Something unsettling brews beneath the surface of 2025, and it is far more than a cheap jump scare. Netflix, a vault of every mood imaginable, from heartwarming to absurd, has always had a peculiar knack for horror. Within its digital corridors lie nightmares, crafted to rattle nerves and whisper into the silence of midnight. Supernatural terrors, psychological mind games, and creeping dread haunt its curated catalog. Sleep becomes an afterthought when the screen begins to flicker. Enter Good Boy, a title making buzz lately.

Is Good Boy about to unleash its terror on Netflix? Horror fans are on edge, curious to know where Ben Leonberg’s spine-chilling 2025 nightmare will find its home.

Good Boy will release in theaters on October 3, 2025, distributed by Independent Film Company and Shudder. It is also scheduled to screen at Scary Movies XIII at New York City’s Lincoln Center. Following its theatrical debut, the film will be available on the Shudder streaming platform.

There is currently no official confirmation regarding a Netflix release. At this time, the film is not expected to premiere on Netflix, and no future plans have been announced for its availability on the service.

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As Good Boy claws its way toward release, set to shake Netflix's horror vault, whispers about its cast are spreading like wildfire, who exactly is behind this twisted tale has fans howling for answers.

Good Boy marks the feature directorial debut of Ben Leonberg, who co-wrote the chilling script with Alex Cannon. At the heart of the film is Indy, the real-life dog shared by Leonberg and producer Kari Fischer, playing the titular role.

Joining the eerie ensemble are indie horror icon Larry Fessenden, rising talent Shane Jensen, and Arielle Friedman. With a cast as intriguing as the plot itself, Good Boy promises a haunting performance both human and hound.

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While the film prepares to unleash terror, its plot has horror fans gnawing at their nerves, and itching to book tickets before the nightmare unfolds.

In Good Boy, Indy, a fiercely loyal dog, leaves behind the city alongside his human companion Todd, relocating to an eerie, long-abandoned country home. Almost instantly, Indy senses something is not right—shadowy corners seem to breathe, ghostly warnings echo from a dead dog, and haunting visions reveal a gruesome past.

As Todd slowly falls under the grip of a sinister force, Indy becomes the only line of defense. With supernatural evil closing in, this devoted dog must fight to save the soul he loves most.

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