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New Additions to Streaming Services for Halloween Week

As Halloween approaches, streaming platforms are gearing up to provide a plethora of new content to keep viewers entertained. Netflix, Paramount+, HBO Max, Disney+, and others have lined up an array of movies, series, and documentaries to captivate audiences who are looking for thrills, chills, and intriguing stories. Here's a look at some of the most anticipated releases coming up for Halloween week.

Netflix's Halloween Week Lineup

Netflix is set to add new content for five consecutive days during Halloween week. Among the key releases is the third season of Dark Winds, premiering on October 27th. This series has garnered a loyal following with its intense storyline and compelling characters.

On October 29th, NOS4A2 will make its way to Netflix, offering viewers the opportunity to binge-watch both seasons of this supernatural thriller. Fans of fantasy drama can look forward to October 30th when The Witcher returns for its fourth season, with Liam Hemsworth taking over the role of Geralt from Henry Cavill.

Other notable Netflix releases include the nature documentary Nightmares of Nature: Lost in the Jungle, and the true crime documentary Aileen: Queen of the Serial Killers. Additionally, Selling Sunset returns with its ninth season, and new series debuts such as Run Away, a crime drama featuring a murder mystery plot revolving around a father's search for his missing daughter.

Documentaries and Real-Life Stories

Disney+ and Hulu team up to present Cheetahs Up Close, a documentary by Bertie Gregory that delves into the challenges facing cheetahs in the wild, as well as following the wildebeest migration in the Serengeti. This insightful documentary aims to raise awareness of ecological challenges and the majestic beauty of cheetahs.

On HBO Max, The Cult of the Real Housewife offers a three-part investigative docuseries exploring the complexities behind a sensational headline. In a similar vein, Netflix revisits the shocking story of Ruby Franke in Evil Influencer, providing a new angle on Jodi Hildebrandt's child abuse case.

Paramount+ introduces viewers to a psychological thriller with Barron's Cove, featuring Tramell Tillman as a man dealing with the loss of his son by kidnapping another boy and taking him to a remote lake house for questioning.

Holiday and Family Entertainment

As Halloween gives way to the holiday season, streaming platforms are also preparing content that caters to festive moods. Netflix will feature Christmas On The Alpaca Farm, a unique holiday film that promises warmth and humor.

On the Hallmark Channel, audiences can indulge in A Suite Holiday Romance, a film that promises the heartwarming storytelling the network is known for.

For family and children, Disney+ offers Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw, a continuation of the popular series that combines humor and relatable childhood experiences.

Upcoming Releases and Future Plans

Looking further ahead, Netflix and other platforms have announced several upcoming releases slated for December and beyond. Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery will premiere on Netflix on December 12th, promising another thrilling installment in this popular series.

On the same day, The Mastermind will become available on Mubi, while Apple TV plans to release The Family Plan 2 and F1 The Movie. December 13, 2025, will see a slew of releases including Tell Me Softly, Girl Taken, and Neighborhood Watch.

Music fans can look forward to Wizkid: Long Live Lagos, releasing on December 12, 2025, and Taylor Swift: The End Of An Era on Disney+.

For those intrigued by the classics, HBO Max will release Spinal Tap II: The End Continues and It's Never Over, Jeff Buckley. Meanwhile, Netflix celebrates the centennial of The New Yorker with a dedicated documentary.

The diverse offerings across these streaming platforms ensure that viewers will have a wide array of choices to suit their tastes, whether they are in the mood for spine-chilling horror, heartwarming holiday tales, or thought-provoking documentaries.