Netflix movie rankings and October release schedule

As of October 25, 2026, the Netflix top movie rankings have shifted. The international release ‘Surviving Hurricane Otis’ has taken the number one spot, followed by ‘Gladiator II’ in second place. Ben Affleck’s thriller ‘Animals’ has moved down the charts but remains a significant title on the platform.

According to Polymarket odds for the week, ‘Animals’ maintains a 92% chance of being the top US Netflix movie, despite its current ranking, while ‘Gladiator II’ holds a 6% chance.

Other notable October releases on the platform include the Steinbeck adaptation ‘East of Eden’, the Josh Hartnett thriller ‘Below’, the musical adaptation ‘Wicked’, and a four-part documentary titled ‘TYSON’ regarding the life of Mike Tyson. Additionally, the political thriller ‘The Diplomat’ is set to return for its fourth season.