New on Paramount+ in October 2026: All the new movies and shows to stream this month

New releases on Paramount+ in October 2026: Top picks

October is always a good month for streaming, and Paramount+ has plenty of new movies and shows arriving throughout the month to keep your watchlist busy. There’s a particularly strong selection for anyone getting into the Halloween spirit, with horror, thrillers and darker dramas joining the service alongside new episodes and returning favorites.

But you don’t have to be in the mood for something spooky. Paramount+ is also adding a mix of movies, original series, and documentaries, giving you plenty of options for those colder nights when you’d rather stay in and stream something new.

I’ve rounded up the biggest new movies and shows coming to Paramount+ in October 2026, from highly anticipated originals with new seasons, including “Tulsa King” and “Dexter: Resurrection,” to movies you may have missed the first time around.

‘Avatar: Seven Havens’ (October 9)

“Avatar: Seven Havens” is the third animated series in the “Avatar” franchise, following the hugely popular “Avatar: The Last Airbender” and “The Legend of Korra.” The new series has already been ordered for two seasons, with 26 half-hour episodes planned in total. Visually, it looks like it’s taking the franchise in a very different direction, moving away from the more grounded look of its predecessors. The creators have noted its angular character designs, vibrant colors and huge fantasy landscapes. It looks like a pretty bold change for the franchise, but I’m definitely curious to see how it all comes together.

This new series follows Pavi (Saheli Khan), a young Earthbender who discovers she is the newest Avatar. But this is a very different world from the one previous Avatars knew. A devastating cataclysm has left civilization fractured, with the Seven Havens serving as humanity’s last remaining strongholds. Pavi is hunted by both humans and spirits, who see the Avatar as a threat rather than a protector. Alongside her long-lost twin Nisha (Aishu Devan) and her companions, Pavi sets out to uncover the truth about their mysterious origins while attempting to protect the Seven Havens.

‘Tulsa King’ season 4 (October 16)

“Tulsa King” season 4 continues the crime drama with Sylvester Stallone back as the New York mobster who finds himself building a new criminal empire in Oklahoma. The show has become one of Paramount’s biggest series, and it’s easy to see why. Stallone brings plenty of personality to the role, while the series balances its crime story with plenty of humor and entertaining character moments.

Dwight “The General” Manfredi (Sylvester Stallone) returns in Season 4 of “Tulsa King” as he attempts to take his criminal operation to the next level. After building an empire in Tulsa, Dwight now wants to make his business legitimate while continuing to protect the people closest to him. However, his plans are complicated by corrupt politicians, dangerous new enemies and a devastating personal loss.

‘Dexter: Resurrection’ season 2 (October 30)

“Dexter: Resurrection” season 2 is Showtime’s continuation of the “Dexter” story, with Michael C. Hall returning as the titular character. The new season is set to arrive just in time for Halloween, making it a pretty fitting addition to the spooky season watchlist. Original “Dexter” showrunner Clyde Phillips is also back as showrunner and executive producer, working alongside Hall and Scott Reynolds.

Season 2 of “Dexter: Resurrection” picks up three years after the events of the first season, with Dexter Morgan (Michael C. Hall) once again drawn into a dangerous hunt involving multiple killers in New York. He finds himself up against Lucas Stark (Dan Stevens), known as the Five Borough Killer, who is carrying out murders across the city, while the infamous New York Ripper also resurfaces. Meanwhile, Dexter’s son Harrison (Jack Alcott) is now 21 and has joined the NYPD, putting him closer to his father’s dangerous world.

Full Release Schedule for October 2026

New Shows on Paramount+

• October 1: Big Brother season 28 season finale
• October 4: Marshals season 2, Tracker season 4
• October 5: CIA season 2, FBI season 9, Harlan Coben's Final Twist season 2, This is Us seasons 1-6
• October 6: NCIS season 24, NCIS: New York (New), NCIS: Origins season 3
• October 8: Cupertino (New), Elsbeth season 4, Eternally Yours (New), Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage season 3
• October 9: Avatar: Seven Havens (New), Boston Blue season 2, Fire Country season 5, Sheriff Country season 2
• October 10: 48 Hours Season 39, UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Duncan
• October 16: Tulsa King season 4
• October 30: Dexter Resurrection season 2

New Movies on Paramount+

• October 1: A Haunted House, Challengers, Doctor Sleep, Drag Me to Hell, Hotel Transylvania, It Follows, Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, Parasite, V for Vendetta, We're the Millers, and many more classics and modern hits.
• October 13: Wildling
• October 19: V for Vengeance
• October 28: Hanging By A Wire