‘Steve’ and Every Other Movie Coming To Netflix This Week

Here’s a handy roundup of films landing this week, with quick snapshots of plots, cast and crew, plus the exact dates they arrive between Tuesday, September 30, 2025, and Sunday, October 5, 2025. You’ll find everything from classic crowd-pleasers to recent festival titles and brand-new 2025 releases.

Each entry below includes essential details—story setup, key performers and the creatives behind the camera—so you can decide what fits your watchlist. Dates are noted inside the blurbs for easy planning.

‘Organ Child’ (2025)

The crime-thriller ‘Organ Child’ follows Zhang Qi-Mao, a father whose infant daughter is abducted; framed and imprisoned during his search, he later learns she was targeted by an organ trafficking ring. It arrives on September 30, 2025.

Directed by Chieh Shueh Bin, with a screenplay by Chieh Shueh Bin, Huang Chih-hsiang, Huang Hsin-kao, Chang Chih-sheng and Huang Chi-fa, the film stars Chang Hsiao-chuan as Zhang Qi-mao and Moon Lee as Xu Zi-qiao, alongside SHOU, Jauder Yin, Hsueh Shih-ling, Jian Huang, Jane Chen, Yu An-shun and Yu Tzu-yu.

‘Earthquake: Joke Telling Business’ (2025)

‘Earthquake: Joke Telling Business’ is a new hourlong stand-up special featuring the veteran comedian Earthquake delivering material on celebrity scandals, relationships and everyday life. It arrives on September 30, 2025.

The special is directed by Stan Lathan, with Earthquake credited as the performer and writer; recent listings confirm the 2025 production and format.

‘Dirty Dancing’ (1987)

Set in the summer of 1963, ‘Dirty Dancing’ centers on Frances “Baby” Houseman, who falls for Catskills dance instructor Johnny Castle while learning to dance and confronting class divides. It arrives on October 1, 2025.

The film stars Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey, was directed by Emile Ardolino, and was written by Eleanor Bergstein; principal credits and production background are documented in the film’s archives.

‘The Wrath of Becky’ (2023)

A sequel to ‘Becky,’ ‘The Wrath of Becky’ follows teenage survivor Becky as she clashes with a violent extremist group after a home invasion upends her new life. It arrives on October 1, 2025.

The film stars Lulu Wilson and Seann William Scott and is directed by Matt Angel and Suzanne Coote from a screenplay by Angel based on a story by Angel and Coote, with additional story credit noted for Nick Morris.

‘Sister Act’ (1992)

In ‘Sister Act,’ lounge singer Deloris Van Cartier witnesses a crime and is hidden by authorities in a convent, where she revitalizes the choir and shakes up the cloistered community. It arrives on October 1, 2025.

The film stars Whoopi Goldberg alongside Maggie Smith, Kathy Najimy, Wendy Makkena, Mary Wickes and Harvey Keitel; it was directed by Emile Ardolino and written by Paul Rudnick, who was credited as “Joseph Howard.”

‘Slender Man’ (2018)

‘Slender Man’ adapts the internet-born urban legend, following a group of friends who perform a summoning ritual and are stalked by a faceless entity that preys on their fears. It arrives on October 1, 2025.

The film is directed by Sylvain White and written by David Birke, with Joey King, Julia Goldani Telles and Jaz Sinclair leading the cast and Javier Botet portraying the title creature.

‘Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit’ (1993)

‘Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit’ brings Deloris back to help her nun friends save a struggling school by coaching its choir, a story loosely inspired by the real-life teacher Iris Stevenson. It arrives on October 1, 2025.

Directed by Bill Duke, the sequel stars Whoopi Goldberg, Kathy Najimy, James Coburn and Maggie Smith; the screenplay is credited to James Orr, Jim Cruickshank and Judi Ann Mason.

‘Ejen Ali: The Movie’ (2019)

The Malaysian animated feature ‘Ejen Ali The Movie’ follows young spy-in-training Ali as he uncovers a powerful new device in the futuristic city of Cyberaya and faces off against a mysterious organization. It arrives on October 1, 2025.

Directed by Usamah Zaid Yasin, the film features voice performances by Ida Rahayu Yusoff, Noorhayati Maslini Omar and Shafiq Isa, with writing credits to Usamah Zaid Yasin, Mohd Faiz Hanafiah and Shafiq Isa.

‘About My Father’ (2023)

Based on Sebastian Maniscalco’s life, ‘About My Father’ follows a weekend where he brings his old-school Italian American father to meet his fiancée’s wealthy family, leading to culture-clash comedy. It arrives on October 1, 2025.

The film is directed by Laura Terruso and written by Maniscalco and Austen Earl; the cast includes Sebastian Maniscalco, Robert De Niro, Leslie Bibb, Anders Holm, David Rasche and Kim Cattrall.

‘Goodbye, Farewell’ (2025)

‘Goodbye, Farewell’ (Indonesian: ‘Sampai Jumpa, Selamat Tinggal’) is a romantic drama about Wyn, who flies to Seoul to search for her missing boyfriend and, with the help of an Indonesian worker named Rey, uncovers unsettling truths. It arrives on October 3, 2025.

Written and directed by Adriyanto Dewo, the film stars Putri Marino, Jerome Kurnia, Jourdy Pranata, Lutesha and Kiki Narendra; festival notes and film databases list Adhya Pictures and Relate Films among the production companies and a 109-minute runtime.

‘Steve’ (2025)

Set over a single day in the mid-1990s at a rural English school for troubled boys, ‘Steve’ follows a headteacher wrestling with a looming shutdown and the welfare of students on the edge. It arrives on October 3, 2025.

Adapted by Max Porter from his novella ‘Shy’ and directed by Tim Mielants, the film stars Cillian Murphy as the titular headteacher alongside Tracey Ullman, Jay Lycurgo and others; recent coverage details the production approach and creative team, including Murphy’s producing role.

Share your picks for what you’re watching first this week in the comments!