New on Paramount+ in October 2026: The Ultimate Guide to Movies and Shows

As the leaves turn and the temperature drops, October 2026 brings an exciting wave of fresh entertainment to Paramount+. Whether you are looking for spine-tingling horror to celebrate the Halloween season or seeking out the latest seasons of your favorite hit dramas, the streaming platform is packed with new content to upgrade your home entertainment experience.

Top Highlights: What to Watch

This month, the streaming library expands with a mix of highly anticipated sequels and bold new series. Leading the charge is the animated fantasy series 'Avatar: Seven Havens' (October 9), which promises a visually stunning departure for the franchise, introducing us to a fractured world and a new Avatar, Pavi. Fans of gripping crime dramas have plenty to look forward to, as 'Tulsa King' returns for its fourth season on October 16, following Dwight 'The General' Manfredi’s ongoing struggle to balance his criminal enterprise with a need for legitimacy. Closing out the month is 'Dexter: Resurrection' season 2, premiering October 30—the perfect timing for a dark, suspenseful Halloween marathon as Dexter Morgan faces off against new adversaries in New York City.

Full Schedule of New Series

Paramount+ continues to bolster its catalog with a variety of original series and returning favorites throughout October:

• October 1: Big Brother season 28 finale
• October 4: Marshals season 2 and Tracker season 4
• October 5: FBI season 9, CIA season 2, and the return of This Is Us (seasons 1-6)
• October 6: A packed slate of NCIS content, including season 24 and the new series NCIS: New York
• October 8: New additions include 'Cupertino' and 'Eternally Yours'
• October 21: SpongeBob & Patrick's Timeline Twist-Up
• October 23: Formula 1: Austin 2026 coverage
• October 29: The Ghosts S6 Halloween Special

Extensive Movie Library Expansion

Beyond episodic television, October 2026 sees a massive influx of films hitting the service. Starting October 1, subscribers can dive into a broad library spanning multiple genres, including comedy classics like 'Planes, Trains and Automobiles' and 'Old School,' gripping thrillers such as 'It Follows' and 'Side Effects,' and major blockbusters like 'Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle' and 'Parasite.' With dozens of titles arriving, including 'A Haunted House' and 'Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street,' there is something to suit every mood this month.