New on Hulu and Disney+ in October 2026: All the new shows and movies to watch

October and Halloween are finally here. As spooky season takes over, Huluween on Hulu and the special Halloween lineup on Disney+ bring plenty of fresh content to keep viewers glued to the couch and on the edge of their seats.

Top Picks for October 2026

Marvel fans have plenty to look forward to with the arrival of VisionQuest, premiering October 14 on Disney+. Paul Bettany reprises his role as the rebooted White Vision, who is now in hiding and struggling to uncover his true identity. James Spader also returns as Ultron to complicate things further.

For horror fans seeking something different, the Hulu Original documentary Clown Panic explores the chilling real-world wave of creepy clown sightings from 2016. Additionally, the 13th season of FX's American Horror Story continues to thrill audiences with its star-studded cast.

Everything New on Hulu and Disney+ in October 2026

Here is a breakdown of key highlights hitting the platforms throughout the month:

• October 1: FX’s American Horror Story: Season 13 (Hulu), Barbarian (Hulu), Die Hard collection (Hulu), Edward Scissorhands (Hulu), Ghostbusters collection (Hulu).
• October 2: Adventure Time: Side Quests Season 2 (Disney+/Hulu), The Substance (Hulu).
• October 5: FX’s It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia Season 18 (Hulu).
• October 8: Abbott Elementary Season 6 (Hulu).
• October 14: Marvel’s VisionQuest Premiere (Disney+), The Hunger Games movie collection (Hulu).
• October 16: 9-1-1 Season 10 (Hulu), Grey's Anatomy Season 23 (Hulu).
• October 20: Phony Season 1 (Hulu Original).
• October 31: Wrap up the spooky month with seasonal treats and ongoing series finales.