What's coming to Hulu in October 2026

October 2026 brings a massive wave of new content to Hulu, and we've tracked everything landing on the platform this month. Whether you're into horror, animation, reality TV or prestige drama, there's genuinely something here for every kind of viewer. Here's our full breakdown of what's hitting the platform, organized so you can plan your watchlist without scrolling endlessly.

New Hulu original series dropping in October 2026

Three Hulu originals headline the month, and they couldn't be more different from each other. Reasonable Doubt returns for its fourth season on October 6th, picking up after a brutal attack that shakes Jax's family and her newly launched law firm. The Stewart Firm faces a spiraling media crisis centered on their most loyal client, and every decision carries real consequences. The question driving the season : can they rebuild before the pressure destroys everything they've built ? It's high-stakes legal drama at its sharpest.

Then on October 14th, The Lowdown comes back for season 2. Lee Raybon, self-proclaimed Tulsa "truthstorian" and citizen journalist, is still getting himself into trouble by chasing the truth a little too hard. If you missed season 1, it's worth catching up, it's one of those shows that flies under the radar but consistently delivers.

For animation fans, Adventure Time : Side Quests completes its second season on October 2nd. Finn and Jake are back across the land of Ooo, wrestling toads, dodging baby gladiators, and stumbling through magic spells. The show keeps the same warm energy as its predecessor, proving that even minor detours in Ooo lead somewhere worth going.

Films arriving on Hulu in October 2026 : horror, action and more

October 1st alone drops over 50 titles, which is an unusually dense single-day addition. The horror lineup is particularly strong this month. Hereditary (2018), Midsommar (2019) and The Substance (2024) all arrive together, making Hulu a serious destination for elevated horror throughout October. Throw in Barbarian (2022) and The Hills Have Eyes 2 (2007), and you've got a full horror marathon sorted.

Action fans aren't left out either. The Die Hard trilogy lands on the 1st : Die Hard (1988), Die Hard 2 (1990) and Die Hard with a Vengeance (1995), plus Live Free or Die Hard (2007). Then on October 14th, the complete Hunger Games saga becomes available :

1. The Hunger Games (2012)
2. The Hunger Games : Catching Fire (2013)
3. The Hunger Games : Mockingjay Part 1 (2014)
4. The Hunger Games : Mockingjay Part 2 (2015)
5. The Hunger Games : The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes (2023)

That's the full franchise in one place, which is rare enough to be worth noting. Other notable film additions include Soul (2020), Edward Scissorhands (1990), True Lies (1994), Nightmare Alley (2021), and The Room Next Door (2024) arriving October 19th. If you want to compare what arrived last month, check out our full guide to what came to Hulu in September 2026.

Documentaries and reality shows : what's new this month

October is also a strong month for non-fiction content on Hulu. Here's a quick look at the documentary and reality arrivals worth bookmarking :

Super Scam Me also drops on October 18th, and Surviving Alaska : Women of the Wild arrives on October 7th. For true crime and investigative content, Larry Flynt for President (2021) hits on October 1st. It's a varied mix, and our tracking tools make it easy to see exactly when each title becomes streamable.

Anime, stand-up and everything else landing on Hulu this October

Beyond the big categories, October 2026 is unusually rich for anime on Hulu. Gachiakuta : Season 1A (subbed and dubbed) arrives October 5th. Haikyu ! ! Complete Season 1 (dubbed) follows on October 12th, alongside Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill. Then on October 27th, Classroom of the Elite and The God of High School both drop their complete first seasons, subbed and dubbed. That's a substantial anime catalog expansion in a single month.

Stand-up comedy also gets some attention. Jamie Foxx : Take Care of Yourself lands October 7th, and Heather McMahan : By a Thread (2026) arrives October 16th. Both are worth queuing up if you want something lighter between horror sessions.

A quick reminder : not all Hulu content is accessible via Hulu on Disney+, and this full list remains subject to change based on licensing agreements. Disney Bundle subscribers should double-check availability for specific titles before adding them to a watchlist. We update our database regularly to reflect any last-minute additions or removals, so it's worth checking back closer to each release date if something specific is on your radar.