Prepare for a chilling, thrilling, and star-studded month, Canada! October 2025 is bringing a massive wave of highly anticipated movies and documentaries to your favourite streaming services, and we’ve got the ultimate preview. Whether you’re a fan of edge-of-your-seat horror, deeply personal biopics, or complex dramatic thrillers, your watch list is about to get seriously long.
This October’s lineup is packed with A-list talent and buzzworthy titles that have recently debuted at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) or are the latest installments in beloved franchises. Get ready for Cillian Murphy battling for his mental health and his school’s survival in Steve (Netflix), or hold your breath as Matthew McConaughey and America Ferrera fight a terrifying inferno in the disaster movie, The Lost Bus (Apple TV+). The terror continues with the long-awaited return of the rage virus in 28 Years Later (Crave), starring Jodie Comer and Aaron Taylor-Johnson.
Documentary lovers have incredible viewing ahead, with the emotional deep dive into the Prince of Darkness in Ozzy: No Escape From Now (Paramount+) and the heartfelt tribute to a Canadian icon in John Candy: I Like Me (Prime Video), directed by Colin Hanks and produced by Ryan Reynolds. History and sports fans, don’t miss the investigation into Canada’s lost baseball team in Who Killed the Montreal Expos? (Netflix) and the compelling story of wrestling legend Gama Singh in Singhs in the Ring (Crave).
October is officially the month of must-see streaming. Grab your blanket, settle in, and prepare to be entertained—because Canadian streaming services are delivering frights, facts, and cinematic brilliance all month long!
The Lost Bus (Apple TV+; Friday, October 3)
A wayward school bus driver and a dedicated school teacher battle to save 22 children from a terrifying inferno. Starring Matthew McConaughey and America Ferrera. Screened last month at TIFF.
Steve (Netflix; Friday, October 3)
Follows headteacher Steve battling for his reform college’s survival while managing his mental health. Concurrently, troubled student Shy navigates his violent tendencies and fragility, torn between his past and future prospects. Starring Cillian Murphy, Tracey Ullman, and Jay Lycurgo. Screened last month at TIFF.
28 Years Later (Crave; Friday, October 3)
A group of survivors of the rage virus live on a small island. When one of the group leaves the island on a mission into the mainland, he discovers secrets, wonders, and horrors that have mutated not only the infected but other survivors. Starring Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, and Ralph Fiennes.
Ozzy: No Escape From Now (Paramount+; Tuesday, October 7)
Ozzy Osbourne faces his identity and mortality after his world stops. Dealing with health issues and Parkinson’s, he questions if he can perform again while music remains his life’s cornerstone.
John Candy: I Like Me (Prime Video; Friday, October 10)
Explores the life and legacy of the iconic funnyman John Candy, who died of a heart attack in 1994, at the age of 43. Directed by Colin Hanks and produced by Ryan Reynolds. Screened last month at TIFF.
The Woman in Cabin 10 (Netflix; Friday, October 10)
A travel writer stumbles upon a gruesome secret while travelling aboard a luxury cruise ship. Starring Keira Knightley, Hannah Waddingham, and Guy Pearce.
Karate Kid: Legends (Crave; Friday, October 10)
After kung fu prodigy Li Fong relocates to New York City, he attracts unwanted attention from a local karate champion and embarks on a journey to enter the ultimate karate competition with the help of Mr. Han and Daniel LaRusso. Starring Jackie Chan, Ben Wang, Joshua Jackson, and Ralph Macchio.
Vicious (Paramount+; Friday, October 10)
A woman spends the night fighting for her existence as she slips down a rabbit hole contained inside a gift from a late-night visitor. Starring Dakota Fanning, Rachel Blanchard, and Mary McCormack.
Lurker (Mubi; Friday, October 10)
A retail employee infiltrates the inner circle of an artist on the verge of stardom. As he gets closer to the budding music star, access and proximity become a matter of life and death. Starring Théodore Pellerin and Archie Madekwe.
I Know What You Did Last Summer [2025] (Crave; Friday, October 17)
A group of friends are terrorized by a stalker who knows about a gruesome incident from their past. Starring Jennifer Love Hewitt, Freddie Prinze Jr., Madelyn Cline, Chase Sui Wonders, and Jonah Hauer-King.
Stiller & Meara: Nothing is Lost (Apple TV+; Friday, October 17)
Follows a tribute to the comedy duo and a personal exploration by Ben Stiller into his family’s legacy – his parents, legendary comedians Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara.
Singhs in the Ring (Crave; Monday, October 20)
Wrestling icon Gama Singh transformed discrimination into strength in Canadian Stampede Wrestling, while his son Raj navigates the weight of continuing their family’s wrestling legacy.
Who Killed the Montreal Expos? (Netflix; Tuesday, October 21)
An investigation into the downfall of the Montreal Expos, Canada’s first Major League Baseball team, and who was ultimately responsible.
The Hand That Rocks the Cradle [2025] (Disney+; Wednesday, October 22)
An upscale suburban mom brings a new nanny, Polly Murphy, into her home, only to discover she is not the person she claims to be. Starring Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Raúl Castillo, and Maika Monroe.
A House of Dynamite (Netflix; Friday, October 24)
When a single, unattributed missile is launched at the United States, a race begins to determine who is responsible and how to respond. Starring Idris Elba and Rebecca Ferguson.
Hedda (Prime Video; Wednesday, October 29)
Henrik Ibsen‘s renowned stage drama from 1891 is reimagined in an epic and emotional way. Starring Tessa Thompson, Nina Hoss, and Imogen Poots.
Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Person (CBC Gem; Friday, October 31)
A young woman vampire is unable to kill to meet her need for blood but may have found a solution in a young man with suicidal tendencies. Starring Sara Montpetit, Félix-Antoine Bénard, and Steve Laplante.Screened at TIFF in 2023.
