September 28 to October 4, 2026

Welcome to your weekly look ahead at what’s coming to Netflix US over the next seven days! Spooky season is officially upon us, and as we cross over into October, Netflix is delivering an absolutely massive first-of-the-month drop. With an enormous wave of horror classics, beloved movie franchises, and highly anticipated Netflix Originals, your autumn watchlist is about to get seriously packed.

Here is a breakdown of everything coming to Netflix between September 28th and October 4th, 2026, including three expanded highlights you definitely won’t want to miss. For the full list of October 2026 releases, keep it locked here on What’s on Netflix.

Best New Shows and Movies Coming to Netflix This Week

East of Eden (Limited Series)

Coming to Netflix: Thursday

Florence Pugh leads the cast in this highly anticipated, ambitious new adaptation of John Steinbeck’s classic American novel. Exploring the intricate, multigenerational saga of the Trask family, this limited series promises sweeping drama, stunning period details, and powerhouse performances. If you love a sprawling, emotionally heavy historical drama, clear your schedule for this massive Netflix Original release.

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle (2025)

Coming to Netflix: Monday

Anime fans, the beginning of the end is here. Dropping Tanjiro and the Hashira straight into Muzan’s mind-bending lair, this first chapter of the epic finale trilogy is pure, adrenaline-pumping action. As the Demon Slayer Corps goes head-to-head with the terrifying Upper Rank demons in a brutal battle for survival, the animation and high-stakes fights go completely supernova. It’s an absolute must-watch event.

LEGO ONE PIECE (Season 1)

Coming to Netflix: Tuesday

The legendary Straw Hat Pirates are getting a brick-tastic makeover! In a hilariously meta twist, Netflix is expanding its smash-hit ONE PIECE universe with a brand-new LEGO animated series. Adapting the beloved live-action adaptation—which itself adapted the iconic anime and manga—this blocky adventure brings Luffy, Zoro, Nami, and the rest of the crew to life in a highly destructive and utterly hilarious way. Expect plenty of clever visual gags, swashbuckling action, and that signature, irreverent LEGO charm.

Murder in a Small Town (Seasons 1-2)

Coming to Netflix: Tuesday

Picture Credit: FOX

If you’re looking for your next crime binge, this is exactly what the doctor ordered. This atmospheric FOX mystery series follows a burned-out, big-city detective who retreats to a quiet, picturesque coastal town in desperate need of some peace and quiet. But, as is always the case in sleepy, idyllic TV towns, he quickly discovers that dark secrets, local scandals, and brutal murders wash up on its shores just as often as the tide. With the first two seasons dropping together, it’s the perfect moody mystery to curl up with on a rainy autumn evening.

Full List of New Arrivals Planned for Netflix UK This Week

Coming to Netflix on Monday, September 28th

• Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle (2025) – The breathtaking first chapter of the epic Demon Slayer finale trilogy arrives.
• Last Trace with Kaelyn Moore (Podcast) – Video episodes of the hit true-crime podcast.
• Outside (Season 1) Netflix Original – The Sidemen present a brand-new reality series.

Coming to Netflix on Tuesday, September 29th

• LEGO ONE PIECE (Season 1) Netflix Original – The live-action adaptation of the anime, which is an adaptation of the manga, is getting its own hilarious LEGO adaptation!
• Mononoke The Movie: Chapter Ⅲ – The Curse of the Serpent (2026) Netflix Original – The surreal, visually stunning Japanese animated horror franchise returns as the Medicine Seller faces a fearsome new opponent spawned by festering grudges.
• Murder in a Small Town (Seasons 1-2) – A burned-out big-city detective retreats to a quiet coastal town, only to discover that brutal murders wash up on its shores just as often.

Coming to Netflix on Wednesday, September 30th

• Ancient Aliens (Season 13)
• Babes (2024) – Ilana Glazer and Michelle Buteau star in this laugh-out-loud, R-rated, and completely unfiltered comedy about motherhood and messy female friendship.
• Hoarders (Season 16)
• I’ll Always Know What You Did Last Summer (2006) – The incredibly campy, straight-to-DVD third installment of the slasher franchise featuring a supernatural, zombie fisherman.
• Love is Blind: Netherlands (Season 1) Netflix Original – Another international spin-off to the Netflix dating show. 
• Resident Evil: The Final Chapter (2016) – Milla Jovovich returns for one last chaotic, zombie-slaying ride to The Hive to stop the Umbrella Corporation once and for all.
• Seduced by His Lies (2025) – A twisty Lifetime thriller about a woman who teams up with a mysterious stranger living in her townhome after realizing they’ve both been scammed.
• The Arena (Season 1) Netflix Original – New French reality competition series.
• The Thicket (2024) – Peter Dinklage and Juliette Lewis lead this gritty, dark Western revenge thriller about a cynical bounty hunter.
• The Widower: ‘Til Death Do Us Part (2026) Netflix Original – A chilling true-crime documentary following the 30-year web of a charismatic killer and his trail of suspicious deaths.
• Thomas & Friends: Really Helpful Engines (2026) – New animated film in the world of Thomas the Tank Engine.
• What’s Your Number (2011) – Anna Faris and Chris Evans shine in this breezy, underrated early-2010s rom-com.

Coming to Netflix on Thursday, October 1st

Note: Today brings a massive drop of licensed content for the first of the month!

• 21 Jump Street (2012) – Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum go undercover at a high school.
• 22 Jump Street (2014) – The boys are back, this time heading to college.
• 8 Mile (2002) – Eminem’s acclaimed drama about an aspiring rapper in Detroit’s underground battle scene.
• A Haunted House (2013) – Marlon Wayans’s hilarious spoof of the “found footage” horror genre.
• A Haunted House 2 (2014)
• A Madea Family Funeral (2019) – Tyler Perry’s chaotic and hilarious funeral planning comedy.
• Ad Astra (2019) – Brad Pitt stars in this visually stunning, slow-burn sci-fi epic.
• Adili Idola Celebrity Roast (2026) – Indonesian comedy roast featuring YouTube star Reza Arap. 
• Angels & Demons (2009) – Tom Hanks returns as Robert Langdon in this fast-paced Vatican thriller.
• Are We There Yet? (2005) – Ice Cube takes two rebellious kids on a disastrous road trip.
• Bourne Movie Collection – Binge the iconic espionage franchise:
  • The Bourne Identity (2002) 
  • The Bourne Supremacy (2004)
  • The Bourne Ultimatum (2007) 
  • The Bourne Legacy (2012) 
  • Jason Bourne (2016) 
• Bring It On (2000) – The quintessential teen cheerleading comedy starring Kirsten Dunst and Gabrielle Union.
• Call Me by Your Name (2017) – Timothée Chalamet and Armie Hammer star in this Oscar-winning, sun-drenched romance.
• Cowboys & Aliens (2011) – Daniel Craig and Harrison Ford team up in this wild sci-fi Western mashup.
• Crazy Rich Incredibly Broke (2026) Netflix Original – Middle Eastern drama about a snobbish wealthy family who loses it all.
• Crimson Peak (2015) – Guillermo del Toro’s sumptuous gothic romance starring Mia Wasikowska, Jessica Chastain, and Tom Hiddleston.
• Dallas Buyers Club (2013) – Matthew McConaughey and Jared Leto’s Oscar-winning true-story drama.
• Dracula (1992) – Francis Ford Coppola’s lavish adaptation starring Gary Oldman and Keanu Reeves.
• East of Eden (Limited Series) Netflix Original – Florence Pugh leads this ambitious adaptation of the Steinbeck classic.
• Evil Dead (2013) – Fede Álvarez’s relentless, unapologetically gory reboot of the cabin-in-the-woods classic.
• Friday the 13th (2009) – The terrifying 21st-century reboot of the Camp Crystal Lake slasher.
• Happy Death Day 2U (2019) – Jessica Rothe returns in this wildly entertaining time-loop horror-comedy sequel.
• Horton Hears a Who! (2008) – Jim Carrey and Steve Carell voice this beloved animated Dr. Seuss feature.
• Hush (2016) – Mike Flanagan’s tense home invasion thriller about a deaf writer stalked by a masked killer.
• I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997) – The quintessential 90s slasher starring Jennifer Love Hewitt and Sarah Michelle Gellar.
• Inferno (2016) – Tom Hanks solves a deadly puzzle in the third Robert Langdon film.
• Lake Placid (1999) – The ultimate late-90s creature-feature guilty pleasure featuring Betty White and a 30-foot crocodile.
• Love Actually (2003) – The beloved ensemble holiday rom-com.
• Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein (1994) – Kenneth Branagh’s ambitious adaptation starring Robert De Niro.
• Moonlight (2016) – Barry Jenkins’s stunning, Oscar-winning masterpiece starring Mahershala Ali.
• NCIS (Seasons 20-22) – The long-running naval crime procedural continues.
• Ouija: Origin of Evil (2016) – Mike Flanagan’s critically acclaimed 1960s horror prequel.
• Pearl Harbor (2001) – Michael Bay’s sweeping WWII action-romance.
• Point Break (1991) – Keanu Reeves and Patrick Swayze star in this adrenaline-fueled heist classic.
• Psycho Movie Collection:
  • Psycho (1960) 
  • Psycho II (1983) 
  • Psycho III (1986) 
• Red Dragon (2002) – Edward Norton and Anthony Hopkins star in this tense Hannibal Lecter prequel.
• Sam and Colby (Season 1) – Paranormal YouTubers bring their show to Netflix.
• Seven Years in Tibet (1997) – Brad Pitt stars in this WWII historical adventure.
• Split (2016) – James McAvoy delivers a gripping performance in M. Night Shyamalan’s chilling thriller.
• The Da Vinci Code (2006) – The blockbuster adaptation of Dan Brown’s controversial bestseller.
• The Devil Wears Prada (2006) – Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway shine in the endlessly quotable fashion comedy.
• The Equalizer (2014) – Denzel Washington comes out of retirement to protect a young girl from the mob.
• The Huntsman: Winter’s War (2016) – Chris Hemsworth, Charlize Theron, and Emily Blunt star in this action-packed fantasy.
• The Menu (2022) – Anya Taylor-Joy and Ralph Fiennes star in this dark, satirical thriller set at an exclusive island restaurant.
• The Prestige (2006) – Christopher Nolan’s mind-bending thriller about two rival stage magicians in Victorian London.
• The Ramparts of Ice (Season 2) Netflix Original – Anime series.
• The Sixth Sense (1999) – M. Night Shyamalan’s legendary psychological thriller.
• The Strangers (2008) – A terrifying home invasion horror film starring Liv Tyler and Scott Speedman.
• The Way Home (Season 4) – The final, emotional chapter of the generations-spanning, time-travel family drama.
• Top Chef VIP – A massive Telemundo hit cooking competition with serious telenovela energy.
• Twilight Movie Saga – Revisit Forks with the complete cinematic franchise:
  • Twilight (2008) 
  • The Twilight Saga: New Moon (2009)
  • The Twilight Saga: Eclipse (2010)
  • The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn: Part 1 (2011) 
  • The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn: Part 2 (2012)
• Underworld: Blood Wars (2016) – Kate Beckinsale returns as the vampire death dealer Selene.

Coming to Netflix on Friday, October 2nd

• #Love (Season 1) Netflix Original – A Tamil romance drama where a practical dating app founder and her competitor test their opposing theories on love.
• Doing Life (2026) Netflix Original – Tyler Perry writes and directs this gritty romantic drama starring Naomi Baker and Jay Reeves.
• Schumacher ’94 — The Birth of a Legend (2026) Netflix Original – An intimate documentary looking back at Michael Schumacher’s dramatic 1994 Formula 1 championship season.

Coming to Netflix on Saturday, October 3rd

• Ranma 1/2 (Season 3) Netflix Original – The classic martial arts comedy anime returns.

Coming to Netflix on Sunday, October 4th

• Blue Box (Season 2) Netflix Original – The second season of the charming high school sports romance anime arrives.

With so many massive movies hitting the platform this week, what are you adding to your watchlist first? Let us know down in the comments below!