The 10 Most Anticipated TV Shows and Movies to Stream in October 2026

Key Points:

• October's TV and movie lineup features a mix of horror, drama, and superhero series, including new adaptations and finales from popular franchises.
• Netflix's "East of Eden" (Oct 1) is a literary adaptation by Zoe Kazan, revisiting her grandfather Elia Kazan's 1955 version, exploring two families' intertwined stories.
• HBO's "Lanterns" season 1 finale (Oct 4) promises to conclude its DCU-infused story with strong performances and potential setups for future superhero content.
• Prime Video's "Carrie" (Oct 7), a modern take on Stephen King's novel by Mike Flanagan, updates the story with contemporary social issues and surprising twists.
• Other notable releases include Netflix's supernatural thriller "Below" (Oct 8), Ben Affleck's crime thriller "Animals" (Oct 9), and the animated "Avatar: Seven Havens" on Paramount+ (Oct 9), continuing the Avatar franchise with a darker tone.
• Peacock premieres "Crystal Lake" (Oct 15), a Friday the 13th prequel series focusing on Pamela Voorhees, while AMC+ debuts "Yaga" (Oct 23), a Canadian series blending witchcraft and mystery.