This Weekend in Streaming: October 4-6, 2025 – Major Debuts & Cult Classics

The first weekend of October 2025 is bringing significant releases to streaming, headlined by a major A24 horror debut and the return of a beloved comedy franchise. From highly anticipated original films to a Peter Dinklage-led reboot and a classic comedy refresh, here is a look at what is new to major streaming platforms.

Featured New Releases: Streaming Exclusives & Key Digital Drops

This weekend’s biggest streaming headlines are dominated by a new horror sensation and a long-awaited theatrical-to-streaming window closure.

• Bring Her Back (2025)Streaming Debut: Friday, October 3 (HBO Max)

  The acclaimed A24 horror film from the directorial team behind Talk to Me makes its streaming premiere. Starring Sally Hawkins, the movie follows a brother and sister who uncover a terrifying ritual at the secluded home of their new foster mother. Its October timing makes it a must-watch for the start of the Halloween season.

• The Naked Gun (2025)Streaming Status: Available for Subscription Streaming (Paramount+ and MGM+)

  The highly-anticipated legacy sequel starring Liam Neeson as the son of Lt. Frank Drebin, Jr., which premiered in theaters in August, is now available for subscription streaming on Paramount+ and MGM+ (Amazon Channel). This movie brings back the classic Police Squad! parody style and has been a major hit for the studio.

• The Toxic Avenger (2023)Digital/VOD Status: Digital Purchase Available (Released September 30)

  Peter Dinklage’s critically-praised, over-the-top reboot of the cult-classic superhero-horror-comedy is now available for digital purchase, arriving just in time to kick off the month of major horror releases. The film features a massive cast including Elijah Wood and Kevin Bacon.

Other Notable Movies New to Streaming This Weekend (Oct 4 – Oct 6)

Beyond the headliners, streaming services are dropping a mix of library titles, originals, and international films.

New to Netflix (As of Friday, October 4):

• Despicable Me 3 (2017): The animated hit joins the platform.
• Angel Has Fallen (2019): Gerard Butler’s action-thriller.
• Night of the Living Dead (1990): The Tom Savini-directed remake of the George A. Romero classic.
• Ip Man Film Series: Ip Man (2008), Ip Man 2 (2010), Ip Man 3 (2015), and Ip Man 4: The Finale (2019) are all added to the platform’s collection.

New to HBO Max (Max) (As of Friday, October 3):

• • Bring Her Back (2025): (See featured releases above)

• How Are You? It’s Alan (Partridge) (2025): (UK/BBC iPlayer debut) A new series from the beloved comic creation.

New to Apple TV+ (As of Friday, October 3):

• The Lost Bus (2025): A drama/thriller film focusing on a white-knuckle ride through one of America’s deadliest wildfires, available for pre-order and watch now.

Disclaimer: Streaming titles and availability can vary by region. All dates are based on the U.S. release schedule for the weekend of October 4–6, 2025.