Best New Movies Added to Netflix in October 2026
From Ben Affleck’s chart-topping kidnapping thriller to the star-studded ‘Sacrifice,’ here are the best non-horror movies to stream on Netflix…
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‘The Final Problem’ Netflix Review: José Coronado Stars in New Spanish Sherlock-Style Mystery
Netflix's 'The Final Problem' offers a classic whodunnit setup, but does it deliver the same thrills as 'Glass Onion'?
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Netflix’s ‘Unabomber’ Review: Russell Crowe Shines in a Flawed True Crime Origin Story
Director Janus Metz returns with a two-timeline manhunt thriller starring Russell Crowe as professor Henry Murray.
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The Netflix Movies Generating Massive Oscar Buzz Out of TIFF
Unsurprisingly, the consensus at Toronto was unanimous: La bola negra is Netflix’s best shot to date at taking home the Academy Award for Best Picture."
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‘La Bola Negra’ Review: A Sweeping, Tear-Jerking Masterpiece That Demands Your Attention
Starring Miguel Bernardeau, 'La Bola Negra' is a mesmerizing triptych that explores Spanish identity and LGBTQ history across a century.
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Netflix’s ‘A Different World’ Reboot is Nostalgia Done Right
Hillman College returns to the small screen as Netflix revives the iconic sitcom with a focus on Dwayne and Whitley’s daughter.
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‘Habeas Corpus’ Netflix Review: Brazilian Legal Drama Tackles Real-Life Wrongful Convictions
Marjorie Estiano leads a powerful new legal thriller that blends procedural drama with real-life cases from the Innocence Project Brazil.
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Most Watched Netflix Shows and Movies of All Time (Updated: September 2026)
Wednesday and Squid Game are the most watched series launches and Troll and KPop Demon Hunters top the movie charts.
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‘Minerva Academy’ Review: Netflix’s Military School Drama Gets Darker Than You Expect
Netflix’s Italian teen drama Minerva Academy takes viewers inside a military high school in Naples, where discipline, hierarchy and tradition collide with everything that normally comes with being a teenager. What begins as a fairly...
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Every Season of Ryan Murphy’s ‘Monster’ on Netflix, Ranked Worst to Best
With four gripping true-crime installments now streaming, we evaluate how Ryan Murphy's latest Lizzie Borden chapter stacks up against Dahmer and Menendez.
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The True History Behind ‘Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story’: What’s Real And What’s Fiction
Netflix’s new Monster series is here, but what’s the fact and fiction behind the Lizzie Borden story?
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‘Possible Love’ TIFF Review: Netflix Undoubtedly Scored the Year’s Best Foreign Language Film
Anchored by a powerhouse performance from Jeon Do-yeon, 'Possible Love' is an immersive and beautifully shot triumph for Netflix.
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Maitreyi Ramakrishnan Proves She’s a True Leading Lady in Netflix’s ‘Best of the Best’
Maitreyi Ramakrishnan confirms her big lead energy, but the movie loses its rhythm in the second half.
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‘Ink’ TIFF Review: Danny Boyle’s Ruthless Thriller is Perfect—Except for One Bizarre AI Scene
Danny Boyle brings his signature kinetic style to the rise of Rupert Murdoch in the propulsive new Netflix original movie ‘Ink’.
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Netflix’s New Period Drama Series ‘The Doll’ Is a Breathtaking Adaptation of the Classic Novel
A gorgeous reconstruction of 19th-century Warsaw meets a biting social critique in Netflix’s newest prestige period drama, 'The Doll.'
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Léa Seydoux Shines in Marie Kreutzer’s Uneven Netflix Movie ‘Gentle Monster’ [TIFF]
Despite a powerhouse, visceral performance from Léa Seydoux, Marie Kreutzer's dark domestic drama gets bogged down by unnecessary subplots and a surprisingly surface-level execution.
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‘Below’ TIFF Preview: An Early Review & First Impressions of Netflix’s Next Great Horror Series
Josh Hartnett and Stranger Things star Charlie Heaton lead this atmospheric sea-monster horror series that just debuted at the Toronto International Film Festival.
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The 10 Best Netflix Original Musicals (And Why ‘Emilia Pérez’ Didn’t Make the Cut)
Looking for a great Netflix original musical? Here are the ten best films that hit all the right notes, and why Emilia Pérez isn't one of them.
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9/11 Documentaries and Movies on Netflix: Watch Guide for 25th Anniversary
From 'American Manhunt' to the new 'Turning Point: 9/11 Generation,' here are the titles to watch on Netflix for the 25th anniversary.
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‘Call My Agent!’ The Movie Netflix Review: A High-Stakes Reunion for the ASK Agency
Creator Fanny Herrero returns for the star-studded 'Call My Agent!' reunion movie, but does the French favorite still have its ASK agency magic?
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‘Crew Girl’ Review: Another Samey YA Sports Drama With Strokes of Brilliance
Despite feeling a little too familiar, 'Crew Girl' is extremely watchable, delivering some genuinely powerful storylines.
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