New Horror Movies and Streaming Releases for October 2026

The October guides name several new theatrical releases and highlight horror collections across streaming services, but not every title has a confirmed streaming date.

TV, Film & CultureOctober 7, 20263 min readHow Sureno writes this

The short version

For October 2026, the listed new theatrical horror releases include Other Mommy on Oct. 9, Whalefall on Oct. 16, and Clayface on Oct. 23 ².
Rotten Tomatoes’ October guide lists horror and Halloween programming across services including Hulu, Netflix, Paramount+, Peacock, Prime Video, and Shudder ¹.
The guides name many titles, but the supplied sources do not give confirmed streaming dates for each one ¹³.
This is a snapshot based on guides available by Oct. 7, 2026; schedules and availability can change.

What new horror movies are coming to theaters in October?

Variety’s October guide lists three upcoming theatrical releases. Other Mommy, starring Jessica Chastain, is scheduled for Oct. 9. Whalefall, with Austin Abrams, is listed for Oct. 16. Clayface, a standalone story about a Batman villain, is listed for Oct. 23 ².

Those dates are the release information provided by the guide, not a guarantee that a particular cinema will show each film. Check a local theater’s listings for showtimes and availability.

Oct. 9: Other Mommy ²
Oct. 16: Whalefall ²
Oct. 23: Clayface ²

What horror can I stream this October?

Rotten Tomatoes’ Halloween programming guide groups seasonal picks by service. Its Huluween list includes American Horror Story 13, Ready or Not 2, and Send Help. Netflix’s list includes Goosebumps, Five Nights at Freddy’s 2, and Seed of Chucky ¹.

Other entries include Scream 7 and A Quiet Place: Day One on Paramount+, Obsession and Chucky on Peacock, and Weapons, Resident Evil, and The Purge on Prime Video ¹. Shudder’s Season of Screams includes Psycho 1–4, Strange Darling, and Insidious ¹. These are guide listings; the source does not provide an individual availability date for every title.

Hulu: American Horror Story 13, Ready or Not 2, Send Help ¹
Netflix: Goosebumps, Five Nights at Freddy’s 2, Seed of Chucky ¹
Paramount+: Scream 7, A Quiet Place: Day One ¹
Shudder: Psycho 1–4, Strange Darling, Insidious ¹

Which horror series have new episodes in October?

Vulture reports that American Horror Story 13 premiered in September and has new episodes through October. Its season centers on a hospice caretaker with a fear of the number 13 who works in a building called the Apollyon. The guide also notes that actors from earlier seasons return in multiple roles ³.

The available excerpt does not specify episode dates or give a complete account of the month’s series schedule. Check the streaming service’s listings for the latest episode information.

Are the movies and shows available everywhere?

Not necessarily. The guides identify services and theatrical release dates, but they do not establish that every listed title is available in every country, subscription plan, or local theater ¹². Streaming catalogs and release schedules can vary.

Before planning a watch, look up the title in the relevant service or theater’s current listings. The October guides are useful starting points, not a substitute for checking availability.

What should I know before choosing a title?

The theatrical list offers a few different premises: a supernatural threat in Other Mommy, a diver trapped inside a whale in Whalefall, and body horror in Clayface, as described by Variety ². The streaming guide spans older films, series, and newer entries, so it may help to search by title and service rather than assume every pick is a new release ¹.

The sources are guides, not a complete, independently confirmed catalog. They do not provide full content details or a verified, region-by-region streaming calendar. For a specific title, check its official listing before deciding whether it is suitable for your household.

What we don't know yet

The sources do not confirm exact streaming dates for every title listed in the October guides ¹³.
Regional availability and subscription requirements are not established by the supplied sources.
The guides may not include every horror release or October programming change.

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Questions people ask

What new horror movies come out in October 2026?

Variety lists Other Mommy for Oct. 9, Whalefall for Oct. 16, and Clayface for Oct. 23, all as theatrical releases ². Check local cinema listings for showtimes.

What horror movies are streaming in October 2026?

Rotten Tomatoes lists seasonal selections on services including Hulu, Netflix, Paramount+, Peacock, Prime Video, and Shudder ¹. The guide’s entries include both films and series, and it does not give a confirmed streaming date for every title.

Does American Horror Story have new episodes in October 2026?

Vulture says American Horror Story 13 premiered in September and has new episodes through October ³. The supplied guide excerpt does not provide a full episode-by-episode calendar.

Where can I find Halloween horror programming in October?

The Rotten Tomatoes guide collects October programming from streaming hubs and television networks, including AMC+, Apple TV, Disney+, Hulu, Netflix, Paramount+, Peacock, Pluto TV, Prime Video, and Shudder ¹. Check each service’s current catalog for availability.

Are October 2026 horror releases available in my area?

The supplied guides do not confirm availability by country or local theater ¹². Check the relevant streaming service or cinema for current listings in your area.

Sources

Halloween Programming Guide 2026 — editorial.rottentomatoes.com
Best Horror of October 2026: ‘Other Mommy’ Goes for the Heart, ‘Carrie’ Returns, Josh Hartnett Hunts for Sea Monsters and More — Variety, 2026-10-05
A Spooky Guide to All the New Horror Streaming in October — Vulture, 2026-10-06

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