Every month, Netflix Canada adds family-friendly shows and movies for your kids to stream. Here's what's coming up in October 2020.
Over the Moon. Photo: Netflix
Netflix Canada has announced which new TV shows and movies it will be adding to its lineup this month, and of course that means, more options for kids! There’s a handful of titles to look forward to in October, including the new kids' movie Over the Moon and fun Halloween specials from Go! Go! Cory Carson, Super Monsters and Starbeam! Check out the full lineup with specific release dates below.
But first, an important note: The age recommendations offered below are approximate. Every kid is different, and you’re the best judge of what’s appropriate and what your kid can handle.
Best for: TBD Fueled with determination and a passion for science, a bright young girl builds a rocket ship to the moon to prove the existence of a legendary Moon Goddess. Available October 23
Photo: NetflixBest for: 3+ Cory, Chrissy and Freddie are on the hunt for king-sized candy bars this Halloween! But are all the treats worth the trek to the spooky side of town?Available October 2
Photo: NetflixBest for: 6+
Carmen and her crew touch down in Mexico City, New Orleans, Venice and more on their quest to stay one step ahead of V.I.L.E. Available October 1
Best for: 9+ After a bitter breakup and staying apart for two years, Fred, Daphne, Velma, Shaggy and their dog, Scooby-Doo, reunite to investigate strange occurrences at a resort on Spooky Island. Available October 1
Best for: 3+ There’s no problem that Chico Bon Bon and his “Fix-it Force” can’t solve. From building a new skate park to stopping a vehicle from falling off a cliff, this crew takes care of any engineering troubles headed their way. Available October 27
Photo: NetflixBest for: 8+
When one of their own goes missing, the Spy Racers must leave LA and head to Brazil to take down a crime organization in Rio. Available October 9
Best for: 7+ A group of students uncovers a parallel universe threatened by a virus. Available October 1
Photo: NetflixBest for: 7+
Against all odds, Kipo and the gang ended an old enemy's reign of terror. Now they're on a mission to fight a fierce anti-Mute evildoer: Dr. Emilia. Available October 12
Best for: 11+ Gellert Grindelwald plans to raise an army of wizards to rule over non-magical beings. In response, Newt Scamander's former professor, Albus Dumbledore, seeks his help to stop him. Available October 13
Photo: NetflixBest for: 8+
When high school freshman Kelly Ferguson reluctantly agrees to babysit Jacob Zellman on Halloween, the last thing she expects is to be recruited into an international secret society of babysitters who protect kids with special powers from monsters. In order to keep Jacob safe from harm, Kelly teams with no-nonsense chapter Vice President Liz Lerue, tech genius Berna Vincent, creature expert Cassie Zhen and potions master Curtis Critter to defeat a Boogeyman known as "The Grand Guignol," a glamorous witch named "Peggy Drood" and their legion of mysterious monsters. Available October 15
Best for: 6+ When a tornado rips through Kansas, Dorothy and her dog, Toto, are whisked away in their house to the magical land of Oz. Available October 1
Photo: NetflixBest for: 8+
As the four pals continue to live it up with their monster allies, Jack worries a newly discovered radio transmitter may put an end to the fun. Available October 16
Best for: 5+ Lightning splits the Magic School Bus into three pieces, scattering the class across the globe with different versions of Ms. Frizzle aboard each bus! Available October 20
Photo: NetflixBest for: 3+
The Octonauts must find a way to hold back hungry swarms of coral-eating starfish to save a new friend’s fragile home on the world’s biggest reef. Available October 13
Best for: 3+ Six brave puppies, captained by a tech-savvy ten-year-old boy, Ryder, work together to accomplish high-stakes rescue missions to safeguard the residents of the Adventure Bay community. Available October 1
Photo: NetflixBest for: 3+ Greedy Captain Fishbeard is stealing everybody's Halloween treats for himself, but StarBeam and Boost have some tricks up their sleeves to save the day! Available October 6
Best for: 3+ Super Monsters visit Vida's home town for a Dia De Los Muertos parade where they meet some new Super Monsters. Available October 9
Photo: NetflixBest for: 7+
A series of challenges push Mildred and Ethel's magical powers to the limit as they compete for the honor of being named Head Girl. Available October 1
Netflix is taking off a few kids’ and family titles next month: Back to the Future, Back to the Future Part II and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Luckily, there is still plenty of time left to give them a watch as a family since they'll be available until the 31st. Everyone to the couch!
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Kevin is an associate editor for Canadian Business in Toronto, Ontario. More of their work can be found in MSN Canada, Chatelaine and This Magazine.