Netflix Just Added 60 New Movies and Shows: Here Are the 5 You Need to Stream Right Now

Introduction to Netflix's Massive October Drop

October has officially arrived, and streaming giant Netflix is celebrating the start of the new month by dropping a staggering 60 new movies and shows into its library. For streaming enthusiasts, the first of the month is always like Christmas, bringing a fresh wave of non-original licensed titles alongside brand-new platform originals.

Sorting through a massive influx of 60 titles can be overwhelming, so we have sifted through the entire October 2026 release list to highlight the absolute best additions you should add to your watchlist immediately.

Top 5 Movies and Shows to Stream on Netflix Right Now

Whether you are looking for award-winning modern dramas, pulse-pounding action franchises, thought-provoking sci-fi, or seasonal horror classics to kick off spooky season, Netflix has you covered this month.

1. 'East of Eden'

Genre: Period Drama
Based on John Steinbeck’s epic novel—often regarded as his definitive magnum opus—this sweeping family drama spans multiple generations. Set against the backdrop of California’s Salinas Valley, it explores the complicated, interwoven dynamics of two families, the Trasks and the Hamiltons, alongside the enigmatic and complex Cathy Ames, portrayed by Florence Pugh.

While the 1955 film adaptation starring James Dean remains a cinematic touchstone, it only covered a fraction of the book. This brand-new Netflix miniseries adaptation, written by Zoe Kazan, aims to capture the entirety of Steinbeck's literary masterpiece. Florence Pugh’s performance alone makes this a mandatory watch for fall.

2. 'Moonlight' (2016)

Genre: Drama
Directed by Barry Jenkins, this Best Picture winner is widely celebrated as one of the defining cinematic achievements of the 21st century. Structured across three distinct chapters in a young Black man's life, Moonlight follows Chiron as he grows up in Miami, navigating his identity, sexuality, and the heavy weight of his environment.

Anchored by unforgettable performances from Trevante Rhodes, Ashton Sanders, Alex Hibbert, and Mahershala Ali—who won an Academy Award for his role as a surrogate father figure—this film blends raw tragedy with deep romance to deliver an emotional tour de force.

3. 'The Bourne Identity' (2002)

Genre: Action Thriller
When Italian fishermen rescue a bullet-ridden, amnesiac man (Matt Damon) from the open sea, he embarks on a dangerous quest to uncover his true identity. As fragments of his lethal past return, he realizes he is the primary target of a clandestine CIA organization known as Treadstone.

Nearly 25 years after its theatrical release, The Bourne Identity remains a gold standard for gritty, grounded spy thrillers that redefined action cinema for the 2000s. To make things better, Netflix is dropping the entire franchise, making it the ideal choice for a weekend movie marathon.

4. 'Ad Astra' (2019)

Genre: Sci-Fi
Astronaut Roy McBride (Brad Pitt) is dispatched on a perilous mission to the edge of the solar system to locate his missing father (Tommy Lee Jones). His estranged father’s rogue experiments thirty years prior threaten the survival of all human life on Earth, forcing Roy to confront family ghosts light-years away from home.

Though initially marketed as an adrenaline-fueled space thriller, Ad Astra functions much more effectively as a atmospheric, slow-burn psychological drama. Boasting stunning visual effects and a deeply introspective lead performance by Brad Pitt, it is a masterclass in modern sci-fi filmmaking.

5. 'Psycho' (1960)

Genre: Horror
Alfred Hitchcock’s legendary masterpiece begins with a secretary on the run after embezzling cash from her employer. Seeking shelter from a severe storm, she arrives at the eerie Bates Motel, managed by the quiet, unassuming Norman Bates (Anthony Perkins), setting off a chain of events that revolutionized horror cinema forever.

As October kicks off, spooky season is officially underway, making this iconic psychological thriller mandatory viewing. With its unmatched suspense, pioneering direction, legendary shower scene, and spine-tingling score, Psycho remains an immortal classic.

Complete List of October 1st Netflix Additions

If you want to dive deeper into the massive wave of content that just hit the platform, here are all 60 movies and shows that arrived on October 1:

• 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