Fall into a new season of films and television this October. For anyone wondering what to watch this month, you can look forward to an abundance of thrilling, moving, and bingeable titles arriving in theatres and on streaming services very soon. 

Return to the world of the unlikely couple we all rooted for with Season 2 of Nobody Wants This, learn all about the life of an iconic Spice Girl and fashion mogul, and watch some of the hottest films fresh off their fall festival premieres. 

Here are 10 titles to watch out for in theatres, and on Netflix and Prime Video in October 2025:

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Maintenance Required

Sparks are flying in this new rom com starring Madelaine Petsch. In Maintenance Required, Charlie (Petsch) is the fierce owner of an all-female mechanic shop. When a flashy competitor moves in across the street, she seeks comfort in an anonymous online confidant…unaware that he is her real-life rival.

Where to Watch: Prime Video

Release Date: October 8

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Victoria Beckham

This three-part docuseries is an intimate look at the life and career of an international icon. From her formative teen years and her rise to global pop stardom with the Spice Girls, to her relationship with David Beckham and fight to succeed in the cutthroat fashion industry, the series chronicles Victoria Beckham’s story of resilience, ambition, and reinvention, in the lead up to her biggest runway show yet.

Where to Watch: Netflix

Release Date: October 9


After the Hunt

Julia Roberts, Ayo Edebiri, Andrew Garfield, and Chloë Sevigny star in this psychological drama directed by Luca Guadagnino. Roberts stars as a college professor who finds herself at a personal and professional crossroads when a student puts forth an accusation against her colleague, and a dark secret from her own past could come to light. 

Where to Watch: In theatres

Release Date: October 17

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If I Had Legs I’d Kick You

Linda’s life is crashing down around her, literally. Mary Bronstein directs this gripping psychological dramedy starring Rose Byrne as a woman under extreme stress. As the pressure closes in on Linda, she navigates her daughter’s mysterious illness, an absent husband, a missing person, a hostile relationship with her therapist, and a hole in her ceiling.

Where to Watch: In theatres

Release Date: October 17

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Kiss of the Spider Woman

Jennifer Lopez stars in this adaptation of the novel and Tony Award-winning Broadway musical of the same name, set in Argentina, 1983. Amidst political unrest in the country, prisoners Valentín and Molina find themselves sharing a cramped cell. As Molina begins to recount the plot of his favourite musical starring Ingrid Luna (Lopez), the pair begin to form an unexpected bond. 

Where to Watch: In theatres

Release Date: October 17

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Nobody Wants This: Season 2

The highly anticipated follow-up to this beloved romcom series is finally hitting our screens this month. In season 2 of Nobody Wants This, the couple we were all rooting for is finally together. The sparks between agnostic podcast host Joanne (Kristen Bell) and unconventional rabbi Noah (Adam Brody) were stronger than all the obstacles trying to keep them apart. But as they commit to each other and begin to merge their lives, will they be able to stay together despite their differences?

Where to Watch: Netflix

Release Date: October 23

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A House of Dynamite

The latest from director Kathryn Bigelow is a dramatic thriller with a superstar ensemble cast. In A House of Dynamite, when an unattributed missile is launched at the United States, a race ensues to determine who is responsible and how to respond. Idris Elba, Rebecca Ferguson, Anthony Ramos, Moses Ingram, Jonah Hauer-King, Greta Lee, Willa Fitzgerald, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Kaitlyn Dever, and more star in this visceral new film. 

Where to Watch: Netflix

Release Date: October 24


Regretting You

Based on the bestselling novel by Colleen Hoover, Regretting You is the story of the strained relationship between Morgan Grant (Allison Williams) and her teenage daughter Clara (Mckenna Grace). When a devastating accident exposes a shocking betrayal, both mother and daughter must navigate what is left behind as they confront family secrets and rediscover each other in the aftermath of tragedy. 

Where to Watch: In theatres

Release Date: October 24

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Bugonia

Emma Stone leads this thrilling, darkly comedic sci-fi story from Poor Things director Yorgos Lanthimos. Convinced she is an alien intent on destroying Earth, two conspiracy-obsessed men kidnap the high-powered CEO of a major company. The film received a six-minute standing ovation following its recent premiere at the Venice Film Festival. 

Where to Watch: In theatres

Release Date: October 24 (limited release), October 31 (wide expansion)

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Hedda

Fresh off its premiere at TIFF, Nia DaCosta reimagines the classic play Hedda Gabler with a fresh, feminist twist on this story of power and desire. Set over the course of a lavish party, newlywed Hedda (Tessa Thompson) seems composed…until a past love reenters her life. Guests at the party pay the price as Hedda’s ruthless game of manipulation unfolds. 

Where to Watch: Prime Video

Release Date: October 29