Netflix arrives at the week of October 12 to 18, 2026, with a catalog packed with premieres. After a very strong start to the month, the platform is not slowing down: Keri Russell returns to lead a diplomatic crisis, Chris Evans and Anya Taylor-Joy star in one of the wildest thrillers of the year, and finally, the documentary dedicated to one of the legends of American comedy arrives.
Below, we review the three most prominent premieres of the week and the complete list, day by day, of everything coming to Netflix United States between October 12 and 18, 2026.
It should be noted that the Netflix documentary about Gary Glitter, which some users were expecting around these dates, has been delayed indefinitely.
The most prominent premieres of the week on Netflix
The Diplomat (season 4)
Kate Wyler returns and the pressure has never been higher. Keri Russell returns for a fourth season of this Emmy-winning political thriller, combining international crises, behind-the-scenes power maneuvers, and a marriage that proves even more volatile than geopolitics itself. Agile, fast-paced in its dialogue, and absolutely addictive, The Diplomat remains one of the best dramas in the Netflix catalog, and this new season is, without a doubt, the most important series premiere of the week. It arrives on Thursday, October 15.
Sacrifice (2026)
Chris Evans and Anya Taylor-Joy headline this satirical action thriller that is as excessive as it is enjoyable. Evans plays a movie star with existential delusions whose luxurious charity gala goes sideways quickly when a group of eco-activists crashes the party and takes him hostage. The film promises sharp jabs at celebrity ego, heaps of chaos, and a cast that seems to be having a great time. If you only watch one new movie this weekend, this is the recommendation. It premieres on Friday, October 16, available in the United States and other selected regions.
Norm: The Tale of Norm Macdonald (2026)
Fans have been waiting a long time for this documentary. Netflix pays tribute to the late Norm Macdonald, the unforgettable host of Weekend Update on Saturday Night Live and a comedian's comedian, celebrated for his dry humor and his absurdly elaborate, endless jokes. Whether you grew up with his famous moth joke or are just discovering him now, this is an essential tribute to one of the most unique voices comedy has ever produced. It arrives on Friday, October 16.
All Netflix premieres this week, day by day
Monday, October 13
Fire Spike (season 1) – The YouTube animated series makes the leap to Netflix.
Free Leonard Peltier (2025) Netflix Original – Documentary about the 50-year fight to free Native American activist Leonard Peltier, imprisoned after a highly controversial trial in the seventies.
Señora Acero (seasons 1 to 5) – The Telemundo narco-drama about a housewife who becomes a ruthless cartel queen after discovering her murdered husband's secret.
Wayne (season 1) – A violent and darkly funny cult series about a teenager armed with a hammer who goes on a road trip to retrieve his late father's Trans Am.
Tuesday, October 13
Michael Che: Shot in Minnesota (2026) Netflix Original – Stand-up special.
Solar Opposites (season 6) – Final season of the adult animated series.
The Trap (season 1) Netflix Original – German psychological thriller about a lonely writer who uses herself as bait to catch her sister's killer.
Tyson (limited series) Netflix Original – Docuseries about the life and career of the legendary boxer.
Wednesday, October 14
Cocaine Bear (2023) – A 500-pound black bear goes on a rampage after consuming drugs in this horror-comedy that is as bloody as it is absurd.
Love Is Blind (season 11 – Boston) Netflix Original – The pods move to Boston for a new installment of the hit dating reality show.
Pororo - The Little Penguin (season 9) – Children's animated series.
Sumukhi Suresh Hoemonal (2026) Netflix Original – Stand-up special from India.
The Foreigner (2003) – Action thriller starring Steven Seagal about an independent agent who must transport a package for a mysterious employer.
Thursday, October 15
Balaraw: Blood Island (season 1) Netflix Original – Filipino horror mystery about a woman searching for her missing mother on an unexplored island.
Garuda: Dare To Dream (2026) – Indonesian animated film about soccer.
Hollywood Arts (season 1) Netflix Original – The Victorious universe returns with Trina Vega, played by Daniella Monet, as a mentor to a new generation of talented students.
Terry McMillan Presents: Preach, Pray, Love (2025) – Lifetime romance between a controversial rapper, played by Karrueche Tran, and an impeccable pastor.
The Diplomat (season 4) Netflix Original – Keri Russell returns in the Emmy-winning political thriller.
The Storm (2026) Netflix Original – New disaster drama from Sweden.
Transformers One (2024) – Chris Hemsworth and Brian Tyree Henry voice the future Optimus Prime and Megatron in this emotional animated origin story.
Friday, October 16
Heat (1995) – Al Pacino and Robert De Niro face off in Michael Mann's crime masterpiece, featuring one of the most famous shootouts in film history.
LEGO Friends: Heartlake the Musical (season 1) – Hybrid animated film directed by Kenny Ortega.
Money Trap: The Karun Treasure (season 1) Netflix Original – Action-comedy series from Turkey.
Norm: The Tale of Norm Macdonald (2026) Netflix Original – The long-awaited documentary about the late comedian.
Roadies Rebirth (season 1, new episodes every week).
Sacrifice (2026) Netflix Original – Chris Evans and Anya Taylor-Joy star in this satirical thriller about a movie star kidnapped by eco-activists at a charity gala.
Seriously Too Single (2026) Netflix Original – Dineo and Noni return in the sequel to the South African romantic comedy Seriously Single, when a bachelorette trip in Cape Town spirals out of control.
The Disciple (2026) Netflix Original – True story of the outsider who managed to sneak into the recording of the only Wu-Tang Clan album, Once Upon a Time in Shaolin.
The Fate of the Furious (2017) – Charlize Theron's cyber-terrorist turns Dom against his own family in the eighth installment of Fast & Furious.
Therapy Done Right (2026) Netflix Original – Argentine black comedy about a psychoanalyst who breaks all the rules with his patients.
Saturday, October 17
Alas Roban (season 1, new episodes every week) – Horror series.
Dragon Ball Super: Beerus (season 1, new episodes every week) – Popular anime series.
Where The Mask Ends (season 1, new episodes every week) – Chinese drama (C-drama).
Sunday, October 18
Extraordinary Attorney Minami (season 1) – Mana Ashida stars in this endearing Japanese remake of the hit K-drama Extraordinary Attorney Woo.
Frequently asked questions about Netflix premieres this week
When does The Diplomat season 4 premiere on Netflix?
The Diplomat season 4 arrives on Netflix on Thursday, October 15, 2026, with Keri Russell back as Kate Wyler.
What is Sacrifice, the movie starring Chris Evans and Anya Taylor-Joy?
Sacrifice is a satirical action thriller that premieres on Friday, October 16, 2026, in the United States and other selected regions. Chris Evans plays a movie star taken hostage by a group of eco-activists during a charity gala, with Anya Taylor-Joy also in the main cast.
When does the Norm Macdonald documentary arrive on Netflix?
Norm: The Tale of Norm Macdonald premieres on Netflix on Friday, October 16, 2026, and reviews the life and career of the comedian, celebrated for his time as host of Weekend Update on Saturday Night Live.
What other movies and series stand out this week on Netflix?
Among the week's premieres are also Michael Mann's classic Heat, Cocaine Bear, The Fate of the Furious, Transformers One, a new season of Love Is Blind set in Boston, and the docuseries Tyson, among other titles.
