Anticipated Netflix Films for Streaming in Autumn 2025: A Countdown I Can't Help but Get Excited About

Netflix is gearing up for an exciting lineup of new movies in the coming weeks and months. Here's a sneak peek at some of the highly anticipated films that are set to grace your screens.

First on the list is "Ballad of a Small Player," directed by Edward Berger, known for his work on "Conclave" and "All Quiet on the Western Front." The film is scheduled for release on October 29.

For mystery lovers, "The Woman in Cabin 10" is a Netflix mystery thriller based on Ruth Ware's best-selling novel. Starring Keira Knightley as a journalist who witnesses a passenger being thrown overboard on a luxury cruise liner, this suspenseful film is set to be released on October 10.

Guillermo del Toro is directing a new adaptation of Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein" for Netflix. The trailer suggests it will be visually stunning, with Oscar Isaac playing Victor Frankenstein and Jacob Elordi portraying Frankenstein's monster. The release date for "Frankenstein" is November 7.

In the world of detective dramas, "Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery" is the third entry in the "Knives Out" series, starring Daniel Craig reprising his role as Benoit Blanc. The nature of the mystery is being kept under wraps, but the cast, which includes Josh O'Connor, Glenn Close, Josh Brolin, Mila Kunis, Jeremy Renner, Kerry Washington, Andrew Scott, and Cailee Spaeny, promises a thrilling ride. "Wake Up Dead Man" is set to be released on December 12.

Lastly, "A House of Dynamite," a political thriller directed by Kathryn Bigelow, is expected to be one of the best Netflix movies of the year. The film follows a group of government officials scrambling to form an action plan in the wake of a missile being launched at the U.S. The filmmaker behind this tense drama is none other than Kathryn Bigelow, who directed the film. "A House of Dynamite" is set to be released at the end of October 2025.

These upcoming releases promise a diverse range of genres and storylines, ensuring there's something for everyone on Netflix in the coming months. So, get ready to mark your calendars and settle in for an exciting cinematic journey!