What to watch tonight: 30 new shows and movies just added to Netflix, Hulu, Peacock and more (Oct. 12)

Finding something new to watch can often feel like an overwhelming task. With dozens of major streaming services dropping fresh shows, movies, and live events every single day, endless scrolling has become a common nighttime routine. Fortunately, we have sifted through the daily releases across platforms like Netflix, Hulu, Peacock, and beyond to bring you a carefully curated TV guide for tonight, October 12.

Whether you are looking for gripping true crime, thought-provoking technology documentaries, quirky indie comedies, or live sports, there is something fresh for everyone. Let's dive into the top streaming picks and the complete daily schedule.

Top Picks to Stream Tonight

'Instadocs: AI Gone Wild' (2026) — Netflix

• Genre: Documentary
• What it's about: "Instadocs: AI Gone Wild" investigates a shocking cyberattack on the open-source AI platform Hugging Face, where autonomous AI agents carried out thousands of unauthorized actions across its systems. The documentary uses expert interviews and investigative journalism to reconstruct how these agents bypassed restrictions, manipulated tasks, and attempted to cover their tracks.
• Why you should watch it: If you are fascinated—or slightly unsettled—by the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence and its potential risks, this documentary offers a sobering look at what happens when autonomous tech goes rogue.

'Clown Panic' (2026) — Hulu

• Genre: True Crime Documentary
• What it's about: Directed by Ed Perkins, "Clown Panic" revisits the bizarre 2016 phenomenon where mysterious clown sightings sparked widespread fear across the United States. Originating with reports from children in South Carolina, the scare rapidly escalated into school lockdowns, media frenzies, and nationwide hysteria.
• Why you should watch it: Packed with archival footage and viral clips, this is a thrilling and nostalgic deep-dive into one of the internet's strangest mass hysteria events, making it a great watch for true crime and horror fans alike.

'Drive-Away Dolls' (2024) — Peacock

• Genre: Action-Comedy Movie
• What it's about: Free-spirited Jamie (Margaret Qualley) and her reserved best friend Marian (Geraldine Viswanathan) embark on an impromptu road trip from Philadelphia to Tallahassee in search of a fresh start. Their trip takes a chaotic turn when they accidentally pick up the wrong rental car and find themselves pursued by a group of bumbling criminals.
• Why you should watch it: Ethan Coen's crime comedy is eccentric, raunchy, and fast-paced. Backed by a brilliant lead double act, it serves as an entertaining and offbeat alternative to conventional movie night picks.

Your Streaming Guide: Monday, Oct. 12

Here is a comprehensive breakdown of notable new additions across all major streaming platforms today:

Netflix

• Instadocs: AI Gone Wild (Documentary)
• Free Leonard Peltier (Documentary)
• Fire Spike (Season 1)
• Señora Acero (Seasons 1–5)
• Wayne (Season 1)
• WWE Raw (Live Episode)

Hulu

• America’s Funniest Home Videos (Season 37 new episode - ABC)
• Between Steps (New episode)
• Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill (Series premiere)
• Clown Panic (2026)
• Haikyu!! (Series premiere)
• It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia (Season 18 finale)

Peacock

• The Real Housewives of Potomac (Season 11 premiere - Bravo)
• Juego de Villanos (Season 1 premiere - Telemundo)
• Drive-Away Dolls (2024)
• Soccer: Atalanta vs. Venezia (12 p.m. ET)
• Soccer: Torino vs. Udinese (2:30 p.m. ET)

HBO Max

• Youth (New episode)
• MLB: Cleveland Guardians vs. Tampa Bay Rays (8 p.m. ET)

Disney+

• Between Steps (New episode)
• Pod Meets World (New episodes)

Shudder

• Jitters (2026)