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Google launched its first advanced chip into orbit to pave the way for space data centers.

Quick Take

• Celebrate Hollywood’s most interesting leading man with six mini versions of him thanks to A24’s Robert Pattinson Nesting Doll set.
• The six-piece set stands 5.75-inches tall and is made of 100% Linden wood.
• This wonderfully weird collectible is a fitting tribute to Robert Pattinson’s unlikely career choices.

Robert Pattinson is not only one of the best actors working today, he’s also one of the most interesting. The former Twilight star has leading man good looks. Yet, when it comes to choosing movies, he constantly makes delightfully weird and unexpected choices. That’s also an apt description for many of his performances in those movies. He could exclusively be doing standard rom-coms and traditional action movies. Instead, even as Bruce Wayne, he’s an enigma hiding inside a classically attractive visage. And A24 has now honored him in a strange yet totally fitting way. They’ve immortalized Robert Pattinson as Russian nesting dolls.

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Robert Pattinson’s latest A24 outing Primetime is now in theaters, and the company is celebrating his latest film by storing a bunch of Robert Pattinsons (Robert Pattini?) inside larger Roberts. This six-piece, 100% Linden wood Russian doll set that stands 5.75-inches tall features the actor as his characters in the following films:

• Chris Hansen – Primetime (2026)
• Charlie Thompson – The Drama (2026)
• Ephraim Winslow/Thomas Howard – The Lighthouse (2019)
• Monte – High Life (2018)
• Constantine “Connie” Nikas – Good Time (2017)
• Reynolds “Rey” – The Rover (2014)

This is wonderfully unhinged because it highlights exactly how unhinged Robert Pattinson’s career choices have often felt. (We mean that in the absolute best, best, best way.) Do you know what is also great? What this set looks like when the tiny Rey from The Rover peaks out of the set like it’s bursting out of Chris Hansen’s chest.

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Who would want such a thing? People with good taste, like us. If you feel the same you can grab your Robert Pattinson Nesting Doll set from the A24 store now for $42. That is $7 per weird Robert Pattinson performance.

When he makes his next unlikely career choice, we hope A24 gives us another doll to add to this collection.

Mikey Walsh is a staff writer at Nerdist. You can follow Mikey on Bluesky at @‌burgermike. And also anywhere someone is ranking the Targaryen kings.

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Fervo Energy completed its first power plant in less than two years. The next phases promise to connect to the grid even quicker.

Quick Take

• Wizards of the Coast is releasing Secret Lair: Corn Maze Super Drop. The drop includes reskins of cards with either art from different existing media, or reskins meant to highlight a particular artist.
• One of the fandoms to inspire a Secret Lair is KPop Demon Hunters, with a series of Magic cards redone in the vibrant style of the award-winning movie.
• Nerdist’s Take: Honestly, whether you’re a KPop Demon Hunters fan or not, the card art for this part of the Magic: The Gathering Secret Lair drop is almost too beautiful to pass up. But we are surprised not to see any creature cards.
• Even More Magic Fun: Explore the Marvel Zombies Drop.

Wizards of the Coast sure does know how to ring in Spooky Season. While Secret Lair drops have become almost commonplace for fans at this point, Wizards said “hold my beer” and is bringing us a Superdrop. Secret Lair: Corn Maze Superdrop rolls out on October 12th. As the name implies, there’s a huge amount of content to go around, with eight individual drops all on the same day. Three are from Jim Henson’s The Labyrinth, one is Marvel Superheroes: Zombies, two are artist highlight sets not associated with fandoms, and! Perhaps the biggest hype-generator on the list… Magic: The Gathering is releasing a set of KPop Demon Hunters cards.

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The Secret Lair x KPop Demon Hunters: How It’s Done drop has seven Magic cards, and they are all functional reprints of existing cards, but with different art, names, and flavor text. This is pretty common for Secret Lair. Scott Watanabe and Helen Chen’s art is the highlight by far of this Secret Lair Magic: The Gathering x KPop Demon Hunters crossover. Plus Swan Song, my personal favorite, which is a just a shot of Sussie from the movie. No notes at all on that one. Underworld Breach is a close second.

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Surprisingly, of the seven Magic cards in the KPop Demon Hunters drop, three are instants, two are sorceries, and two are enchantment cards. So, the Hatsune Miku Commander Deck this is not. It’s surprising that this Secret Lair crossover has no creatures, let alone legendary creatures. Even Rumi, who the set seems mostly based around, doesn’t net herself a legendary. Then again, there’s nothing to say this will be the last time KPop Demon Hunters meets with the world of Magic: The Gathering. Maybe there’s even a Universes Beyond set somewhere down the road? The movie certainly doesn’t lack for inspiration for its own unique cards. Because, c’mon, we either gotta get some KPop performers or some demons up in this b*tch. It’s kinda the name of the movie! Nevertheless, the cards we do get certainly don’t lack in utility, and will surely find their way into the decks of many fans.

When Do the KPop Demon Hunters Magic Cards Release? And How Much Will They Cost?

Keep your eye out for these KPop Demon Hunters Magic cards to release on October 12th. The non-foil versions of the cards cost $29.99 USD, or you can snag the foil versions for $39.99 USD.

Jess Harshbarger writes about movies, TV, games, comics, and all things nerdy for Nerdist.

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OpenAI has parted ways with three safety researchers after an internal investigation found they mishandled sensitive company information, report says.

Quick Take

• Prime Video will bring an epic Viking tale to television with Bloodaxe. Here’s everything we know about it so far.

Bloodaxe is perhaps one of the most highly-anticipated historical dramas set to release in 2027. The Prime Video show, created by Horatio and Michael Hirst, will take us to the 10th century to see one man’s ascent to a throne. We already know that nerds love when anyone is fighting for power, and the streaming service knows that. In fact, Bloodaxe is already set for a second season before the first one even drops.

The History Channel/Julian Dolman

Who will start in this series and what is it about, exactly? Here’s everything we know about Prime Video’s Bloodaxe so far. 

Title

As far as we know, Bloodaxe will be the show’s official title. 

Bloodaxe’s Plot 

We don’t have super specific plot details for Bloodaxe at this time, but this synopsis should help bring things into focus: 

Bloodaxe is an epic historical drama, created, written, and executive produced by Michael and Horatio Hirst, which chronicles the rise of one of history’s most famous Norse raiders, Erik Bloodaxe (Xavier Molyneux), and his formidable wife Gunnhild, Mother of Kings (Jessica Madsen). The series’ highly anticipated first season has yet to debut, and will tell the story of their fight for the throne of Norway, as the land is torn apart by fierce rivals, shifting loyalties, and bloody betrayals. With war looming and chaos consuming the kingdom, drawing in the ruthless Kings of other Scandinavian countries, and even a powerful English ruler, the stage is set for a thundering, cataclysmic, compelling, and utterly magical new Norse saga. 

That sounds like a wild ride, and we cannot wait for a trailer to drop in the near future. In the meantime, if you want to know more about this historical figure, check out this book about his rise to power.

Behind the Scenes 

As mentioned in the synopsis, Michael and Horatio Hirst are writing, showrunning, and executive producing their creation. It is not known at this time who will direct the show’s pilot nor subsequent episodes. The series is now filming in Ireland. 

Bloodaxe’s Cast  Michael Shelford/Luke Fontana/Henni Hyvärinen

Xavier Molyneux will star as the titular Erik Bloodaxe alongside Jessica Madsen as his wife Gunnhild. Levi Miller is Haakon, Erik’s younger half-brother. Alina Tomnikov portrays Greta, a shield-maiden who can secretly turn into the Seer, while Sissie Marie and Rune Temte are the Queen and King of Denmark, respectively. 

In August 2026, Prime Video announced a few more Bloodaxe cast members who will arrive in season two. Gard Løkke will join as a series regular, and Melina Åkerman, Kieran Bew, Sebastian Bull, and George Burgess will star in recurring roles. This announcement means it is very likely that Bloodaxe will film its first two seasons at the same time, leading to less of a wait time for fans. Smart thinking. 

Recently, we also learned that three additional new cast members have joined the second season of Bloodaxe. Maddy Ambus (The Return of Stanley Atwell, Utopia), Steven Brand (Saw X, The Scorpion King), and Lasse Steen (The Promised Land, What Lies Between Us) will have recurring roles. Steen’s character is actually first introduced during Bloodaxe season one, but now we know he will be back again. We don’t yet know the roles these three will play, but we are excited to find out.

Bloodaxe’s Release Date 

Bloodaxe season one will come to Prime Video sometime in 2027.

Originally published on August 19, 2026.

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Opus 5.5’s biggest tell is the word “dependable,” which pops up 23 times more often than in human samples.

When Igor Dobrianskyi looks at a car dealership lot, he doesn't see rows of cars — he sees millions of dollars just sitting there, depreciating, while people who only need a car for a few months are stuck paying too much for too little choice, so he built MyMonthlyCar, a platform that lets dealers rent out their idle used cars month to month (with an option to buy), and it's now one of the startups showing off at this year's TechCrunch Disrupt, running October 13 to 15 in San Francisco.

Quick Take

• Ultron haunts Vision’s memories and makes a play to return to the real world in the final fantastic trailer for Disney+’s upcoming VisionQuest series.
• VisionQuest will serve as the final installment in a TV trilogy that began with WandaVision and Agatha All Along.
• The show marks the return of Ultron to the MCU, only this time the great James Spader will get to also appear in human form.
• Nerdist Take: We weren’t expecting too much from this series, but VisionQuest looks amazing if it’s trailer is anything to go by.

For all of the MCU’s many well-documented missteps following the end of the Infinity Saga, there have also been some absolute stellar releases during the franchise’s most recent phases. That includes on Disney+, home of both WandaVision and Agatha All Along. Now that era of witchy tales is coming to an end. VisionQuest will conclude the tale of Wanda and Vision’s tragic love story by bringing back the villain that inadvertently brought them together, Ultron. And the fantastic final VisionQuest trailer promises that part three of this TV trilogy will be weird, wonderful, and dangerous… and way better than we expected.

Nerdist Take: VisionQuest Looks So Much Better Than We Imagined, If the Trailer Is Anything to Go By

Oh yeah that’s the stuff. That’s an absolutely banger of a trailer for a show that looks so much better than anything we ever expected from it. From its trailer, VisionQuest looks surreal, mysterious, heartfelt, and funny, all while having real stakes, both for the characters involved and the universe at large. Plus it has James Spader chewing up scenery as human-form Ultron.

Oh yeah.

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Also just as good as this VisionQuest trailer? The show’s incredible poster we can’t get enough of. It’s unexpected banger after unexpected banger for this series.

Marvel Studios VisionQuest Synopsis and More

What is exactly going on in the VisionQuest trailer, though? There is so much rich MCU history behind this story that you can read up on. But here’s the official synopsis from Marvel Studios:

Vision, rebooted and having escaped from those who sought to weaponize him, has been in hiding. Searching for new meaning, he consults the AI personas embedded in his programming, including F.R.I.D.A.Y., E.D.I.T.H., J.A.R.V.I.S., and the infamous Ultron. His discreet existence ends when a bounty placed on his head thrusts him on the run with Thomas Shepherd, a mysterious boy who may be Vision’s son, reincarnate. As Vision evades capture, he must confront his nature, resist Ultron’s influence, and unravel the enigma that is his young companion if he’s to survive.

VisionQuest comes from creator Terry Matalas. It stars Paul Bettany, James Spader, Ruaridh Mollica, Todd Stashwick, T’Nia Miller, Lauren Morais, Orla Brady, Diane Morgan, Polly Frame, Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer, Emily Hampshire, and James D’Arcy. 

It will also be the last MCU release before Avengers: Doomsday. And if it’s as good as this trailer, VisionQuest will be one of the best MCU post-Infinity Saga releases. We’ll find out if it can deliver on its promise when it comes to Disney+ on October 14

Mikey Walsh is a staff writer at Nerdist. You can follow Mikey on Bluesky at @‌burgermike. And also anywhere someone is ranking the Targaryen kings.

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Amazon Web Services' Strand Labs has released the latest Jevalike decision model, Strands Decider 2B.

Shopify’s new Canvas site builder lets merchants create and customize their online stores by chatting with its AI agent Sidekick, while watching the changes happen in real time.

The California state bill would have penalized people who secretly recorded people in public with wearables equipped with cameras and microphones.

The CEO promised to get more specific about his vision. But the details are still absent.

Quick Take

• Reacher star Alan Ritchson has joined Justin Lin’s live-action Helldivers movie months after Jason Momoa dropped out of the project.
• Ritchson’s role is not yet known, but it seems certain he will play one of the main elite soldiers trying to save Super Earth from alien invasion.
• Helldivers semeingly comes with a built-in audience as both video game installment’s have been hits.

Earlier this year, Jason Momoa unexpectedly dropped out of Sony’s Helldivers adaptation. His departure did not sink the live-action project, though. The studio and director Justin Lin were continuing on with their quest to bring freedom to the universe. But obviously they had some pretty big shoes to fill without their former leading star. How would they do that? By finding another large man. Reacher‘s Alan Ritchson has signed on to star in Helldivers, which will now hit theaters in 2028.

Prime Video

Following previous reports he was in discussions to star in the film, Sony Pictures has announced Ritchson is officially set to help promote intergalactic democracy. The studio did not shares Ritchson’s exact role. But it’s hard to imagine he won’t be one of the film’s main characters.

This big—literally—casting news (which we first heard at IGN) also comes with a new release date. Helldivers was originally scheduled to debut in theaters on November 10, 2027. Instead it will premiere the following summer on June 9, 2028. That’s trading one premium theatrical release spot for another, which shows how much both Sony and PlayStation believe in the project. It certainly comes with a built-in audience based on the success of the two video games. Helldivers 2 has sold a whopping 12 million copies since it hit stores in 2024. The franchise follows elite soldiers (the titular Helldivers) trying to save Super Earth from invading aliens.

PlayStation

That’s exactly the type of premise that made Jason Momoa seem like such a natural fit for the film before he departed for what remains unknown reasons. But that’s also why Ritchson is a perfect replacement. Momoa left behind some very big shoes to fill. The easiest way to do that is by finding a man best known for being large.

Mikey Walsh is a staff writer at Nerdist. You can follow Mikey on Bluesky at @‌burgermike. And also anywhere someone is ranking the Targaryen kings.

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Brian Chesky on making Airbnb agent-friendly, the state of consumer AI, and why the world needs an AI-native operating system.

Quick Take

• Animated smash film KPop Demon Hunters is getting a sequel (duh!) and it is set to release on Netflix sometime in 2029.
• KPop Demon Hunters will also score a theatrical release.
• We feel like 2029 is too far away, but we suppose we will patiently wait.

KPop Demon Hunters is undoubtedly one of the biggest films to come out in 2025. We bet that Sony really wishes it had bet big on this film and put it in theaters versus letting it go straight to streaming via Netflix. Then again, the film may not have been so successful without it being so accessible thanks to streaming. Either way, there is a legion of kids who love Huntr/x, the K-pop girl group who live double lives as demon hunters. So it is not at all shocking that a KPop Demon Hunters sequel is on the way; however, it is wild that it will not come out until 2029. But the good news is… The KPop Demon Hunters sequel WILL arrive in movie theaters this time.

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We get it. There’s a lot of work that goes into putting an animated film from inception to completion. However, a lot of those kids who dug the first film are going to be totally different people by the time the KPop Demon Hunters sequel comes around. But maybe that’s not a huge deal considering that there will be another group of K-pop lovin’ kiddos to take their place.

Maybe the production schedule will move quicker than expected and we can get the KPop Demon Hunters sequel sooner rather than in 2029. It is a phenomenon after all with an animated group that has three songs on the Billboard 100 charts, according to Variety. And it holds the record for the most watched Netflix movie of all-time. That’s very wild considering that Netflix’s first original movie was Lilyhammer in 2012.

Netflix/Sony Animation The KPop Demon Hunters Sequel Will Recive ‘Broad’ Release in Movie Theaters

The good news is that KPop Demon Hunters sequel WILL head to movie theaters this time. Netflix’s co-CEO shared that the KPop Demon Hunters sequel would receive a “very broad theatrical release” before heading to streaming. He went on to explain “What we’re doing is looking at this model and saying, ‘Okay, how do we serve movie lovers who may want to see this movie in a theater,’ and ‘How do we not harm value to Netflix?’ ‘How do we position the film best in the world?’”

Well, KPop Demon Hunters surely did position itself as one of the best movies in the world. And we expect sending the sequel to the big screen will help its sequel achieve even greater supremacy.

What Will The KPop Demon Hunters Sequel Be About?

There are so many questions to explore with Rumi, Mira, and Zoey, and a lot of lore that the first film touches on rather lightly. For now, we don’t yet know any plot details about the the KPop Demon Hunters Sequel. We will have to wait and see what this next round has in store.

Originally published on November 5, 2025.

Tai Gooden is the Features Editor for Nerdist, a fictional villain apologist, and a horror aficionado who is forever waiting for her trip in the TARDIS.

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Quick Take

• Everything about Ti West’s Ebenezer, starring Johnny Depp, has sounded awful, but the latest trailer makes it clear it’ll be even worse than we thought.
• Ebenezer‘s tagline says that, when it comes to knowing Scrooge’s story, you should “think again,” but no, we know it. That’s what A Christmas Carol is all about.
• The film’s treatment of the Ghost of Christmas Present is so bad it’s almost impossible to believe.

The tagline for Ti West’s take on A Christmas Carol, titled Ebenezer, says, “Think you know his story? Think again.”

No.

I absolutely refuse to “think again,” because Charles Dickens’ iconic story is, quite literally, the story of Scrooge. That’s the whole thing. It’s the whole thing. But fine, whatever! Let’s imagine for a second it isn’t morally repugnant to cast Johnny Depp as the lead of your film in the year 2026 and give this movie a chance. Wild adaptations that riff off even the best source material can still be really good and interesting. Well, based on the latest look at Ebenzer it will not be one of them. The newest Ebenezer trailer is one of the worst of the year.

Have you always found the Ghost of Christmas Present too jolly? Too full of mirth and hope? Well, congratulations, because Ti West and screenwriter Nathaniel Halpern also felt the same way. They looked at the very embodiment of Christmas joy and said, “Nah. Not in our Christmas movie.”

Seriously, what is going on in this Ebenezer trailer and movie? It’s so unclear; the film’s official synopsis doesn’t even attempt to tell you. From Paramount:

This November, Johnny Depp is Ebenezer Scrooge. The name you know, the story you don’t. 

Again, we absolutely know it. I also know this movie’s existence makes me want to drink enough eggnog to forget everything.

Paramount Pictures

Great makeup on Depp in the Ebenezer trailer. He looks super believable as an old man and not like a sentient melted candle who learned how to act from watching episodes of Mr. Bean on mute.

Ebenzer also stars Rupert Grint, Andrea Riseborough, Sam Claflin, Daisy Ridley, Arthur Conti, Ellie Bamber, Henry Lloyd-Hughes, Charlie Murphy, Tramell Tillman, and Ian McKellen. I like most of those people. So I wish I were seeing them under better circumstances.

I don’t know who this film is for, and I am very okay with that. If Ebenezer looks like something you’ll want to see after this trailer, it debuts in theaters on November 13. I promise, though, you will know his story.

Mikey Walsh is a staff writer at Nerdist. You can follow Mikey on Bluesky at @‌burgermike. And also anywhere someone is ranking the Targaryen kings.

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Quick Take

• HBO Max took its marketing genius to liminal spaces with a Backrooms promo featuring some of the network’s biggest characters.
• The promo includes Lanterns, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, The Sopranos, and The Righteous Gemstones, among others.
• Nerdist’s Take: We love a creative marketing mashup, and HBO Max did well with this one.

Backrooms is taking over HBO Max, and the streaming service found the perfect way to promote the film’s arrival. HBO took some of its most popular shows, from The Sopranos to Lanterns, and placed those characters into the movie’s iconic yellow-tinged liminal spaces for a humorous promo. The social caption, which simply says “Took a wrong turn,” is obviously what happens in Backrooms when someone’s misstep (no-clipping), whether literal or spiritual, leads to being stuck in this surrealist dimension. 

Took a wrong turn. #Backrooms pic.twitter.com/Bhqhccw1Nb

— HBO Max (@hbomax) September 30, 2026

Some of our favorite clips from the HBO Max Backrooms video are when Hal and John are standing side by side. Hal says “Jazz. That can’t be good.” and we can only imagine these two together in this kind of strange space. Our beloved Dunk & Egg from A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms chill on the floor as Egg says that perhaps he could chill here for a bit. There’s also a small clip of the very large and loveable Dunk hitting his head on a door frame because of course he would do that. We do not recommend staying there long or even being there at all, guys. Get out.

Nerdist’s Take: We Love Creative Mashups, and HBO Max Pulled a Lot of Fandoms Together HBO Max

And, there’s also The Righteous Gemstones, where Kelvin says he’s having anxiety flashes and sharp s**t pains in his stomach. Man, we really miss that show. It’s also a reminder of just how much greatness HBO has given to us over the years. We love a creative marketing campaign. 

Get into the spooky season spirit and stream Backrooms on HBO Max.

Tai Gooden is the Features Editor for Nerdist, a fictional villain apologist, and a horror aficionado who is forever waiting for her trip in the TARDIS.

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Quick Take

• October is here and there are a lot of horror TV shows and films that will arrive this month, from Mike Flanagan’s Carrie to Clayface.
• Many of these shows and films are brand new stories, while others are based on familiar franchises that we love.
• There are both streaming options as well as new horror films that will head straight to theaters.

Hello October, we are so glad you’re back. It’s truly the most wonderful time of the year that gives everyone a little something to enjoy. For some, it’s cooler weather, pumpkins, and going to the fair. For others, it’s all about cozying up with their favorite seasonal films and a latte. But, here at Nerdist, we are some serious horror fanatics who cannot resist checking out new genre offerings each year, as well as revisiting classics. And October 2026 is certainly not going to disappoint us at all, with a slate of TV shows and movies that will fill our horror hearts with twisted glee. From remakes and adaptations of classic stories to anthologies, here are ten new horror shows and films that you have to watch this October. 

Horror TV Shows Coming in October 2026 Carrie  Prime Video

Mike Flanagan is putting his trademark horror lens on yet another Stephen King story. After several film adaptations, Carrie is getting a TV series remake this October, which is perfect timing for all us Halloween horror nerds. The series will follow Carrie’s iconic story, but this time Flanagan is taking time to build her world in unexpected new ways. 

When & Where to Watch: October 7 on Prime Video  Crystal Lake 

Friday the 13th’s franchise is adding yet another installment to its belt; however, this series isn’t about Jason Voorhees. Instead, we are going back into the past to focus on his mom Pamela and the events that led up to her becoming a full-blown serial killer. Jason will appear in the show, but Linda Cardellini is its star, and we are ready to spot Easter eggs and connections to the universe we already know so well. 

When & Where to Watch: October 15 on Peacock  American Horror Story (Season 13) FX/Hulu

Yes, the latest season of American Horror Story technically made its debut in September. But the majority of the season will air throughout October, so it feels right to include it in our horror show lineup. A lot of the OGs are showing back up for this season, which apparently will center around a dark force that’s targeting witches. Do we really need to say anything else? 

When & Where to Watch: Thursdays Throughout October on Hulu and FX Yaga

If you love mystery thrillers, AMC+ and Crave have the perfect series for you. Yaga follows an investigator who heads to a coastal town to investigate the disappearance of a young heir. He’s met with a litany of opposing forces, from a local detective to ancient magic and a host of suspects. 

When & Where to Watch: October 23 on AMC+ Ghosts Halloween Special 

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When & Where to Watch: October 29 on CBS and Paramount+ Horror Movies Coming Out in October 2026  Clayface  Warner Bros./DC Studios

Clayface is one of DC’s most intriguing characters, and he’s getting his own horror-tinged series. In it, we will follow rising movie star Matt Hagen, who ends up brutally disfigured and volunteers to be a test subject in hopes of salvaging his looks and career. Of course, this goes horribly wrong and his side effects include his body turning into living clay. Now that’s a great body horror premise for ya.

When & Where to Watch: October 23 in Theaters Other Mommy

If you’re a parent, sometimes you wish that there were two of you to get things done. But, that would be awfully creepy and potentially dangerous if Other You decided to take you out of the family picture. Well, Other Mommy isn’t quite that narrative. Instead, it is even scarier. A paranormal entity takes on the appearance of a little girl’s mom, gets into their house, and wreaks havoc. The trailers for this film, starring Jessica Chastain, are quite chilling, so we are ready to see this in theaters. 

When & Where to Watch: October 9 in Theaters  Crawlers

Spiders are a major part of Halloween and horror. We use them for decorations and to craft many sinister tales. So it is not shocking that there’s a horror movie coming out in October that involves a horde of venomous spiders. Crawlers follows Serena, an apartment complex manager who discovers a spider infestation after a tenant’s death. The complex is under quarantine and it is up to Serena to save everyone while also facing a major fear. 

When & Where to Watch: October 16 in Theaters  V/H/S Mixtape 

The V/H/S franchise is expanding with yet another film coming this October. According to a press release, this movie “cranks the signature found-footage horror up to eleven with an electrifying new anthology where music and sound become the source of terror. United by a theme that explores the power of music, rhythm, and audio to haunt, possess, and destroy, the film blends cosmic horror, psychological suspense, outrageous splatter, and groundbreaking practical effects into one unforgettable mixtape of nightmares.”

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While V/H/S offerings have had mixed reviews in recent years, it is still usually a fun anthology to watch. 

When & Where to Watch: October 9 on Shudder  The Cycle 

Daredevil: Born Again’s Deborah Ann Woll will star in this Shudder film as Dr. Meg Garland, an expert in all things death and decay. She’s summoned to a gruesome crime scene, but things take an unexpected twist when one of the victims is identified as her father, who has been missing for 36 years. Suddenly, this movie is less of a crime thriller and more of a creature feature, as evidenced by its trailer. 

When & Where to Watch: October 23 on Shudder

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