Netflix’s upcoming new releases of 2025: Daniel Craig's Wake Up Dead Man to Cillian Murphy's Steve, and more...

Netflix is about to unleash a whole bunch of new movies just in time for the fall season. From Daniel Craig's popular Knives Out franchise to Oscar-winning Cillian Murphy's emotional drama, and Idris Elba's intense action thriller, the streaming giant has everything ready till December. You can also look forward to some whimsical animated fun with The Twits, ensuring there's a good mix of entertaining content that will leave you nostalgic while preparing to say goodbye to the year of 2025.

Netflix's upcoming releases of the year:

Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery

Release dates: November 26 (Theatrical)

December 12 (Netflix)

Daniel Craig wears his detective hat once again for his Knives Out franchise, Wake Up Dead Man. This mystery-thriller is going to have a short theatrical release first as it's a massive venture, and later will be releasing on the streamer. This time, the third instalment will be focusing on a gothic atmosphere with religious themes revolving around a church, the bishop, and some small-town people who have their own prejudices and strong faith in God.

Steve

Release date: October 3

Oscar-winning Cillian Murphy's drama film is releasing next month on the platform after making its theatrical release on September 19. Steve made its world premiere at the 50th Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). The story follows a school headmaster, who has to deal with mental health issues, even 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

Keira Knightley's psychological thriller is based on Ruth Ware's 2016 namesake novel. The film follows a young journalist, who is travelling  on a luxurious yacht, and sees a passenger being thrown overboard. But things take an unexpected turn when every other person on the yacht tells her that no such incident happened and she could be imagining it. Even when no one believes her, the journalist decides to investigate the matter, putting her life in danger.

The Twits

Release date: October 17

This animated film is based on Roald Dahl's namesake children's novel from 1980. The story follows the mean couple–Mr and Mrs Twit–who own a dangerous amusement park called Twitlandia. As the Twits seize control of their town, two orphans and a family of magical animals team up to outwit them using their own tricks, ultimately trying to save the city and teach a lesson about cruelty.

A House of Dynamite

Release date: October 24

Idris Elba's intense political thriller made its theatrical release earlier this month. A House of Dynamite 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 who are responsible. The core narrative unfolds over the 18-minute period between the missile's launch and its impact.

Jay Kelly

Release date: November 15 (Theatrical)

December 5 (Netflix)

Starring George Clooney and Adam Sandler, this comedy drama focuses on a famous actor named Jay Kelly who suddenly decides to abandon his career and embark on a soul-searching trip across Europe with his longtime manager Ron. Jay Kelly and Ron's trip through Paris and Italy becomes a journey of introspection. They are forced to confront the choices they have made, as well as the relationships they've formed and their legacies.

Frankenstein

Release date: November 7

Starring Oscar Isaac and Jacob Elordi, the gothic film made its theatrical release in August and now is set to make its digital debut in November. The story follows a scientist, named Victor Frankenstein, who becomes obsessed with nature's creation of life and death. He pursues this goal relentlessly, gathering body parts and experimenting to reanimate a corpse. Frankenstein succeeds in creating a monster. However, due to its horrific appearance, he abandoned the being, leading to a deadly and tragic feud between the creator and his creation.

Goodbye June

Release date: December 12 (Theatrical)

December 24 (Netflix)

Kate Winslet of Titanic fame is gearing up to make her directorial debut with Goodbye June. The British drama film centers on four adult siblings and their father, who navigate their messy family dynamics, when their mother June falls ill just before Christmas. The story explores complicated family relationships, loss, and humour, as their sharp-witted mother decides to end her life on her own terms, leading to an emotional downfall in the family.

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.