Paul Bettany & Owen Wilson on Jimmy Kimmel Live

Late-night television rarely aligns this many compelling names in a single week. ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live" just dropped its lineup for the week of October 26, and it's the kind of schedule worth circling on your calendar. Among the highlights : Paul Bettany and Owen Wilson are both set to appear on the show, on separate nights, making this one of the most star-studded stretches the program has seen recently.

Owen Wilson and Paul Bettany confirmed for "Jimmy Kimmel Live"

Owen Wilson shows up Tuesday, October 27, arriving to promote Stick, his latest project. If you follow his filmography, you know Wilson rarely misses a beat when it comes to chat show appearances. He's charming, unpredictable, and always brings something worth watching to the couch. Sharing the Tuesday bill with him is Gabourey Sidibe, there to talk about American Horror Story, one of the most-discussed genre series still generating buzz across streaming platforms.

Then, on Thursday, October 29, it's Paul Bettany's turn. Best known internationally for playing Vision in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and more recently for his striking performance in WandaVision (which drew over 160 million household views on Disney+ in its first year), Bettany steps in to discuss VisionQuest. Sharing the Thursday stage is Christopher Lloyd, promoting his documentary In My Own Time. At 87, Lloyd remains one of the most distinctive presences in American cinema.

For anyone tracking what's available across the major streaming services, it's worth noting that WandaVision is still accessible on Disney+, while American Horror Story can be found on various platforms depending on your region. Knowing where to watch the projects these guests are promoting makes a real difference.

A full week of standout guests, from Foo Fighters to Gavin Newsom

The week doesn't start quietly. Monday, October 26 kicks off with none other than Dave Grohl, the Foo Fighters frontman, joined by actress Connie Britton. Foo Fighters also serve as the musical guest for the entire week, an unusual and bold programming choice that gives the band four consecutive nights on national television. Their album Your Favorite Toy is clearly the promotional engine behind this extended residency.

Wednesday brings a more politically charged moment : Governor Gavin Newsom of California takes the guest chair alongside Emma Roberts, who, like Sidibe, is making the rounds for American Horror Story. A sitting governor on a late-night comedy show always creates a specific kind of tension, and Kimmel has a track record of pushing those conversations in genuinely interesting directions.

Throughout the week, Nayanna Holley sits in with The Cletones, the show's house band. It's a small but consistent detail that shapes the energy of each broadcast. If you've followed recent late-night formats, you'll know how much the house band's presence contributes to the overall rhythm of a show.

• Musical residency : Foo Fighters appear all four nights, promoting Your Favorite Toy
• Marvel connection : Paul Bettany discusses VisionQuest on Thursday
• Horror double bill : Both Gabourey Sidibe and Emma Roberts represent American Horror Story
• Classic Hollywood : Christopher Lloyd brings his documentary In My Own Time

Where and when to catch "Jimmy Kimmel Live" this week

"Jimmy Kimmel Live" airs every weeknight at 11 :35 p.m. ET on ABC. If you miss the broadcast, the episode streams the following day on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+. That 24-hour window matters : knowing exactly where a show lands the next morning is precisely the kind of information we track closely, since availability shifts quickly between platforms.

The show itself has been running since January 2003, making it one of the longest-running late-night programs on American network television. Jimmy Kimmel, Erin Irwin, Molly McNearney, Jennifer Sharron and David Craig serve as executive producers, with Douglas DeLuca as co-executive producer. Production sits with 12 :05 AM Productions, LLC, in association with KIMMELOT and 20th Television.

Late-night appearances like these often signal where an actor or musician's project will land on streaming shortly after. Jimmy Kimmel's recent promotion circuit alongside Tom Holland on Good Morning America is a good example of how these media moments connect to broader release strategies. Tracking these guest appearances can genuinely help anticipate what's coming to Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+ or Apple+ in the weeks ahead. This week's lineup, dense with projects across genres, is no exception.