Netflix is making sure our watchlists stay nice and crowded this fall. From Kerry Washington’s new thriller “Animals” to a new documentary diving into the life and legacy of Mike Tyson, there’s plenty headed our way. Tyler Perry is also back with a few more films to ensure you get all the emotions, good feelings, and compelling storylines you can handle.
And because we know you need even more reasons to cancel your weekend plans this season, we’ve got your list of upcoming movies and TV shows worth keeping on your radar. So, keep reading to see what’s coming to Netflix soon!
“Doing Life”
Release Date: October 2
Official Synopsis: A single mother fighting to survive and a reformed ex-con with untapped talent find an unlikely second chance in each other. Directed and written by Tyler Perry, the film stars Naomi Baker and Jay Reeves.
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“Animals”
Release Date: October 9
Official Synopsis: When their son is kidnapped, a Los Angeles mayoral candidate (Ben Affleck) and his wife (Kerry Washington) find themselves drawn into a web of deception. As they scramble to raise the ransom payment, they’re forced to make choices–and reveal secrets–that could tear their world apart.
“Give Me Some Sugah”
Release Date: December 16
Official Synopsis: Based on the incredible true story of Lenore Lindsey, “Give Me Some Sugah” follows a Chicago bakery owner who is stunned by an incredible discovery that inspires her to reclaim lost time, heal old wounds, and find purpose in life’s unexpected miracles. Taraji P. Henson, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor and Russell Hornsby all star while Tasha Smith directs.
“Mojo Brookzz: I Know You Lying”
Release Date: October 6
About “I Know You Lying”: Comedian Mojo Brookzz’s comedy stand-up will finally hit the big screen after it premieres on Netflix. Per Blex Media, the special was filmed in December 2025 at Center Stage Theatre in Atlanta during his eponymous, multi-city tour.
“Tyson”
Release Date: October 13
Official Synopsis: “TYSON” is a gripping four-part documentary series exploring the explosive life of Mike Tyson. From his chaotic upbringing in Brooklyn to global superstardom, it traces his meteoric rise as the youngest heavyweight champion ever. But beyond the glory lies a turbulent story of fame, influence, and controversy that nearly destroyed him. With raw honesty, Tyson confronts the choices, pressures, and personal cost behind his legacy.
“The Disciple”
Release Date: October 16
Official Synopsis: “The Disciple” tells the true story of an outsider whose relentless determination catapults him into the Wu-Tang Clan’s inner circle, where ambition and creativity converge to record an album destined to ignite global controversy.
That journey culminates in Once Upon a Time in Shaolin, a 31-track album packaged in an ornate, handcrafted silver box and auctioned to the highest bidder in 2015. Only one copy will ever legally exist. Its scarcity is a form of protest, and an argument that music still holds intrinsic worth as art in a digital age. The result is one of the most controversial artifacts of our time that sparked ongoing conversations about technology, creation, and ownership. It’s also a story about how far one outsider went to belong.
“On Behalf of My Son”
Release Date: November 20
Official Synopsis: According to Netflix, “On Behalf of My Son” is set in Brazil and follows Vicentina as she struggles to cope with the death of her son Wesley after a tragic bus accident in which he was the driver. As the investigation unfolds, evidence suggests that Wesley’s actions may have been a suicide attempt. Vicentina then embarks on a journey to seek out the victims’ families and apologize, while confronting her own grief and uncertainty.
“Jean-Michael Basquiat”
Release Date: Near the End of 2026
Official Synopsis: Per Tribeca Film Festival (where the film made its debut), Jean-Michel Basquiat is the first Basquiat documentary to be approved by the artist’s estate, as well as the first directed by a person of color. The film traces Basquiat’s early life as the child of middle-class Haitian and Puerto Rican parents in Brooklyn, through his adventures in the punk subculture and up to his breakout as a major American artist. All the while, special attention is paid to Basquiat’s mental and emotional state, with interviews from former friends and colleagues to supplement his sisters’ impressions. The result is a portrait unlike anything seen before.
“14th”
Release Date: December 4
Official Synopsis: Written in the wreckage of the Civil War, the 14th Amendment was meant to close the door on the hierarchy of human worth. Instead, it has become a permanent argument. Threading deep archival scholarship with piercing headlines of today, “14th” brings together legal minds, politicians, historians, and cultural voices in direct conversation with a question America still hasn’t settled: Who gets to belong?
“Lupin Part 4”
Release Date: October 23
Official Synopsis: According to Netflix, in “Lupin Part 4,” Omar Sy reprises his iconic role as Assane Diop, the gentleman thief. Four years after the end of “Lupin Part 3,” Assane is still in prison. For him, Lupin is no more: He wants to serve out his sentence and keep the promise he made to his son to go and meet their family in Senegal. But his plans are turned upside down by a mysterious announcement signed by “Lupin.”
Multiple museums are to be hit with simultaneous heists. In spite of heightened security, the thefts go off as planned. Assane proclaims his innocence, but everything points to his guilt. A camera even shows him in one of the museums during a robbery in which Captain Belkacem is seriously injured. To prove his innocence and unmask the copycat, Assane must escape and don the Lupin costume once more.
“The Gospel of Christmas”
Release Date: Holiday Season 2026
Official Synopsis: Per the International Movie Database (IMDB), “The Gospel of Christmas” centers around a pastor who faces doubt while trying to save his inherited family church in a troubled NYC area. Through faith and prayer, he fights inner demons and an enemy to protect his church, family, and community before Christmas
“Mike Tyson: Return of the Mike”
Release Date: November 3
Official Synopsis: “Mike Tyson: Return of the Mike” is a raw, unfiltered one-man show filmed at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, FL. Marking his first return to the stage since 2013’s “Undisputed Truth,” the former heavyweight champion trades menace for mischief, revealing himself as a natural comedian with sharp timing and a gift for turning his own chaos into punchlines. It’s Tyson like you’ve never seen him: unguarded, unpredictable, and genuinely hilarious—proof that the baddest man on the planet might also be one of the funniest.
“Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua”
Release Date: December 11
About the Fight: Famed boxer Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua will finally meet in one of the most anticipated heavyweight boxing events of this generation, streaming live globally from Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales. The event will also feature a star-studded undercard with marquee fighters from around the world, further underscoring the global scale of the event. Undercard bouts will be announced at a later date.
