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Netflix’s October 21 schedule pairs ‘Gladiator’ films with new television

The official calendar also lists Emily and the second season of The Mothers of Penguins.

By Ayal · October 21, 2026 · Updated October 22, 2026

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Netflix’s October calendar lists Gladiator, Gladiator II and Emily among its October 21 additions. The same date includes season two of The Mothers of Penguins and The New Stanford Prison Experiment.

The lineup comes from Netflix’s September 30 Tudum guide. These are scheduled streaming additions, rather than claims that the older films are newly produced or premiering in cinemas. Readers should check their local catalogue because the guide alone does not establish availability in every territory.