7 new movies releasing on Netflix in October 2025: Cillian Murphy's Steve to Idris Elba's A House of Dynamite

In September, Netflix served up an intriguing batch of new releases that have its viewers glued to the screens. Even while you are still happily diving into this month's latest movies and series, the streaming giant is already cooking up some big releases for October 2025. So, get ready to start planning your spooky season as we listed Netflix's October releases below that stars some big actors like Cillian Murphy, Idris Elba, and more.

Netflix's October 2025 new releases:

Steve

Release date: October 3

After making a limited theatrical release on September 19, this English drama film will be making its digital debut on Netflix in October. Steve made its world premiere at the 50th Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) in the first week of this month. The drama film features Oscar-winning Cillian Murphy in the lead role of Steve. The story follows a school headmaster, who is dealing with mental health issues, while managing the school and the troublesome students. Steve is based on author Max Porter's book Shy, which was published in 2023.

The Woman in Cabin 10

Release date: October 10

Starring Keira Knightley, this English psychological thriller drama revolves around a journalist who witnesses a passenger being thrown overboard from a luxurious yacht. Despite everyone else on board telling her repeatedly that no such thing happened, she investigates, putting her own life at risk to uncover the truth behind the mysterious disappearance. The Woman in Cabin 10 is based on Ruth Ware's namesake novel, published in 2016.

She Walks in Darkness

Release date: October 17

This Spanish political thriller is about the young female civil guard Amaia who goes undercover for years within the armed Basque group, seeking to crack the location of a terrorist group in southern France. Actress Susana Abaitua plays the civil guard's role. Set during the 1990s and 2000s, the film tells the story of Amaia who spends more than a decade undercover within the terrorist organisation.

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The Twits

Release date: October 17

This animated comedy drama is based on Roald Dahl's 1980 namesake children's novel. The voice cast includes Margo Martindale and Johnny Vegas in the leads, along with Natalie Portman, Emilia Clarke, Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, Ryan Lopez, Jason Mantzoukas, Timothy Simons, Alan Tudyk, and Nicole Byer. The story follows a mean couple–Mr and Mrs Twits–rising to power, two brave orphans and a family of magical animals must unite to save the community from their reign of cruelty.

The Perfect Neighbor

Release date: October 17

This documentary drama follows the killing of Ajike Owens. The story has been told through bodycam footage, exploring disputes that led to the murder. The drama chronicles the fatal shooting of Ajike Owens, a Black mother of four children. Soledad O'Brien serves as an executive producer. The Perfect Neighbor made its world premiere at the 41st Sundance Film Festival in January.

A House of Dynamite

Release date: October 24

Starring Idris Elba, Rebecca Ferguson, Gabriel Basso, Jared Harris, and Anthony Ramos, this political thriller made its theatrical release on September 2. The film's plot follows the US government's official response to a single nuclear missile launched by an unidentified enemy. The White House must race against time to catch those responsible at any cost. A House of Dynamite's core narrative unfolds over the 18-minute period between the missile's launch and its projected impact.

Ballad of a Small Player

Release date: October 29

This British drama film is based on Lawrence Osborne's 2014 namesake novel. The film had its world premiere at the 52nd Telluride Film Festival this August. The story follows a gambler Lord Doyle, who is lying low in Macau while his mounting debts and dark past catch up with him. He finds a mysterious kindred spirit in the casinos, leading to an obsession that spirals into danger.

FAQs:

Q. What are the Netflix October 2025 releases?

A. Netflix's October 2025 line-up has a new list of movies which have made their film festival premieres this year, such as Steve, The Woman in Cabin 10, She Walks in Darkness, The Twits, The Perfect Neighbor, A House of Dynamite, Ballad of a Small Player, and more.