A list of popular new movies and series for October 2026, from Laut Bercerita, Clayface, East of Eden, to VisionQuest. Check release dates and platforms before the year ends.
October 2026 is already in its final week, but the watchlist is still long. This month’s movies and series come from Indonesian cinemas, Hollywood, and streaming services. Many titles are already out, while a few arrive at the very end of the month.
This list focuses on the titles people are talking about, with release dates and where to watch them. Dates follow media reports as of October 2026 and may differ by region.
Movies You Can Still Catch in Theaters
Laut Bercerita is the most anticipated Indonesian film at the end of the month. Directed by Yosep Anggi Noen, it opens in theaters on October 29, 2026. The story is adapted from the novel by Leila S. Chudori, with Reza Rahadian playing Biru Laut.
The 135-minute film premiered at the Busan International Film Festival, where it competed in the main competition. On October 25, it closed Jakarta Film Week 2026. It carries a D17 rating, so only viewers 17 and older are admitted.
From Hollywood, Clayface hits theaters on October 21, 2026. The DC Studios film is the studio’s first venture into horror. James Watkins directs, and Tom Rhys Harries plays Matt Hagen. The screenplay was written by Mike Flanagan and Hossein Amini.
Local horror fans have plenty to choose from at the end of the month. Pirunduk opens on October 22 and The Doll Ghawiah on October 29. Lingsir Wengi: Motel Malioboro is also scheduled for October 22.
For something lighter, the comedy Bapak Paling Jujur opened on October 15. Empat Musim Pertiwi is also on this month’s list of Indonesian films, with an October 8 release. The animated film Wildwood follows on October 23 for family audiences.
Streaming Series for Your Next Binge
On the streaming side, October 2026 has plenty of titles that are easy to watch in one sitting. Netflix released East of Eden on October 1, 2026. The seven-episode limited series is adapted from the John Steinbeck novel. Florence Pugh plays Cathy Ames, alongside Christopher Abbott and Mike Faist.
Netflix also brought back The Diplomat for its fourth season on October 15, with Keri Russell returning as Ambassador Kate Wyler. Season three of Nobody Wants This follows on October 22, and Lupin returns this month with a new season.
Marvel fans can watch VisionQuest on Disney+, available since October 14. The series, starring Paul Bettany, closes the trilogy that began with WandaVision and Agatha All Along.
Prime Video released Kill Jackie on October 2. Catherine Zeta-Jones plays a former cocaine dealer who now works as an art dealer. Apple TV has Nocturne on October 30, a crime series starring Liev Schreiber, Zazie Beetz, and Stephen Graham.
Netflix also released the film Animals on October 9, a political thriller starring Ben Affleck. Release schedules for this month’s movies and series may vary by platform and country, so check availability in your streaming app or on your usual cinema’s website before you watch.