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The biggest movies and shows coming to Netflix, Disney+, HBO Max, Prime Video, Apple TV and Peacock
October is one of the busiest months of the year for streaming. Services traditionally stack their schedules with horror ahead of Halloween and with returning fall series. This guide pulls together the biggest releases reported by entertainment outlets, groups them by platform and genre, and offers tips for getting the most from your subscriptions. Release dates change and vary by country, so confirm each title on its platform before planning.
| Date | Title | Platform |
|---|---|---|
| 1 or 2 Oct | War | HBO Max |
| 1 Oct | East of Eden | Netflix |
| 7 Oct | Carrie | Prime Video |
| 7 Oct | Small Prophets | Apple TV |
| 8 Oct | The Kardashians, Season 8 | Disney+ |
| 9 Oct | Disclosure Day | Peacock |
| 9 Oct | Oasis reunion-tour documentary | Disney+ |
| 9 Oct | Matchbox: The Movie | Apple TV |
| 14 Oct | VisionQuest | Disney+ |
| 15 Oct | Crystal Lake | Peacock |
| 23 Oct | The Devil's Messaging | HBO Max |
| 30 Oct | Nocturne | Apple TV |
Outlets differ slightly on some dates, such as War's premiere day, which is a reminder to check the platform listing.
Horror has a major presence this month. Carrie arrives on Prime Video, Crystal Lake is coming to Peacock, and further scary titles are scheduled across other services. If you are a horror fan, October is the best time to take a trial of a service you don't normally use.
Tip: Build a Halloween watchlist early. Titles can leave a platform at the end of the month.
Beyond horror, the slate includes franchise and reality returns. The Kardashians come back for Season 8 on Disney+, and Marvel's VisionQuest arrives mid-month. Anime fans also have fresh seasons, including Season 2 of The Eminence in Shadow on Disney+ and Season 3 of Ranma ½ on Netflix.
An Oasis documentary about the band's reunion tour premieres on Disney+ on 9 October, a draw for music fans. Concert films and music documentaries are also performing in cinemas, as seen with Rolling Loud: The Movie, which opened in theatres this month.
Matchbox: The Movie, directed by Sam Hargrave and starring John Cena, Jessica Biel and Teyonah Parris, lands on Apple TV on 9 October. Peacock's Disclosure Day, featuring Emily Blunt, Josh O'Connor and Colman Domingo, also arrives on 9 October.
October also has a strong theatrical lineup. Last weekend, the new release Verity opened at No. 1 with an estimated $32.6 million, ahead of holdovers such as Resident Evil. Many viewers now split their spending, going to cinemas for event films and streaming the rest. Theatrical windows before a film reaches streaming vary by studio.
Streaming costs add up. A few habits help:
A simple approach:
It varies by day and region. Netflix, HBO Max, Disney+, Prime Video, Apple TV and Peacock all have notable titles.
Not always. Availability depends on your country and the service's licensing.
Use the platform's "coming soon" tab, or entertainment sites that publish monthly lists.
No. Rotating subscriptions based on what you want to watch is usually cheaper.
October 2026 offers a strong mix of horror, returning series, documentaries and films across every major platform. Plan around the dates you care about, verify them on each service because schedules shift, and rotate subscriptions to manage cost. With cinemas also performing well, there is plenty to watch at home and on the big screen.
