“Shell”
Film
Oct. 3, 2025
Desperate to reclaim her career, once-beloved actress Samantha Lake (Elisabeth Moss) is drawn into the glamorous world of wellness mogul Zoe Shannon (Kate Hudson) — only to uncover a monstrous truth beneath its flawless surface.
Directed by Max Minghella and featuring Arian Moayed, this horror movie is showing in limited theaters and video-on-demand on Prime starting Oct. 3.
“Genie, Make a Wish”
Limited Series
Oct. 3, 2025
Genie — a magic spirit in a lamp who has come back to the human world after a millennium of his career being put on hold — encounters Ka-young, an impassive woman who goes through the motions of life by her grandmother’s rules and her own routines.
Stream the South Korean series on Netflix starting Oct. 3. Written by Kim Eun-sook, the screenwriter behind “Guardian: The Great and Lonely God” and “Mr. Sunshine,” the K-drama stars Kim Woo-bin, Bae Suzy, and Steve Sanghyun Noh.
“Boots”
Limited Series
Oct. 9, 2025
This one-hour comedic drama delivers an irreverent, offbeat take on the coming-of-age story. Set in the tough, unpredictable world of the 1990s U.S. Marine Corps — when being gay in the military was still illegal — the series follows directionless, closeted Cameron Cope and his best friend Ray McAffey (Liam Oh), the son of a decorated Marine, as they join a diverse group of recruits. Together, this ensemble navigates the literal and metaphorical landmines of boot camp, forging unlikely bonds and discovering their true selves in an environment designed to push them to their limits.
The eight-episode series features Liam Oh and Joy Osmanski in its ensemble cast. You can watch on Netflix starting Oct. 9.
“Roofman”
Film
Oct. 10, 2025
Based on an unbelievable true story, “Roofman” follows Jeffrey Manchester (Channing Tatum), a former Army Ranger and struggling father who turns to robbing McDonald’s restaurants by cutting holes in their roofs, earning him the nickname Roofman. After escaping prison, he secretly lives inside a Toys “R” Us for six months, surviving undetected while planning his next move. But when he falls for Leigh (Kirsten Dunst), a divorced mom drawn to his undeniable charm, his double life begins to unravel, setting off a compelling and suspenseful game of cat and mouse as his past closes in.
Featuring Jimmy O. Yang, the movie opens in theaters on Oct. 10.
“Re-Election”
Film
Oct. 10, 2025
A wry, warm, and witty coming-of-(middle) age comedy, “Re-Election” follows a 40-something underdog who returns to high school to reboot his past and finally win the race for class president.
Starring Rizwan Manji in this ensemble cast, the movie opens in select theaters on Oct. 10.
“A House of Dynamite”
Film
Oct. 10, 2025
From Academy Award-winning director Kathryn Bigelow comes “A House of Dynamite.” When a single, unattributed missile is launched at the United States, a race begins to determine who is responsible and how to respond.
Featuring actors Greta Lee and Brian Tee, this movie will be released in select theaters Oct. 10 and streamed on Netflix starting Oct. 24.
“Ballad of a Small Player”
Film
Oct. 15, 2025
Lord Doyle (Colin Farrell) is laying low in Macau — spending his days and nights on the casino floors, drinking heavily and gambling what little money he has left. Struggling to keep up with his fast-rising debts, he is offered a lifeline by the mysterious Dao Ming (Fala Chen), a casino employee with secrets of her own.
However, in hot pursuit is Cynthia Blithe (Tilda Swinton) — a private investigator ready to confront Doyle with what he is running from. As Doyle tries to climb to salvation, the confines of reality start to close in.
Featuring actors Fala Chen and Deanie Ip, the film will be in select theaters Oct. 15 and available for streaming on Netflix starting Oct. 29.
“Romantics Anonymous”
Limited Series
Oct. 16, 2025
A man who cannot be touched by people and a woman who cannot look people in the eye encounter by chance, sparked by their mutual love for chocolate. This is a romantic comedy featuring a global ensemble cast and some of the finest creative talent from across Asia and the rest of the world.
Stream the series starring Shun Oguri, Han Hyo-joo, Jin Akanishi, and Yuri Nakamura on Netflix starting Oct. 16.
“Good Fortune”
Film
Oct. 17, 2025
A well-meaning but rather inept angel named Gabriel meddles in the lives of a struggling gig worker and a wealthy venture capitalist.
Written and directed by Aziz Ansari, this comedy stars Ansari, Keanu Reeves, and Sandra Oh, and will be out in theaters on Oct. 17.
“Last Days”
Film
Oct. 24, 2025
Based on a true story, “Last Days” follows John Allen Chau on a dangerous adventure across the globe to share his faith with the isolated tribe of North Sentinel Island, while a detective races to stop him before he does harm to himself or the tribe.
Directed by Justin Lin and starring Sky Yang, Radhika Apte, Ken Leung, Naveen Andrews, and Ali Fardi, the movie will be showing in theaters Oct. 24.
“Samurai Fury”
Film
Oct. 28, 2025
As famine and plague ravage 15th century Japan, the laconic shogun watches and does nothing to help his countrymen. Rebellious wanderer Hasuda Hyoe has seen enough and plots to depose the shogun and save Japan from self-imposed devastation.
Directed by Yȗ Irie and starring Yȏ Ôizumi, Shin’ichi Tsutsumi, Kento Nagao, and Wakana Matsumoto, the movie can be streamed on Prime starting Oct. 28.
“Safe House”
Film
Oct. 31, 2025
Trapped in a high-security safe house after a terrorist attack in downtown Los Angeles, six government agents realize they must survive not just the enemy outside, but the potential traitor among them.
Showing in select theaters Oct. 31, this action film stars actor Lewis Tan.
Cover image from “Romantics Anonymous,” courtesy of Netflix.
