Looking for what to watch on Netflix in the UAE this October 2025? From brand-new Netflix Originals to returning fan favourites and hidden gems, we’ve got your complete guide to the best TV shows, movies, and documentaries hitting the platform this month.
Whether you’re into thrillers, comedies, K-dramas, or animated adventures, this curated list of new Netflix releases in October 2025 will help you find your next binge-worthy pick. Updated weekly to reflect the latest drops across Netflix in the UAE, KSA, and other MENA markets, this page is your go-to for staying up-to-date with the latest streaming trends.
A House Of Dynamite
Drama/Thriller | 16+
Starring Idris Elba, Rebecca Ferguson, and Gabriel Basso, watch A House of Dynamite exclusively on Netflix starting October 24, 2025.
From Academy Award–winning director Kathryn Bigelow comes A House of Dynamite, a gripping political thriller that ignites with tension and urgency. When an unidentified missile is launched toward the United States, chaos erupts at the highest levels of power, sparking a desperate race to uncover who’s behind the attack—and to stop the next one before it’s too late.
The Woman in Cabin 10
Drama/Mystery/Thriller | TBC
The Woman in Cabin 10, starring Keira Knightley, Guy Pearce, and David Ajala, is now streaming exclusively on Netflix.
While on a luxurious cruise for a travel assignment, a journalist witnesses a woman being thrown overboard in the dead of night — only to be told she imagined it, as every passenger is supposedly accounted for. Refusing to accept the lie, she begins a relentless search for the truth, uncovering dark secrets that put her own life at risk.
The Diplomat Season 3 (Series)
Drama/Thriller | 18+
The Diplomat, starring Keri Russell, Rufus Sewell, and Allison Janney, returns exclusively on Netflix on October 14, 2025.
The Diplomat is a gripping political drama that follows Ambassador Kate Wyler as she navigates the perilous world of diplomacy, personal ambition, and global crises. In Season Three, Kate faces her toughest challenges yet: after accusing Vice President Grace Penn of a terrorist plot, she finds herself in a position she never sought, with the President dead, her husband Hal implicated, and Grace now leading the free world. As alliances shift and stakes rise, Kate must balance power, loyalty, and survival in a high-stakes political landscape.
Splinter Cell: Deathwatch Season 1 (Series)
Animation/Action/Sci-Fi | 18+
Starring Liev Schreiber, Kirby Howell-Baptiste, and Janet Varney, the animated series premieres exclusively on Netflix on October 14, 2025.
In the first-ever animated adaptation of the acclaimed Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell franchise, legendary secret agent Sam Fisher is pulled out of retirement when a young operative in danger seeks his help, dragging him into a high-stakes web of espionage and betrayal. Produced by Ubisoft in collaboration with John Wick creator Derek Kolstad, Splinter Cell: Deathwatch blends gripping storytelling, cutting-edge animation, and intense action in a thrilling new take on the iconic game series.
Boots Season 1 (Series)
Comedy/Drama/History | 18+
BOOTS, starring Miles Heizer, Ana Ayora, and Blake Burt, marches onto Netflix on October 9, 2025.
BOOTS is a bold and heartfelt dramedy that reimagines the coming-of-age story through the gritty, unpredictable lens of the 1990s U.S. Marine Corps—when being yourself could be the biggest battle of all. Following directionless recruit Cameron Cope (Miles Heizer) and his best friend Ray McAffey (Liam Oh), the series dives into the chaos of boot camp, where friendships are forged, identities are tested, and courage takes on a whole new meaning.
Monster: The Ed Gein Story (Series)
Biography/Crime/Thriller | 18+
Monster: The Ed Gein Story, starring Evan Peters, Richard Jenkins, and Cooper Koch, premieres exclusively on Netflix September 25, 2025.
Serial killer. Grave robber. Psycho. In the frozen farmlands of 1950s Wisconsin, Eddie Geinlived as a quiet recluse—while hiding one of the most disturbing houses of horrors in American history. Obsessed with his mother and consumed by madness, Gein’s crimes shocked the nation and inspired some of Hollywood’s most terrifying villains, from Psycho to The Texas Chainsaw Massacre to The Silence of the Lambs. He didn’t just influence horror—he became its blueprint.
Alice in Borderland Season 3 (Series)
Action/Mystery/Sci-Fi | 18+ | Japanese
Alice in Borderland, starring Kento Yamazaki, Tao Tsuchiya, and Nijirô Murakami, premieres exclusively on Netflix September 25, 2025.
Arisu, a directionless young man obsessed with video games, was thrust into a deserted Tokyo where survival depends on conquering deadly games. Now, in the new season, after Usagi is abducted by a mysterious scholar fixated on the afterlife, Arisu must return to the treacherous “Borderland” to save her. Joined by new allies, he faces the ultimate challenge—the elusive “Joker” stage—in a desperate fight to escape back to their world.
House of Guinness Season 1 (Series)
Biography/Drama/History | 18+
Starring Anthony Boyle, Louis Partridge, and Emily Fairn, House of Guinness premieres exclusively on Netflix September 25, 2025.
House of Guinness brings to life the sweeping saga of one of Europe’s most iconic dynasties. Set between 19th-century Dublin and New York, the story unfolds in the aftermath of Sir Benjamin Guinness’s death, as his remarkable legacy—and the fortune of the legendary brewery—reshapes the lives of his four children and those whose fates are bound to the Guinness name.
Black Rabbit Mini Series
Crime/Mystery/Thriller | 18+
Starring Jason Bateman, Jude Law, and Abbey Lee, Black Rabbit premieres exclusively on Netflix September 18, 2025.
Set in the cutthroat world of New York City nightlife, Black Rabbit follows two brothers whose loyalty to family collides with ambition and danger. Jake Friedken, the magnetic owner of a rising hotspot lounge, is on the verge of success—until his brother Vince returns, dragging old wounds and new threats into the mix. As secrets surface and tensions spiral, their unbreakable bond may be the very thing that destroys everything they’ve built.
Beauty in Black Season 2 (Series)
Drama | 18+
Beauty in Black, starring Taylor Polidore Williams, Crystle Stewart, and Amber Reign Smith, premieres exclusively on Netflix September 11, 2025.
Behind the glamorous world of a beauty empire lies a ruthless family built on lies, betrayal, and an underground trafficking ring. But their reign is about to collapse—because Kimmie, once underestimated and kept in the shadows, now holds the power as the new sole owner. Determined, fearless, and unstoppable, she’s ready to turn the tables and take control.
