Here Are All the Movies Coming to Netflix This Week, Including ‘Goodbye, Farewell’

A packed week brings a mix of long-awaited premieres and comfort-rewatch favorites, spanning stand-up, indie drama, classic romance, action-thrillers, and family animation. Below you’ll find quick, factual rundowns for each title—what it’s about, who’s in it, and who made it—plus the exact day it lands this week.

Dates below reflect this week’s window from Monday, September 29 through Sunday, October 5, 2025. Release days are included in each entry so you can plan what to cue up on the exact date.

‘Qi zi’ (2025)

The crime drama ‘Qi zi’ arrives Tuesday, September 30, 2025. The film follows Zhang Qi-Mao, a father whose infant daughter is abducted; after being framed and imprisoned during his search, he later uncovers ties to organ trafficking. It is directed by Shiue Bin Jian (Jian Xue-Bin) and stars Hsiao-chuan Chang, Moon Lee, Jun-Shuo Lou, and Chao-te Yin.

Behind the camera and cast listings include additional performers such as Yu An-Shun, Angus Hsieh, and Jag Huang; credits are documented in the film’s full cast and crew breakdown.

‘Earthquake: Joke Telling Business’ (2025)

The new hour-long stand-up special ‘Earthquake: Joke Telling Business’ debuts Tuesday, September 30, 2025. The special features veteran comedian Earthquake performing a set that riffs on celebrity scandals, relationships, and everyday absurdities; it’s directed by Stan Lathan.

Credits list Netflix as distributor and classify the special under stand-up comedy; platforms list the streaming date as September 30, 2025.

‘Dirty Dancing’ (1987)

The beloved romantic drama ‘Dirty Dancing’ returns Wednesday, October 1, 2025. Set in the summer of 1963, it follows Frances “Baby” Houseman as she falls for resort dance instructor Johnny Castle. The film stars Patrick Swayze, Jennifer Grey, Jerry Orbach, and Cynthia Rhodes; it was directed by Emile Ardolino from a screenplay by Eleanor Bergstein.

Production details include a 100-minute runtime, an original U.S. release by Vestron Pictures, and music by John Morris. Cast and crew records and essential credits are consistent across film databases.

‘The Wrath of Becky’ (2023)

Landing Wednesday, October 1, 2025, ‘The Wrath of Becky’ continues the story that began in ‘Becky’. The sequel follows Becky, now living with a supportive guardian, whose quiet life is shattered by an extremist group that attacks her home and kidnaps her dog, forcing her to fight back. Lulu Wilson returns in the title role alongside Seann William Scott.

The film is directed by Matt Angel and Suzanne Coote; Angel wrote the screenplay from a story by Angel and Coote. Production and release information, including its SXSW premiere and key crew, are detailed in official film references. It runs 83 minutes.

‘Sister Act’ (1992)

‘Sister Act’ arrives Wednesday, October 1, 2025. The musical crime comedy stars Whoopi Goldberg as lounge singer Deloris Van Cartier, who is hidden in a convent under witness protection and transforms the choir with the Mother Superior (Maggie Smith) watching warily; the cast also includes Kathy Najimy, Wendy Makkena, Mary Wickes, and Harvey Keitel.

Directed by Emile Ardolino and written by Paul Rudnick (credited as Joseph Howard), the film runs 100 minutes, features music by Marc Shaiman, and was released by Buena Vista Pictures. Comprehensive credits confirm producing, editing, and cinematography teams.

‘Slender Man’ (2018)

The supernatural horror film ‘Slender Man’ arrives Wednesday, October 1, 2025. The story follows a group of small-town friends whose attempt to summon the faceless figure leads to a terrifying disappearance. The film stars Joey King, Julia Goldani Telles, Jaz Sinclair, Annalise Basso, and Javier Botet as the title entity.

Directed by Sylvain White from a screenplay by David Birke, the film was produced by Screen Gems with a 101-minute runtime. Box-office and production details are cataloged in contemporary sources.

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

‘Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit’ joins the lineup Wednesday, October 1, 2025. Whoopi Goldberg returns as Deloris, who reunites with her nun friends to help save their school by reviving its choir; the ensemble features Kathy Najimy, Maggie Smith, and James Coburn.

The sequel is directed by Bill Duke and written by James Orr, Jim Cruickshank, and Judi Ann Mason, with music by Marc Shaiman and Miles Goodman, and a 107-minute runtime. Credits and crew lists are verified in studio and database records.

‘Ejen Ali: The Movie’ (2019)

The Malaysian animated spy-fi adventure ‘Ejen Ali The Movie’ lands Wednesday, October 1, 2025. Based on the ‘Ejen Ali’ series, it follows 12-year-old agent Ali as he grapples with MATA’s new IRIS Neo technology and a mysterious figure named Niki while protecting the futuristic city of Cyberaya.

Directed by Usamah Zaid Yasin and produced by WAU Animation and Primeworks Studios, the film runs 97 minutes, features voice performances by Ida Rahayu Yusoff, Nabilah Rais, and others, and became one of Malaysia’s top-grossing animated features.

‘About My Father’ (2023)

Also arriving Wednesday, October 1, 2025, ‘About My Father’ is a fish-out-of-water family comedy inspired by Sebastian Maniscalco’s life. Sebastian is encouraged by his fiancée to bring his father Salvo to meet her affluent family, with culture-clash hijinks to follow. The film stars Sebastian Maniscalco, Robert De Niro, Leslie Bibb, Anders Holm, David Rasche, and Kim Cattrall.

Directed by Laura Terruso from a screenplay by Maniscalco and Austen Earl, the film runs 89 minutes and was released by Lionsgate; production was backed by Depth of Field with producers Chris Weitz, Paul Weitz, Andrew Miano, and Judi Marmel.

‘Goodbye, Farewell’ (2024)

The Indonesian romantic drama ‘Goodbye, Farewell’ arrives Friday, October 3, 2025. The story follows Wyn, who travels to Seoul to find her missing boyfriend Dani, forming an unexpected bond with Rey, an Indonesian worker who helps her search. The cast includes Putri Marino, Jerome Kurnia, Jourdy Pranata, Lutesha, and Kiki Narendra.

Written and directed by Adriyanto Dewo, the film premiered as the opening title of Jakarta Film Week 2024 and later screened at the 20th Jogja-NETPAC Asian Film Festival; production companies include Adhya Pictures and Relate Films, with cinematography by Dimas Bagus and music by Lie Indra Perkasa.

‘Steve’ (2025)

The drama ‘Steve’ premieres Friday, October 3, 2025. Set in the mid-1990s, it centers on a crucial day for a headteacher at a last-chance reform school, as he battles to keep the institution open while confronting his own fraying mental health. The film stars Cillian Murphy as Steve, with Tracey Ullman, Jay Lycurgo, Simbi Ajikawo (Little Simz), and Emily Watson.

Directed by Tim Mielants from a screenplay by Max Porter adapted from his novella ‘Shy’, the film premiered in TIFF’s Platform section and is produced by Big Things Films; craft credits include cinematography by Robrecht Heyvaert, editing by Danielle Palmer, and music by Ben Salisbury and Geoff Barrow. Recent coverage confirms the September theatrical rollout and the October 3 streaming date.

Share which titles you’re pressing play on first this week in the comments!