Netflix unveils a busy October of new releases

Netflix launches in October 2026 the political thriller Animals by Ben Affleck, co-starring Kerry Washington and Gillian Anderson. The platform also renews The Diplomat with its fourth season, as well as the French series Lupin for a new part. Science-fiction fans will find Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2. Prestige arrives with the limited mini-series East of Eden, starring Florence Pugh. Meanwhile, the action-satire Sacrifice brings together Chris Evans and Anya Taylor-Joy, and Tyler Perry offers the drama Doing Life. A varied lineup, mixing thriller, drama and anticipated returns, marking the start of the autumn season. Source: What's on Netflix, Kasey Moore, September 29 2026.