Our last article on streaming recommendations for October 2025 is a dud. Of course, we didn’t have to sift through as many options as expected this week. But given the strength of what’s on offer, some new movies and shows didn’t make it. sorry, Hazbin Hotel season 2, Robin Hoodand I love LA…
Hopefully, though, you’ll agree that this week’s seven suggestions are worthy of inclusion. So whether you’re after some dinosaur-based action, high fantasy, sci-fi or melodrama, we’re sure one or more of the below will scratch your streaming itch. – Tom Power, senior entertainment reporter
Jurassic World: Rebirth (Peacock)
The latest entry in the blockbuster dinosaur franchise is now streaming on Peacock.
Critics were divided jurassic world rebirth, so it has certainly proven to be divisive. In mine equally mixed Jurassic World Rebirth review, I called it “much better than Jurassic World: Dominion“, but acknowledged that it is struggling to breathe life back into the franchise.
In any case Rebirth follows a new cast as they travel to a former island research facility in search of vital samples. Despite criticism, sometimes you can’t go wrong with a loud, action-packed movie with some big stars and even bigger dinosaurs. That’s what lazy weekends were made for, right? – Lucy Buglass, Senior Entertainment Writer
The Witcher Season 4 (Netflix)
Doesn’t Henry Cavill look remarkably like Liam Hemsworth these days? Now Geralt of Rivia has a new face, The Witcher season 4 can finally begin to end the fantasy story for good.
Before you go any further, I highly recommend reading our Witcher season 3 finale explained piece to remind yourself what happened last time. The story is as complex and detailed as it’s ever been, and with Geralt, Yennefer (Anya Chalotra) and Ciri (Freya Allen) still separated, it only gets more confusing.
That’s not necessarily a bad thing, though. The Battle of Montecalvo has boiled down to a death-defying duel for ages, while new villain Leo Bonhart (Sharlto Copley) is more cruel and hard-nosed than anyone who has come before him.
For more on the above and Laurence Fishburne’s Regis, aka the real hero of the season, read my review The Witcher season 4. So check out our guide on The Witcher season 4 to get the full lowdown before you stream it. – Jasmine Valentine, entertainment reporter
Hedda (Prime Video)
If you’ve ever read a Henrik Ibsen play and wished it felt more like Emerald Fennells Salt combustionyou are lucky. Director Nia DaCosta has rethought Hedda Gabler for the modern age, including Bridgertoncasting, a lesbian love triangle and a domestic world where women rule over everything.
It’s all incredibly cool and calculated, that is Hedda maybe the most fun I’ve had with a Prime Video movie all year (read my Hedda review for more). Tessa Thompson may take our protagonist to new heights, but it’s Nina Hoss’ gender-swapped Eileen Lovborg who steals the show. If you loved her Taryou’re going to love it here.
This makes five feature films for DaCosta in as many years, and that alone is incredibly impressive. I can’t shake the feeling that we’re collectively sleeping on her talent and vision, and if her next projects are anything like this Amazon Original, I’ll be first in line. – JV
Star Wars: Vision Volume 3 (Disney+)
The final Star Wars offering of 2025, the third season of this Disney+ anthology series, delivers more suspenseful, funny and heart-wrenching stories via various stunning animation styles.
Like its ancestors, Star Wars Visions volume 3 includes nine episodes – all of which are available to watch now, FYI – that span the breadth of Lucasfilm’s iconic galaxy far, far away. Three of this season’s entries are also sequels to chapters in Volume 1, so the latest episode of one of the best Disney+ series won’t consist entirely of standalone stories. Hopefully Volume 3’s sequel episodes won’t feel too *ahem* forced from a story point of view. – TP
Ballad of a Little Player (Netflix)
Is there anything Colin Farrell can’t do? Given how charming he is as an addict, Lord Doyle gambles Ballad of a small playeralso known as one of the last new Netflix movies of October, I vote no.
It’s a film that goes a long way in visuals, cinematography and sound design, and I expect nothing less from director Edward Berger. If you expect something like his previous works i Conclave or Completely quiet on the west frontthink again though. It’s much more personal and meditative, and Doyle sees a spiral as his bad decisions catch up with him. Trying to get out of it could kill him, which forms the core of the perspective-shifting drama.
It’s also a chance for Tilda Swinton to show off another accent in her arsenal as she hunts around Macau for Doyle to hold him accountable for his actions. Put it on Netflix as soon as you read mine Ballad of a small player review. – JV
Down Cemetery Road (Apple TV)
Slow horses Season 5 may be wrapping up this week, but Apple TV isn’t letting fans of British spy shows go hungry, as it’s released the first two episodes of a new eight-part series adapted from another Mick Herron novel.
Bursting out of the gate with the same subtle humor and crime drama mysteries found in the author’s Slough House books, Down the cemetery road sees Dame Emma Thompson as an unscrupulous private eye whose normally dull caseload takes a turn for the thrilling when a house explodes in a quiet Oxford suburb.
Knowing Herron, I have no doubt there will be plenty of twists and turns to unpack in the coming weeks as espionage, kidnappings, coverups and conspiracies come together in what could be another great Apple TV Original. – Amelia Schwanke, Senior Entertainment Editor
Sorry, Baby (HBO Max)
A24 has a real gift for making me cry and Sorry, honey is no exception. Even though I’ve come to expect deep themes and big emotions from the studio, it’s a movie that still stuns me in the best possible way.
This dark comedy film, out now on HBO Max, follows a reclusive college professor who struggles with depression after a traumatic event. It’s a difficult watch at times, but also very mind-blowing, and lead actress Eva Victor delivers an excellent performance in one of the top-rated films of 2025. If you’re in the mood to feel very this weekend, you should check it out. – LB
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