October is here, and that means a fresh batch of movies and shows is hitting the streaming platforms. Whether you’re in the mood for action-packed adventures like Deadpool & Wolverine, where Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman team up to save the multiverse, or chilling horrors like Speak No Evil, there’s something for everyone. Plus, don’t miss out on exciting new releases like House of Spoils and the return of fan favorites like The Legend of Vox Machina. Whether you’re craving some psychological scares or supernatural shivers, we’ve got you covered with all the must-watch films and series dropping this week.
PRIME
Deadpool & Wolverine
Deadpool & Wolverine will be available to rent or buy on Prime beginning October 1. The movie was a smash hit in theaters and tells the story of Deadpool’s peaceful existence crashing down when the Time Variance Authority recruits him to help safeguard the multiverse. He soon unites with his would-be pal, Wolverine, to complete the mission and save his world from an existential threat. The film stars Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman.
Speak No Evil
Speak No Evil will be available to buy or rent on Prime beginning October 1. The horror film tells the story of an American couple and their daughter who spend their holiday at a British family’s idyllic estate, only for it to quickly become their worst nightmare. The film stars James McAvoy, Aisling Franciosi, Mackenzie Davis, and Scoot McNairy.
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House of Spoils
House of Spoils is another horror film coming to Prime on October 3. It tells the story of an ambitious chef who opens a restaurant at a remote estate when a haunting presence soon threatens to sabotage her at every turn. The film stars Ariana DeBose, Barbie Ferreira, and Arian Moayed.
The Legend of Vox Machina – Season 3
The Legend of Vox Machina is back for a third season, which will premiere on Prime on October 3. This season will pick up where season 2 left off, with the Chroma Conclave continuing to destroy and the Cinder King working to hunt down Vox Machina.
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MAX
Salem’s Lot
Salem’s Lot is a horror film coming to Max on October 3. This film is based on Stephen King’s 1975 novel of the same name and tells the story of an author returning to his childhood home in search of inspiration for his next book. However, he soon discovers that people in his hometown are mysteriously turning into blood-sucking vampires. The film stars Lewis Pullman, Makenzie Leigh, William Sadler, Bill Camp, and Alfre Woodard.
The Franchise
The Franchise is a new series coming to Max on October 6. The comedy series follows the crew of an unloved franchise movie fighting for their place in a savage and unruly cinematic universe. The show stars Himesh Patel, Isaac Cole Powell, Billy Magnussen, Jessica Hyanes, and Richard E. Grant.
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PEACOCK
Dìdi
Dìdi will be available to stream on Peacock beginning October 4. This coming-of-age film was beloved when it hit theaters over the summer. It tells the story of an impressionable 13-year-old Taiwanese American boy living in the summer of 2008 just before he starts high school. He spends his summer learning all the things his family can’t teach him – how to skate, how to flirt, and how to love his mom.
NETFLIX
We Grown Now
We Grown Now will be available to stream on Netflix beginning October 3. It tells the story of two young boys who are best friends living in Chicago in 1992. Looking to escape the mundaneness of school and the hardships of growing up in public housing, they soon find their unbreakable bond challenged when a tragedy shakes their community.
The Platform 2
The Platform 2 will be available to stream on Netflix beginning October 4. The Spanish-language sci-fi horror film tells the story of a mysterious leader who imposes his law in a brutal system of vertical cells, while a new arrival battles against a dubious food distribution method.
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Love Is Blind – Season 7
Love Is Blind is back for a seventh season, which will premiere on Netflix on October 2. This season will see Washington D.C. singles participate in the social experiment where single men and women look for love and get engaged, all before meeting in person.
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Heartstopper – Season 3
Heartstopper is back for a third season, which will premiere on Netflix on October 3. This season gets a little spicier than the previous two, with main characters Charlie and Nick deepening their relationship to make things go to the next level. The shoe stars Joe Locke and Kit Connor.
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Kurt’s key takeaways
Whether you’ve been gearing up for the spooky season with movies like Speak No Evil or you want to avoid all things scary with sweet content like Heartstopper, there’s something available for everyone to watch this week. Comment below and let us know which ends up being your favorite.
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