Streaming This Week (Oct 19–25): Nobody Wants This, Lupin, Moana and Your Night-by-Night Watch Plan
By CineDecode Editorial Team | Last updated: October 18, 2026
Most weekly streaming lists are just a pile of titles. This one is a plan. Between Monday and Sunday, Netflix has something new on almost every day, Disney+ gets a family movie on Wednesday, and one of those days is so crowded that you will have to choose. So instead of a wall of posters, here is what lands each night, who it is for, and what we would press play on first.
Key takeaways
- Tuesday, Oct 20: Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 returns to Night City on Netflix.
- Wednesday, Oct 21: the busiest day of the week. Live-action Moana on Disney+, plus The New Stanford Prison Experiment, Gladiator, Gladiator II and live tennis on Netflix.
- Thursday, Oct 22: Nobody Wants This season 3.
- Friday, Oct 23: Lupin Part 4, which makes it the obvious weekend binge.
In this guide
The week at a glance
| Day | Headline release | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mon, Oct 19 | Quiet night for big titles | – |
| Tue, Oct 20 | Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 | Netflix |
| Wed, Oct 21 | Live-action Moana; The New Stanford Prison Experiment | Disney+; Netflix |
| Thu, Oct 22 | Nobody Wants This, season 3 | Netflix |
| Fri, Oct 23 | Lupin, Part 4 | Netflix |
| Sat–Sun, Oct 24–25 | My Happy Marriage, season 3 (Sunday) | Netflix |
Night-by-night planner
TUE OCT 20 Back to Night City
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 is the return of the anime that pulled so many people into Night City. If the first series is still fresh in your memory, this is the easy Tuesday pick. We have a separate breakdown of the story, cast and what to expect in our Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 guide.
Also added the same day: the first two seasons of the Oakland comedy-drama Blindspotting and a new Theo Von title, I'm Doing Fine.
WED OCT 21 The day you'll have to choose
This is the crowded one, and it is worth deciding in advance.
- Family movie night: live-action Moana arrives on Disney+. It is free for subscribers and rated PG. Our Moana on Disney+ guide covers the price change, the likely unlock time and the flashing-light advisory.
- Something tense: The New Stanford Prison Experiment is a modern reimagining of the infamous psychology study, with 30 people spending two weeks in a real prison.
- Rewatch night: Gladiator (2000) and Gladiator II (2024) both land on Netflix, which makes a tidy double bill.
- Live sport: season 2 of Six Kings Slam, Netflix's live tennis event.
- More: The Ides of March, Emily and the second season of the Polish drama The Mothers of Penguins.
Marvel fans also get a new weekly episode of VisionQuest on Disney+ on Wednesdays. If you want to catch up first, here is our VisionQuest episodes 1 and 2 review.
THU OCT 22 The comfort pick
Nobody Wants This returns for season 3 with Kristen Bell and Adam Brody. It is the lightest thing on the schedule, which is exactly why it suits a Thursday. Need the cast and timing details? See our Nobody Wants This season 3 guide.
Also that day: Did Someone Happen to Mention Me?, a quirky Japanese comedy about a celebrated stage actor who comes home to find that everyone in the country has forgotten him. If a forgotten-by-everyone premise sounds familiar, it is the same emotional territory as the ending of Spider-Man: Brand New Day, though this one plays it for laughs. We have not seen it, so treat that as a premise comparison, not a review.
FRI OCT 23 The weekend binge
Lupin, Part 4 brings Omar Sy back as the gentleman thief Assane Diop. A Friday release is the best possible slot for a heist series, because you can start it that night and have the whole weekend. The exact drop time is covered in our Lupin Part 4 release time guide.
Also that day: the Spanish comedy series Fading Grandeur, the documentary Paralyzed by Hope: The Maria Bamford Story, and the Mexican documentary Surviving Hurricane Otis.
SUN OCT 25 Anime to close the week
My Happy Marriage season 3 is the anime listing to note for Sunday. Netflix's schedule showed nothing major for Saturday, which leaves you a free day to catch up on anything you missed.
Not sure what to watch? Pick by mood
| If you want… | Watch |
|---|---|
| Something for the whole family | Moana (Disney+, Oct 21) |
| Light and cozy | Nobody Wants This S3 (Oct 22) |
| A long weekend binge | Lupin Part 4 (Oct 23) |
| Dark, stylish sci-fi | Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 (Oct 20) |
| Something to argue about afterwards | The New Stanford Prison Experiment (Oct 21) |
| A big-screen rewatch | Gladiator and Gladiator II (Oct 21) |
What we're most curious about
None of these have premiered yet, so this is anticipation, not a review. Here is the order we would watch them in.
- Lupin Part 4. A reliable crowd-pleaser with a Friday slot made for binging.
- Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2. The biggest swing of the week, because a sequel to a much-loved anime has a lot to live up to.
- The New Stanford Prison Experiment. The premise is the most provocative thing on the list, and we want to see how it handles the ethics.
Our opinion: Wednesday is the day to protect. Pick one of Moana or The New Stanford Prison Experiment and leave the rest for the weekend, rather than trying to watch everything.
Plan the week with CineDecode
Before you plan your week
- Drop times: Netflix has usually posted new titles around 3 a.m. Eastern (12 a.m. Pacific), but timing can vary by title, so check the title page on the day.
- Dates are US-focused: streaming dates and catalog titles can differ by country. If you are watching outside the US, confirm in your own app.
- Schedules change: platforms sometimes delay or move titles. We update this guide when that happens.
FAQ
What is the biggest streaming release this week?
It depends on your taste, but Wednesday, October 21 is the busiest day, with live-action Moana on Disney+ and several Netflix titles including Gladiator and The New Stanford Prison Experiment.
When does Nobody Wants This season 3 come out?
Thursday, October 22, 2026 on Netflix.
When does Lupin Part 4 come out?
Friday, October 23, 2026 on Netflix.
When does Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 come out?
Tuesday, October 20, 2026 on Netflix.
Are Gladiator and Gladiator II coming to Netflix?
Yes. Both are listed for October 21, 2026.
Is there live sport on Netflix this week?
Yes. Season 2 of Six Kings Slam, a live tennis event, is listed for October 21.
Sources
- What's on Netflix: Full list of what's coming to Netflix in October 2026
- Rotten Tomatoes editorial: New movies and shows streaming in October 2026
- Laughing Place: live-action Moana arrives on Disney+
Details checked on October 18, 2026. Streaming dates and times can change.
Which night are you protecting for your must-watch? Tell us in the comments.
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