Let’s face it—October is streaming at its best. Everything outside is inviting for a movie marathon: cooler air, longer nights, and Netflix is coming with a bomb of releases to keep you busy for weeks. Whatever your choice of entertainment is—terrifying horror, belly-laugh comedies, or heart-warming family movies, you will find it in the month’s lineup. Hence, get a comfy blanket (and an arbitrary pumpkin spice latte, please) and check out below the 10 most-awaited movies and TV series to come to Netflix in October 2025. NOTE: The numbering is from ten to one, as a little suspense never hurt anybody.
10. Family Fun That Everyone Can Actually Agree On
If you want something that the kids will love, and you won’t detest secretly, then Netflix is the right place for you. KPop Demon Hunters is a phenomenal combination of energetic K-pop tracks and demon-slaying action that results in the whole house dancing. The Sea Beast is still popular with its epic theme and emotional side, while My Little Pony: A New Generation helps everyone to remember that friendship is magic. It is a perfect mix of wholesome, musical, and a little crazy for fun.
9. Laugh Out Loud: New Comedies and Old Favorites
Comedy lovers, rejoice. Adam Sandler is bringing back the Happy Gilmore 2 clubs with a bang, as the film will continue the golf-course chaos with the new cast, Julie Bowen, Chris McDonald, and a few surprise celebrity appearances. Concurrently, Tyler Perry’s Madea’s Destination Wedding is an assured next step in the saga of family fireworks and laughter as Madea gatecrashes an island ceremony. And if you are into something edgy, Genndy Tartakovsky’s Fixed is about a dog’s crazy last night before a vet visit; it is chaotic, heartfelt, and completely unhinged.
8. Animated Adventures for Kids and Adults Alike
Animation lovers are well catered to this month. Ranma ½ Season 2 is back with more martial arts mayhem, gender-bending antics, and heart. The Twits, based on the classic of Roald Dahl, takes the anonymous worst couple and re-creates the crazy new animated adventure littered with jokes and poetic justice. And Long Story Short, from the creator of BoJack Horseman, Raphael Bob-Waksal, is a sharp, emotional, and sometimes hilarious family epic that manipulates time to make it stand still.
7. Real Stories, Real Chills: True Crime & Documentaries
Are you a fan of true crime? Then brace yourself. Victoria Beckham, a docuseries in three parts, goes the extra mile to explore how Posh Spice evolved from a pop sensation to a fashion icon. On the other hand, The Monster of Florence disengages one of Italy’s most notorious unsolved murder cases, and My Father, the BTK Killer is the tragic story of a daughter discovering her father living a secret life as a serial killer. If you want your horror to be authentic and scary, then this program is meant for you.
6. Sports and Competition That’ll Get Your Adrenaline Pumping
The sports schedule this month is nothing but a sheer thrill. Physical: Asia pits the best athletes from eight countries against each other through some of the most brutal tests on the planet, while Six Kings Slam is assembling tennis legends for a record-breaking tournament in Riyadh. Something more personal? NBA players off the court in Starting 5 Season 2 as they juggle stardom, family, and the pressure of competing. The quality of sports dramas cannot get any higher, can it?
5. Screams, Sequels, and Nightmares Galore
Horror is what makes October complete. Black Phone 2 is about to do it again with the terrible villain played by Ethan Hawke for another chapter in the supernatural horror genre, and Keeper with Tatiana Maslany is a psychological horror set in an isolated cabin in the woods. Be ready for the smart plot twists, the eerie feeling, and the majority of the time, you will be hiding behind your fingers. The right of sleep is officially revoked.
4. Fresh Netflix Originals to Sink Your Teeth Into
If thrillers are your thing, Netflix’s new originals are a must-watch. The Woman in Cabin 10, which is based on the bestselling novel, is about a journalist who sees a murder take place on a luxury yacht, but no one will listen to her. The Asset features a young undercover agent as she makes her way through the perilous landscape of drug smuggling, where each choice might be her last. Both are cool, tense, and impossible to turn away from.
3. Big Action and Sci-Fi Spectacles
Netflix knows how to put on a show with its big-budget fare, from outer space to dystopian cities. In Halo, Seasons 1 and 2, the highly immersive world is visualized through the screen in cinematic combat and stunning visuals. The Martian is a kind of reboot of the original mission, where Matt Damon returns to Mars, but this time, reminding us of what human ingenuity is capable of. Why don’t you add Elysium to your sci-fi list and The Lincoln Lawyer to your keen courtroom drama, and your weekend plans will be complete.
2. Beloved Series Returning in a Big Way
Fan favorite shows are coming back even more powerful than before. In The Witcher Season 4, war breaks out on the Continent, and it sends Geralt, Yennefer, and Ciri down a crazy road. Diplomat, Season 3, features Kate Wyler being torn between the politics of the world and her personal side, while Nobody Wants This keeps giving its audience witty, emotional pieces of comedy centered on love, religion, and podcasting disaster. Clearly, it is comforting TV but in a new way.
1. Halloween Specials and Spooky Season Highlights
October is the time to get spooky. The bakers in the Halloween episode of Is It Cake? are making the most deceivingly delicious foods that are so frightful you’ll doubt your sanity. The classic horror film Night of the Living Dead is revived while The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon Season 2 is set in a scary, atmospheric France. As for horror lovers who are serious, Sinister 2, The Strangers, and Slender Man are equally prepared to shock you and reside in the dark side of Netflix through October.
So, What’s Your October Binge?
Whatever monster mayhem you are in the mood for, laugh-out-loud sequels, or inspiring documentaries, Netflix’s October lineup has it all. Just do me a favor, don’t forget to keep the lights on, and maybe keep that remote handy. It is going to be one wild month of streaming.