What’s New On Hulu In October 2026
October 1, 2026
Halloween thrills, returning favorites, and more movies and shows arrive on Hulu this October
October brings Halloween viewing and returning favorites to Hulu. Catch FX’s American Horror Story: 13, a new season of Scrubs, and The Substance, then explore everything else coming this month.
Top Picks For October 2026
Start your October Watchlist with returning favorites and Halloween thrills on Hulu.
FX’s American Horror Story: 13: Three new episodes arrive October 1.
Scrubs: Season 2 begins with a 2-episode premiere on October 1.
The Substance: Plan a Halloween movie night when the film arrives October 2.
New Shows On Hulu
Discover October premieres and catch up with returning favorites. Here are the shows to add to your Hulu Watchlist this month.
FX’s American Horror Story: 13
New Episode Release Dates: October 1, 8, 15, 22
Season Finale: October 29 (Final Episodes @ 9pm PT)
FX’s American Horror Story, the global phenomenon that has garnered more than 100 Emmy® nominations since its launch in 2011, returns for an unrivaled 13th installment that will do justice to everyone’s most feared number. Bringing together an all-star cast, many of whom are reprising fan-favorite roles, American Horror Story: 13 continues to build on the anthology’s decades-long legacy that has been streamed more than 700 million hours across the globe and spawned a legion of dedicated fans. Created and produced by Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk, American Horror Story has redefined the genre with various installments featuring a creepy murder house, a coven of witches, a traveling freak show, a haunted hotel, and the apocalypse itself. Which iconic horrors will return to haunt the hallowed halls of 13, and what new terrors await? Light your candles, draw your pentagrams, and prepare for a supreme surprise.
Watch: FX’s American Horror Story
Scrubs Season 2
Season Premiere: October 1 (2-Episode Premiere)
New Episode Release Dates: October 8, 15, 22, 29
J.D., Turk, and Elliot have leveled up from interns to icons at Sacred Heart. Now, the respected doctors inspire the next generation while balancing the ups and downs of working in a hospital. Together with characters new and old, they are navigating this next chapter with laughter, heart, and some surprises along the way. The 30-minute revival comedy series stars Zach Braff as John “J.D.” Dorian, Donald Faison as Christopher Turk, Sarah Chalke as Elliot Reid, and Ava Bunn as Sam Tosh.
Watch: Scrubs
Hulu Throwbacks Podcast
Release Date: October 1 (Halloweentown Episode)
In this episode of the Disney+ Hulu Throwbacks podcast, hosts Sherry Cola and Cierra Ramirez are doing a deep dive into Halloweentown – the 1998 Disney Channel Original Movie that made the holiday cool. They’re joined by two of the stars of the Halloweentown franchise, Kimberly J. Brown and J. Paul Zimmerman, who played siblings “Marnie” and “Dylan”. Kimberly and J. answer questions about their time on set, test their memory of the most iconic spells, hand out superlatives to their castmates, share the behind-the-scenes stories, including what it was like working with the legendary Debbie Reynolds, and discuss what it means to them that this classic movie has become required viewing by fans every October.
Watch: Hulu Throwbacks Podcast
Hey Jonas!
New Episode Release Dates: October 1, 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29
The official Jonas Brothers podcast. Hosted by Kevin, Joe, and Nick Jonas. It’s the Jonas Brothers you know... musicians, actors, and well, yes, brothers. Now, they’re sharing another side of themselves in the playful, intimate, and irreverent way only they can. Spend time with the Jonas Brothers here and stay a little bit longer for deep conversations like never before.
Watch: Hey Jonas!
Shark Tank Season 18
Season Premiere: October 1 (2-Episode Premiere)
New Episode Release Dates: October 8, 15
Shark Tank, the critically acclaimed and multi-Emmy® Award-winning business-themed unscripted series that celebrates entrepreneurship in America, returns to ABC and Hulu this fall for its 18th season with a powerhouse lineup of business tycoons and guest Sharks featured throughout the season. The hit reality show that has become a culturally defining series inspiring a nation to dream bigger has amassed billions in retail sales from deals offered in the Tank. The Sharks are real estate mogul Barbara Corcoran; prolific inventor and entrepreneur, acclaimed brand builder and humanitarian Lori Greiner; cybersecurity technology innovator Robert Herjavec; fashion and branding expert Daymond John; social entrepreneur, investor and civic leader Daniel Lubetzky; venture capitalist Kevin O’Leary; philanthropist, bestselling author, and executive chairwoman and chief visionary officer of the eponymous lifestyle brand Kendra Scott; and venture capitalist and chief investment officer of Harbinger Sports Partners Rashaun Williams.
Watch: Shark Tank
Dancing with the Stars Official Podcast Season 35
New Episode Release Dates: October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Step behind the curtain of America's favorite dance competition with the Dancing with the Stars Official Podcast. Each week, join Andy Richter as he brings exclusive cast interviews, special guests, behind-the-scenes insights, and expert breakdowns of the performances. Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to the ballroom, this is your all-access pass to the magic.
Watch: Dancing with the Stars Official Podcast
Coven Academy Season 1
Release Date: October 2 (All Episodes Streaming)
In the haunted heart of New Orleans, Coven Academy follows three teenage witches and their dangerously charming warlock peers at an elite magic boarding school where power is currency, secrets are lethal, and attraction is a liability. Caught between ancient supernatural wars and forbidden love interests, the coven must decide how far they’re willing to go to protect their city, and themselves.
Watch: Coven Academy
Tokyo Revengers: War of the Three Titans Arc
Release Date: October 2
New Episode Release Dates: October 9, 16, 23, 30
Watch: Tokyo Revengers: War of the Three Titans Arc
Adventure Time: Side Quests Season 2
Release Date: October 2 (All Episodes Streaming)
Finn and Jake are back for more adventure and even more side quests across the wild, wonderful land of Ooo. Wrestling toads, facing baby gladiators, and getting tangled up in one too many magic spells, it's clear no side quest is too strange, too small, or too dangerous to take on. Season 2 of Adventure Time: Side Quests keeps its heart in the same place as before with two best friends, endless trouble, and a whole lot of butt-kicking along the way, proving that in the land of Ooo, even the smallest of detours can lead to the biggest adventures!
Watch: Adventure Time: Side Quests
Africa Earth’s Wild Home Season 1
Release Date: October 3 (All Episodes Streaming)
National Geographic's Africa Earth’s Wild Home is a 7-part event series that brings African wildlife and landscapes to the screen like never before, using the latest technology to tell the most extraordinary stories from the continent and cutting-edge CGI to unearth the deep history and forces that shaped Africa’s natural worlds. Presented by Rolex, Africa Earth’s Wild Home launches an ambitious multiyear franchise that will document our planet continent by continent at a moment when that planet is changing faster than ever. It is a singular creative partnership, uniting National Geographic's world-class natural history storytelling, the National Geographic Society's global community of Explorers, and scientists and Rolex's Perpetual Planet Initiative in a commitment to the natural world, to capture Earth's wild places and the people protecting them for generations to come. Filmed over almost four years across nearly 30 countries, the series documents species and behaviors for the first time, including the elusive black rain frog, filmed for TV for the first time, and hyenas in the Congo hunting elephants at night. The series also features extraordinary footage of a rare wild African black panther and chimpanzees using unique tools to fish for algae. Spanning deserts, forests, jungles, mountains, and islands, the series reveals how Africa's wildly varied ecosystems shape the animals that live in them, driving epic stories of adaptation, resilience, and survival.
Celebrity Wheel of Fortune Season 7
Season Premiere: October 3
New Episode Release Dates: October 10, 17, 24, 31
Hosted by fan-favorite Ryan Seacrest and joined by beloved co-host Vanna White, Celebrity Wheel of Fortune welcomes celebrity contestants to spin the world’s most famous Wheel and solve puzzles for a chance to win $1 million for the charity of their choice. After 43 seasons in syndication, Wheel of Fortune remains the No. 1 entertainment show on television. Both shows are produced by Sony Pictures Television and executive produced by Bellamie Blackstone.
Watch: Celebrity Wheel of Fortune
The Mess Around with Hannah and Lamorne
New Episode Release Dates: October 4, 11, 18, 25
Go behind the scenes of Apartment 4D with the crew who called it home for seven incredible seasons. Each week, real-life friends Hannah Simone (Cece) and Lamorne Morris (Winston Bishop) rewatch their Emmy®-nominated series, New Girl, and reveal the never-before-told behind-the-scenes escapades. Speaking of besties, they're inviting all of the loft's favorite guest stars, writers, and directors to share their adventures on set.
Watch: The Mess Around with Hannah and Lamorne
We’re Here to Help
New Episode Release Dates: October 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27
Jake Johnson (New Girl, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse) and Gareth Reynolds (The Dollop) don't feel qualified to give strangers good advice. Most of their friendship over the last 15 years has been based around dumb bits, but they do (for better or worse) want to try to help people out. Like your friendly local bartender or your tipsy uncle at a family gathering, Jake and Gareth are on the caller's side and trying to help. Each episode, the guys make several pitches to callers (whose questions range from trivial to serious) with their best attempts at advice. They can't promise their suggestions will be perfect, but they will be the best they've got. Jake and Gareth also occasionally bring on a friend, peer, or even an expert to help along the way.
Watch: We’re Here to Help
America’s Funniest Home Videos Season 37
New Episode Release Dates: October 5, 12, 19, 26
Hosted by Alfonso Ribeiro, America’s Funniest Home Videos is the longest-running primetime entertainment show in the history of ABC. Each week, the AFV team evaluates thousands of user-submitted home videos to showcase America’s real-life funny moments captured on video. AFV offers weekly cash prizes to the funniest or most unique videos submitted by families from across the nation. In its 36 seasons and more than 800 episodes to date, AFV has given away over $18 million in prize money and evaluated over 2 million video clips from home viewers. AFV has become an iconic part of American pop culture, as evidenced by its inclusion in the Smithsonian’s permanent entertainment collection. Today, AFV is syndicated in over 103 territories around the world, spreading American humor and clumsiness across the globe.
Watch: America’s Funniest Home Videos
Between Steps Season 1
Release Date: October 5
New Episode Release Dates: October 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27
Minjae was a swimmer in high school, until illness cost him a leg. Now a robotics PhD student, he plays the part of someone unbothered, but one simple, aching wish remains: falling in love. He overthinks everything and fears getting hurt, until one day, the right person walks in. Yujin left fashion major behind, adrift with no clear path, until Minjae opens her eyes to the world of robotics, and a new dream. Everything about it is unfamiliar and hard, but her feelings for him never waver. A spark at first sight shakes up the quiet lab, and Yujin's fearless pursuit cracks open Minjae's guarded heart. Slowly, the two grow closer. Messier and harder to predict than any robot, a romance begins, fiery, bittersweet, and tender.
Gachiakuta Season 1, Part 1 (Subbed & Dubbed)
Release Date: October 5 (All Episodes Streaming)
In a floating city where the rich discard their waste, and people, Rudo is framed for murder and thrown into the Pit, where a hellscape of mutated trash beasts dwell. To survive, he must wield a new power and join the rogue Cleaners.
FX’s It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia Season 18
New Episode Release Dates: October 5
Season Finale: October 12 (9pm PT)
In season 18, FX’s It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia continues its return to its roots, with 10 jam-packed setups only the Gang could find themselves in. Charlie, Mac, Dennis, Dee, and Frank are wrapped up in salvaging inheritances from a dead woman, surviving tent encampments and the great inside-outside divide between the haves and have-nots, withstanding job loss at the hands of workplace automation, embracing a newfound appreciation for neurodivergence, questioning the fabric of society against conspiracy theories, and of course, the biggest elephant in the room, outlasting the public’s pendulum swing against drinking. Not to mention battling nerds, LARPers, and a particularly petulant McPoyle clan at the Renaissance Faire or sportswashing their way back into the good graces of their community by sponsoring a Little League team. All the while trying to maintain order in their personal lives and at Paddy’s, which have become increasingly lawless and erratic.
Watch: FX’s It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia
That Was Us
New Episode Release Dates: October 5, 12, 19, 26
Mandy Moore, Sterling K. Brown, and Chris Sullivan host That Was Us, where they dive back into the world of the Pearsons, reliving every episode and all the life lessons that came with it. In each new episode, they unpack character motivations and storylines, share their unique perspectives, bring in special guests, reveal behind-the-scenes moments, and feature listeners in highly anticipated fan segments. That Was Us is produced by Rabbit Grin Productions.
Watch: That Was Us
Best Friends
New Episode Release Dates: October 6, 13, 20, 27
Gayle and Oprah. Bonnie and Clyde. Nicole and Sasheer. Enter the pantheon of best friendship. When you’re forced to change your number, are sick of being single, or want to take a pole-dancing class, you’re going to need a best friend... and if you don’t, you can still have this podcast.
Watch: Best Friends
FX’s The Drop: A Snowfall Saga
New Episode Release Dates: October 6, 13, 20
Season Finale: October 27 (9pm PT)
FX’s The Drop: A Snowfall Saga follows Snowfall characters Wanda Bell and Leon Simmons as they fight to reinvent themselves in 90s Los Angeles, where the fallout from the crack epidemic is fueling a new game: the rise of West Coast rap.
Watch: FX’s The Drop: A Snowfall Saga
FX’s The Drop: A Snowfall Saga After Show
New Episode Release Dates: October 6, 13, 20
Finale Episode: October 27
In FX’s The Drop: A Snowfall Saga After Show, the Official Podcast for FX’s The Drop: A Snowfall Saga, DJ Hed takes you behind the scenes with the cast and key game changers who helped shape West Coast rap in the 90s.
Watch: FX’s The Drop: A Snowfall Saga After Show
Perfect Person
New Episode Release Dates: October 6, 13, 20, 27
A flawless call-in advice show in which Miles Bonsignore answers your calls, solves your problems, and helps you achieve perfection.
Watch: Perfect Person
Prison Breaking With Sarah & Paul
New Episode Release Dates: October 6, 13, 20, 27
In the series, Sarah Wayne Callies (Dr. Sara Tancredi) and Paul Adelstein (Agent Paul Kellerman) rewatch and relive Prison Break episode by episode. The on‑screen adversaries and real‑life friends share never‑before‑heard stories from filming and welcome guests including actors, directors, and writers from the show’s five seasons. They answer fan questions, run contests, and explore how television, and culture, has evolved since the series premiered in 2005.
Watch: Prison Breaking With Sarah & Paul
Reasonable Doubt Season 4
Season Premiere: October 6 (3-Episode Premiere)
After a brutal attack leaves Jax’s family and newly minted law firm shaken, nothing feels certain, especially their future. With Jax’s most loyal client at the center of a spiraling media disaster, The Stewart Firm is thrust into a high-stakes battle where every move could mean survival or collapse of the firm. As grief lingers and pressure mounts, one question looms: Can they rebuild in time or will the cost of moving forward too quickly be everything they stand to lose?
Watch: Reasonable Doubt
StraightioLab
New Episode Release Dates: October 6, 13, 20, 27
StraightioLab is an intellectual podcast where smart comedians George Civeris and Sam Taggart unpack the rich, multi-colored tapestry of straight culture. Each episode investigates a different "straight topic," from college fraternities and gender reveal parties to overhead lighting and themed restaurants. Over the last six years, George and Sam have welcomed countless superstar guests to the studio, toured the country, and been showered with accolades from once-prestigious magazines that have since made the switch to vertical video. Next stop? Winning the streaming wars once and for all.
Watch: StraightioLab
Thanks Dad with Ego Nwodim
New Episode Release Dates: October 6, 13, 20, 27
Raised by a single mom, Ego Nwodim may have daddy issues, but she suspects she’s in good company. Ego has funny, heartfelt conversations with her guests about the good, the bad, and the not-so-pretty that have shaped their trajectories and made them who they are.
Watch: Thanks Dad with Ego Nwodim
Dancing with the Stars Season 35
New Episode Release Dates: October 7, 14, 21, 28 (Hulu)
Hosted by Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough, the hit series pairs celebrities with trained ballroom dancers to compete in themed choreographed dance routines that are judged by a panel of renowned ballroom experts, including Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli, and Derek Hough. The show is produced in front of a live audience by BBC Studios Los Angeles Productions.
Watch: Dancing with the Stars
Merry Berry Love Season 1
Release Date: October 7
New Episode Release Dates: October 14, 21, 28
When star Korean spatial designer Lee Yubin loses everything, he heads off to a Japanese island. There, he meets Karin, a resilient strawberry farmer. Hailing from different worlds, their lives collide in a big misunderstanding. Buckle up for Merry Berry Love, a sweet and sour Korea-Japan rom-com.
R.J. Decker Season 2
New Episode Release Dates: October 7, 14, 21, 28
Written by Rob Doherty (Elementary) and starring Scott Speedman, RJ Decker is a former newspaper photographer and ex-con who starts over as a private investigator in the colorful-if-crime-filled world of South Florida. The series follows him tackling cases that range from slightly odd to outright bizarre with the help of his journalist ex, her police detective wife, his former cellmate turned confidant, and a shadowy woman from his past. R.J. Decker stars Scott Speedman as R.J. Decker, Jaina Lee Ortiz as Emilia “Emi” Ochoa, Bevin Bru as Detective Melody “Mel” Abreu, Kevin Rankin as Aloysius “Wish” Aiken, and Adelaide Clemens as Catherine Delacroix.
Watch: R.J. Decker
Abbott Elementary Season 6
Season Premiere: October 8
New Episode Release Dates: October 15, 22, 29
In this workplace comedy, a group of dedicated, passionate teachers, and a slightly tone-deaf principal, are brought together in a Philadelphia public school where, despite the odds stacked against them, they are determined to help their students succeed in life. Though these incredible educators may be outnumbered and underfunded, they love what they do, even if they don’t love the school district’s less-than-stellar attitude toward educating children. Abbott Elementary stars Emmy® Award winner Quinta Brunson as Janine Teagues, Tyler James Williams as Gregory Eddie, Janelle James as Ava Coleman, Chris Perfetti as Jacob Hill, Lisa Ann Walter as Melissa Schemmenti, William Stanford Davis as Mr. Johnson, and Emmy® Award winner Sheryl Lee Ralph as Barbara Howard.
Watch: Abbott Elementary
Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? Season 5
New Episode Release Dates: October 8, 15
Hosted by late-night’s Jimmy Kimmel, Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? features pairs of celebrity contestants playing together in the hopes of winning $1 million for the charity of their choice.
Watch: Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?
Beyblade X (Season 3A)
Release Date: October 8 (All Episodes Streaming)
Aspiring pro Blader Robin Kazami joins up with former champ Jaxon Cross and mega-popular influencer Multi Nana-iro to form Team Persona.
Watch: Beyblade X
Benefits with Friends Season 2
Release Date: October 9 (All Episodes Streaming)
If the love of your life was by your side the whole time, how long would it take for you to realize it? Bruna Marquezine and Sérgio Malheiros star in this irresistible romantic comedy about the ups and downs of Bia and Victor, their love lives, and unshakable friendship.
Watch: Benefits with Friends
Mission: Yozakura Family Season 2, Cour 2
Season Premiere: October 11
New Episode Release Dates: October 18, 25
Peace is short-lived for the Yozakura family after Tanpopo’s fall. In a dream, the first head, Tsubomi, asks Taiyo to kill her. To find the means, Taiyo must pass the notoriously difficult Silver Rank Spy Exam to reach Kawashita for answers. As he faces "vicious proctors," a greater threat looms: Momo, the siblings' father, resurfaces with a sinister agenda. The family bond is pushed to its limits as a high-stakes new chapter begins for the Yozakura family.
Watch: Mission: Yozakura Family
Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill Season 1 (Dubbed)
Release Date: October 12 (All Episodes Streaming)
Mukoda Tsuyoshi is summoned to another world. The skill he gets is called Online Grocery, where he can buy items from Earth to use in his new world.
Haikyu!! Season 1 (Dubbed)
Release Date: October 12 (All Episodes Streaming)
Haikyu!!, the highly touted next-generation sports manga series from Weekly Shonen Jump, is now an anime Adapted by Production I.G., it's about volleyball, a game of "connections" and hope. Be sure not to miss out on the fierce battles between the youths.
Handsome
New Episode Release Dates: October 12, 19, 26
Handsome is a GLAAD Award-winning comedy podcast from Tig Notaro (Star Trek, The Morning Show, Zootopia 2), Fortune Feimster (FUBAR, The Mindy Project, Zootopia 2), and Mae Martin (Wayward, Feel Good, Zootopia 2). Each week, the hosts field a question from a guest and attempt to answer it together, covering an eclectic mix of topics. Along the way, they share stories, riff on each other, and generally have a ridiculous time.
Watch: Handsome
FX’s The Lowdown Season 2
Season Premiere: October 14 (2-Episode Premiere @ 6pm PT)
New Episode Release Dates: October 21, 28
FX’s The Lowdown follows the gritty exploits of citizen journalist Lee Raybon, a self-proclaimed Tulsa “truthstorian” whose obsession with the truth is always getting him into trouble. While Lee’s no idealist, he’s fiercely committed to exposing corruption and unearthing the city’s hidden rot, even when it puts him at risk.
Watch: FX’s The Lowdown
Megastorm Season 1
Release Date: October 14 (All Episodes Streaming)
Firsthand accounts help uncover the distinct phenomena that came together to create Hurricane Sandy.
9-1-1 Season 10
Season Premiere: October 16
New Episode Release Dates: October 23, 30
Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk, and Tim Minear reimagine the procedural drama with 9-1-1. The show explores the high-pressure experiences of first responders, including police officers, firefighters, and dispatchers, who are thrust into the most frightening, shocking, and heart-stopping conditions. These emergency responders must try to balance saving those who are at their most vulnerable with solving the problems in their own lives. The series stars Angela Bassett as Athena Grant, Jennifer Love Hewitt as Maddie Han, Oliver Stark as Evan “Buck” Buckley, Kenneth Choi as Howie “Chimney” Han, Aisha Hinds as Henrietta “Hen” Wilson, Ryan Guzman as Eddie Diaz, Gavin McHugh as Christopher Diaz, Corinne Messiah as May Grant, and Elijah M. Cooper as Harry Grant.
Watch: 9-1-1
9-1-1: Nashville Season 2
Season Premiere: October 16
New Episode Release Dates: October 23, 30
The newest entry into the franchise, 9-1-1: Nashville, is a high-octane procedural about heroic first responders, as well as their family saga of power and glamour set in one of America’s most diverse and dynamic cities. The series stars Chris O’Donnell, Jessica Capshaw, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, LeAnn Rimes, Hailey Kilgore, Michael Provost, Juani Feliz, Hunter McVey, and Ryan Phillippe. 9-1-1: Nashville is produced by 20th Television in association with Ryan Murphy Television. Ryan Murphy, Tim Minear, and Rashad Raisani serve as executive producers and writers, with Chris O’Donnell, Brad Buecker, Brad Falchuk, and Angela Bassett also executive producing. Raisani serves as showrunner.
Watch: 9-1-1: Nashville
Grey's Anatomy Season 23
Season Premiere: October 16
New Episode Release Dates: October 23, 30
Recipient of the 2007 Golden Globe® Award for Best Drama Television Series and nominated for multiple Emmys®, including Outstanding Drama Series, Grey’s Anatomy is considered one of the great television shows of our time. The high-intensity medical drama, now in its 23rd season, follows a team of doctors at Grey Sloan Memorial who are faced with life-or-death decisions on a daily basis. They seek comfort from one another and, at times, more than just friendship. Together, they discover that neither medicine nor relationships can be defined in black and white.
Watch: Grey's Anatomy
The God of High School Season 1 (Subbed & Dubbed)
Release Date: October 27 (All Episodes Streaming)
A tournament takes place to determine the strongest battler among all high school students in Korea.
Love Island Australia Season 8
Release Date: October 29
Gorgeous, young, and single Aussie contestants experience the holiday of a lifetime, with the added possibility of meeting their soulmates.
Watch: Love Island Australia
New Movies on Hulu
Get ready for movie night with Halloween thrills, action, and more arriving on Hulu this October.
Barbarian
Release Date: October 1
Arriving in Detroit for a job interview, a young woman books a rental home. But when she arrives late at night, she discovers that the house is double-booked, and a strange man is already staying there. Against her better judgment, she decides to spend the evening, but soon discovers that there’s a lot more to fear than just an unexpected house guest.
Watch: Barbarian
Die Hard
Release Date: October 1
A New York City cop faces overwhelming odds when his Christmas visit to California is interrupted by a terrorist invasion of his estranged wife's office building.
Die Hard 2
Release Date: October 1
John McClane is forced to battle mercenaries who seize control of an airport's communications and threaten to cause plane crashes if their demands are not met.
Die Hard with a Vengeance
Release Date: October 1
NYC Detective John McClane is back and is about to face his worst day yet! A crafty terrorist is set to wreak havoc throughout the city unless his demands are met. McClane, along with an unlikely hero, gets caught in this twisted game of hide-and-seek.
Edward Scissorhands
Release Date: October 1
Once upon a time, a kindly inventor created a charming young man named Edward. But the inventor died before he finished Edward, who had sharp metal shears for hands. Edward was sad and alone until a kind Avon lady invited him to live with her family in the fantastical land of Suburbia.
Ghostbusters
Release Date: October 1
Peter Venkman, Ray Stantz, Egon Spengler, and Winston Zeddemore take a chance on going freelance, de-haunting houses in a new ghost removal service. As soon as they open their doors, their first order of business becomes saving beautiful cellist Dana Barrett and nerdy Louis Tully, who have inadvertently opened the gates of hell…right in their own apartment building!
Ghostbusters II
Release Date: October 1
Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis, and Ernie Hudson take up their proton packs once more to battle the forces of evil in Manhattan. The Ghostbusters find themselves out of business until an ancient tyrant, preparing a return to the Earthly domain through his portrait at the Manhattan Museum of Modern Art, sets his sights on Dana Barrett's baby as the new home for his wicked soul. Now only the Ghostbusters can save New York City, by turning paranormal pest control into an art form.
Grown Ups
Release Date: October 1
Thirty years after graduating high school, five former basketball teammates gather at the lake house where they celebrated their biggest victory to mourn the passing of their late coach. Over the course of the Fourth of July weekend, the five friends realize that just because they've all grown up and started families doesn't mean that they've lost that old spark. Adulthood is what you make of it, and no one at the lake house is eager to be the grown up of the gang.
Grown Ups 2
Release Date: October 1
After moving his family back to his hometown to be with his friends and their kids, Lenny finds out that between old bullies, new bullies, wild bus drivers, cops on skis, and 400 costumed party crashers, sometimes crazy follows you.
Hotel Transylvania
Release Date: October 1
An unforeseen complication unfolds when Dracula (Adam Sandler) invites the world's most infamous monsters to his lavish resort to celebrate his daughter's 118th birthday.
Hotel Transylvania 2
Release Date: October 1
Concerned that his half-human grandson isn't showing his vampire side, Dracula and his friends put the boy through a "monster-in-training" boot camp just as Drac's old-school father decides to pay a visit.
Live Free or Die Hard
Release Date: October 1
Bruce Willis returns as police detective John McClane, this time using his old-school ways to frustrate a hi-tech hacker behind an attack that could shut down the entire nation.
Night at the Museum
Release Date: October 1
Ben Stiller plays the new night guard at the Natural History Museum who discovers that when the visitors go home, the real adventure begins, as the museum's exhibits come to life.
Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian
Release Date: October 1
When Larry's museum resident friends get packed up and shipped off to the Smithsonian archives, the magic Egyptian tablet goes with them. This causes problems as the Smithsonian is home to Ahkmenrah's evil brother, who wants to use the tablet's power to release an army of the undead.
Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb
Release Date: October 1
Larry Daley and his heroic friends embark on their greatest adventure yet as they travel to London in order to save the magic that brings the museum exhibits to life after dark.
Soulm8te
Release Date: October 1
Soulm8te follows a grieving engineer tasked with testing a ruthless tech giant’s new artificially intelligent android. But when he attempts to program her to be a truly sentient soulmate, she develops needs of her own, unleashing a relentless spree of precision-engineered mayhem.
Surf's Up
Release Date: October 1
Young penguin Cody is a surfing superstar-in-the-making when he meets up with legendary mentor Geek at the Big Z Memorial Surf-Off in this hilarious, witty animated comedy starring Zooey Deschanel, Jon Heder, and James Woods.
Surf's Up 2: WaveMania
Release Date: October 1
Adventure-inclined penguin Cody Maverick convinces an infamous big wave riding crew known as The Hang 5 to journey with him to a mysterious surf spot known as The Trenches, where the crew will supposedly find the biggest waves in the world.
The Substance
Release Date: October 2
Have you ever dreamed of a better version of yourself? Aging TV star Elisabeth Sparkle gets the chance to try a miracle substance that can make her younger, more beautiful and more perfect. There's one catch: she has to share her time. One week for her, one week for her new, better self, Sue. Every seven days. The perfect balance. Easy, isn't it? If you keep everything in order, what could possibly go wrong?
Watch: The Substance
Hereditary
Release Date: October 3
When Ellen passes away, her daughter's family begins to unravel cryptic and increasingly terrifying secrets about their ancestry. The more they discover, the more they find themselves trying to outrun the sinister fate they seem to have inherited.
Midsommar
Release Date: October 3
A young American couple, their relationship foundering, travel to a fabled Swedish midsummer festival where a seemingly pastoral paradise transforms into a sinister, dread-soaked nightmare as the locals reveal their terrifying agenda.
Hokum
Release Date: October 10
A reclusive novelist (Adam Scott) visits a remote Irish inn to scatter his parents' ashes when he becomes consumed by tales of an ancient witch who is haunting the honeymoon suite. Disturbing visions and a sudden disappearance soon draw him into a nightmarish battle with the darkest secrets of his past.
The Hunger Games
Release Date: October 14
Every year in the ruins of what was once North America, the nation of Panem forces each of its twelve districts to send a teenage boy and girl to compete in the Hunger Games.
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire
Release Date: October 14
After winning the previous edition of The Hunger Games, Katniss Everdeen sets out on a Victor's Tour to find new threats waiting for her as the next Games are prepared, a competition that could change Panem forever.
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1
Release Date: October 14
Katniss Everdeen is rescued and brought to District 13 after she shatters the Hunger Games forever. Among the rebels, Katniss becomes Mockingjay, the symbolic leader of the rebellion. But President Snow has his own plans for her and her loved ones.
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2
Release Date: October 14
Teamed with a group of her closest friends, Katniss goes off on a mission with the unit from District 13 as they risk their lives to stage an assassination attempt on President Snow, who has become increasingly obsessed with destroying her.
The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes
Release Date: October 14
With the annual Hunger Games approaching, 18-year-old Coriolanus Snow is assigned to mentor Lucy Gray Baird. Uniting their instincts for showmanship and political savvy, they race against time to ultimately reveal who's a songbird and who's a snake.
Super Scam Me
Release Date: October 17 (Special Premiere)
Award-winning journalist Mariana van Zeller is getting a new nose. And new hair. And a full makeover. Not for a magazine spread, but because she's about to go undercover for the strangest assignment of her career. She's trying to intentionally get romance scammed. In 2025 alone, romance scammers stole more than a billion dollars from American victims, and Mariana wants to know exactly how they do it. Armed with a new identity and a freshly built dating profile, she becomes the bait, setting off on a journey at times absurd and yet deeply human, in which she starts dating a four-star general deployed to Syria, gets wooed by "George Clooney," and teams up with a hacker who helps her locate several scammers, including her own. Along the way, she exposes the tactics, the technology, and the psychology that have made these scams not just common, but nearly inescapable.
Companion
Release Date: October 18
Three couples gather at a remote lake house, setting off a genre-blending tale of love, deceit, and revenge.
Wolf Man
Release Date: October 18
Blake and his family are attacked by an unseen animal and, in a desperate escape, barricade themselves inside a farmhouse as the creature prowls the perimeter. As the night stretches on, however, Blake begins to behave strangely, transforming into something unrecognizable that soon jeopardizes his wife and daughter.
Last Breath
Release Date: October 25
The true story of seasoned deep-sea divers who battle the raging elements to rescue a crewmate who's trapped hundreds of feet below the ocean's surface.
More New Shows & Movies On Hulu This October
Keep exploring October’s lineup with more shows, specials, and live music to watch on Hulu.
Austin City Limits Music Festival 2026
Stream Launches: October 2, 3, 4
Inspired by the iconic PBS series Austin City Limits, Austin City Limits Music Festival has grown into a two-weekend celebration featuring world-renowned and emerging artists across 8 stages in Austin’s Zilker Park. ACL Fest showcases a diverse lineup spanning rock, pop, folk, indie, country, blues, electronic, and more.
Watch: Austin City Limits Music Festival 2026
Jamie Foxx: Take Care of Yourself
Release Date: October 7
Jamie Foxx delivers a much-needed dose of self-care in his most honest, evolved, and unforgettable chapter yet.
Watch: Jamie Foxx: Take Care of Yourself
Clown Panic
Release Date: October 12
When children in a small South Carolina community reported seeing clowns hiding in the woods in 2016, few believed them. But as sightings spread across the country, panic escalated into school lockdowns, police investigations, and a nationwide media frenzy. Featuring chilling archive footage, viral internet videos, and revealing interviews with witnesses, law enforcement, clowns, and cultural commentators, Clown Panic examines the collision of fear, social media, and modern America at a moment of deep national anxiety. Darkly funny, unsettling, and unexpectedly emotional, the documentary uncovers how a bizarre urban legend spiraled into a global moral panic that still resonates today.
Watch: Clown Panic
Phony Season 1
Release Date: October 20
Sonny Cooke, a high school student, awakes from a car accident to discover his mom looks slightly different. But no one believes him because no one else sees the change in her. He tries to navigate living with this potentially dangerous imposter while he sets out to prove he’s not crazy.
CMA Presents I Will Always Love You: A Celebration of Dolly Parton
Release Date: October 22 (Hulu)
Following her passing on August 25, the special will be a joyful, emotional celebration of the artist, songwriter, entertainer, humanitarian, and entrepreneur whose music and generosity carried her from the mountains of east Tennessee into the hearts of generations around the world. The story will be told through performances, archival footage, and personal stories that trace her extraordinary journey to becoming one of the most beloved entertainers and philanthropists in American history.
The Mob
Release Date: October 26
Hosted by Emmy®-nominated actress Parker Posey, The Mob is a high-stakes reality competition series that sends a group of celebrities to a lavish Italian villa where they will shake down, hustle, and whack their way to win up to $250,000 in cash prizes. Every episode, they will tackle mob movie-inspired jobs to survive. But every mob family needs a don, and whoever they choose will have absolute power, deciding who makes money, who stays, and who ultimately gets whacked. In a game where power demands absolute loyalty, can the don stay in control, or will the family rise up and overthrow them?
New Hulu Releases: October 2026 (Full Schedule)
Find your next watch with the full list of movies, shows, and more coming to Hulu this October.
October 1
FX’s American Horror Story: 13, Hulu (Three Episodes @ 9pm PT)
FX’s American Horror Story Official Podcast, Hulu (New Episode @ 9pm PT)
Barbarian, Hulu
Dancing with the Stars Official Podcast, Hulu (New Episode)
Die Hard, Hulu
Die Hard 2, Hulu
Die Hard with a Vengeance, Hulu
Hulu Throwbacks Podcast, Hulu (Halloweentown Episode)
Edward Scissorhands, Hulu
Ghostbusters, Hulu
Ghostbusters II, Hulu
Ghostbusters: Answer the Call, Hulu
Grown Ups, Hulu
Grown Ups 2, Hulu
Hey Jonas!, Hulu (New Podcast Episode)
Hotel Transylvania, Hulu
Hotel Transylvania 2, Hulu
Live Free or Die Hard, Hulu
Night at the Museum, Hulu
Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian, Hulu
Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb, Hulu
Soulm8te, Hulu
Scrubs Season 2, Hulu (2-Episode Premiere)
Shark Tank Season 18, Hulu (2-Episode Premiere)
Surf's Up, Hulu
Surf's Up 2: WaveMania, Hulu
October 2
Adventure Time: Side Quests Season 2, Hulu (Premiere - All Episodes Streaming)
Austin City Limits Music Festival 2026, Hulu (Livestream Day One)
Coven Academy Season 1, Hulu (Premiere - All Episodes Streaming)
The Substance, Hulu
Tokyo Revengers: War of the Three Titans Arc, Hulu (Premiere)
October 3
Africa Earth’s Wild Home Season 1, Hulu (Premiere - All Episodes Streaming)
Austin City Limits Music Festival 2026, Hulu (Livestream Day Two)
Celebrity Wheel of Fortune Season 7, Hulu (Premiere)
Hereditary, Hulu
Midsommar, Hulu
October 4
Austin City Limits Music Festival 2026, Hulu (Livestream Day Three)
The Mess Around with Hannah and Lamorne, Hulu (New Podcast Episode)
We’re Here to Help, Hulu (New Podcast Episode)
October 5
America’s Funniest Home Videos Season 37, Hulu (New Episode)
Between Steps Season 1, Hulu (Premiere)
Gachiakuta Season 1, Part 1 (Subbed & Dubbed), Hulu (All Episodes Streaming)
FX’s It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia Season 18, Hulu (New Episode @ 9pm PT)
That Was Us, Hulu (New Podcast Episode)
Family Guy: Happy Hell-o-ween, Hulu (Halloween Special Premiere)
October 6
Best Friends, Hulu (New Podcast Episode)
Between Steps Season 1, Hulu (New Episode)
FX’s The Drop: A Snowfall Saga, Hulu (New Episode @ 9pm PT)
FX’s The Drop: A Snowfall Saga After Show, Hulu (New Episode @ 9pm PT)
Hey Jonas!, Hulu (New Podcast Episode)
Perfect Person, Hulu (New Podcast Episode)
Prison Breaking With Sarah & Paul, Hulu (New Podcast Episode)
Reasonable Doubt Season 4, Hulu (3-Episode Premiere)
StraightioLab, Hulu (New Podcast Episode)
Thanks Dad with Ego Nwodim, Hulu (New Podcast Episode)
We’re Here to Help, Hulu (New Podcast Episode)
October 7
Dancing with the Stars Season 35, Hulu (New Episode)
Jamie Foxx: Take Care of Yourself, Hulu (Premiere)
Merry Berry Love Season 1, Hulu (Premiere)
R.J. Decker Season 2, Hulu (New Episode)
Surviving Alaska: Women of the Wild Season 1, Hulu (Premiere - All Episodes Streaming)
October 8
Abbott Elementary Season 6, Hulu (Premiere)
FX’s American Horror Story: 13, Hulu (New Episodes @ 9pm PT)
FX’s American Horror Story Official Podcast, Hulu (New Episode)
Beyblade X Season 3A, Hulu (Premiere - All Episodes Streaming)
Dancing with the Stars Official Podcast, Hulu (New Episode)
Hey Jonas!, Hulu (New Podcast Episode)
Scrubs Season 2, Hulu (New Episode)
Shark Tank Season 18, Hulu (New Episode)
Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? Season 5, Hulu (New Episode)
October 9
Benefits with Friends Season 2, Hulu (Premiere - All Episodes Streaming)
Tokyo Revengers: War of the Three Titans Arc, Hulu (New Episode)
October 10
Celebrity Wheel of Fortune Season 7, Hulu (New Episode)
Hokum, Hulu
October 11
The Mess Around with Hannah and Lamorne, Hulu (New Podcast Episode)
Mission: Yozakura Family Season 2, Cour 2, Hulu (Premiere)
We’re Here to Help, Hulu (New Podcast Episode)
October 12
America’s Funniest Home Videos Season 37, Hulu (New Episode)
Between Steps Season 1, Hulu (New Episode)
Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill Season 1 (Dubbed), Hulu (All Episodes Streaming)
Clown Panic, Hulu (Premiere)
Haikyu!! Season 1 (Dubbed), Hulu (All Episodes Streaming)
Handsome, Hulu (New Podcast Episode)
FX’s It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia Season 18, Hulu (Finale Episode @ 9pm PT)
That Was Us, Hulu (New Podcast Episode)
October 13
Best Friends, Hulu (New Podcast Episode)
Between Steps Season 1, Hulu (New Episode)
FX’s The Drop: A Snowfall Saga, Hulu (New Episode @ 9pm PT)
FX’s The Drop: A Snowfall Saga After Show, Hulu (New Episode)
Hey Jonas!, Hulu (New Podcast Episode)
Perfect Person, Hulu (New Podcast Episode)
Prison Breaking With Sarah & Paul, Hulu (New Podcast Episode)
StraightioLab, Hulu (New Podcast Episode)
Thanks Dad with Ego Nwodim, Hulu (New Podcast Episode)
We’re Here to Help, Hulu (New Podcast Episode)
October 14
Dancing with the Stars Season 35, Hulu (New Episode)
The Hunger Games, Hulu
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, Hulu
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1, Hulu
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2, Hulu
The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes, Hulu
FX’s The Lowdown Season 2, Hulu (2-Episode Premiere @ 6pm PT)
Megastorm Season 1, Hulu (Premiere - All Episodes Streaming)
Merry Berry Love Season 1, Hulu (New Episode)
R.J. Decker Season 2, Hulu (New Episode)
October 15
Abbott Elementary Season 6, Hulu (New Episode)
FX’s American Horror Story: 13, Hulu (Two Episodes @ 9pm PT)
FX’s American Horror Story Official Podcast, Hulu (Finale Episode)
Dancing with the Stars Official Podcast, Hulu (New Episode)
Hey Jonas!, Hulu (New Podcast Episode)
Scrubs Season 2, Hulu (New Episode)
Shark Tank Season 18, Hulu (New Episode)
Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? Season 5, Hulu (New Episode)
October 16
9-1-1 Season 10, Hulu (Premiere)
9-1-1: Nashville Season 2, Hulu (Premiere)
Grey's Anatomy Season 23, Hulu (Premiere)
Tokyo Revengers: War of the Three Titans Arc, Hulu (New Episode)
October 17
Celebrity Wheel of Fortune Season 7, Hulu (New Episode)
Super Scam Me, Hulu (Special Premiere)
October 18
Companion, Hulu
The Mess Around with Hannah and Lamorne, Hulu (New Podcast Episode)
Mission: Yozakura Family Season 2, Cour 2, Hulu (New Episode)
We’re Here to Help, Hulu (New Podcast Episode)
Wolf Man, Hulu
October 19
America’s Funniest Home Videos Season 37, Hulu (New Episode)
Between Steps Season 1, Hulu (New Episode)
Handsome, Hulu (New Podcast Episode)
That Was Us, Hulu (New Podcast Episode)
October 20
Best Friends, Hulu (New Podcast Episode)
Between Steps Season 1, Hulu (New Episode)
FX’s The Drop: A Snowfall Saga, Hulu (New Episode @ 9pm PT)
FX’s The Drop: A Snowfall Saga After Show, Hulu (New Episode)
Hey Jonas!, Hulu (New Podcast Episode)
Perfect Person, Hulu (New Podcast Episode)
Phony Season 1, Hulu (Premiere)
Prison Breaking With Sarah & Paul, Hulu (New Podcast Episode)
StraightioLab, Hulu (New Podcast Episode)
Thanks Dad with Ego Nwodim, Hulu (New Podcast Episode)
We’re Here to Help, Hulu (New Podcast Episode)
October 21
Dancing with the Stars Season 35, Hulu (New Episode)
FX’s The Lowdown Season 2, Hulu (New Episode @ 9pm PT)
Merry Berry Love Season 1, Hulu (New Episode)
R.J. Decker Season 2, Hulu (New Episode)
October 22
Abbott Elementary Season 6, Hulu (New Episode)
CMA Presents I Will Always Love You: A Celebration of Dolly Parton, Hulu
FX’s American Horror Story: 13, Hulu (Two Episodes @ 9pm PT)
Dancing with the Stars Official Podcast, Hulu (New Episode)
Hey Jonas!, Hulu (New Podcast Episode)
Scrubs Season 2, Hulu (New Episode)
October 23
9-1-1 Season 10, Hulu (New Episode)
9-1-1: Nashville Season 2, Hulu (New Episode)
Grey's Anatomy Season 23, Hulu (New Episode)
Tokyo Revengers: War of the Three Titans Arc, Hulu (New Episode)
October 24
Celebrity Wheel of Fortune Season 7, Hulu (New Episode)
October 25
Last Breath, Hulu
The Mess Around with Hannah and Lamorne, Hulu (New Podcast Episode)
Mission: Yozakura Family (Season 2, Cour 2), Hulu (New Episode)
We’re Here to Help, Hulu (New Podcast Episode)
October 26
America’s Funniest Home Videos Season 37, Hulu (New Episode)
Between Steps Season 1, Hulu (New Episode)
Handsome, Hulu (New Episode)
The Mob, Hulu (Premiere)
That Was Us, Hulu (New Podcast Episode)
October 27
Best Friends, Hulu (New Podcast Episode)
Between Steps Season 1, Hulu (New Episode)
Classroom of Elite Season 1 (Subbed & Dubbed), Hulu (All Episodes Streaming)
FX’s The Drop: A Snowfall Saga, Hulu (Finale Episode @ 9pm PT)
FX’s The Drop: A Snowfall Saga After Show, Hulu (Finale Episode)
The God of High School Season 1 (Subbed & Dubbed), Hulu (All Episodes Streaming)
Hey Jonas!, Hulu (New Podcast Episode)
Perfect Person, Hulu (New Podcast Episode)
Prison Breaking With Sarah & Paul, Hulu (New Podcast Episode)
StraightioLab, Hulu (New Podcast Episode)
Thanks Dad with Ego Nwodim, Hulu (New Podcast Episode)
We’re Here to Help, Hulu (New Podcast Episode)
October 28
Dancing with the Stars Season 35, Hulu (New Episode)
FX’s The Lowdown Season 2, Hulu (New Episode @ 9pm PT)
Merry Berry Love Season 1, Hulu (New Episode)
R.J. Decker Season 2, Hulu (New Episode)
October 29
Abbott Elementary Season 6, Hulu (New Episode)
FX’s American Horror Story: 13, Hulu (Finale Episodes @ 9pm PT)
Dancing with the Stars Official Podcast, Hulu (New Episode)
Hey Jonas!, Hulu (New Podcast Episode)
Love Island Australia Season 8, Hulu
Scrubs Season 2, Hulu (New Episode)
October 30
9-1-1 Season 10, Hulu (New Episode)
9-1-1: Nashville Season 2, Hulu (New Episode)
Grey's Anatomy Season 23, Hulu (New Episode)
Tokyo Revengers: War of the Three Titans Arc, Hulu (New Episode)
October 31
Celebrity Wheel of Fortune Season 7, Hulu (New Episode)
