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Netflix’s US calendar lists new arrivals from October 5 through October 10, 2026, including the crime thriller Animals, comedy-history documentaries Lorne and Who Is Martin Mull?, and spooky-season picks The Boogeyman and Below. The calendar has 20 dated entries, not a verified 19; weekly roundups use different counting criteria. Dates and availability can vary outside the United States.
Netflix’s official US release calendar shows 20 entries dated October 5–10. Some weekly roundups describe their window as October 5–11 and count a different slate: Tom’s Guide, for example, reports 24 new movies and shows. The totals are not directly interchangeable, so the list below follows Netflix’s dated entries rather than treating the headline’s number as confirmed.
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- For a new crime thriller: Animals, arriving Friday, follows a Los Angeles mayoral candidate and his wife after their son is kidnapped. Ben Affleck directs and stars, with Gillian Anderson also starring, according to weekly coverage.
- For comedy-history documentaries: Lorne looks at how Lorne Michaels built Saturday Night Live; Who Is Martin Mull? turns to the comedian and artist.
- For spooky-season suspense: The Boogeyman and Below bring, respectively, a grief-drawn creature and a sea-creature threat in a coastal town.
- For lighter Halloween viewing: Is It Cake? Halloween returns with a themed cake competition.
These are genre-and-premise groupings based on Netflix’s listings, not rankings or claims about quality.
Netflix releases by date
Monday, October 5
- The Boogeyman — Horror film about a family whose grief attracts a creature that feeds on it.
- Lorne — Documentary about Lorne Michaels and the building of Saturday Night Live.
- Mayor of Kingstown, seasons 1–4 — Crime drama following the McLusky family in a Michigan city shaped by incarceration.
- Super BOOMi, season 1 — Children’s animated series set in a virtual game universe.
Tuesday, October 6
- All American, season 8 — Teen football drama.
- Love Village, season 3 — Reality dating series set at the foot of Mount Fuji.
- Mojo Brookzz: I Know You Lying — Stand-up special.
- Pride and Prejudice and Zombies — Horror-comedy adaptation featuring Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy.
Wednesday, October 7
- Inside The Circle — Mystery about an actress’s murder and four friends.
- Less of a Stranger — Biographical drama about Polish rock musician Jan Borysewicz.
- Real Men, season 2 — Italian comedy series.
- Who Is Martin Mull? — Documentary about the comedian and artist.
Thursday, October 8
- Below — Supernatural thriller involving a sea creature and a coastal town.
- Unicorn Academy: Secrets Revealed, chapter 2 — Animated family special.
Friday, October 9
- Animals — Thriller about a Los Angeles mayoral candidate and his wife after their son is kidnapped. Ben Affleck stars and directs; Gillian Anderson also stars.
- Haunted Hotel, season 2 — Adult animated series set in a haunted hotel.
- Is It Cake? Halloween, season 2 — Halloween-themed cake competition.
- Take Charge of My Heart — Korean romance involving a corporate heir with an artificial heart and an electrically charged screenwriter.
Saturday, October 10
- The First Monday in May — Documentary about the 2015 China-themed Met Gala.
- 100 Days of Deception — Korean period drama about a pickpocket who goes undercover.
Why weekly release counts differ
Weekly lists may count different dates or include titles beyond the entries shown on Netflix’s calendar. Netflix’s dated slate for this window ends on October 10 and has no October 11 entry; other roundups use the broader October 5–11 label. Accordingly, the exact count depends on the source and its inclusion criteria. The dates above reflect the US calendar as listed on October 7, 2026; check Netflix in your market for local availability.
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