What to Watch on Netflix in October 2026
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October brings a mix of horror classics and fresh content to Netflix. Here are our top picks:
Series and Movies
East of Eden (October 1)
This luxurious adaptation... starring Florence Pugh as Cathy Ames, explores the entanglements of two families in California's Salinas Valley.
Directors: Garth Davis, Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre
Cast: Florence Pugh, Mike Faist, Christopher Abbott
Genre: Drama
Rating: TV-MA
Below (October 8)
Below is a Canadian thriller set in a remote Newfoundland town plagued by a massive sea monster.
Cast: Josh Hartnett, Mackenzie Davis, Natasha Henstridge
Genre: Thriller
Rating: TV-PG
IMDB Rating: 6.5/10
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 (October 20)
The second season of this stunning anime collaboration between CD Projekt RED and Studio Trigger returns to Night City with a new cast and all-new episodes directed by Kai Ikarashi.
Director: Kai Ikarashi
Cast: Valeria Rodriguez, Kimoy Lee, Nazeeh Tarsha
Genre: Animation
Rating: TV-MA
IMDB Rating: 8.3/10
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