8 New Netflix Movies October 2025, Interesting Stories Full of Tension

Kapanlagi.com - Netflix is back with a lineup of new films ready to entertain us in October 2025. From emotional dramas to thrilling thrillers, there are many interesting options to enjoy.

Several film titles have already caught attention since the trailers were released, including THE WOMAN IN CABIN 10 starring Keira Knightley. This film has become a topic of conversation because its storyline combines a murder mystery with the frustration of not being believed in the truth.

Additionally, big names like Cillian Murphy, Idris Elba, Rebecca Ferguson, and Colin Farrell also strengthen the watch list. Here are the latest Netflix movie recommendations for October 2025 that you should look forward to.

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1. STEVE

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The film STEVE is set to premiere on October 3, 2025, starring Cillian Murphy after his success in various major roles. This time, he plays a reform school principal facing the threat of closure of the institution where he works.

The story is set in the 1990s, adapted from the novel Shy by Max Porter. In addition to Steve's struggle to maintain the school, the film also highlights the life of a student named Shy (Jay Lycurgo) who battles his inner fragility.

2. THE WOMAN IN CABIN 10

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Released on October 10, 2025, this thriller film tells the story of a journalist, played by Keira Knightley, who witnesses a mysterious incident on a luxury cruise ship. She sees a passenger pushed into the sea, but her testimony is dismissed as an illusion because all passengers are accounted for.

Based on a novel by Ruth Ware, the film raises universal issues about the frustration when the truth is ignored. The story is tense as the main character continues to seek answers even as her life is at risk.

3. EVERYBODY LOVES ME WHEN I'M DEAD

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This film from Thailand premieres on October 14, 2025, and offers a different kind of tension. The story follows Toh, a bank employee who is caught in a family financial crisis and discovers a shortcut through inheritance money without any heirs.

However, that decision drags him and his colleague Petch into a deadly game. The money they found is also targeted by a dangerous criminal network.

4. THETIME THAT REMAINS

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This film premieres on October 16, 2025, and tells the mystery of an elderly woman who begins to remember her past romance with her eternal lover. On the other hand, an inspector starts investigating the dark secrets that shroud her life.

With a dark and emotional atmosphere, this film presents a mysterious ambiance. Themes of love, loss, and big secrets are the main elements of the story.

5. SHE WALKS IN DARKNESS

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Released on October 17, 2025, this political thriller follows the journey of a young member of the Spanish Civil Guard. He infiltrates ETA, the Basque separatist group, and spends over a decade mapping their hideouts.

The tension comes from a long and risky undercover operation. The film highlights the emotional side and the great sacrifices of a secret agent.

6. GOOD NEWS

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This disastrous South Korean black comedy film premieres on October 17, 2025. This historical film is set in the year 1970 with a story about the rescue of a hijacked plane. The secret operation involves the military, the government, and a mysterious figure known as "Nobody" who is recognized as a problem solver.

The film is full of strategy, political intrigue, and high-risk rescue actions. From military operations to intelligence tactics, everything is a race against time.

7. A HOUSE OF DYNAMITE

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This political thriller is set to premiere on October 24, 2025. Directed by Kathryn Bigelow, the film presents a tension-filled political thriller. The story begins with an unknown missile launch towards the United States that triggers a global crisis.

With Idris Elba and Rebecca Ferguson in the cast, the film depicts crucial government decisions amidst a nuclear threat. Every minute is portrayed with urgency and danger.

8. BALLAD OF A SMALL PLAYER

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Releasing on October 29, 2025, this film follows a gambler in Macau seeking redemption from his past. Colin Farrell stars as Lord Doyle, a high-stakes gambler who flees to Macau. His life becomes increasingly complicated as his past and massive debts begin to haunt him.

His encounter with a mysterious figure becomes a turning point that could either save or destroy him. Set against the backdrop of the gambling world, the film promises an intense psychological drama.

9. Popular Q&A About Netflix Films in October 2025

Q: What Netflix films are premiering in October 2025?
A: There are STEVE, THE WOMAN IN CABIN 10, EVERYBODY LOVES ME WHEN I’M DEAD, THE TIME THAT REMAINS, SHE WALKS IN DARKNESS, GOOD NEWS, A HOUSE OF DYNAMITE, and BALLAD OF A SMALL PLAYER.

Q: When does The Woman in Cabin 10 premiere?
A: This film premieres on Netflix starting October 10, 2025.

Q: Who is the main actor in The Woman In Cabin 10?
A: Keira Knightley is the main actor in the film THE WOMAN IN CABIN 10.

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