October 2026 is bringing a couple of horror movies before Halloween, along with the latest project by Alejandro González Iñárritu, the sequel to The Social Network, a new Jane Austen adaptation, and more. Summer is officially over, and with fall comes the spooky season, with plenty of horror movies on streaming to enjoy. Of course, theaters will also welcome new horror movies right in time for Halloween season, though it must be noted that this month won’t see much horror in theaters.
September 2026 saw the release of Practical Magic 2, Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil, David Ayer’s survival thriller Heart of the Beast, and the animated movie Forgotten Island. Two of September’s biggest releases, Practical Magic 2 and the action movie Onslaught, will be released digitally in October, with movies from past months, most notably Disclosure Day and Hokum, being available to stream on different platforms throughout October.
As for new movies coming to theaters, October is bringing a good mix of horror, drama, suspense, and action, starring big names like Tom Cruise, Anne Hathaway, Jeremy Strong, Olivia Colman, and a lot more. October, then, will see the arrival of a new Colleen Hoover adaptation, a disturbing horror movie starring Jessica Chastain, a horror movie from the DC Universe, a bizarre but intriguing fantasy comedy starring Alexander Skarsgård, and more.
Digger
Digger Will Be Released On October 2, 2026
Digger is a satirical black comedy movie directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu and co-written by him. Digger stars Tom Cruise as Digger Rockwell, a wealthy oil tycoon and thus the most powerful man in the world, whose company has caused a disaster that could be the end of the world. Digger sets out to prove that he can be humanity’s savior, but the clock is ticking. Also starring in Digger are John Goodman, Sandra Hüller, Riz Ahmed, Michael Stuhlbarg, Emma D’Arcy, Jesse Plemons, and many more.
Verity
Verity Will Be Released On October 2, 2026
Verity is a psychological thriller directed by Michael Showalter and based on Colleen Hoover’s novel of the same name. Verity follows Lowen (Dakota Johnson), a writer looking for a job who is contacted by Jeremy Crawford (Josh Hartnett), the husband of famous author Verity Crawford (Anne Hathaway). Following a mysterious accident, Verity is now unable to finish her book series, so Jeremy asks Lowen to do it. However, Lowen makes some disturbing discoveries in the process related to Verity’s work and her psychological well-being.
Other Mommy
Other Mommy Will Be Released On October 9, 2026
Other Mommy is a psychological horror movie directed by Rob Savage and based on Josh Malerman’s novel Incidents Around the House. Other Mommy follows Ursula (Jessica Chastain), whose daughter, Bela (Arabella Olivia Clark), begins to encounter a horrifying paranormal entity that takes on Ursula’s appearance. This entity increasingly haunts and threatens her family, and so Ursula must find a way to stop it.
The Social Reckoning
The Social Reckoning Will Be Released On October 9, 2026
Written and directed by Aaron Sorkin, The Social Reckoning is the sequel to David Fincher’s The Social Network. As such, The Social Reckoning follows Frances Haugen (Mikey Madison), a data engineer for Facebook who teams up with reporter Jeff Horwitz (Jeremy Allen White) to expose the social network’s secrets. Also starring in The Social Reckoning are Jeremy Strong (as Mark Zuckerberg), Billy Magnussen, Wunmi Mosaku, Bill Burr, and more.
Fjord
Fjord Will Be Released On October 9, 2026
Fjord is a legal thriller family drama written and directed by Cristian Mungiu, and inspired by real events. Fjord takes the audience to Norway to meet the Gheorghiu family: Romanian father Mihai (Sebastian Stan), Norwegian mother Lisbet (Renate Reinsve), and their five children. The kids quickly befriend their neighbors, and suspicions of physical and psychological abuse within the Gheorghiu family emerge, putting Mihai and Lisbet in the middle of public scrutiny, facing a system that blurs the line between concern and prejudice.
Whalefall
Whalefall Will Be Released On October 16, 2026
Whalefall is a survival thriller directed by Brian Duffield and based on Daniel Kraus’ novel of the same name. Whalefall follows Jay (Austin Abrams), a scuba diver searching for his father’s remains in the ocean. While doing so, Jay is swallowed by a sperm whale, and so he has very limited time to find a way to escape. Also starring in Whalefall are Josh Brolin, Elisabeth Shue, John Ortiz, Jane Levy, and Emily Rudd.
Street Fighter
Street Fighter Will Be Released On October 16, 2026
Street Fighter is an action comedy movie directed by Kitao Sakurai and based on Capcom’s famous video game series of the same name. Set in 1993, Street Fighter follows estranged fighters Ryu (Andrew Koji) and Ken Masters (Noah Centineo), who are recruited by Chun-Li (Callina Liang) to enter the World Warrior Tournament. However, what Ryu and Ken don’t know is that they will face each other and, in the process, their own demons as well.
Also starring in Street Fighter are Jason Momoa, David Dastmalchian, Orville Peck, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, and more. Sakurai’s Street Fighter is the third live-action movie adaptation of the video games.
Sense and Sensibility
Sense and Sensibility Will Be Released On October 16, 2026
Based on the classic novel of the same name by Jane Austen, Sense and Sensibility is directed by Georgia Oakley and stars Daisy Edgar-Jones as Elinor Dashwood and Esmé Creed-Miles as Marianne Dashwood. After the death of their father, the Dashwood sisters lose financial stability and are forced to leave their family estate and move into a country cottage. The sisters must navigate the pressures of society, financial hardship, and personal relationships.
Clayface
Clayface Will Be Released On October 23, 2026
Clayface is a body horror movie directed by James Watkins and part of the current DC Universe. Clayface follows Matt Hagen (Tom Rhys Harries), an actor who is severely disfigured and agrees to undergo an experimental treatment to restore his original face. However, Matt goes through horrifying side effects that turn not only his face but his body into living clay.
Klara and the Sun
Klara and the Sun Will Be Released On October 23, 2026
Based on Kazuo Ishiguro’s novel of the same name, Klara and the Sun is a dystopian sci-fi movie directed by Taika Waititi. Klara and the Sun introduces the audience to Josie (Mia Tharia), an ailing teenager whose mother gets her an android, or “Artificial Friend,” named Klara (Jenna Ortega). Klara tries to bond with Josie, while also being fascinated by the human world and human connections.
Wicker
Wicker Will Be Released On October 23, 2026
Wicker is a romantic fantasy comedy based on Ursula Wills-Jones’ short story “The Wicker Husband”, and directed by Alex Huston Fischer and Eleanor Wilson. Set in a small medieval farming town with a patriarchal culture and a strict social hierarchy, Wicker tells the story of an ostracized fisherwoman (Olivia Colman). One day, she asks a basket weaver (Peter Dinklage) to make her a husband out of wicker, and so her Wicker Husband (Alexander Skarsgård) comes to life.
While the fisherwoman and her husband live a genuine and intense romance, his appearance causes chaos among villagers, especially those with closed minds. Also starring in Wicker are Elizabeth Debicki, Richard E. Grant, and Marli Siu.
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October 23, 2026
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105 minutes
- Director
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Eleanor Wilson, Alex Huston Fischer
