The year may be nearing its end, but HBO Max isn’t slowing down. This October, the streaming giant is rolling out an impressive lineup of movies, TV shows, documentaries, anime, and reality programs — with a special focus on horror hits just in time for Halloween.
Major highlights include the chilling horror films “28 Years Later” and “The Substance”, along with the anticipated anime adaptation of Dan Da Dan, which has already made waves on Netflix and Crunchyroll. Fans can also look forward to new episodes of the cult favorite Smiling Friends.
New Movies on HBO Max — October 2025
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28 Years Later – Oct 3
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The Legend of the Condor Heroes: The Braves – Oct 3
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Fat City: City of Illusions – Oct 8
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The Substance – Oct 10
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Who’s That Girl? – Oct 10
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The Brave One – Oct 10
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How to Train Your Dragon 3 – Oct 11
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Little Man – Oct 15
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The Christmas Glow – Oct 15
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I Know What You Did Last Summer – Oct 17
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Boy Erased: A Truth Denied – Oct 22
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The Village of the Damned – Oct 29
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John Carpenter’s Ghosts of Mars – Oct 29
Series Premiering in October 2025
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Smiling Friends – Season 3 – Oct 6
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Legends of Tomorrow – Season 1 – Oct 7–8
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VLGY – Season 2 – Oct 9
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The Chair – Oct 12
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Extraordinary Minds – Season 2 – Oct 16
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Scenes of a Crime – Oct 16
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IT: Welcome to Derry – Oct 26
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Georgie & Mandy: Their First Wedding – Season 2 – Oct 30
(Multiple other titles also drop on Oct 17, including international dramas, comedies, and thrillers.)
Telenovelas
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The Promise – Season 2 – Oct 20
Documentaries & Docuseries
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Alabama: Prisoners of the System – Oct 10
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The Great Coco Legrand – Oct 15
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Gang Wars: The Hashish Street – Oct 24
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DC Sniper: A Case of Domestic Violence – Oct 28
Reality Shows & Lifestyle
Kitchen
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Haunted Hotel: The Last Bite – Oct 1
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Gordon Ramsay: Secret Service – Oct 31
Home & Décor
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Ugly House Never Again! – Season 6 – Oct 1
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Less is More – Season 6 – Oct 8
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100 Day Dream Home – Season 6 – Oct 29
Adventure & Action
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Cursed Destinations with Zak Bagans – Oct 7
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Naked and Afraid: Apocalypse – Oct 12
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Gold Rush: Freddy Dodge’s Rescue – Oct 20
Motors
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Street Garage: Nads & Amir – Oct 21
Health
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A Woman of Weight – Season 12 – Oct 8
Crime
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A Killer Among Friends – Oct 7
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Friday the 13th: Real Murders – Oct 31
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Elm Street Murders – Oct 31
Kids & Family Content
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Krypto Shorts: Halloween Havoc (Cartoon Network) – Oct 1
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Charlotte’s Web – Part 1 – Oct 2
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The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy – Oct 10
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Monster Beach – Oct 13
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Ed, Edd n Eddy’s Boo Haw Haw – Oct 17
Anime & Adult Animation
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My Hero Academia – Oct 10
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Spy x Family – Season 2 – Oct 14
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JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure – Season 4 – Oct 21
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Dan Da Dan – Oct 21
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Adventure Time with Fionna & Cake – Season 2 – Oct 23
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Bravest Warriors – Season 4 – Oct 24
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Haha, You Clowns – Oct 28
HBO Max Goes All-In on Horror
October wouldn’t be complete without scares, and HBO Max is doubling down on horror content this month. Beyond the terrifying premieres of “The Substance” and “28 Years Later”, the platform is bringing fans “IT: Welcome to Derry”, an original series expanding Stephen King’s iconic universe.
The story explores dark events surrounding Pennywise the Clown, bridging the timeline between the recent two-part film adaptations. Expect a sinister atmosphere, chilling twists, and plenty of nightmare fuel — perfect for Halloween binge-watching.
