The 11 best movies coming to Netflix in October

(L-R) Al Pacino and Robert De Niro in "Heat." Warner Bros. ...

October 1, 2026

Al Pacino and Robert De Niro sitting in a coffee shop in Heat movie — (L-R) Al Pacino and Robert De Niro in "Heat."
Warner Bros.

Check out the best movies to watch on the streaming giant in October.

"Call Me by Your Name" (October 1)

Armie Hammer and Timothée Chalamet at a table in Call Me by Your Name movie — Armie Hammer and Timothée Chalamet in "Call Me by Your Name."
Sony Pictures Classics

Directed by Luca Guadagnino with a screenplay by James Ivory, we follow a teen (Timothée Chalamet) as he has a sexual awakening when a twentysomething (Armie Hammer) enters his life, all set in lush 1980s Italy.

All the "Jason Bourne" movies (October 1)

Matt Damon on a motorcycle as Jason Bourne — Matt Damon plays Jason Bourne.
Universal

If you are looking for some action this weekend, Netflix currently has all the "Jason Bourne" movies (yes, even "The Bourne Legacy," starring Jeremy Renner). Watch as Matt Damon completely beats the hell out of anyone who crosses his path.

"The Prestige" (October 1)

Christian Bale and Hugh Jackman standing next to each other — Christian Bale and Hugh Jackman in "The Prestige."
Buena Vista Pictures

If Christopher Nolan has one underappreciated movie, it's probably this one.

Set in Victorian London, Christian Bale and Hugh Jackman play rival musicians who try to top one another with their illusions until it gets to the point where one of them takes things way too far.

Scarlett Johansson, Rebecca Hall, Andy Serkis, Michael Caine, and David Bowie also star.

"The Sixth Sense" (October 1)

Bruce Willis and Haley Joel Osment standing in a room in The Sixth Sense movie — Bruce Willis and Haley Joel Osment in "The Sixth Sense."
Buena Vista Pictures

Need another movie that is going to keep you guessing until the end? M. Night Shyamalan's masterpiece stars Bruce Willis as a psychologist who tries to help a young boy (Haley Joel Osment) who believes he sees dead people.

All the "Twilight" movies (October 1)

Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart with their arms around each other in a field in Twilight — Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart play Edward and Bella in the "Twilight" franchise.
Summit Entertainment

Once you are done watching all the "Jason Bourne" movies, go ahead and run through the "Twilight" franchise. Experience the love between Bella and Edward that captured the nation in the late 2000s.

"Animals" (October 9)

Ben Affleck and Kerry Washington looking concerned in Animals movie — Ben Affleck and Kerry Washington in "Animals."
Netflix

In Ben Affleck's latest Netflix original writing-directing effort, he plays a L.A. mayoral candidate whose life explodes when his son is kidnapped. Now he and his wife (Kerry Washington) must go into some dark places to get their child back.

"The Disciple" (October 16)

Rza and others with Wu Tang symbol on their arm — "The Disciple."
Netflix

Wu-Tang Clan fans get ready. This documentary chronicles how Dutch-Moroccan rapper Cilvaringz found his way into the inner circle of one of the greatest rap groups of all time.

And not just that, but the doc also explores how Cilvaringz became part of the band's most mythological album, "Once Upon a Time in Shaolin."

"Heat" (October 16)

Robert De Niro and Vel Kilmer running down the street — Robert De Niro and Val Kilmer in "Heat."
Warner Bros.

In Michael Mann's masterful crime drama, Robert De Niro plays the leader of a top-flight team of thieves. Al Pacino plays the gritty LAPD detective who is looking to take down the team.

It all leads to a showdown movie fans had never seen before: Pacino and De Niro on screen together.

Val Kilmer, Tom Sizemore, Amy Brenneman, Ashley Judd, and Jon Voight also star.

"Sacrifice" (October 16)

Chris Evans in front of photographers in Sacrifice movie — Chris Evans in "Sacrifice."
Netflix

In this Netflix original, Chris Evans plays an actor who, in his quest for a comeback, gets abducted by a radical group led by Anya Taylor-Joy.

Salma Hayek, Vincent Cassel, Sam Richardson, Charlie XCX, and John Malkovich also star.

"Gladiator II" (October 21)

Paul Mescal holding a sword in Gladiator II — Paul Mescal in "Gladiator II."
Paramount Pictures

24 years after making the Oscar-winning original, Ridley Scott returns to the Roman arena, this time with Paul Mescal as his star. But it's Denzel Washington as the evil gladiator owner with plans to take over Rome, who is the movie's highlight.

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