Netflix Adds Twilight, Hush, and Jason Bourne for October 2024 Weekend Netflix offers new movies for October 2024, including two Halloween-themed films and a spy thriller, while Unabomber remains on the Top 10 chart. Netflix's movie selection for the first weekend of October 2024 features three films chosen for a mix of star power and recognizable creators: Twilight, Hush, and Jason Bourne. Two of the picks fit the Halloween season, while the third is a spy thriller that speaks to what most Netflix viewers like to watch on the streamer. At the time of writing, only one of the three is still on Netflix's Top 10 Movies chart in the United States, and that film is the psychological thriller Unabomber. Unabomber now sits at number one on the US Top 10 Movies chart. That marks a change from the previous weekend, when the film ranked second. The documentary The Widower: 'Til Death Do Us Part, a Netflix Original, had held the top spot at that time. All three of the previous weekend's entries on the Netflix movies list were thrillers of some kind, a pattern that will not be repeated for the first weekend of October.Unabomber features Russell Crowe, Jacob Tremblay, and Shailene Woodley. Its continued presence on the chart underscores the enduring popularity of thrillers on Netflix. Last weekend's recommendations also included Knock at the Cabin and House at the End of the Street, but only Unabomber remains in the Top 10, illustrating the rapid turnover in viewer interests.Twilight is the first chapter in the epic love story between Robert Pattinson's Edward Cullen, an immortal vampire, and Kristen Stewart's Bella Swan, a regular 17-year-old girl trying to adapt to a new place and find out who she really is. As Bella is drawn to the mysterious and dangerous Edward, everything changes when she learns he is a vampire. Despite the jokes over the years, the film is a classic in the supernatural genre, and Pattinson is a solid note to start the weekend on.Hush is one of the best projects from prolific creator Mike Flanagan. For those who enjoyed his work on some of the best TV shows on Netflix, the film is a natural next watch. Hush holds a near-perfect 92% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes, and it has just become available on Netflix on October 1 after having left the streaming service years ago. It is a fitting choice as Halloween season starts.Jason Bourne is the spy thriller to end the weekend on a high note. All five movies in Matt Damon's Jason Bourne franchise are now streaming on Netflix, so fans can pick their favorite. The 2016 entry Jason Bourne is already seeing traction from subscribers, currently ranking as the 8th most-watched movie on Netflix in the United States. In the fifth installment in the franchise, Damon returns to the iconic role. Though the titular operative has recovered from his amnesia, he is still on the run from the CIA that wants him dead, while trying to learn clues about his father and his history.The weekend is all about watching major projects with recognizable stars or talented creators on Netflix. That means timely viewing sessions with the likes of Robert Pattinson, Matt Damon, Mike Flanagan, and more. Twilight, Hush, and Jason Bourne together offer a mix of supernatural romance, horror, and espionage that covers several of the platform's most reliable genres.Netflix has a history of producing and licensing content that captivates audiences, from psychological thrillers to documentaries. The platform's Originals, such as Squid Game, have set records. The South Korean series became Netflix's biggest-ever debut in 2021, amassing over 1.6 billion hours watched in its first month and hitting number one in 94 countries. Its central character, desperate gambler Seong Gi-hun, is Player 456, the last number drawn.Wednesday, a Tim Burton-directed Addams Family spin-off set at Nevermore Academy, became Netflix's second-biggest English-language debut in 2022. Jenna Ortega played the deadpan title character, and her cello-accompanied dance scene became an overnight TikTok phenomenon. The show earned two Emmy nominations despite airing mid-season. Ortega took the role Christina Ricci made iconic in the 1990s films and made it entirely her own.House of Cards, released in February 2013, was Netflix's first prestige original, starring Kevin Spacey as a ruthless congressman who breaks the fourth wall. Adapted by Beau Willimon from the 1990 BBC series, it became the first major streaming original to land a Primetime Emmy nomination and effectively invented prestige streaming TV. Orange Is the New Black followed in July 2013 and became Netflix's longest-running original at the time.The Crown famously recast its entire ensemble every two seasons to age the royal family. After Claire Foy played Queen Elizabeth II in seasons 1-2, Olivia Colman took the crown for seasons 3-4, fresh off her Best Actress Oscar for The Favourite. Imelda Staunton took over for seasons 5-6, while Helena Bonham Carter played Princess Margaret in seasons 3-4 and Gillian Anderson stole the show as Margaret Thatcher in season 4.Other Netflix hits have left a similar mark. Stranger Things, from the Duffer Brothers, is set in Hawkins, Indiana, a fictional Midwestern small town chosen for its unassuming, ordinary-America vibe, making the supernatural chaos feel more jarring. Bridgerton, based on Julia Quinn's novels, is produced by Shonda Rhimes through her Shondaland banner, the first major fruit of her 2017 Netflix deal. Money Heist became a global phenomenon partly thanks to its gang's red jumpsuits paired with Salvador Dali masks, and The Queen's Gambit pulled 62 million households in its first 28 days. Anya Taylor-Joy played Beth Harmon and won a Golden Globe for the role.As Netflix continues to update its library, subscribers can expect a range of options that blend seasonal themes with year-round favorites, ensuring there is something for everyone to watch. The first weekend of October 2024 offers a perfect example of this balance, with Halloween-inspired films and a spy thriller that caters to broad viewer preferences.