What to watch in October on Disney+, Netflix and more

Jeongnyeon: The Star is Born 

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After the war in Korea, Jeongnyeon, an ordinary girl with nothing more than a dream and an incredible voice attempts to beat the odds and become the best performer, where she competes against her biggest rival, Youngseo. With a dream to become one of the best performers in Korean female classical opera, she will be put on the stage where all odds are against her.

Jeongnyeon: The Star is Born will premiere on Disney+ on 12 October

Inside Out 2 

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If you haven’t caught Inside Out 2 at the cinemas, then you’re in luck. Disney+ is bringing the highly raved film to its platform so you can watch (or rewatch it) from the comforts of your own home.

For the unacquainted, the show returns to the mind of newly minted teenager Riley just as headquarters is undergoing a sudden demolition to make room for something entirely unexpected: new Emotions! Here, you’ll be introduced to Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear and Disgust, who’ve long been running a successful operation by all accounts, and aren’t sure how to feel when new Emotions like Anxiety and the others show up.

Inside Out 2 is now on Disney+

Seventeen Tour ‘Follow’ Again to Cinema

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This one’s for the Carats! Filmed at Seoul’s World Cup Stadium, the upcoming release features all 13 members of the popular group as they premiere their hit song “MAESTRO”, as well as unique unit performances of “Spell”, “LALALI” and “Cheers to youth”. Filmed from multiple angles during a breathtaking sunset to nighttime show, fans will be able to relive the magic of that unforgettable evening time and time again.

Seventeen Tour ‘Follow’ Again to Cinema will premiere on Disney+ on 17 October.

Hellbound Season 2

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Jung Jinsu, the founder of the New Truth religious cult, has returned after years of being condemned to hell. Upon his return, he discovers that the teachings of the New Truth—and its radical offshoot, the Arrowhead—now dominate society.

Hellbound Season 2 will premiere on Netflix on 25 October

The Legend of Nang Nak

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This haunting tale revolves around Nak, a beautiful young woman who lived by the serene Phra Khanong Canal, and her deep, unwavering love for her husband, Mak.

When Nak becomes pregnant, Mak is tragically sent off to war, where he suffers a serious injury. As he struggles to recover far from home, Nak faces a devastating fate—she and their unborn child die during a difficult childbirth.

But when Mak returns, heart aching for the family he left behind, he finds Nak and their baby waiting for him, seemingly unchanged. What he doesn’t realize is that his beloved wife and child are no longer among the living—they are ghosts, clinging to the love they shared.

The Legend of Nang Nak will premiere on Netflix on 14 October

Don’t Move

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Ever wondered what it’s like to be stuck in a scary situation and you can’t move?

In ‘Don’t Move’, the show tells the story of Iris, a mother caught in the depths of grief after a heartbreaking loss,” co-director Netto shares with Tudum.

At her lowest point, Iris suddenly finds herself dosed with a paralytic drug that will gradually shut her body down, leaving her powerless. Now, she’s thrust into a terrifying battle for survival, with time running out and her pursuer is tight on her trail.

Don’t Move will premiere on Netflix on 25 October

The Menendez Brothers

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In 1996, Lyle and Erik Menendez were convicted for the murders of their parents in what became one of the most famous criminal cases of the late 20th century. For the first time in 30 years, and in their own words, both brothers revisit the trial that shocked the nation.

The Menendez Brothers will premiere on Netflix on 7 October

Exhuma

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After a series of bizarre supernatural events, a wealthy family in Los Angeles hires renowned shaman Hwa-rim (Kim Go-eun) and her protégé Bong-gil (Lee Do-hyun) to investigate. They discover the disturbances are linked to a “Grave’s Calling,” a generational curse that originated from the patriarch’s grandfather. With the help of feng shui master Kim Sang-deok (Choi Min-sik) and mortician Yeong-geun (Yoo Hae-jin), they must relocate the cursed ancestor’s grave to quell the vengeful spirit. As they dig deeper, they unearth horrifying secrets buried long ago, threatening not only their lives but the family’s legacy.

Exhuma is now on Viu

Urban Horror

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Urban Horror is a chilling series that delves into the unsettling depths of the human mind. The show features an all-star cast of Taiwanese drama actors like Tiffany Hsu, Austin Lin, and Brian Tseng, bringing 34 urban horror tales to life.

From the bustling heart of city streets to eerie, forgotten alleyways, each story reveals the haunting truths hidden in everyday surroundings. The series reminds us that the scariest monsters aren’t always the ones we can see—they often dwell within the ordinary routines of our daily lives.

Urban Horror is now on Viu

Dear Hyeri

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Dear Hyeri is a new Korean drama series that follows Joo Eun-ho, an ambitious but struggling announcer who develops dissociative identity disorder after a series of traumatic events. Unlike her, Eun-ho’s alter ego, Joo Hye-ri, radiates positivity and leads a simple life as a parking attendant. When her ex-boyfriend Jung Hyun-O, hiding emotional scars of his own, joins the same broadcasting station and swiftly rises to fame, their unresolved past resurfaces. Will their reunion heal old wounds, or will it plunge them deeper into heartache?

Dear Hyeri is now on Viu