Here is everything new on Netflix this week, plus the best of Prime Video, Disney+, Hulu, HBO Max, JioHotstar and ZEE5. In other words, twenty fresh movies and shows land between Monday, October 19 and Sunday, October 25, 2026.
The standout is Wednesday. For example, both Gladiator films arrive on Netflix the same day, creating a ready-made double feature. Friday brings the biggest rush, with Lupin Part 4 and the Michael Jackson biopic Michael leading six premieres.
Release dates follow each platform’s official schedule. However, catalogues can differ by region, so search the title in your own app to confirm.
Monday, October 19
Tracker (Season 4, new episode) — Disney+/Hulu. Justin Hartley’s survival drama continues with a new episode. In addition, Colter Shaw takes on another missing-persons case this week.
Scavengers Reign — HBO Max. The animated sci-fi series arrives on the platform. In fact, it follows stranded crew members surviving on a strange alien planet.
Tuesday, October 20
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 (Season 2 premiere) — Netflix. Studio Trigger returns to Night City with season two. Moreover, four new mercenaries chase redemption and revenge.
Blindspotting (Seasons 1–2) — Netflix. Both seasons of the Oakland-set dramedy land together. For example, the show follows a bike messenger navigating friendship and change.
Wednesday, October 21: The Biggest New on Netflix This Week
Gladiator (2000) — Netflix. Ridley Scott’s Oscar-winning epic returns to streaming. Indeed, Russell Crowe plays Maximus, the betrayed general turned gladiator.
Gladiator II (2024) — Netflix. The sequel lands the very same day. In addition, Paul Mescal plays Lucius, fighting in the Colosseum decades after Maximus fell.
Moana (2026) — Disney+. The live-action remake sails onto the platform. For example, a young Polynesian voyager sets out alone to find the demigod Maui.
Obsession — HBO Max. A breakout horror hit about a wish gone wrong. In fact, a hopeless romantic breaks a magic willow with dark results.
Emily (2022) — Netflix. The Emily Brontë biopic joins the catalogue. Moreover, it imagines the passionate life behind Wuthering Heights.
Thursday, October 22
Nobody Wants This (Season 3) — Netflix. Kristen Bell and Adam Brody return for a third season. Meanwhile, their unlikely romance faces fresh complications.
Abbott Elementary (Season 6, new episode) — Hulu/Disney+. The new episode “Tryouts” streams on Thursday. For example, the school’s step team prepares for a major competition.
Scrubs (Season 2, new episode) — Hulu/Disney+. The medical comedy continues its second season. In addition, a new episode drops the same day on both platforms.
American Horror Story (Season 13, new episodes) — Hulu. Two new episodes arrive ahead of Halloween. Indeed, the season is building toward its finale next week.
Friday, October 23: New on Netflix This Week Peaks
Lupin (Part 4) — Netflix. Omar Sy returns as Assane Diop, the gentleman thief. However, this time he must clear his name from behind bars.
Michael — Prime Video. The Michael Jackson biopic premieres. For example, Jaafar Jackson plays the King of Pop from the Jackson Five days to the Bad era.
Gajab Raat — Netflix. A Hindi thriller led by Manoj Bajpayee. In fact, a corrupt officer’s night spirals into an international conspiracy.
Sumo Didi — ZEE5. The sports biopic of Hetal Dave, India’s first professional female sumo wrestler. Moreover, Shriyam Bhagnani takes the demanding lead role.
The Legend of Hanuman (Season 7) — JioHotstar. The animated epic returns during Dussehra week. In addition, Hanuman sets out to find the divine weapon that can end Ravan.
The Narco Hack — HBO Max. A documentary on the Sky ECC takedown. For example, French investigators crack the encrypted app the underworld trusted.
Saturday, October 24
Forbidden Fruits — HBO Max. Lili Reinhart and Lola Tung star in this new feature. Finally, it closes out a packed week of premieres.
Sunday, October 25: Catch-Up Day
No major premieres land on Sunday. Instead, it is the perfect day to catch up on the twenty releases above.
More New on Netflix This Week to Explore
Planning the full month? For example, see our guide to the best new movies on Netflix in October 2026. In addition, weekend binge-watchers can check our top Netflix shows to binge.
