Movie and television enthusiasts looking for entertainment in October 2026 have a new selection of trending titles to explore, with science fiction, psychological thrillers, horror productions and established television dramas featuring prominently in the latest American streaming rankings.
According to streaming discovery platform JustWatch, the most popular films and television shows in the United States for the week of October 5 to October 11 include Disclosure Day, Backrooms, Carrie, Lanterns and East of Eden.
The rankings reflect interest in titles across major streaming platforms, including Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max, Apple TV and Peacock.
With Halloween approaching, horror-related films are particularly visible on the movie chart, while the television rankings feature a mixture of supernatural stories, crime dramas, comedy and suspense.
Disclosure Day Leads the Top 10 Trending Movies in October 2026
Disclosure Day occupies the leading position in the latest JustWatch US movie rankings, placing the science-fiction title ahead of several horror and thriller productions.
Its position makes it one of the most prominent titles for viewers exploring the week’s streaming trends.
Backrooms and Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma Follow in Second and Third Places
Backrooms takes second place, reflecting the visibility of unsettling, atmospheric horror in October’s viewing trends. Its appearance near the top adds to the month’s strong selection of suspense-oriented entertainment.
The provocatively titled Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma follows in third position, adding another horror-related production to the leading selections.
Together, the second- and third-ranked films demonstrate the strong presence of darker entertainment in the week’s chart.
Obsession and Animals Secure Places Among October’s Most Popular Films
Two more titles round out the top five.
Obsession ranks fourth and is listed on Peacock, while Animals takes fifth place on Netflix.
Their positions demonstrate that audience interest extends beyond a single genre, with different types of thrillers and dramatic productions competing for attention.
For subscribers seeking alternatives to the leading science-fiction and horror selections, both titles feature prominently in the current rankings.
Evil Dead Burn and Halloween Strengthen the Horror Lineup
Evil Dead Burn occupies sixth place, reinforcing the popularity of horror-related viewing as October progresses.
Halloween follows in seventh place. The long-established horror franchise remains closely associated with the October season, making its appearance in the streaming rankings particularly timely.
The inclusion of both films gives horror enthusiasts additional options as Halloween celebrations approach.
Tuner, The Social Network and Project Hail Mary Complete the Movie Rankings
The remaining three positions introduce further variety.
Tuner ranks eighth, with Prime Video shown as its streaming provider.
In ninth place is The Social Network, the drama about the origins of Facebook and the personal and legal conflicts surrounding the company’s early development.
The film’s appearance demonstrates continuing interest in established productions alongside newer releases.
Completing the list at number ten is Project Hail Mary, the science-fiction adventure adapted from Andy Weir’s novel.
The title is listed across several services, including Prime Video, Fubo and Philo, according to the chart.
Full List of Top 10 Trending Movies in the US, October 5–11, 2026
The JustWatch movie chart places the following productions in order:
| Rank | Movie | Streaming service shown |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Disclosure Day | Peacock |
| 2 | Backrooms | HBO Max |
| 3 | Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma | MUBI |
| 4 | Obsession | Peacock |
| 5 | Animals | Netflix |
| 6 | Evil Dead Burn | HBO Max |
| 7 | Halloween | Fubo, Philo and others |
| 8 | Tuner | Prime Video |
| 9 | The Social Network | Fubo, Philo and others |
| 10 | Project Hail Mary | Prime Video, Fubo, Philo and others |
The rankings are based on the JustWatch graphic covering the United States from October 5 through October 11, 2026. Streaming availability may vary by subscription, rental option and location.
Carrie Tops October’s Television Streaming Rankings
Carrie leads the television rankings, placing the horror title at the top of the week’s US streaming chart.
The production’s first-place position further highlights the prominence of supernatural and horror-related entertainment during October.
Lanterns and East of Eden Take Second and Third Places
Lanterns secures second place, bringing superhero-related storytelling into the leading television selections.
East of Eden follows in third place, giving Netflix a prominent position among the week’s leading television productions.
Their positions demonstrate the range of programming attracting attention, from comic-book adaptations to literary drama.
Below, Ted Lasso and Slow Horses Maintain Strong Streaming Interest
Netflix’s Below takes fourth place, while Apple TV accounts for the next two positions.
The popular sports comedy Ted Lasso ranks fifth, continuing to feature among television titles attracting attention from American viewers.
Apple TV’s espionage drama Slow Horses follows in sixth place.
The presence of both shows illustrates the continued appeal of established television series alongside other trending productions.
War, MobLand, American Horror Story and Small Prophets Complete TV Top 10
HBO Max’s War occupies seventh position.
Crime drama MobLand follows in eighth, with Fubo, Paramount+ and Spectrum displayed among its viewing options.
The anthology horror series American Horror Story takes ninth place, further strengthening the Halloween-related presence across the rankings.
Completing the television chart is Small Prophets, listed on Apple TV.
Full List of Top 10 Trending TV Shows in the US, October 5–11, 2026
| Rank | Television show | Streaming service shown |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carrie | Prime Video |
| 2 | Lanterns | HBO Max |
| 3 | East of Eden | Netflix |
| 4 | Below | Netflix |
| 5 | Ted Lasso | Apple TV |
| 6 | Slow Horses | Apple TV |
| 7 | War | HBO Max |
| 8 | MobLand | Fubo, Paramount+, Spectrum |
| 9 | American Horror Story | Hulu, Prime Video, Fubo and others |
| 10 | Small Prophets | Apple TV |
Horror, Science Fiction and Established Dramas Shape October 2026 Viewing Trends
The latest JustWatch rankings highlight the range of entertainment drawing attention in the United States during the second week of October.
Horror-related titles feature heavily across both categories, with Carrie, Backrooms, Halloween, Evil Dead Burn and American Horror Story among the prominent selections.
Science fiction is also represented through Disclosure Day, Lanterns and Project Hail Mary, while dramas such as The Social Network, Slow Horses and MobLand provide alternatives for audiences seeking different stories.
The rankings also demonstrate the competitive nature of the streaming market, with Netflix, HBO Max, Prime Video, Apple TV and Peacock all represented.
For audiences deciding what to watch in October 2026, the two charts offer a snapshot of the films and television productions currently attracting attention.
Importantly, JustWatch streaming rankings measure popularity on its discovery platform rather than providing a direct count of viewers across all streaming services.
The rankings cover US activity between October 5 and October 11, 2026, and should not be interpreted as worldwide viewing figures or as a definitive measure of total streaming audiences.
