Netflix is officially kicking off the horror season with a massive release of content designed for the start of October. Between September 28 and October 4, 2026, the platform is incorporating three major original premieres, in addition to an avalanche of catalog titles arriving just as the month turns.
Among the week's highlights are the new miniseries East of Eden starring Florence Pugh, the premiere of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle, and the arrival of LEGO ONE PIECE, a new twist on the Netflix phenomenon. Below is a complete review of everything arriving day by day.
The week’s most notable premieres
East of Eden arrives Thursday, October 1
Florence Pugh leads the cast of this ambitious new adaptation of John Steinbeck's classic novel. The miniseries explores the intricate multi-generational saga of the Trask family, featuring large-scale drama, meticulously detailed period settings, and powerful performances. It is one of the most anticipated Netflix original premieres of the month.
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle arrives Monday, September 28
The first chapter of the anime's final trilogy takes Tanjiro and the Hashira directly to Muzan's lair. The Demon Slayer Corps faces the fearsome Upper Rank demons in a brutal battle for survival, with animation and action sequences that raise the bar for the franchise.
LEGO ONE PIECE arrives Tuesday, September 29
Netflix expands its ONE PIECE universe with a new animated LEGO series. This adaptation is based on the hit live-action series, which in turn adapts the original manga and anime, and takes Luffy, Zoro, Nami, and the rest of the crew into a format full of visual gags, unbridled action, and the characteristic irreverent humor of LEGO.
Murder in a Small Town arrives Tuesday, September 29
This atmospheric mystery series from FOX follows a big-city detective, exhausted by his job, who retires to a quiet coastal town in search of peace. However, he soon discovers that dark secrets, local scandals, and brutal murders arrive on those shores as frequently as the tide. The first two seasons are released together.
Premieres for Monday, September 28
- Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle (2025)
- Last Trace with Kaelyn Moore (podcast, video episodes)
- Outside (Season 1) — Netflix Original, the new reality series from the Sidemen
Premieres for Tuesday, September 29
- LEGO ONE PIECE (Season 1) — Netflix Original
- Mononoke The Movie: Chapter Ⅲ – The Curse of the Serpent (2026) — Netflix Original
- Murder in a Small Town (Seasons 1-2)
Premieres for Wednesday, September 30
- Ancient Aliens (Season 13)
- Babes (2024), with Ilana Glazer and Michelle Buteau
- Hoarders (Season 16)
- I'll Always Know What You Did Last Summer (2006)
- Love is Blind: Netherlands (Season 1) — Netflix Original
- Resident Evil: The Final Chapter (2016), with Milla Jovovich
- Seduced by His Lies (2025)
- The Arena (Season 1) — Netflix Original, French competition
- The Thicket (2024), with Peter Dinklage and Juliette Lewis
- The Widower: 'Til Death Do Us Part (2026) — Netflix Original
- Thomas & Friends: Really Helpful Engines (2026)
- What's Your Number (2011), with Anna Faris and Chris Evans
The big premiere of Thursday, October 1
The first day of October brings an avalanche of licensed content, with dozens of movies and series added to the catalog all at once. Among the most notable titles are East of Eden, the complete Bourne saga, the entire Twilight saga, and the Psycho movie collection.
- 21 Jump Street (2012)
- 22 Jump Street (2014)
- 8 Mile (2002)
- A Haunted House (2013)
- A Haunted House 2 (2014)
- A Madea Family Funeral (2019)
- Ad Astra (2019)
- Adili Idola Celebrity Roast (2026)
- Angels & Demons (2009)
- Are We There Yet? (2005)
- The Bourne Identity (2002)
- The Bourne Supremacy (2004)
- The Bourne Ultimatum (2007)
- The Bourne Legacy (2012)
- Jason Bourne (2016)
- Bring It On (2000)
- Call Me by Your Name (2017)
- Cowboys & Aliens (2011)
- Crazy Rich Incredibly Broke (2026) — Netflix Original
- Crimson Peak (2015)
- Dallas Buyers Club (2013)
- Dracula (1992)
- East of Eden (miniseries) — Netflix Original
- Evil Dead (2013)
- Friday the 13th (2009)
- Happy Death Day 2U (2019)
- Horton Hears a Who! (2008)
- Hush (2016)
- I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997)
- Inferno (2016)
- Lake Placid (1999)
- Love Actually (2003)
- Mary Shelley's Frankenstein (1994)
- Moonlight (2016)
- NCIS (Seasons 20-22)
- Ouija: Origin of Evil (2016)
- Pearl Harbor (2001)
- Point Break (1991)
- Psycho (1960)
- Psycho II (1983)
- Psycho III (1986)
- Red Dragon (2002)
- Sam and Colby (Season 1)
- Seven Years in Tibet (1997)
- Split (2016)
- The Da Vinci Code (2006)
- The Devil Wears Prada (2006)
- The Equalizer (2014)
- The Huntsman: Winter's War (2016)
- The Menu (2022)
- The Prestige (2006)
- The Ramparts of Ice (Season 2) — Netflix Original
- The Sixth Sense (1999)
- The Strangers (2008)
- The Way Home (Season 4)
- Top Chef VIP
- Twilight (2008)
- The Twilight Saga: New Moon (2009)
- The Twilight Saga: Eclipse (2010)
- The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn: Part 1 (2011)
- The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn: Part 2 (2012)
- Underworld: Blood Wars (2016)
Premieres for Friday, October 2
- #Love (Season 1) — Netflix Original, Tamil romantic drama
- Doing Life (2026) — Netflix Original, written and directed by Tyler Perry
- Schumacher '94 — The Birth of a Legend (2026) — Netflix Original, documentary about Michael Schumacher's 1994 Formula 1 season
Premieres for Saturday, October 3
- Ranma 1/2 (Season 3) — Netflix Original
Premieres for Sunday, October 4
- Blue Box (Season 2) — Netflix Original
Frequently asked questions about Netflix premieres this week
When does East of Eden premiere on Netflix?
The miniseries East of Eden, starring Florence Pugh, arrives on Netflix on Thursday, October 1, 2026.
When does Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle arrive on Netflix?
The film joins the catalog on Monday, September 28, 2026, as the first chapter of the anime's final trilogy.
What is LEGO ONE PIECE and when does it premiere?
It is a new animated series that adapts the ONE PIECE universe with a LEGO aesthetic, based on the hit Netflix live-action series. Its first season arrives on Tuesday, September 29, 2026.
What popular movies arrive on Netflix on October 1?
Dozens of catalog titles are added that day, including the complete Bourne saga, the Twilight saga, the Psycho collection, The Devil Wears Prada, The Sixth Sense, and The Prestige, among many others.
When does Blue Box season 2 premiere on Netflix?
The second season of Blue Box arrives on Netflix on Sunday, October 4, 2026.
