Get ready for a thrilling autumn with our comprehensive October Streaming Guide, featuring an exciting lineup of new TV shows and movies hitting major platforms. As the leaves turn, audiences can dive into a diverse mix of genres, from gripping dramas and chilling thrillers to heartwarming comedies and ambitious sci-fi epics. This October Streaming Guide highlights the best new streaming releases from Netflix, Prime Video, Apple TV+, Hulu, Max, and Paramount+ to keep you entertained.
Netflix Delivers Thrills and Familiar Faces in the October Streaming Guide
Netflix is a major contender this October, bolstering its library with highly anticipated new seasons and compelling original films, as detailed in our October Streaming Guide. “The Witcher” returns for its fourth season, featuring Liam Hemsworth stepping into the role of Geralt of Rivia, ready to face political and supernatural foes amidst a war-torn Continent. Intrigue continues with the third season of “The Diplomat,” promising more high-stakes political maneuvering. For those seeking suspense, “The Woman in Cabin 10,” starring Keira Knightley, dives into a psychological thriller aboard a luxury cruise ship where a journalist uncovers a dark secret, a standout in this October Streaming Guide.
Fans of true crime and anthology series will be drawn to “Monster: The Ed Gein Story,” exploring the chilling life of the notorious serial killer, with Charlie Hunnam portraying Gein. The political thriller “A House of Dynamite,” directed by Kathryn Bigelow and starring Idris Elba, offers a tense, near-real-time depiction of a nuclear missile crisis. On the lighter side, “Nobody Wants This” returns for its second season, continuing the romantic journey of a podcaster and a rabbi navigating their differing faiths, a welcome addition to the October Streaming Guide.
Apple TV+ Focuses on Character and Survival: A Key Part of the October Streaming Guide
Apple TV+ is set to premiere several compelling new series and films, enhancing this October Streaming Guide. The comedy “Loot” enters its third season, with Maya Rudolph’s billionaire Molly Novak continuing her journey of self-discovery and philanthropy. Survival drama takes center stage with “The Lost Bus,” a harrowing film based on true events of a bus driver and teacher saving children from a wildfire, starring Matthew McConaughey and America Ferrera, making it a must-see from our October Streaming Guide.
For a dose of Alaskan wilderness and suspense, “The Last Frontier” follows a U.S. Marshal dealing with the aftermath of a prison transport plane crash. Mystery fans can look forward to “Down Cemetery Road,” an adaptation of Mick Herron’s debut novel, featuring Ruth Wilson and Emma Thompson. The platform also offers an intimate look at legendary performers with “Stiller & Meara: Nothing is Lost,” a documentary directed by Ben Stiller about his parents, adding depth to the October Streaming Guide.
Prime Video Presents a Mix of Originals and Classics in the October Streaming Guide
Prime Video’s October offerings span a wide range of genres, making it a significant part of our October Streaming Guide. The original movie “Companion” explores a group of friends at a secluded property where a confrontation leads to a shocking revelation. Among the new originals is “Harlan Coben’s Lazarus,” the latest adaptation from the prolific mystery author, a highlight for fans of Prime Video October releases. Documentaries like “Saquon” offer a look into the life of the NFL star, while “John Candy: I Like Me” celebrates the beloved actor’s career. Prime Video is also adding a selection of classic movies, including “Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark” and “The Terminator,” perfect for a movie marathon this October, all noted in our October Streaming Guide.
Hulu, Max, and Paramount+ Round Out the October Streaming Guide
Hulu is bringing the true crime drama “Murdaugh: Death in the Family” to its platform, delving into the dark secrets of a prominent South Carolina family. The platform also adds “The Hand That Rocks the Cradle” (2025), a modern reimagining of the 1992 thriller with Mary Elizabeth Winstead and Maika Monroe, showcasing new streaming releases.
Max (formerly HBO Max) is set to deliver horror with “It: Welcome to Derry,” a prequel exploring Pennywise’s previous terror cycles, with Bill Skarsgård returning to the role, a must-watch for Max horror fans. “Sorry, Baby,” a Sundance-acclaimed drama, also arrives on the platform.
Paramount+ continues its robust programming with “Mayor of Kingstown” Season 4, with Jeremy Renner’s Mike McLusky facing new challenges in the power vacuum. The horror movie “Vicious,” starring Dakota Fanning, promises a spooky addition for Halloween.
Disney+ Offers Animation and Sci-Fi Adventures in the October Streaming Guide
Disney+ is set to delight fans with “Star Wars: Visions Volume 3,” featuring a collection of animated short films from international studios, and “Disney Twisted Wonderland: The Animation,” a new series based on the popular mobile game. For fans of the “Planet of the Apes” franchise, “Planet of the Apes: The New Kingdom” arrives this month, expanding the October Streaming Guide.
October 2025 presents a rich tapestry of new releases across the streaming universe, as thoroughly covered by this October Streaming Guide. From the epic fantasy of “The Witcher” to the character-driven narratives on Apple TV+ shows and the chilling horror on Max, there are countless new movies and TV shows to discover and enjoy. This October Streaming Guide ensures you won’t miss any of the October 2025 movies or the latest Netflix new releases.
