October 2025 Streaming Highlights: New Releases on Netflix, Max, Disney+, and HBO Max

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September 28, 2025

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Netflix

October kicks off with a diverse mix of series, movies, and documentaries across various streaming platforms. Here are the most relevant new releases:

  • October 3: Monster: The Ed Gein Story. A real-life crime series based on the infamous American criminal.
  • October 3: Old Dog, New Tricks. A Galician-set drama with humorous elements.
  • October 8: Néro. A French historical thriller.
  • October 30: Juan Gabriel: Debo, Puedo y Quiero. A documentary on the iconic Mexican singer, using previously unseen material.

HBO Max

HBO Max also offers a variety of new content for October:

  • October 23: Little Fires Everywhere. A dramatic series about four women connected by motherhood, facing a mysterious event.
  • October 26: It: Welcome to Derry. A prequel to the IT saga, based on Stephen King’s work.
  • Classic horror titles (such as Final Destination, A Nightmare on Elm Street, Scream 2 and 3) will be added to the catalog.

Disney+

Discover what Disney+ has in store for October:

  • October 8: The Luck of the Irish. A comedy exploring the world of bullfighting through an unlikely friendship.
  • October 29: Playback: Una Somos Dos. A teen musical series dealing with digital fame challenges and personal relationships.

Prime Video

Amazon Prime Video brings the following new releases:

  • October 21: The Peripheral. A dystopian science fiction series revisiting futuristic and technology themes.
  • October 21: Modern Love Tokyo. A romantic series set in Japan, following the Modern Love franchise.
  • Regular season NBA streaming, Emirates NBA Cup, and WNBA coverage will be available in Mexico.

Key Questions and Answers

  • Q: What new content is available on streaming platforms in October 2025?

    A: Netflix offers Monster: The Ed Gein Story, Old Dog, New Tricks, Néro, and Juan Gabriel: Debo, Puedo y Quiero. HBO Max has Little Fires Everywhere, It: Welcome to Derry, and classic horror titles. Disney+ brings The Luck of the Irish and Playback: Una Somos Dos. Prime Video features The Peripheral, Modern Love Tokyo, and regular season NBA streaming.

  • Q: Who are some of the notable figures featured in these releases?

    A: The new content highlights real-life criminal Ed Gein in Monster: The Ed Gein Story, iconic Mexican singer Juan Gabriel in Juan Gabriel: Debo, Puedo y Quiero, and a prequel to the IT saga with It: Welcome to Derry.

  • Q: Are there any specific genres or themes to expect in these releases?

    A: The new releases cover a wide range of genres, including drama, comedy, thriller, horror, romance, and sports. Notable themes include motherhood, digital fame challenges, and futuristic technology.