugh leads the adaptation of John Steinbeck's novel about families in California's Salinas Valley across generations. On Saturday, October 3, Tyler Perry's Doing Life arrives, a drama about a single mother and a reformed ex-convict who form an unexpected bond. The same week brings #Love, a dating app competition series.
Later in the month, Animals arrives October 9. Ben Affleck directs and stars as a Los Angeles mayoral candidate trying to rescue his kidnapped son. The political drama The Diplomat returns for its fourth season on October 15. If you missed it last week, Season 3 of the romantic comedy Nobody Wants This arrived September 22.
October 1 also brings a batch of older movies, including The Sixth Sense, Love Actually and Call Me by Your Name. Remember that titles also leave the service each month, so if something on your list is expiring, the What's on Netflix site keeps a running list of what is coming and going.
Tonight, add two or three October titles to your watchlist so the next free evening starts with a choice already made, instead of twenty minutes of scrolling.
Sources
- New on Netflix October 2026: 5 best movies and shows to stream, plus full release list | Tom's Guide
- Full List of What's Coming to Netflix in October 2026
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