🎥 Get ready for a killer lineup in theaters and on streaming this month! From spine-chilling horror to sci-fi spectacles and awards worthy dramas, here’s what’s dropping in October 2025. Mark your calendars! 📅
The third film in the iconic Disney sci-fi franchise stars Jared Leto as Ares, a sentient digital program who is transported from the Grid into the real world, exploring the dangers of artificial intelligence. Sci-fi fans, don't miss the dazzling neon visuals and high-stakes chaos of this long-awaited sequel. 🌌
After the Hunt (Oct 10):
Director Luca Guadagnino brings us an emotional and intense psychological thriller about Alma Imhoff, a well-liked philosophy professor at a prestigious university played by Julia Roberts, who is forced to confront her own secretive past after her colleague and close friend, played by Andrew Garfield, is accused of sexual misconduct by one of her promising students. This gripping drama is set to be a major awards season contender. 🎭
The Black Phone 2 (Oct 17):
Ethan Hawke returns as the terrifying serial killer, The Grabber, who seemingly seeks vengeance on his former victim, Finn, and his sister, Gwen, from beyond the grave, four years after the events of the original movie. The new movie follows Gwen, who is now 15, as she begins receiving calls from the black phone in her dreams, forcing her and her now 17-year-old brother to confront a killer who has grown more powerful in death. This sequel is the perfect spine-chilling horror for the spooky season. ☎️😱
Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc (Oct 24):
Anime fans are in for an explosive theatrical adventure as Denji, the Chainsaw Man, meets the mysterious and beautiful Reze, who quickly befriends him before revealing herself to be a deadly threat known as the Bomb Devil, forcing Denji into his deadliest battle yet. This feature film adapts one of the most beloved and wildest arcs from the highly popular manga series.👨🎤
M3GAN 2.0 (Oct 31):
The killer doll returns to theaters on Halloween with more campy, AI-fueled chaos, as roboticist Gemma and her niece Cady are forced to resurrect M3GAN with new upgrades to battle a military-grade assassin robot named Amelia. Picking up two years after the original, this highly anticipated sequel brings the perfect Halloween vibes with its timely exploration of artificial intelligence and the threat it poses. 🤖
Shane Black's action-packed thriller stars Mark Wahlberg as Parker, an expert thief planning the biggest heist of his life against the New York mob, alongside his skilled crew including LaKeith Stanfield. This gritty, clever caper promises the witty banter and big explosions you expect from the director of Kiss Kiss Bang Bang and The Nice Guys. 💥
A House of Dynamite (Netflix) (Oct 10):
From director Kathryn Bigelow, this politically charged apocalyptic thriller follows the U.S. government's urgent and terrifying response to a single, unidentified nuclear missile inbound toward an American city, with the fate of millions resting on the President's decision. Starring Rebecca Ferguson, Idris Elba, and an all-star cast, this masterfully constructed film is already generating major awards buzz. 🧨
Sorry Baby (HBO Max) (Oct 10):
A24 presents this sharp and acclaimed Sundance dramedy, written by, directed by, and starring Eva Victor, which follows a literature professor named Agnes who is forced to grapple with a traumatic past experience after one of her colleagues is accused of sexual assault, exploring complex themes of institutional failures and healing with a light touch and wry sense of humor. This thought-provoking film is an undeniable Oscar contender. 🎓
How to Train Your Dragon Live Action (Peacock) (Oct 10):
The live-action remake of the beloved animated fantasy film, which charmed audiences this summer, arrives exclusively on Peacock, flying Hiccup and his dragon buddy Toothless straight into your living room for family-friendly fun. 🐉
Frankenstein (Netflix) (Oct 24):
Oscar-winning director Guillermo del Toro adapts Mary Shelley's gothic masterpiece for Netflix, with Oscar Isaac as the brilliant, egotistical scientist Victor Frankenstein, Jacob Elordi as the tragic Creature, and Mia Goth in a starring role. This dark, poetic, and haunting adaptation explores the undoing of both creator and creation. 🧟
Jurassic World Rebirth (Peacock) (Oct 30):
The new era of the iconic Jurassic World series, starring Scarlett Johansson and Mahershala Ali, begins streaming exclusively on Peacock, following a covert extraction team racing to an island research facility with a shocking discovery that has been hidden from the world for decades. This blockbuster is a must-see streaming event for dinosaur fans. 🦖
🎃 What’s your must watch this month? Drop it below! 👇☮
In Theaters
TRON: Ares (Oct 10):The third film in the iconic Disney sci-fi franchise stars Jared Leto as Ares, a sentient digital program who is transported from the Grid into the real world, exploring the dangers of artificial intelligence. Sci-fi fans, don't miss the dazzling neon visuals and high-stakes chaos of this long-awaited sequel. 🌌
After the Hunt (Oct 10):
Director Luca Guadagnino brings us an emotional and intense psychological thriller about Alma Imhoff, a well-liked philosophy professor at a prestigious university played by Julia Roberts, who is forced to confront her own secretive past after her colleague and close friend, played by Andrew Garfield, is accused of sexual misconduct by one of her promising students. This gripping drama is set to be a major awards season contender. 🎭
The Black Phone 2 (Oct 17):
Ethan Hawke returns as the terrifying serial killer, The Grabber, who seemingly seeks vengeance on his former victim, Finn, and his sister, Gwen, from beyond the grave, four years after the events of the original movie. The new movie follows Gwen, who is now 15, as she begins receiving calls from the black phone in her dreams, forcing her and her now 17-year-old brother to confront a killer who has grown more powerful in death. This sequel is the perfect spine-chilling horror for the spooky season. ☎️😱
Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc (Oct 24):
Anime fans are in for an explosive theatrical adventure as Denji, the Chainsaw Man, meets the mysterious and beautiful Reze, who quickly befriends him before revealing herself to be a deadly threat known as the Bomb Devil, forcing Denji into his deadliest battle yet. This feature film adapts one of the most beloved and wildest arcs from the highly popular manga series.👨🎤
M3GAN 2.0 (Oct 31):
The killer doll returns to theaters on Halloween with more campy, AI-fueled chaos, as roboticist Gemma and her niece Cady are forced to resurrect M3GAN with new upgrades to battle a military-grade assassin robot named Amelia. Picking up two years after the original, this highly anticipated sequel brings the perfect Halloween vibes with its timely exploration of artificial intelligence and the threat it poses. 🤖
Streaming Hits
Play Dirty (Prime Video) (Oct 1):Shane Black's action-packed thriller stars Mark Wahlberg as Parker, an expert thief planning the biggest heist of his life against the New York mob, alongside his skilled crew including LaKeith Stanfield. This gritty, clever caper promises the witty banter and big explosions you expect from the director of Kiss Kiss Bang Bang and The Nice Guys. 💥
A House of Dynamite (Netflix) (Oct 10):
From director Kathryn Bigelow, this politically charged apocalyptic thriller follows the U.S. government's urgent and terrifying response to a single, unidentified nuclear missile inbound toward an American city, with the fate of millions resting on the President's decision. Starring Rebecca Ferguson, Idris Elba, and an all-star cast, this masterfully constructed film is already generating major awards buzz. 🧨
Sorry Baby (HBO Max) (Oct 10):
A24 presents this sharp and acclaimed Sundance dramedy, written by, directed by, and starring Eva Victor, which follows a literature professor named Agnes who is forced to grapple with a traumatic past experience after one of her colleagues is accused of sexual assault, exploring complex themes of institutional failures and healing with a light touch and wry sense of humor. This thought-provoking film is an undeniable Oscar contender. 🎓
How to Train Your Dragon Live Action (Peacock) (Oct 10):
The live-action remake of the beloved animated fantasy film, which charmed audiences this summer, arrives exclusively on Peacock, flying Hiccup and his dragon buddy Toothless straight into your living room for family-friendly fun. 🐉
Frankenstein (Netflix) (Oct 24):
Oscar-winning director Guillermo del Toro adapts Mary Shelley's gothic masterpiece for Netflix, with Oscar Isaac as the brilliant, egotistical scientist Victor Frankenstein, Jacob Elordi as the tragic Creature, and Mia Goth in a starring role. This dark, poetic, and haunting adaptation explores the undoing of both creator and creation. 🧟
Jurassic World Rebirth (Peacock) (Oct 30):
The new era of the iconic Jurassic World series, starring Scarlett Johansson and Mahershala Ali, begins streaming exclusively on Peacock, following a covert extraction team racing to an island research facility with a shocking discovery that has been hidden from the world for decades. This blockbuster is a must-see streaming event for dinosaur fans. 🦖
🎃 What’s your must watch this month? Drop it below! 👇☮
