Films and series to watch in streaming in October 2026 on Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max, Disney+…
From Carrie to Crystal Lake, including the returns of Lupine, Tulsa King and Terminal List, but also the new Marvel series VisionQuest, the new film by Romain Gavras, or the documentary on Matthew Perry.
October 1
EAST OF EDEN – series – on Netflix
At the start of the 20th century, a fiercely independent woman causes a rift between two brothers, launching a saga that will span two generations. This rereading of John Steinbeck’s masterpiece traces the destiny of the Trask family over several generations, taking a fresh look at its unforgettable antiheroine, Cathy Ames played brilliantly by Florence Pugh.
October 2
WAR – series – on HBO Max
Starring Sienna Miller and Dominic West, this new drama series explores the power relationships, ambitions and secrets of several characters confronted with a world where personal and professional relationships are blurred.
FOR LIFE – movie – on Netflix
A single mother and an incarcerated man form an unexpected bond through a touching epistolary correspondence, paving the way to redemption, hope and love. A film directed by Tyler Perry.
WITCH ACADEMY – series – on Disney+
In New Orleans, a trio of young witches study at a magic school and must protect the city from an ancient and dangerous force. A teen fantasy series created by Tim Federle, starring Malina Weissman and Tiffani Thiessen.
PAUL – series – on Prime Video
The brand new original French creation written and performed by Paul Mirabel. Made up of six episodes, this comedy follows the misadventures of his stage character, who multiplies absurd experiences to fuel his next show.
October 4
FURIAseason 1 – series – on Polar+ with Canal+
Infiltrated into a far-right terrorist cell under the pseudonym “Furia”, Norwegian policewoman Ragna crosses paths with Asgeir, a former special forces officer hiding in the fjords to escape the Russian mafia. Together, they try to foil a plot that threatens Europe, from Norway to Berlin.
October 5
MARSHALSseason 2 – series – on Paramount+
The saga Yellowstone continues. Luke Grimes reprises the role of Kayce Dutton in this spin-off series now devoted to his missions within the US Marshals.
October 6
DEVIL IN DISGUISE: JOHN WAYNE GACY – documentary series – on Ciné+ OCS with Canal+
In 1970s Chicago, John Wayne Gacy is a respected entrepreneur, involved in politics, who dresses up as a clown for children’s parties. Behind this facade of a model citizen, he killed 33 young men and teenagers, most of whom were buried under his own house.
October 7
SMALL PROPHETSseason 1 – series – on Apple TV
Michael Sleep has led a monotonous existence since the disappearance of his wife. Until the day a priest entrusts her with a mysterious magical recipe supposed to bring her back.
CARRIE – series – on Prime Video
New adaptation of Stephen King’s novel, this series by Mike Flanagan revisits the story of Carrie White, a teenager mistreated by her classmates and suffocated by a fanatic mother, whose telekinetic powers begin to manifest.
October 8
KILL JACKIE – series – on HBO Max
Catherine Zeta-Jones stars in this new action series, in which a former criminal must delve into her past when a threat from her glory years disrupts her new life.
October 9
ANIMALS – movie – on Netflix
When their son is kidnapped, a Los Angeles mayoral candidate and his wife scramble to raise the ransom money and make choices that could change their lives. Directed by Ben Affleck, starring Ben Affleck, Kerry Washington and Gillian Anderson.
MATCHBOX – movie – on Apple TV
Mattel’s famous little cars go live-action with this action film starring John Cena. He plays a CIA agent who takes his childhood friends on a global chase.
October 14
VISIONQUEST – series – on Disney+
This eight-episode Marvel series follows WandaVision. Paul Bettany reprises the role of Vision, while James Spader is back as Ultron.
October 15
CRYSTAL LAKE – series – on HBO Max
Produced by A24, this new series dives back into the world of Friday the 13th and returns to the origins of the famous Crystal Lake camp, where it all began, with Linda Cardellini, recently crowned at the Emmy Awards, in the lead role.
October 16
SACRIFICE – movie – on Netflix
During a charity gala, a movie star, in the grip of an existential crisis, is taken hostage by a radical fighter and her supporters. Directed by Romain Gavras, with Vincent Cassel, Chris Evans, Anya Taylor-Joy, Charli XCX and Salma Hayek.
TULSA KINGseason 4 – series – on Paramount+
Sylvester Stallone returns as Dwight “General” Manfredi. He will have to fight to legitimize his empire and protect his team while he is assaulted on all sides by corrupt politicians, formidable new enemies and a devastating personal loss.
MASTERPLAN – movie – on Prime Video
A French heist film by Thomas Vincent, in which Victor Belmondo must steal the Mona Lisa on behalf of Stanley Tucci.
October 21
THE TERMINAL LISTseason 2 – series – on Prime Video
The military action thriller led by Chris Pratt is making a comeback. For binge-watching enthusiasts, Amazon is putting all eight episodes of this new season online at once.
October 22
ONE DAY WE WILL MAKE LOVE – series – on Arte.tv
Jérôme Bonnell’s new series, hosted by Natacha Krief, takes place in Tours, during a scorching summer. After an eventful night, Aurore, a young woman carrying a heavy secret, meets Noé. An intimate and unexpected relationship will then form between them.
October 23
LUPINEpart 4 – series – on Netflix
Four years after the end of the previous part, Assane is still in prison. For him, Lupin, it’s over: he wants to serve his sentence and keep the promise made to his son, to go and meet their family in Senegal. But his plans are disrupted by a mysterious announcement from Lupine: simultaneous flights to several museums! Omar Sy is back with Ludivine Sagnier, Antoine Gouy, Soufiane Guerrab, Shirine Boutella, Théo Christine and Laïka Blanc-Francard.
THE DEVIL’S MESSENGER – documentary series – on HBO Max
This French HBO Original documentary series looks back on a mysterious affair in which messages, manipulations and beliefs mingle throughout a particularly disturbing investigation.
THE CHARLES – series – on Prime Video
A murder, a disappearance and a killer somewhere among the 2,000 crew members of a French aircraft carrier: The Charles promises to transform Charles-de-Gaulle into a veritable open-air lock-up.
October 27
THE ONE WHO WAS CALLED MATTHEW PERRY – documentary series – on Netflix
An intimate documentary series dedicated to Matthew Perry, which looks back on his life, his immense success with Friends and the personal trials that marked his journey.
October 30
NIGHT – series – on Apple TV
A former homicide detective settles in a small Pennsylvania town, soon faced with a series of attacks linked to an imprisoned serial killer. An intense thriller led by Liev Schreiber, ideal to end the month just in time for Halloween.
