Streaming platforms announce October 2026 content lineups

Major streaming platforms have announced their content lineups for October 2026, featuring a mix of prestige dramas, horror, and returning series.

Netflix is highlighting several high-profile releases, including the limited series ‘East of Eden’, an adaptation of John Steinbeck’s novel starring Florence Pugh, and the fourth season of the political drama ‘The Diplomat’. Other notable titles include the return of ‘Lupin’ and the horror-adjacent series ‘Below’ starring Josh Hartnett.

Disney+ is expanding its Marvel offerings with the series ‘VisionQuest’, which explores the identity of the character Vision. The platform also features the ‘Snowfall’ spin-off ‘The Drop: A History of Snowfall’.

SkyShowtime is introducing new seasons of ‘Marshals’ and ‘Tulsa King’, alongside the second season of ‘Dexter: Resurrection’. HBO Max is launching the psychological thriller ‘Paolo’, starring Jérôme Niel, which explores themes of political obsession and fascination.

Cinema venues like Vue Stroud are also preparing for the season with a mix of horror classics such as ‘Scream’ and ‘The Craft’, alongside new releases like the psychological thriller ‘Verity’.