Netflix is rolling out a bunch of new releases on its platform this week. While it’s a quieter week than usual, there are still some standout releases worth checking out going into October.
“Monster: The Ed Gein Story” drops this week, marking the third installment in Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan’s acclaimed anthology series. The new season delves into the life of Ed Gein, the notorious 1950s Wisconsin murderer and grave robber whose gruesome acts inspired iconic horror movies like “Psycho,” “The Texas Chain Saw Massacre” and “The Silence of the Lambs.”
But that’s not all worth your time this week. There are both seasons of the “Halo” series, the Oscar-winning war movie “The Hurt Locker,” and new releases like “Steve,” a British drama starring Cillian Murphy as the headteacher of a struggling reform school for troubled boys. Here are our top picks, a full rundown of everything new on Netflix this week, and a list of titles leaving the streaming service.
New on Netflix this week: Top picks
‘Nightmares of Nature: Cabin in the Woods’
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“Nightmares of Nature: Cabin in the Woods” is a three-part documentary series on Netflix, narrated by “Stranger Things” star Maya Hawke. Set in the North American wilderness, it follows three animal protagonists — a pregnant mouse, a bachelor raccoon, and a young froglet — as they work through the challenges of survival in a dangerous environment.
The narrative unfolds as these creatures encounter various hurdles seeking refuge in an abandoned cabin, only to discover that safety remains elusive. It seeks to reveal the frightening side of the natural world through the eyes of those being hunted.
Watch on Netflix starting September 30
‘RIV4LRIES’
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“RIV4LRIES” is a teen dramedy series set in a middle school in Pisa, Italy. The story centers on Terry, a new student who challenges the established social order, particularly the group known as “the Insiders.”
Led by the charismatic and popular leader, this clique has long dominated the school’s social scene. Terry’s arrival disrupts the status quo, leading to a series of events that test friendships and the students’ perceptions of themselves and each other. Throughout the series, viewers see the ups and downs of teenage life, the impact of social expectations, and the quest for personal identity.
Watch on Netflix starting October 1
‘Halo’
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The live-action “Halo” series, based on the iconic Xbox game franchise, was canceled by Paramount Plus after two seasons. However, the series is finding a new home on Netflix in October, and while there has been no official announcement regarding a third season, there’s a slight chance it could see a revival due to high fan demand.
“Halo” is set in the 26th century, during a massive interstellar war between humanity and a theocratic alien alliance known as the Covenant. At the center of the story is Master Chief (Pablo Schreiber), a supersoldier genetically enhanced and trained to protect humanity from existential threats. Accompanying him is a varied team of soldiers, researchers, and AI allies who face the dangers of an interstellar conflict.
Watch on Netflix starting October 1
‘The Hurt Locker’
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“The Hurt Locker” is an Oscar-winning war drama that follows Sergeant First Class William James (Jeremy Renner), a bomb disposal expert deployed to Iraq during the height of the conflict. Assigned to an Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team, James faces life-and-death situations daily as he moves through the dangerous and unpredictable streets of Baghdad, defusing improvised explosive devices (IEDs) under immense pressure.
The movie also explores the dynamics within his team, including Sergeant JT Sanborn (Anthony Mackie) and Specialist Owen Eldridge (Brian Geraghty), showing their differing approaches to both duty and teamwork. James’s adrenaline-fueled methods both awe and unsettle his colleagues, exposing the psychological toll of constant danger.
Watch on Netflix starting October 1
‘Monster: The Ed Gein Story’
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In the third installment in Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan’s Netflix anthology series, viewers delve into the life of Ed Gein (portrayed by Charlie Hunnam), a reclusive figure from 1950s rural Wisconsin.
Gein’s disturbing acts of grave robbing and murder, driven by intense psychological trauma and an obsessive attachment to his domineering mother, Augusta, are central to the story. Laurie Metcalf stars as Augusta, whose influence is depicted as a significant factor in Gein’s descent into violence. The series explores how Gein’s real-life crimes inspired iconic fictional characters in horror, such as Norman Bates, Leatherface, and Buffalo Bill.
Watch on Netflix starting October 3
‘Steve’
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Set in the mid-1990s, “Steve” reimagines Max Porter’s Sunday Times bestseller “Shy.” The story centers on a critical day in the life of Steve (Cillian Murphy), the headteacher of a last-chance reform school, and the students under his care, who exist on the margins of society.
As Steve struggles to maintain the school and prevent its closure, he must also confront his own mental health challenges. At the same time, we follow Shy (Jay Lycurgo), a troubled teenager wrestling with his past while facing an uncertain future. He battles the tension between his vulnerability and a dangerous tendency toward self-harm and aggression, revealing the delicate balance between hope and despair in the lives of both teacher and student.
Watch on Netflix starting October 3
‘Angel Has Fallen’
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“Angel Has Fallen” is a political action thriller and the third installment in the “Has Fallen” series. The movie follows Secret Service agent Mike Banning (Gerard Butler), who is framed for an assassination attempt on President Allan Trumbull (Morgan Freeman).
After narrowly surviving a drone strike that leaves the president in a coma, Banning becomes a fugitive, pursued by both the FBI and his own agency. In a desperate bid to prove he’s not guilty, Banning uncovers a conspiracy involving a private military company, Salient Global, and a plot to manipulate global tensions for profit. With the help of his estranged father, Clay Banning (Nick Nolte), he must expose the true culprits before they can execute their plan.
Watch on Netflix starting October 4
Everything new on Netflix: September 29-October 5
SEPTEMBER 30
“Earthquake: Joke Telling Business” (Netflix comedy special)
Legendary comedian Earthquake debuts his first hour-long Netflix stand-up special. Following his hilarious 2022 half-hour special, Chappelle’s Home Team – Earthquake: Legendary, which the New York Times ranked as the “Funniest Special” of 2022, the comedian brings his signature humor back to the stage as he riffs on everyday life, relationships, current events and much more.
“Nightmares of Nature: Cabin in the Woods” (Netflix documentary)
Chilling tales of survival unfurl in this documentary series that captures the drama, danger and dark beauty of nature from the perspective of its prey.
- “Interview with the Vampire: Season 2”
OCTOBER 1
“Love Is Blind: Season 9” (Netflix series)
Denver singles shake up their search for “the one” and step into the pods, braving twists, turns and love triangles to find their soulmate sight unseen.
RIV4LRIES (IT) (Netflix series)
At a middle school in Pisa, no one has ever challenged the cool kids — until new girl Terry arrives with bold ideas and the rivalries begin.
- About My Father
- Austin Powers in Goldmember
- Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery
- Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me
- Beverly Hills Cop
- Beverly Hills Cop II
- Beverly Hills Cop III
- Blue Crush
- The Book Club Murders
- Casper
- The Christmas Contract
- Coach Carter
- Coming to America
- Daddy Day Care
- Death Becomes Her
- Dirty Dancing
- Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax
- Dracula
- Eddie Murphy: Raw
- Elysium
- Fifty Shades Darker
- Fifty Shades Freed
- Fifty Shades of Grey
- Friends with Benefits
- The Goonies
- Hacksaw Ridge
- Halo: Seasons 1-2
- The Hurt Locker
- I Still Know What You Did Last Summer
- Law Abiding Citizen
- The Lincoln Lawyer
- The Mask
- Meet Joe Black
- Molly’s Game
- Mr. & Mrs. Smith
- NCIS: Seasons 18-19
- Pineapple Express
- Point Break
- Red Dragon
- Scarface
- Sinister 2
- Sister Act
- Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit
- Slender Man
- The Strangers
- Taxi Driver
- Training Day
- The Way Home: Seasons 1-2
- When a Stranger Calls
- The Wrath of Becky
OCTOBER 2
“Dudes” (DE) (Netflix series)
Four close-knit friends in their 40s do their best to face a new world of modern masculinity — but even their best tends to make things worse.
“The Game: You Never Play Alone” (IN) (Netflix series)
A career-driven game developer fights back against misogynistic expectations after she becomes the target of brutal attacks online and in real life.
“Rockstar: DUKI from the End of the World “(AR) (Netflix documentary)
Argentine trap star Duki gives an intimate look at his past and career, from early rap battles to his rise as a verified hitmaker in this documentary.
- Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story
- The Martian
OCTOBER 3
“Genie, Make a Wish” (KR) (Netflix series)
After a millennium, a flamboyant genie returns to grant wishes to a stoic woman. Can his magic turn her routine-bound world into one of love and fantasy?
“Monster: The Ed Gein Story” (Netflix series)
The shocking tale of Ed Gein, the infamous murderer and grave robber who inspired many of Hollywood’s most iconic on-screen killers.
“The New Force” (SE) (Netflix series)
An understaffed police district in 1950s Sweden launches a bold experiment to introduce its first group of female officers. Inspired by true events.
“Old Dog, New Tricks” (ES) (Netflix series)
Cash-strapped vet Antón takes a job at a fancy pet store, going from treating rural farm animals to peddling premium treats for pampered pooches.
“Rhythm + Flow France: After the Beat” (FR) (Netflix documentary)
This exclusive documentary features iconic “Rhythm + Flow France” participants and follows their efforts to build music careers after the competition.
“Steve” (GB) (Netflix film)
Over one intense day, the devoted head teacher of a last-chance reform school strives to keep his students in line while facing pressures of his own.
OCTOBER 4
“Ranma1/2” Season 2 (JP) (Netflix series)
The mayhem continues at the Tendo Dojo as Akane and Ranma deal with a spatula-wielding fiancée, fowl-tempered rival and lecherous martial arts master.
- Angel Has Fallen
- Night of the Living Dead
OCTOBER 5
- Despicable Me 3
- Ip Man
- Ip Man 2
- Ip Man 3
- Ip Man 4: The Finale
Leaving Netflix This Week
Leaving 9/30/25
Chappelle’s Show seasons 1-2
Leaving 10/1/25
A Million Ways to Die in the West
A Night at the Roxbury
American Graffiti
American Pie
American Pie 2
Antz
Big Daddy
Blades of Glory
Born on the Fourth of July
Dazed and Confused
Dune
Focus
Friday Night Lights
Good Burger
Grown Ups
Grown Ups 2
Krampus
Mission: Impossible
Mission: Impossible II
Mission: Impossible III
Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol
Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation
Neighbors
Now You See Me
Now You See Me 2
Old School
Road Trip
Rudy
Rush Hour
Rush Hour 2
Rush Hour 3
Talk to Me
The Blues Brothers
The Departed
Wayne’s World
Wayne’s World 2
White Collar: Seasons 1-6
Zoolander
Leaving 10/5/25
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