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What to watch in October 2026: The best movies and TV shows of the month on Netflix, HBO, Apple TV+, and in cinemas
Every month, streaming services and theaters release dozens of new titles, and it's easy to get lost in the flow. We've gathered the best movies and TV shows of September 2026: major theatrical premieres, new seasons of popular series, and exclusives from Netflix, HBO, Apple TV+, Amazon Prime Video, and Disney+. For every new release, we've included the release date, platform, and a brief description. Choose according to your preferred genre and mood. -
Lionsgate is still keeping several key details under wraps for Michael 2, including how much of Michael Jackson's life the sequel will cover and how much it will cost to make, according to Adam Fogelson, the studio's head of motion picture division. The project is now targeting a late 2026 or early 2027 production start. -
Lionsgate's casting search is already underway for Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura, even though the live-action Naruto film still has no release date. In other words, the studio is moving on its lead trio before it has set a launch window.
The film will be directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, a name many viewers know from Marvel work. The report also says Cretton is expected to take the project on after work on Spider-Man: Brand New Day, and that he previously directed Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. -
In the Grey is a new crime film by Guy Ritchie starring Henry Cavill and Jake Gyllenhaal in the lead roles. It's a somewhat old-fashioned heist movie that stands out from similar pictures thanks to an unusual concept and the director's signature style. But does this approach still hold up in 2026? That's exactly what we explore in this article. -
Antoine Fuqua’s new biopic Michael (2026) hadn’t even hit the screens before it defied expectations: critics tore the film to shreds (38/100 on Metacritic), while the audience score on Rotten Tomatoes hovers around 96%. Let’s figure out who’s right. Spoiler: both sides are right—they just watched different movies. -
“He carries love and sacrifice in a world of consequences”: John Wick spin-off about Caine set to begin production soon
The John Wick franchise continues to expand — Lionsgate is preparing a standalone film about the blind assassin Caine. The project is already in active development, with filming set to begin next month. Donnie Yen will reprise the lead role and also take on directing duties. -
Lionsgate and Saber Interactive have revealed the first trailer for a AAA game based on the John Wick franchise during State of Play. The project is coming to PS5 and other platforms, though a release date has not yet been announced. -
“Audiences Want to Know What Happens Next”: Sequel to Erotic Thriller The Housemaid With Sydney Sweeney Greenlit
Lionsgate has officially greenlit a sequel to the thriller The Housemaid following the strong box office performance of the first film. Released in December 2025, the movie grossed $133 million worldwide in its first two and a half weeks, against a budget of around $35 million — making it one of the studio’s most successful releases of the year. -
Lionsgate has officially confirmed that the stars of the original Hunger Games series — Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson — will appear on screen once again. They will join the upcoming prequel, set to premiere in theaters on November 20, 2026. -
Weekend Box Office Recap: Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 Opens Below the First Film, While Zootopia 2 Nears $1 Billion
Post-holiday weekends are rarely generous to new releases, but this year audiences decided otherwise: Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 stormed into North American theaters with a $63 million debut — far above early projections of $35–40 million. Yes, it trails the surprise $80 million launch of the first film, but that movie released simultaneously in theaters and on Peacock before going on to gross nearly $300 million on a $20 million budget. -
Lionsgate has released the first teaser trailer for the upcoming film The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping, set to hit theaters on November 20, 2026. The movie is directed by Francis Lawrence, who helmed the previous four installments in the franchise. -
The Final Trailer for Now You See Me: Now You Don't Drops — From the Director of Venom and Uncharted
Lionsgate has released the final trailer for Now You See Me: Now You Don't, starring Mark Ruffalo, Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Isla Fisher, and Dave Franco. -
A new adaptation of Stephen King’s The Long Walk has hit theaters — and yes, this was King’s first novel, not the more famous Carrie. Let’s look at what works, what doesn’t, and whether the film is worth your time. -
Lionsgate has dropped the official trailer for the upcoming horror film The Strangers: Chapter 2, the direct follow-up to the 2024 movie. The film is once again directed by Renny Harlin. -
«The Game Is Never Ends» — Lionsgate Removes Saw 11 from Release Schedule, But the Franchise Still Has a Future
Earlier this month, reports surfaced that Saw 11 might have been canceled due to conflicts between producers. However, as recently reported by The Hollywood Reporter, it seems the franchise still has a future. -
Lionsgate has released new footage from the upcoming film Ballerina, set in the John Wick universe (taking place between the third and fourth films). The video showcases the making of some action-packed scenes featuring Ana de Armas, who plays the lead role. -
A film based on Outlast has been announced, with the producer of The Ring, It, and The Grudge on board
According to Bloody Disgusting, Lionsgate is preparing a film adaptation of the Outlast horror series. The movie is being developed in collaboration with Red Barrels, the studio behind the game franchise. -
Deadline reported that Lionsgate is set to release a new adaptation of Bret Easton Ellis' novel American Psycho. The first and so far only film adaptation was released in 2000 with Christian Bale in the lead role.
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