Anya Taylor-Joy's 107-Minute Horror Hit Officially Lands Netflix Release Date

Published Sep 24, 2026, 9:59 AM EDT

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Anya Taylor-Joy's 107-minute horror thriller hit has officially landed a Netflix release date, just in time for the Halloween season. Taylor-Joy's movies include a number of high-profile horror movies, acting as her gateway into stardom. She rose to prominence following her role in 2015's The Witch, catapulting her into the spotlight and leading to many other opportunities across various genres. Still, horror has always been a staple for her, from her role in the Unbreakable spinoff movie Split, to the psychological thriller Last Night in Soho.

One of her most critically acclaimed films is the 2022 horror-comedy thriller The Menu. The movie stars Taylor-Joy as Margot Mills, who joins rich foodie Tyler Ledford (Nicholas Hoult) on a private island with a number of other esteemed guests in the world of food. They're served a multi-course dinner by celebrity chef Julian Slowik (Ralph Fiennes), who, at first, appears to be preparing a normal meal for his patrons. However, the guests soon learn his terrifying plans for them, with Margot getting caught in the middle of something she was never intended to be at.

Now, Netflix has confirmed that The Menu will arrive on the platform next month, available to watch starting Thursday, October 1, 2026. This gives the horror movie an additional home on streaming; the film is already available to watch via Peacock. However, its arrival on Netflix will give it a wider audience, allowing the movie to reach a big crowd in the United States just in time for Halloween. Since it's not only one of Taylor-Joy's best roles, but a highlight for Fiennes and Hoult as well, the movie cooks up something for just about everyone.

The Menu previously achieved global streaming success on Netflix in February 2025.

It helps that the movie is a massive critical success, scoring a Certified Fresh 88% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 338 reviews. Reviews for The Menu praise its balance of horror and comedy, alongside its thematic approach to the idea of creativity, passion, and dreams. It resonated just as well with audiences, who scored it a 76% based on over 1,000 verified reviews. Once the movie arrives on Netflix in just one week, it can earn new life on streaming ahead of Taylor-Joy's next projects.

What Does Anya Taylor-Joy Have Coming Up?

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Taylor-Joy has a number of new projects coming up. Her latest releases include the animated film The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, where she voiced Princess Rosalina, and Apple TV's crime thriller Lucky, where she starred as the title character. Her upcoming projects include Dune: Part Three, where she'll be portraying Alia Atreides, sister to Paul Atreides, and The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, where she'll play the Sindar Elf Seren. While she doesn't have any horror projects coming up, her current lineup shows the careful balance of films she stars in.

As for The Menu, it seems poised to be a strong part of Netflix's Halloween lineup, procuring a terrifying tale of isolation, which also touches on complex themes about happiness within one's profession. It's the kind of movie that will likely resonate with audiences around the world, and could continue Taylor-Joy's streak of success on streaming in the process.