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Netflix just added 60 movies and shows to kick off October 2026. The first day of a new month is typically significant for streaming services<\/a>, as most platforms add a slew of new library titles (aka non-original movies and shows), and Netflix is no exception this month.<\/p>\n

Netflix\u2019s library just got a major boost (on Oct. 1), but 60 new additions are quite a lot to sort through at once. That\u2019s why I\u2019ve put in the hard work for you and sorted through everything added to Netflix in October 2026<\/a>, and picked out five movies and shows worthy of your watchlist.<\/p>\n

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This includes some truly great movies. First up, there\u2019s \u201cMoonlight.\u201d Barry Jenkins \u2019 Best Picture winner that ranks as one of the 21st century\u2019s most acclaimed dramas. Or, if you want some action, you can watch the whole Bourne franchise on Netflix; be sure to start with 2002’s \u201cThe Bourne Identity.\u201d Meanwhile, Sci-fi fans shouldn\u2019t skip \u201cAd Astra,\u201d and now that it\u2019s officially spooky season, Alfred Hitchcock\u2019s iconic 1960s horror \u201cPsycho\u201d is practically mandatory viewing.<\/p>\n

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Or if you want something genuinely new, Netflix is releasing its miniseries adaptation of John Steinbeck\u2019s \u201cEast of Eden\u201d on Oct. 1. This seven-part drama stars Florence Pugh, Christopher Abbott and Mike Faist. It\u2019s one of Netflix\u2019s tentpole original shows for the fall.<\/p>\n

Want to know more about my top picks this month? Let\u2019s jump into the five new to Netflix movies and shows you need to watch to start your October right.<\/p>\n

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5 Netflix movies to stream right now\u2018East of Eden\u2019<\/p>\n

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Genre: Period drama<\/p>\n

What’s it about? Based on John Steinbeck\u2019s epic novel, frequently cited as his \u201cmagnum opus\u201d (including by Steinbeck himself), \u201cEast of Eden\u201d is a family drama spanning generations. Set in California\u2019s Salinas Valley, it follows the messy dynamics of two families, the Trasks and the Hamiltons, and an enigmatic woman, Cathy Ames (Florence Pugh),<\/p>\n

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Why you should watch it: The 1955 movie adaptation of \u201cEast of Eden,\u201d starring James Dean, is a classic, but it tackles just one section of the book; this Netflix miniseries aims to chronicle the whole novel. It\u2019s written by Zoe Kazan, whose grandfather directed the aforementioned movie, adding a family connection that feels highly appropriate. Not to mention, Florence Pugh as Cathy is sure to be a major draw.<\/p>\n

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\u2018Moonlight\u2019 (2016)<\/p>\n

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What’s it about? Presented in three chapters, \u201cMoonlight\u201d chronicles the life of Chiron (played by Trevante Rhodes, Ashton Sanders and Alex Hibbert across the three time periods), a young black man growing up in Miami. His adolescence sees him grapple with his own masculinity and sexuality, while being guided by the community around him.<\/p>\n

Why you should watch it: \u201cMoonlight\u201d scooped Best Picture at the 89th Academy Awards, alongside Mahershala Ali receiving the first of his two Oscars for his scene-stealing supporting performance as Chiron\u2019s father figure, Juan. Directed by Barry Jenkins, it\u2019s a tragic drama but with a romantic streak. It’s an extremely powerful film.<\/p>\n

Stream “Moonlight” on Netflix<\/a> now<\/p>\n

\u2018The Bourne Identity\u2019 (2002)<\/p>\n

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Genre: Action thriller<\/p>\n

What’s it about? A group of Italian fishermen pull a bullet-ridden body from the water and are stunned to discover the man (Matt Damon) is still alive. Suffering from amnesia, he\u2019s unable to recall his past or name. As he pieces together his identity, he becomes the target of a shadowy CIA organization, Treadstone, which dispatches agents to capture him.<\/p>\n

Why you should watch it: Netflix is adding the whole Bourne series on October 1, and naturally, \u201cThe Bourne Identity\u201d is the place to start. Almost 25 years on, it remains a thrilling spy flick, and was a much-needed gritty answer to James Bond, which at the time was mired in silly sequels with ropey 2000s special effects. The original Bourne trilogy, also comprising \u201cThe Bourne Supremacy\u201d and \u201cThe Bourne Ultimatum,\u201d makes for a great weekend movie marathon.<\/p>\n

Stream “The Bourne Identity” on Netflix <\/a>now<\/p>\n

\u2018Ad Astra\u2019 (2019)<\/p>\n

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Genre: Sci-fi<\/p>\n

What’s it about? Following a series of cataclysmic power surges that threaten all life in our solar system, astronaut Roy McBride (Brad Pitt) is sent to the stars on a dangerous mission to locate his father (Tommy Lee Jones), who mysteriously disappeared 30 years ago and could hold the answers to saving the entire galaxy.<\/p>\n

Why you should watch it: A slow-burn sci-fi drama that was poorly marketed as a cosmic thriller, \u201cAd Astra\u201d is often more of a mood piece than a slice of cinematic escapism. But it boasts stunning visuals, impeccable filmmaking craft, and a layered performance from Brad Pitt. While the plot promises a world-saving epic, \u201cAd Astra\u201d is best in its subtler character-driven moments, as Pitt\u2019s Roy McBride untangles his complicated relationship with his distant father.<\/p>\n

Stream “Ad Astra” on Netflix<\/a> now<\/p>\n

\u2018Psycho\u2019 (1960)<\/p>\n

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Genre: Horror<\/p>\n

What’s it about? Alfred Hitchcock\u2019s \u201cPsycho\u201d opens with an office worker, Marion (Janet Leigh), on the run after stealing $40,000 from her employer. On the road, she stops at the Bates Motel and meets the owner, Norman Bates (Anthony Perkins), a timid man under the thumb of his domineering mother. From here, the situation spirals into terror.<\/p>\n

Why you should watch it: Halloween month is upon us, so if you\u2019re looking for scary movies on Netflix, \u201cPsycho\u201d is an obvious choice. It\u2019s a titan of the genre, and one of Hitchcock\u2019s most iconic movies. Celebrated for its atmosphere, tension, performances, shocking twist, and spine-chilling score, \u201cPsycho\u201d is a certified horror classic.<\/p>\n

Stream “Psycho” on Netflix<\/a> now<\/p>\n

Everything coming to Netflix on October 1<\/p>\n

Here’s the full list of all 60 movies that arrived on Netflix to start this month:<\/p>\n

“21 Jump Street””22 Jump Street””8 Mile””A Haunted House””A Haunted House 2″”A Madea Family Funeral””Ad Astra””Angels & Demons””Are We There Yet?””The Bourne Identity””The Bourne Legacy””The Bourne Supremacy””The Bourne Ultimatum””Bring It On””Call Me by Your Name””Cowboys & Aliens””Crazy Rich, Incredibly Broke””Crimson Peak””Dallas Buyers Club””The Da Vinci Code””The Devil Wears Prada””Dracula””East of Eden””The Equalizer””Evil Dead””Friday the 13th””Happy Death Day 2U””Horton Hears a Who!””The Huntsman: Winter’s War””Hush””I Know What You Did Last Summer””Jason Bourne””Lake Placid””Love Actually””Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein””The Menu””Moonlight””NCIS” seasons 20-22″Ouija””Ouija: Origin of Evil””Pearl Harbor””Point Break””The Prestige””Psycho””Psycho II””Psycho III””The Ramparts of Ice” season 2″Red Dragon””Seven Years in Tibet””The Sixth Sense””Split””The Strangers””Top Chef VIP” seasons 3-4″Twilight””The Twilight Saga: New Moon””The Twilight Saga: Eclipse””The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn: Part 1″”The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn: Part 2″”The Way Home” season 4″Underworld: Blood Wars”<\/p>\n

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