Although the Netflix and Chills lineup kicks off with a pair of thrillers released in September, there are so many new Netflix movies and shows coming in October 2022 to officially get spooky season started.
After a slower September, which featured a heavier focus on Netflix movies rather than shows, October will be jam-packed with new release series you won’t want to miss. It’s a month full of brand-new Netflix shows, including The Midnight Club, Cabinet of Curiosities, and From Scratch.
While there’s plenty to binge-watch in the lead-up to Halloween, the streamer continues to bring out the movie stars for a huge month of new movies. Luckiest Girl Alive, The School for Good and Evil, and The Good Nurse are just some of the movies to look forward to in October.
New Netflix movies October 2022
Before we highlight the can’t-miss new Netflix shows coming in October 2022, let’s dive into some of the biggest movies premiering throughout the month with stars such as Mila Kunis, Priah Ferguson, Kerry Washington, Charlize Theron, Jessica Chastain, and more!
Luckiest Girl Alive
Release Date: Oct. 7
Based on the novel of the same name by Jessica Knoll, Mila Kunis stars in Luckiest Girl Alive as Ani FaNelli. While she appears to have it all on the outside, Ani must confront the dark truths from her past when a crime documentary reopens those mysterious old wounds. The twisty new movie will be one of the month’s best when it premieres Oct. 7.
The Curse of Bridge Hollow
Release Date: Oct. 14
It’s not Halloween without a new movie centered around the holiday. Disney+ has the highly anticipated Hocus Pocus 2 coming in late September, and Netflix has Stranger Things star Priah Ferguson in The Curse of Bridge Hollow. The comedy also stars Marlon Wayans and features Halloween decorations coming to life. Needless to say, we should all be watching on Oct. 14.
The School for Good and Evil
Release Date: Oct. 19
Kerry Washington and Charlize Theron team up in The School for Good and Evil, which is based on the novel of the same name by Soman Chainani. The fantasy film follows a pair of best friends end up on different sides of their new enchanted school, which teaches the balance between good and evil. Watch that balance get threatened on Oct. 19.
The Good Nurse
Release Date: Oct. 26
Academy Award winners Jessica Chastain and Eddie Redmayne star in the new Netflix movie The Good Nurse. Based on true events, Amy (Jessica Chastain) connects with fellow nurse Charlie (Eddie Redmayne), but she begins to suspect he may be responsible for a string of patient deaths. The Good Nurse premieres on Oct. 26, and you won’t want to miss it.
New Netflix shows October 2022
In addition to the must-watch Netflix movies coming in October, handfuls of new series and new seasons are coming for our watch lists — no tricks, all treats. This year’s Netflix and Chills lineup shines with the new releases that everyone will be talking about.
The Midnight Club
Release Date: Oct. 7
One of the most highly anticipated new Netflix shows of the year, Mike Flanagan’s horror mystery series The Midnight Club makes its premiere on Oct. 7. Based on the novel of the same name, group of eight terminally ill patients gather at midnight and tell stories as they promise to send each other signs after they die. Talk about Netflix and chills!
From Scratch
Release Date: Oct. 21
Based on Tembi Locke’s memoir From Scratch: A Memoir of Love, Sicily and Finding Home, Zoe Saldaña stars in Netflix’s original limited series From Scratch. In the eight-episode series, Amy (Salndaña) travels to Italy, falls for a chef, and faces the challenges of their whirlwind romance. The romance drama will have you swooning and crying when it premieres on Oct. 21.
Guillermo del Toro’s Cabinet of Curiosities
Release Date: Oct. 25
Again, Guillermo del Toro’s Cabinet of Curiosities might be one of the most anticipated new series of the year. The anthology series, which is based on the filmmaker’s short stories, will release two episodes per day for four days beginning on Oct. 25. Expect to see stars like Andrew Lincoln, Ben Barnes, Eric André, Rupert Grint, and so many more in eight chilling episodes.
Netflix new release October 2022
Beyond all of the Netflix original content celebrated above, there are many more new movies and shows hitting the streamer in October. Take a closer look at everything being released on Netflix throughout the month below:
October 1
Call Me By Your Name
City Slickers
Land of the Lost (2009)
Mr & Mrs. Smith
Rush Hour
Rush Hour 3
Walking Tall
October 2
Forever Queens
October 3
Chip and Potato season 4
Jexi
October 4
Hasan Minhaj: The King’s Jester
October 5
Jumping from High Places
Mr. Harrigan’s Phone
Nailed It! season 6
October 7
Conversations with a Killer: The Jeffrey Dahmer Tapes
Derry Girls season 3
Glitch
Luckiest Girl Alive
The Midnight Club
Oddballs
The Redeem Team
October 11
The Cage
October 12
Belascoarán, PI
Easy-Bake Battle: The Home Cooking Competition
October 13
Dead End: Paranormal Park season 2
Someone Borrowed
The Playlist
October 14
The Curse of Bridge Hollow
Everything Calls for Salvation
Holy Family
October 18
Gabriel Iglesias: Stadium Fluffy
LiSA Another Great Day
Somebody Feed Phil season 6
Unsolved Mysteries vol. 3
October 19
The School of Good and Evil
October 21
Barbarians season 2
Descendant
From Scratch
October 26
The Good Nurse
Robbing Mussolini
October 27
Daniel Spellbound
Romantic Killer
October 28
All Quiet on the Western Front
Big Mouth season 6
Drink Masters
Wendell & Wild
What will you be watching on Netflix in October? Share your picks in the comments!
2023 has kicked off with a couple of big cancelations, which signals a potentially rough year coming up, which many other players throughout Hollywood will share. Here’s a look at the 2023 cancelations!
1899
The big-budget series from the creators of DARK had big expectations and big shoes to fill.
The mystery sci-fi show was one of Netflix’s most ambitious shows in years, using state-of-the-art technology and featuring an impressive ensemble cast.
Why was 1899 canceled?
Data provided to What’s on Netflix from European SVOD analytics company Digital i suggests that the completion rate was ultimately too low and likely wasn’t growing substantially. Their data suggests only around a third of people who started the show went onto finish the title.
Inside Job
The animated series Inside Job had been initially given a season 2 renewal order back in June 2022. Still, in January 2023, the creator confirmed rumors that Netflix had reversed the decision to renew.
In a statement on Twitter, the show’s creator Shion Takeuchi said:
I’m heartbroken to confirm that Netflix has decided to cancel season 2 of Inside Job. Over the years, these characters have become real people to me, and I am devastated not to be able to watch them grow up. Reagan and Brett deserved to get their ending and finally find happiness. And I would have loved to been able to share what was in store with you all.
He added, “To everyone who watched, thank you for coming along on the ride. Even though I’m sad, it helps to know that there’s people out there who cared just as much about these characters as me.”
This weekend is going to be quite the eventful one for Netflix subscribers! Following the success of last year’s inaugural event, Tudum officially returns this Saturday with a day that promises to bring with it a lot of exciting new reveals about Netflix’s biggest shows and movies!
The 24-hour event will bring fans the scoop on over 120 fan-favorite shows and movies including Bridgerton, Emily in Paris, Shadow and Bone, Wednesday, Manifest, You, Outer Banks, The Witcher, Heartstopper and more!
From first looks at upcoming titles, casting news, renewals and release date confirmations, there’s no telling what could be coming our way this weekend. The only thing that is certain? Fans won’t want to miss the event, but how exactly can you follow along from home?
Where to watch Tudum 2022
If you’re hoping to be able to watch this year’s Tudum event online, you’re in luck! While some events such as San Diego Comic-Con and D23 take place in-person with only select presentations from the event available to stream online, Tudum takes place exclusively online as a virtual event.
This Saturday, fans across the globe will be able to head to Netflix’s official YouTube account to watch the event online with the event set to be made available in 29 languages worldwide!
Do you have to pay for Tudum?
If you’re hoping to watch Tudum this weekend, don’t worry about having to break out your wallet or credit cards to pay for the event. The virtual event is free to Netflix fans worldwide as there is no cost to stream the event which can be viewed free of cost on the Netflix YouTube channel!
Allison Janney and Jurnee Smollett are the main attraction of the Netflix movie Lou as the two leading ladies. Janney plays a John Wick-esque character (complete with a beloved dog, but don’t worry, Jax makes it out alive!) while Smollett plays her neighbor, Hannah.
Lou is a hardened recluse living on the fringes of their secluded island, while Hannah is a single mother struggling to make ends meet to take care of her daughter, Vee.
A horrible storm hits the island, and someone kidnaps Hannah’s daughter in the midst of it, forcing her to turn to Lou for help. While searching for Vee, the two women are forced to confront some of the dark secrets from their past.
Even though Smollett and Janney are the stars, Lou has a great cast of actors that also includes Logan Marshall-Green and Greyston Holt (remember him as one of the hot werewolves from Bitten?).
Netflix movie Lou cast list
For those unfamiliar with Allison Janney, the powerhouse actress is a Hollywood staple. Throughout her many decades in the business, Janney has won countless accolades, including seven Primetime Emmy Awards, an Academy Award, and a Golden Globe Award. She has also secured two Tony nominations.
Janney first rose to prominence playing C.J. Cregg on The West Wing. More recently, she starred as Bonnie Plunkett for nine seasons in the CBS sitcom Mom. Janney won her Oscar for I, Tonya, and has also appeared in projects like Masters of Sex, The Help, Juno, and many others. Next, she’ll star in the comedy miniseries Mrs. American Pie, the comedy film The People We Hate at the Wedding, and the sci-fi drama True Love.
Jurnee Smollett has been acting since she was a kid, with recurring roles in shows like Full House and On Our Own. But most people probably know her as Jess Merriweather in Friday Night Lights. The last few years have really helped cement Smollet’s status as a superstar. She played Dinah Lance/Black Canary in Birds of Prey and is reportedly going to reprise her role in a spinoff standalone movie at HBO Max.
Smollett also delivered an incredible performance in the short-lived but acclaimed HBO series Lovecraft Country and she recently starred opposite Miles Teller and Chris Hemsworth in the Netflix thriller Spiderhead. Next, she’ll star in the courtroom drama film The Burial with Jamie Foxx and Tommy Lee Jones.
Completing the cast trifecta is Logan Marshall-Green, who plays the film’s primary antagonist, Philip. You might recall Marshall-Green playing Trey Atwood in The O.C. He also recently completed a stint on the ABC series Big Sky.
Here’s the complete cast list for the Netflix movie:
Allison Janney as Lou
Jurnee Smollett as Hannah
Logan Marshall-Green as Philip
Ridley Asha Bateman as Vee
Matt Craven as Sheriff Rankin
Greyston Holt as Chris
Daniel Bernhardt as Tony
RJ Fetherstonhaugh as Gerry
Andres Collantes as Deputy Torres
Marci T. House as Agent Lee
Toby Levins as Agent Hampton
Netflix movie Lou starts streaming on Friday, September 23.