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

(Image credit: Paramount+; Shutterstock) 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 aroundNew releases on Paramount+ in October 2026: Top picks‘Avatar: Seven Havens’ (October 9) Avatar: Seven Havens | Official Trailer | Paramount+ - YouTube Watch On “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.Premieres October 9 on Paramount+ ‘Tulsa King’ season 4 (October 16) Tulsa King | Season 4 Official Teaser | Paramount+ - YouTube Watch On “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. With Sheridan behind the series, it also sits within the wider world of his crime and Western-inspired shows, although you don’t need to have watched the rest of his work to enjoy it.Sign up to the weekly Tom's Streaming Guide to stay in the loop with the latest releases and top recommendations across your favorite streaming services. We’ve got you covered with a complete guide on what’s worth watching.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. As pressure builds from multiple directions, Dwight finds himself relying more heavily on the instincts that helped him survive his years in the New York mob.Premieres October 16 on Paramount+ ‘Dexter: Resurrection’ season 2 (October 30) Dexter: Resurrection | Season 2 Official Teaser and Date Announcement | Paramount+ - YouTube Watch On “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. It already looks set to bring plenty of crime, suspense and the dark humor that fans of the franchise have come to expect.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. Gabriel Luna also joins the cast as Ray Ballard, a killer who terrorizes victims before attacking them.Premieres October 30 on Paramount+ New shows on Paramount+ in October 2026October 1Big Brother season 28 season finale (CBS Original Series)October 4Marshals season 2 (CBS Original Series)Tracker season 4 (CBS Original Series)October 5CIA season 2 - (CBS Original Series)FBI season 9 - (CBS Original Series)Harlan Coben's Final Twist season 2 (CBS Original Series)This is Us seasons 1-6October 6NCIS season 24 (CBS Original Series)NCIS: New York (NEW CBS Original Series)NCIS: Origins season 3 (CBS Original Series)October 8Cupertino (NEW CBS Original Series)Elsbeth season 4 (CBS Original Series)Eternally Yours (NEW CBS Original Series)Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage season 3 (CBS Original Series)October 9Avatar: Seven Havens (NEW Animated Series)Boston Blue season 2 (CBS Original Series)Fire Country eeason 5 (CBS Original Series)Sheriff Country season 2 (CBS Original Series)October 1048 Hours Season 39 (CBS Original Series)UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. DuncanOctober 13Dana White's Contender Series (season 10 finale)The Varnell Hill Show (season finale)October 14Tyler Perry’s Assisted Living (seasons 1-6)Tyler Perry’s House of Payne (seasons 7-12)Wylde Pak (seasons 1-2)October 16Tulsa King (season 4)October 17UFC Fight Night: Buckley vs. MalottOctober 21All The Queen's Men season 5, part 2 (finale season)SpongeBob & Patrick's Timeline Twist-Up (Nickelodeon)October 22Aussie Shore season 3 (MTV)October 23Formula 1: Austin 2026October 25A Course Called Ireland (NEW Docuseries)October 28The Challenge (season 42 finale)The Loud House (season 9)Ridiculousness (seasons 13-15)October 29Ghosts S6 Halloween Special (CBS Original Series)October 30Dexter Resurrection season 2 (Showtime Original Series)New movies on Paramount+ in October 2026October 1A Haunted HouseA Haunted House 2A Night At The RoxburyA Simple PlanAn Unfinished LifeApocalypse Now ReduxBeastlyBlink TwiceChallengersColossalConeheadsCrimes of the FutureDoctor SleepDrag Me to HellFirestarterGrizzly NightGrumpier Old MenGrumpy Old MenHansel & Gretel: Witch HuntersHorrible BossesHorrible Bosses 2HostageHotel TransylvaniaHotel Transylvania 2I Was a StrangerIt FollowsJumanji: Welcome to the JungleKiller JoeKingpinLove & BasketballMagic MikeMagic Mike XXLMarvelous and the Black HoleMr. HolmesNoahOld SchoolOne Mile: Chapter OneOne Mile: Chapter TwoParasitePaycheckPlanes, Trains and AutomobilesRock of AgesRush HourRush Hour 2Rush Hour 3She's All ThatShe's Out of My LeagueSide EffectsSleeping DogsSmoke SignalsStardustSweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet StreetThe Equalizer 2The HustleThe Idea of YouThe InternThe LayoverThe MexicanThe SnowmanThe Wedding SingerTroyTwistedUrban CowboyV for VendettaView from the TopWe Were SoldiersWe're the MillersWhen Harry Met SallyWhiskey Tango FoxtrotYou Can Count On MeYours, Mine & OursOctober 13WildlingOctober 19V for VengeanceOctober 28Hanging By A Wire Follow Tom's Guide on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our up-to-date news, analysis, and reviews in your feeds. 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