With temperatures still pushing the century mark (for some us), it’s nice to know that relief isn’t far away. Fall will be here before we know it. And while that thankfully means cooler days are ahead, it also means that a new movie season is on the horizon. In light of that, streaming behemoth Netflix has announced the platform’s full slate of movies in their just released Fall Movie Preview.

Netflix has a very unique place in the feature film world. And while some are quick to dismiss much of their movie catalog, there is no denying that Netflix has delivered some truly great films, especially over the past several years. Just last year, they were the distributor behind three of my top four movies of 2025. So suffice it to say, Netflix has established itself as a force to be reckoned with in the movie space. And that doesn’t look to change in 2026.

Their Fall Movie Preview is stacked with an assortment of features that is sure to appeal to casual viewers, genre fans, arthouse lovers, awards voters, and everyone in between. Their lineup is full intense thrillers, blockbuster spin-offs, wild comedies, thought-provoking documentaries, and intriguing foreign language films. Here is a taste of the many Fall movies Netflix has in store for its 325 million(ish) subscribers…

SEPTEMBER…

SEPT. 8 – Untold Mr. T: I Pity The Fool

Sports Documentary

Before the gold chains, mohawk, and Hollywood fame of The A-Team and Rocky III, there was Laurence Tureaud. This is the extraordinary origin story behind one of the most unlikely and beloved icons in entertainment — Mr. T.

Director: Scott Weintrob

Executive Producers: Scott Weintrob, Steve Michaels, Ben Bitonti, Eden Sutley, Paul Levesque, Lee Fitting, Ben Houser, Marc Pomarico, Ben Silverman, Howard T. Owens, Chapman Way, Maclain Way

SEPT. 9 – “Why Did I Get Married Again?”

Comedy, Drama

In Tyler Perry’s Why Did I Get Married Again?, the couples reunite in celebration as Marcus (Michael Jai White) and Angela’s (Tasha Smith) daughter prepares to tie the knot. After being apart for quite some time, they learn quickly that as much as things change, they stay the same. Realizing their children have grown up to be so much like them, they must reflect on the examples they’ve set and ask themselves that age-old question, “Why did they get married … again?”

Director/Writer: Tyler Perry

Cast: Tyler Perry, Taraji P. Henson, Jill Scott, Richard T. Jones, Tasha Smith, Michael Jai White, Lamman Rucker, Sharon Leal, Armani Greer, Everett Osborne, Da’Vinchi, Laya Deleon Hayes, Jaden Michael, Charles L. Smith II, Derrick A. King, Sydney Winbush

SEPT. 10 – “Call My Agent! The Movie“

Comedy, Drama

Five years after the agency closed its doors, Andréa (Camille Cottin) is finally ready to direct her first feature film. When her lead actor quits and she falls out with her producer, she joins forces with Noémie (Laure Calamy) — now a reality TV producer — believing she can easily manipulate her. But as Andréa faces a complete recasting, on-set disasters, and a legal battle threatening the custody of her daughter, everything begins to unravel. One by one, the former ASK colleagues converge on this high-tension film set. Each arrives with their own role, their ego, and a fair share of old grudges — little do they know what this reunion truly has in store for them. 

Director: Emilie Noblet

Cast: Camille Cottin, Laure Calamy, Thibault de Montalembert, Grégory Montel, Nicolas Maury, Fanny Sidney, Liliane Rovère, Laetitia Casta, Vincent Macaigne, Ophélia Kolb, Anne Marivin, and Laurent Lafitte

SEPT. 25 – “UNABOMBER”

Drama

Inspired by true events, UNABOMBER follows Ted Kaczynski’s (Jacob Tremblay) transformation from Harvard prodigy into the infamous Unabomber. Subjected to controversial psychological experiments by Professor Henry Murray (Russell Crowe), Kaczynski’s troubled past resurfaces decades later when his manhunt, led by FBI agent Joanne Miller (Shailene Woodley), brings to light the chilling consequences of ambition and isolation.

Director: Janus Metz

Cast: Russell Crowe, Jacob Tremblay, Shailene Woodley, Annabelle Wallis, Alexander Ludwig, Steven Ogg, Marc Menchaca

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OCTOBER…

OCT. 2 – “Tyler Perry’s Doing Life”

Drama

A single mother fighting to survive and a reformed ex-con with untapped talent find in each other an unlikely second chance.

Director/Writer: Tyler Perry

Cast: Naomi Baker, Jay Reeves, Tamberla Perry, Karen Obilom, Jasmine Sargent, Lucky Johnson, Danielle Moné Truitt

OCT. 7 – “Who Is Martin Mull?”

Documentary

Musician, cult comedian, unlikely TV fixture, acclaimed painter — Martin Mull spent his life becoming someone new, and no version was ever what anyone expected. This candid, star-studded documentary, directed by Bob Saget and Neil Berkeley, traces Mull’s restless reinvention, which has taken him from smoky folk clubs to primetime sitcoms to gallery walls. Told in his own words and those of the friends who watched it happen, including Steve Martin, Tom Waits, David Alan Grier, this is the witty, honest and life-affirming story of a comedy icon who, as he puts it, “had a hell of a ride.”

Directors: Bob Saget and Neil Berkeley

Producers: Sean Bradley, Tara Billik, Neil Berkeley

OCT. 9 – “Animals”

Thriller

In select theaters and on Netflix Oct. 9
When their son is kidnapped, a Los Angeles mayoral candidate and his wife find themselves drawn into a web of deception. As they scramble to raise the ransom payment, they’re forced to make choices that could tear their world apart.

Director: Ben Affleck

Cast: Ben Affleck, Kerry Washington, Gillian Anderson, Adriana Paz, Ray Fisher, Christopher Woodley, Matt Gerald, Jacob Estrada, with Luis Gerardo Méndez and Steven Yeun

OCT. 16 – “Norm: The Tale of Norm Macdonald”

Documentary

From director Judd Apatow comes an intimate portrait of one of comedy’s most singular voices. Norm: The Tale of Norm Macdonald traces the life and career of the stand-up and Saturday Night Live legend, from his rise as the deadpan anchor of “Weekend Update” to his enduring legacy as a comedian’s comedian — a master of the absurd, the dry, and the unexpected. Built entirely from archival footage, personal photos, and rare home videos contributed by fans and friends, the documentary lets Norm tell his own story in his own voice. This is a tribute to a comic genius whose influence on stand-up and television comedy remains unmatched.

Director: Judd Apatow

Producers: Judd Apatow, Amanda Rohlke, Ross M. Dinerstein

OCT. 16 – “Sacrifice”

Satirical Thriller

During a star-studded charity gala brimming with celebrities, billionaires, and empty speeches, a movie star in the midst of an existential crisis (Chris Evans) is taken hostage by a radical warrior (Anya Taylor-Joy) and her devoted followers. As the night descends into chaos, both an inward journey and an outward adventure ensue, where the line between performance, belief, salvation, and sacrifice begins to blur.

Director: Romain Gavras

Cast: Chris Evans, Anya Taylor-Joy, Vincent Cassel, Ambika Mod, Sam Richardson, Jonatan “Yung Lean” Leandoer, Jade Croot, Miriam Silverman, Charli xcx, with John Malkovich and Salma Hayek Pinault

OCT. 16 – “The Disciple”

Documentary

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 poised to ignite global controversy.

Director: Joanna Natasegara

Executive Producers: The RZA, Joe Gebbia, Jason Ropell, Abazar Khayami; David Kimbangi, Farhana Bhula and Ollie Madden for Film4; Trevor Burgess, Gary Hess and James Costa for Bird Street Productions

OCT. 16 – “Therapy Done Right”

Comedy, Drama

A pragmatic psychoanalyst loses faith in conventional psychological methods and begins pushing boundaries with his patients. Everything seems to work — until a writer suffering from a creative block walks into his office.

Director: Hernán Goldfrid

Cast: Ricardo Darín, Diego Peretti, Antonia Bengoechea, Inés Efron, Andrea Politti, Pata Echegoyen, Carlos Santamaría, Miriam Odorico

OCT. 30 – “SCTV: The Greatest Show You’ve Never Heard Of”

Documentary

SCTV: The Greatest Show You’ve Never Heard Of chronicles the rise, fall, and enduring legacy of one of the most influential sketch comedy series in television history. Through intimate interviews with surviving members of its legendary cast and an emotional reunion in Toronto, the film explores the creative partnership that transformed a small Canadian television production into a cultural phenomenon that launched some of comedy’s most celebrated icons.

Featuring candid reflections, never-before-shared stories, and rare archival material, the documentary examines the artistic innovation that made SCTV a trailblazer while revealing the extraordinary friendships that have endured for more than fifty years. The film is a testament to the timeless power of collaboration and the lasting influence of artists whose work continues to influence comedy around the world.

Director: Jason Hehir

Producers: Chapman Downes, Whitney Johnson, Andrew Hafnor, Molly Montgomery, Kelly Meinhardt

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NOVEMBER…

NOV. 4 – “A Dog’s Perfect Christmas”

Holiday Drama

From the bestselling author of A Dog’s Purpose, a tale of a family in crisis where a teenager, her grandfather, and his trusty basset hound struggle to keep the household together at Christmas.

Director: Cathryn Michon

Cast: Dennis Quaid, Milo Ventimiglia, Brooke Lena Johnson, Kathleen Rose Perkins, Jennifer Tilly, Mary Steenburgen, Thomas Haden Church (as the voice of Winstead)

NOV. 6 – “Possible Love”

Drama

In select theaters Oct. 23
Possible Love follows the intertwined relationship of two married couples facing different paths and hidden desires. Mi-ok (Jeon Do-yeon) lives quietly with her laid-off husband, Ho-seok (Sul Kyung-gu), and their young son, Cheol, until a funeral brings them into the orbit of Ye-ji (Cho Yeo-jeong), a documentary filmmaker chronicling laid-off workers, and her husband, Sang-woo (Zo In-sung) — a couple whose affluent lifestyle stands in sharp contrast to their own. When Mi-ok agrees to be filmed, she grows close to Ye-ji, and finds herself uneasily drawn to the unreadable Sang-woo. As their worlds collide, fractures begin to appear in their daily existence. Marking his first release in eight years, highly acclaimed director Lee Chang-dong (Burning, Poetry, Secret Sunshine) brings his signature nuance to Possible Love, capturing shifting emotions, conflicts, and contrasting outlooks that shape these relationships.

Director: Lee Chang-dong

Cast: Jeon Do-yeon, Sul Kyung-gu, Zo In-sung, Cho Yeo-jeong

NOV. 11 – “Avedon”

Documentary

From world leaders to pop culture icons and international supermodels, Richard Avedon’s influence helped create the blueprint for our image-driven world. His photographs didn’t just reflect culture, they shaped it. Avedon traces the life and legacy of an artist who used photography to reinvent the world around him. Drawing on unprecedented access to his personal archives — never-before-seen stills, intimate behind-the-lens footage, and new interviews with his closest collaborators — the film explores how his singular eye both reflected and reshaped the visual language of the 20th century and why even the most iconic image is only half the story.

Director: Ron Howard

Producers: Brian Grazer, Ron Howard, Dallas Brennan Rexer, Sara Bernstein, Christopher St. John, Justin Wilkes

NOV. 13 – “Heartland”

Drama, Thriller

Former country megastar Misty Jones (Jessica Chastain) comes out of seclusion to investigate the disappearance of her missing niece, a rising country musician, and must grapple with her own past and Nashville’s seedy underbelly. Her search uncovers a murky side of Nashville where no one, including Misty, is who they seem.

Director/Writer: Shana Feste

Cast: Jessica Chastain, Garrett Hedlund, Carter Faith, Ross Lynch, Paul Sparks, Jennifer Nettles, John Hawkes

NOV. 18 – “Gentle Monster”

Drama

In select theaters Oct. 30
From director and writer Marie Kreutzer (Corsage, Austria’s submission for Best International Feature Film at the 95th Academy Awards), Gentle Monster tells the story of concert pianist Lucy (Léa Seydoux), who has just relocated her family to a country house hoping to ease her husband Philip’s (Laurence Rupp) severe burnout. Before they have a chance to set up their new home, an early morning police visit tears their life apart. Trapped between the man she loves and the fear of what he may have done, Lucy must face the situation alone as her world unravels. With a cast that includes Jella Haase, alongside legendary Academy Award nominee Catherine Deneuve, Gentle Monster asks what we do when someone we love turns out to be someone we never really knew.

Director/Writer: Marie Kreutzer

Cast: Léa Seydoux, Laurence Rupp, Jella Haase, Catherine Deneuve

NOV. 20 – “Primetime Preacher$”

Documentary

In the golden age of Christian broadcasting, three of America’s most powerful televangelists transformed evangelical Christianity from a largely apolitical movement into a powerful force in American politics whose influence still reverberates today — until greed, rivalry, and scandal ignited a holy war that captivated the nation.

Directed and Produced: Joe Berlinger

Producers: Rachael Profiloski, Emma Ho, Michael Costigan, Jason Bateman

NOV. 20 – “Steps”

Animated

Think you know Cinderella’s “evil” stepsisters? Think again. Sick of living in Cinderella’s shadow, Lilith (Ali Wong) steals the Fairy Godmother’s (Bette Midler) magic wand and hijacks the Royal Ball with her sister, Margot (Stephanie Hsu), breaking the Cinderella story as we know it and dooming the kingdom to the tyrannical rule of Priscilla (Nikki Glaser), a villainous schemer who swoops in and snatches the throne. Now, Lilith must team up with Cinderella (Amanda Seyfried) to fight biker trolls, outrun evil henchmen, and escape the Screaming Woods on an epic quest to save the kingdom — but most importantly, their relationship.

Directors: Alyce Tzue and John Ripa

Voice Cast: Ali Wong, Amanda Seyfried, Stephanie Hsu, Nikki Glaser, Daniel Radcliffe, Young Mazino, Peter Dinklage, Bette Midler, Damian Priest

NOV. 25 – “The Mosquito Bowl”

Action, Drama

In theaters Oct. 30
Following the attack on Pearl Harbor, four of America’s top college football stars set their fame aside to enlist in the Marines. As they prepare for the brutal invasion of Okinawa, they’ll play in a legendary game featuring some of the greatest players in history — a game that, for many, will be the last they ever play.

Director: Peter Berg

Cast: Nicholas Galitzine, Bill Skarsgård, Ray Nicholson, Tom Francis, Brent Comer, Dominic Bogart

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DECEMBER…

DEC. 2 – “La bola negra”

Drama

In select theaters Oct. 16
From Cannes-winning directors Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi — popularly known as Los Javis — La Bola Negra follows three generations of men across pivotal moments in Spanish history, bound by pain, desire, and love. Carlos (Milo Quifes) longs to belong in a fractured Spain. Sebastián (Guitarricadelafuente) finds connection across enemy lines. And Alberto (Carlos González) uncovers a long-buried family secret — one that finally gives voice to truths the past tried to erase. 

The film also stars Miguel Bernardeau (Rafael), Goya winner Lola Dueñas (Teresa), Academy Award winner Penélope Cruz (Nené), Golden Globe winner Glenn Close (Isabelle), and Emmy-nominated Julio Torres (Juan Pablo).

Directors: Javier Calvo, Javier Ambrossi

Cast: Guitarricadelafuente, Miguel Bernardeau, Carlos González, Milo Quifes, Lola Dueñas, Julio Torres, Penélope Cruz, Glenn Close

DEC. 11 – “In Waves”

Animated

In select theaters fall/winter 2026
In Los Angeles, AJ (Will Sharpe), a shy teenager, meets Kristen (Stephanie Hsu). She lives for surfing; he loves skateboarding and drawing. They fall madly in love, and a happy future seems within reach. But everything changes when Kristen faces a sudden illness. Together, they face adversity, driven by the strength of their love, their friends, and their newly shared passion for surfing and the ocean.

Director: Phuong Mai Nguyen

Voice Cast: Will Sharpe, Stephanie Hsu

DEC. 11 – “Bad Day”

Action Comedy

An action comedy about a single mom fighting to keep one little promise to her daughter on the absolute worst day of her life.

Director: Jake Szymanski

Cast: Cameron Diaz, Danielle Brooks, Rhenzy Feliz, John Higgins, Mark Duplass, Jessica Belkin, Ed O’Neill, Rob Corddry, Ayden Mayeri, Ben Schwartz, Retta, Emma Pearson, P.J. Byrne, Sherry Cola, Edi Patterson, Beck Bennett

DEC. 18 – “Ray Gunn”

Animated Sci-Fi

In select theaters fall/winter 2026
In Metropia, a gigantic city in an alternate future as seen from 1939, private eye Raymond Gunn (Sam Rockwell) is drawn into a case involving aliens, murder, and a multimedia star named Venus Nova (Scarlett Johansson).

Director: Brad Bird

Cast: Sam Rockwell, Scarlett Johansson, Tom Waits

DEC. 23 – “The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth”

In IMAX Nov. 25
Brad Pitt returns to his Academy Award–winning role as Cliff Booth, only this time it’s 1977 and it’s a very different Hollywood. 

Director: David Fincher

Screenwriter: Quentin Tarantino

Cast: Brad Pitt, Elizabeth Debicki, Scott Caan, Carla Gugino, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Peter Weller, Matt Groove, JB Tadena, Corey Fogelmanis, Karren Karagulian