Netflix to Release "Monster: The Ed Gein Story" on October 3, 2025: Release Time, Cast, and Episode Schedule Revealed.

Netflix's "Monster: The Ed Gein Story" releases on October 3, 2025, with all eight episodes streaming together. The series stars Charlie Hunnam as Ed Gein and explores his life, crimes, and cultural impact. The cast includes Laurie Metcalf, Tom Hollander, Olivia Williams, and Addison Rae. Fans can check the release time in their local time zones to catch the premiere.

Netflix's highly anticipated true crime series "Monster: The Ed Gein Story" is set to release on October 3, 2025. The series, part of Ryan Murphy's anthology, will delve into the life and crimes of Ed Gein, an infamous American murderer and body snatcher. The series is expected to be one of the most disturbing watches of the year, with all eight episodes streaming together on the platform.

Charlie Hunnam will star as Ed Gein, a role that has drawn attention due to the dark nature of the subject matter. Hunnam initially expressed reservations about the project but was eventually convinced by Ryan Murphy's approach to the case. The cast also includes Laurie Metcalf as Augusta Gein, Tom Hollander as Alfred Hitchcock, Olivia Williams as Alma Reville, and Addison Rae as Evelyn, a babysitter suspected of being killed by Gein.

The series will explore Gein's background, including his strict religious upbringing and his mental health struggles. It will also examine the cultural impact of his crimes, which inspired some of horror's most iconic characters, such as Norman Bates in "Psycho," Leatherface in "The Texas Chain Saw Massacre," and Buffalo Bill in "The Silence of the Lambs."

The release of "Monster: The Ed Gein Story" comes at a time when true crime content is highly sought after by audiences. The series follows the success of previous installments in the "Monster" anthology, which have been widely watched and discussed. The first season, "The Jeffrey Dahmer Story," was Netflix's fourth most-watched English-language show of all time, while the second season, "The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story," tallied 97.5 million hours viewed in the first four days.

The release time for "Monster: The Ed Gein Story" varies by time zone. It will be available at 12am PT / 3am PT on Netflix, with additional release times for other time zones including 4am Brazil, 8am UK, 9am Central European Summer Time, 12:30pm India Standard Time, 5pm Australia, and 7pm New Zealand.

The series is expected to continue the trend of Netflix's true crime programming, which has become increasingly popular in recent years. As the demand for true crime content continues to grow, "Monster: The Ed Gein Story" is poised to be a significant addition to the genre.