Netflix’s new TV and movie releases for the week of October 19-October 25, 2026, include Gladiator and Gladiator II, among others. Directed by Ridley Scott, Gladiator is a period action drama that focuses on Maximus Decimus Meridius, a Roman general who is betrayed by Commodus after the latter takes over the throne by murdering his father.
Maximus is left as a slave, but he becomes a gladiator to fight for justice and avenge the death of his family and emperor. The film received positive reviews and grossed $466 million worldwide. It emerged as the second-highest-grossing film of 2000, and won five Oscars. The cast features Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen, Oliver Reed, Derek Jacobi, and many others in key roles.
Also coming to Netflix is Gladiator II, directed by Ridley Scott. The film chronicles the adventures of Lucius, years after the death of Maximus. As a result, he decides to enter the Colosseum as his home is now dominated by the tyrannical twin emperors Caracalla and Geta. The film mostly recieved positive reviews and grossed $462.2 million worldwide.
List of all Netflix releases this week from October 19-25
Below are all the new TV shows and movies being added to Netflix from October 19-25 (via What’s on Netflix):
Tuesday, October 20
- Blindspotting (Seasons 1-2)
- Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2
Wednesday, October 21
- Emily (2022)
- Gladiator (2000)
- Gladiator II (2024)
- Six Kings Slam (Season 2 – LIVE)
- The Ides of March (2011)
- The Mother of Penguins (Season 2)
- The New Stanford Prison Experiment (Season 1)
Thursday, October 22
- Bottle Shock (2008)
- Couldn’t Agree Less with Allison & Isaac (Podcast)
- Did Someone Happen to Mention Me? (Season 1)
- Nobody Wants This (Season 3)
Friday, October 23
- Fading Grandeur (Season 1)
- Lupin (Part 4)
- Paralyzed by Hope: The Maria Bamford Story (2026)
- Surviving Hurricane Otis (2026)
For more Netflix content, check out the trailer for Bass X Machina.
