The second week of October 2026 brings a wealth of new movies and web series to major streaming platforms, offering something for every viewer. From superhero adventures and investigative thrillers to romantic dramas and intense crime stories, this diverse lineup promises exciting viewing.
Key Releases This Week (October 5-11)
Spider-Man: Brand New Day
Peter Parker's journey continues in the Marvel Cinematic Universe with Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Tom Holland reprises his role as the iconic web-slinger, navigating a fresh chapter while confronting new threats. Zendaya and Jacob Batalon also return, with Destin Daniel Cretton directing this latest expansion of Spider-Man's MCU saga.
- Release Date: October 6, 2026
- Platform: Apple TV+, Zee 5, Amazon Prime Video, YouTube (Buy/Rent)
Reporting Live
Starring Parineeti Chopra, Reporting Live is an investigative thriller following ambitious young reporter Sandhya and her experienced cameraman Vinod. What begins as a routine assignment quickly escalates into a dangerous investigation into an illegal sand-mining network. The film, directed by Dhruv Tripathi, also features Deven Bhojani, Amol Palekar, Adil Hussain, and Shekhar Suman.
- Release Date: October 9, 2026
- Platform: Netflix
Animals
Ben Affleck directs and stars in the kidnapping thriller Animals. He plays Mark Kimball, a Los Angeles mayoral candidate whose son is abducted for ransom. With his political campaign having depleted their finances, Mark and his wife resort to desperate measures to secure the money needed for their child's safe return. Kerry Washington, Gillian Anderson, and Steven Yeun co-star.
- Release Date: October 9, 2026
- Platform: Netflix
Mandaadi
This Tamil sports drama immerses viewers in Tamil Nadu's traditional sailboat racing culture. Mandaadi tells the story of a fishing captain who leverages his deep understanding of the sea to lead a six-member team in a local boat race festival. Soori leads the cast, which includes Suhas, Mahima Nambiar, and Sathyaraj. The film is available in multiple languages.
- Release Date: October 8, 2026
- Platform: Netflix
EPIC (Epic – First Semester)
The Telugu romantic drama EPIC, also known theatrically as Epic – First Semester, follows a middle-class student who travels to London for higher studies, aiming to fulfill his family's expectations. His first semester abroad soon becomes complicated by a burgeoning love story, new life experiences, and an identity crisis. Anand Deverakonda and Vaishnavi Chaitanya star, directed by Aditya Hasan. It streams in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, and Hindi.
- Release Date: October 9, 2026
- Platform: Netflix
Pradhama Drishtya Kuttakkar
A Malayalam crime thriller, Pradhama Drishtya Kuttakkar centers on Aleena Abraham, a woman who joins the police force on compassionate grounds after her husband's death. She quickly finds herself embroiled in a complex investigation that forces her to confront challenging questions and uncover hidden truths. Parvathy Thiruvothu takes on her first Malayalam police role, supported by Vijayaraghavan, Mathew Thomas, and Unnimaya Prasad.
- Release Date: October 9, 2026
- Platform: Netflix
Beyond these highlights, horror fans can look forward to Mike Flanagan's new adaptation of Stephen King's Carrie and the supernatural thriller Below. Other releases include the Korean period drama 100 Days Of Deception and the second season of the reality show Pati Patni Aur Panga, ensuring a packed week for streamers.