3 New to Netflix Thriller Movies to Watch This Week (Oct. 1-7)

Discover the Best New Thriller Movies on Netflix

If you are looking for an adrenaline rush or a gripping mystery to dive into this week, Netflix has significantly expanded its library with nearly 50 new titles. Sifting through a massive influx of content can be overwhelming, but we have curated a specialized trio of top-tier thrillers guaranteed to keep you on the edge of your seat.

Whether you are in the mood for a complex historical conspiracy featuring Hollywood royalty, a high-octane espionage masterclass that redefined the action genre, or an intense and terrifying home-invasion horror just in time for the Halloween season, this week's lineup has something special for every streaming enthusiast.

1. The Da Vinci Code (2006)

Based on Dan Brown’s monumental literary phenomenon, The Da Vinci Code brings its twisting, conspiracy-laden plot to life with Tom Hanks leading the charge as Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon. Set against the backdrop of iconic European landmarks, the story kicks off when Langdon is summoned by the French police to investigate a bizarre, ritualistic murder at the Louvre.

Working alongside cryptographer Sophie Neveu (Audrey Tautou), Langdon decodes a trail of hidden symbols pointing toward a secretive, centuries-old society. However, the plot thickens rapidly when Langdon is wrongfully framed for the crime. Forced to go on the run from relentless authorities, the duo must solve a series of intricate ciphers to unearth a secret that could shake the foundations of history.

2. The Bourne Identity (2002)

Action fans rejoice: Netflix has officially become the streaming home for the entire Jason Bourne franchise, featuring the acclaimed original trilogy alongside its subsequent sequels. Things kick off with 2002's The Bourne Identity, a gritty, grounded spy thriller that revolutionized the genre during an era when traditional espionage films had grown overly fantastical.

The film opens with a bruised and battered man (Matt Damon) pulled from the Mediterranean Sea with two bullets in his back and absolute amnesia. Stripped of his identity and memories, he embarks on a dangerous quest to discover who he really is, inadvertently drawing the attention of a lethal, shadowy CIA black-ops organization. Once you finish this stellar franchise starter, you can immediately dive into The Bourne Supremacy and The Bourne Ultimatum.

3. Hush (2016)

With Halloween right around the corner, horror fans looking for a leaner, more visceral experience will find plenty to love in Mike Flanagan's 2016 psychological thriller, Hush. Running at a brisk 80 minutes, the film wastes absolutely no time establishing high-stakes tension and maintaining a relentless grip on your nerves.

The narrative follows Maddie Young (Kate Siegel), a reclusive author who lost her hearing and ability to speak as a teenager. Living a quiet life in an isolated forest home, Maddie suddenly becomes the target of a masked, sadistic killer who realizes he can use her deafness to his profound psychological advantage. It is a masterclass in home-invasion suspense that delivers heart-pounding scares right up until the final, breathless moments.