Netflix Adds The Diplomat Season 4 and New October Releases

Netflix expanded its streaming catalog on October 9, 2026, with new movies, series and documentaries including The Diplomat Season 4 and Animals, giving viewers in multiple regions fresh releases across drama, comedy, horror and documentary categories.

According to Netflix Tudum, The Diplomat returns for its fourth season after the events of Season 3, following US Ambassador Kate Wyler as political tensions involving the UK and US continue to shape her professional and personal challenges.

Netflix described Animals as a crime thriller led by Ben Affleck, who plays a Los Angeles mayoral candidate whose son is kidnapped. The film follows the candidate and his wife, played by Kerry Washington, as they attempt to raise ransom money while facing difficult decisions.

The cast of Animals also includes Gillian Anderson, Steven Yeun, Luis Gerardo Méndez and Adriana Paz, while Affleck co-wrote and directed the movie, according to Netflix.

Netflix highlighted several other additions during the October 9 to 15 release period, including Haunted Hotel Season 2, Is It Cake Halloween, Take Charge of My Heart, The First Monday in May, Free Leonard Peltier and Señora Acero.

The streaming service also added 100 Days of Deception on October 10, Spike and Free Leonard Peltier on October 12, and Solar Opposites and The Trap on October 13, according to its weekly release schedule.

The Diplomat storyline continues with Keri Russell portraying Kate Wyler, while Netflix featured a statement from the character about the consequences of political decisions made after the previous season finale.

"Maybe these aren’t small steps over the line. What if this is a culture of consistent lawlessness, and I’m part of it?" said Kate Wyler, played by Keri Russell.

Netflix also added TYSON, a four-part documentary series about Mike Tyson, on October 13. The lineup included Love Is Blind Season 11 on October 14 and Hollywood Arts on October 15.

Other outlets tracking the weekly additions reported that Netflix US received dozens of new movies and series during the same period. Whats On Netflix listed 65 new releases across seven days, including licensed films and original productions.