Best OTT Shows and Films Releasing This October
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Like every year, 2025, too, is about to march into its final stretches. It is almost as if we forget that it ever began. But your OTT browsing history would hint at all the time you have spent enjoying some of the best shows and films on streaming platforms.
At the start of the year, we were gushing over the second season of the gritty crime thriller Pataal Lok and newly released Black Warrant starring Zahan Kapoor. From there we found ourselves engulfed by stories around corruption, culture, and identity with original shows like Adolescence, Dupahiyaa, Stolen until mid-year, OTT lovers enjoyed shows and movies that set in more fantastical and mysterious realms.
And it is no surprise that since the directorial debut of Aryan Khan with the Netflix show The Ba***ds of Bollywood last month, the social media is flooded with clips from the show or just obsessing over the song Gafoor. So, with these shows and films making the highlight of the year, you'd only want better and more to be added to your watchlist, so here we are with the list of the best OTT shows and films that you can catch on your favourite streaming platforms this October:
Play Dirty
Where: Amazon Prime Video
When: 1 October
An expert thief rolls out the biggest heist of his life in Play Dirty, an action-packed thriller from director Shane Black starring Mark Walhberg, Robert Downey Jr and is based on the "Parker" book series by Donald E. Westlake, under the pen name 'Richard Stark'
13th
Where: SonyLiv
When: 1 October
If you've enjoyed shows like Kota Factory, Aspirants, and a film like 12Th Fail, this show is up your alley for sure. Inspired by the life of educator Mohit Tyagi, also known as MT Sir, the series explores India's competitive exam-prep culture and the challenges of the "drop year" after Class 12. The show is a human story about mentorship, ambition, and the lessons learned beyond the classroom, starring Gagan Dev Riar and Paresh Pahuja.
The Lost Bus
Where: Apple TV+
When: 3 October
An American survival drama starring Matthew McConaughey, The Lost Bus, is a film inspired by true-events of a school bus driver who rescues 22 children during California's deadliest wildfire in 2018. The film is directed by Paul Greengrass, who co-wrote the screenplay with Brad Ingelsby.
Monster: The Ed Gein Story
Where: Netflix
When: 3 October
The eagerly awaited series by Ryan Murphy is coming back to Netflix with a third anthology in the Monster series. This time it is the story of the grave robber and psychopath Ed Gein played by Charlie Hunnamm. Gein is said to be the godfather of all serial killers American has seen over the years so much so that his gruesome acts inspired film plots for classic crime movies including The Silence of the Lambs, Psycho, and The Texas Chain Saw Massacre.
Search: The Naina Murder Case
Where: JioHotstar
When: 10 October
Starring Konkona Sen Sharma, is an adaptation of the Danish hit The Killing. Directed by Rohan Sippy and starring Konkona Sen Sharma , Surya Sharma ( previosuly seen in Hostages), Shiv Panditt, and Dhruv Sehgal, the series consists of six episodes that revolve around a cop (Sen Sharma) who is investigating a high-profile murder case and gets mired into.
A House of Dynamite
Where: Netflix
When: 24 October
When a single, unattributed missile is launched at the United States, a race begins to determine who is responsible and how to respond. A House of Dynamite is a 2025 American political thriller film directed by Kathryn Bigelow and written by Noah Oppenheim and features an ensemble cast that includes Idris Elba, Rebecca Ferguson, Gabriel Basso, Jared Harris, Tracy Letts, Anthony Ramos, Moses Ingram, Jonah Hauer-King, Greta Lee, and Jason Clarke
IT: Welcome to Derry
Where: JioHotstar
When: October 27
An HBO original and a prequel horror series that dives into the backstory of the Mike's grandparents an Pennywise unleashes its terror in the past. Set in 1950s- 60s in the small town of Derry, the series spans 9 episodes and is directed by Andy Muschietti and stars Bill Skarsgards as the killer clown.
Mr. Scorsese
Where: Apple TV+
When: 17 October
Directed by Rebecca Miller on the legendary director Martin Scorsese, the documentary glimpses into the intimate story of Martin Scorsese in a five-part documentary. It features interviews from various celebrities the director has collaborated with over the years and friends including Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert DeNiro, Mick Jagger among others.
Genie, Make A Wish
Where: Netflix
When: 3 October
A comedy-romance series, Genie, Make A Wish is an upcoming South Korean show that stars Kim Woo-bin and Bae Suzy in the lead. The fantasy-romcom circles around a genie who comes back to life to grant wishes to a woman born without feelings. Can his magic bring love and wonder to her life?