Netflix new releases arriving during the week of October 12 include the fourth season of The Diplomat, a new season of Love Is Blind, the four-part TYSON documentary and the comedy film Cocaine Bear.
The lineup also includes Solar Opposites Season 6, the documentary Free Leonard Peltier, the film The Disciple and several other movies and series scheduled between Monday, October 12, and Friday, October 16, 2026.
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Netflix new releases from October 12 to 16
Netflix’s published October calendar lists new titles across drama, animation, reality television, documentaries, comedy and action during the middle of the month, according to its published release calendar.
| Date | New releases | What to know |
|---|---|---|
| October 12 | Spike Season 1; Free Leonard Peltier; Señora Acero Seasons 1–5; Wayne Season 1 | Family programming, documentary, Spanish-language drama and a coming-of-age series. |
| October 13 | Solar Opposites Season 6; The Trap; TYSON | Animated comedy, psychological thriller and a four-part sports documentary. |
| October 14 | Cocaine Bear; Love Is Blind Season 11 | Dark comedy and the return of Netflix’s dating reality franchise. |
| October 15 | Hollywood Arts; The Diplomat Season 4; The Storm | Teen comedy, political drama and a storm-bound ensemble thriller. |
| October 16 | Heat; The Fate of the Furious; Money Trap; Norm: The Tale of Norm Macdonald; Sacrifice; Seriously Single Too; Therapy Done Right; The Disciple | A larger Friday group spanning crime, action, documentaries, comedy and drama. |
The biggest series arriving this week
The Diplomat Season 4 arrives on October 15, continuing the story of Kate Wyler, a U.S. diplomat serving as ambassador to the United Kingdom while navigating international crises and a difficult marriage.
The new season is one of the month’s main returning dramas and follows Netflix’s description of Kate as a principled diplomat dealing with the consequences of high-stakes political decisions.
Love Is Blind Season 11 is scheduled for October 14, bringing back hosts Nick and Vanessa Lachey for another group of singles attempting to form relationships and get engaged before meeting face to face.
Solar Opposites Season 6 lands on October 13, with the animated series again following an alien family trying to adapt to life in suburban America after fleeing the destruction of its home planet.
Hollywood Arts debuts on October 15 and centres on Trina Vega, played by Daniella Monet, as she returns to the performing-arts school to guide a new generation of aspiring entertainers.
Documentaries and films to watch
TYSON is a four-part documentary series about Mike Tyson’s life and career, scheduled for October 13.
Free Leonard Peltier arrives on October 12 and follows activists campaigning for the release of Leonard Peltier, whose conviction has remained disputed for decades.
On October 16, Norm: The Tale of Norm Macdonald examines the life and career of the late comedian, while The Disciple tells a fictionalized story about an outsider whose ambition brings him into the orbit of the Wu-Tang Clan.
Movie options on October 16 include Michael Mann’s crime thriller Heat, the action sequel The Fate of the Furious, the comedy Money Trap and the hostage thriller Sacrifice, starring Chris Evans and Anya Taylor-Joy.
Netflix also lists Cocaine Bear for October 14, the dark comedy inspired by the bizarre true-life discovery of a bear that consumed cocaine discarded in a U.S. forest.
What Canadian subscribers should know
Netflix’s release calendar is a useful guide, but the company warns that its catalogue can vary by country because of licensing agreements, regional rights and other distribution arrangements.
Canadian viewers should therefore check the Netflix app or the Canadian Netflix catalogue on the listed release date before assuming that every licensed film will be available locally.
Netflix says its library changes by country and over time, while titles can also be affected by profile language, maturity settings or the subscription plan being used, as explained in the company’s country-specific catalogue guidance.
The week’s Netflix originals and Netflix-branded productions are more likely to appear across multiple regions, but availability should still be confirmed in Canada.
More October releases are still ahead
The October schedule continues after this week with Blindspotting and Cyberpunk: Edgerunners on October 20, Gladiator, Gladiator II and The Mothers of Penguins Season 2 on October 21, and Nobody Wants This Season 3 on October 22.
Lupin Part 4 is listed for October 23, followed later in the month by The One About Matthew Perry, You, Me, Us and the Canadian comedy documentary SCTV: The Greatest Show You’ve Never Heard Of.
For Canadian viewers, the most notable choices this week are likely to be The Diplomat Season 4 for political drama, TYSON for sports documentary fans, Love Is Blind for reality television audiences and Heat for crime-film viewers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the biggest Netflix releases during the week of October 12, 2026?
The most prominent releases include The Diplomat Season 4, Love Is Blind Season 11, TYSON, Solar Opposites Season 6 and Cocaine Bear.
When does The Diplomat Season 4 arrive on Netflix?
Netflix lists The Diplomat Season 4 for Thursday, October 15, 2026.
When is TYSON coming to Netflix?
The four-part TYSON documentary series is scheduled for Tuesday, October 13, 2026.
Is every title on Netflix’s October schedule available in Canada?
Not necessarily. Netflix says catalogues vary by country because of licensing and regional rights, so Canadian viewers should check the app for local availability.
What Netflix releases are scheduled after October 16?
Later October releases include Blindspotting, Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, Gladiator, Gladiator II, Nobody Wants This Season 3, Lupin Part 4 and The One About Matthew Perry.
Fact-Checked: Release dates and title descriptions were checked against Netflix’s official October 2026 release calendar and Netflix Help Centre information on regional availability.
Disclaimer: Release dates and Canadian availability can change, and viewers should confirm listings in the Netflix Canada app before watching.