October brings a diverse lineup of streaming releases across Netflix, Prime Video and JioHotstar, with new Indian films and series arriving alongside international dramas, K-dramas, anime and returning favourites. From Sardar 2 and Dupahiya Season 2 to The Diplomat Season 4 and Lupin Part 4, here are some of the major titles arriving on streaming platforms this month, along with their release dates.
Dupahiya Season 2 — Prime Video
The second season of the Hindi comedy-drama returns to the fictional village of Dhadakpur on Prime Video. Gajraj Rao, Renuka Shahane, Sparsh Shrivastava and Bhuvan Arora return, with Dinesh Lal Yadav joining the cast. The new season brings another set of problems and complications to the residents of Dhadakpur. Directed by Sonam Nair, the series premiered on October 1.
Sardar 2 — Prime Video
Karthi returns in dual roles as Vijay and Sardar in the sequel to the 2022 Tamil spy thriller. Directed by P. S. Mithran, Sardar 2 continues the espionage-driven story with Karthi, S. J. Suryah and an ensemble cast. The film began streaming on Prime Video on October 1 in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam and Kannada.
Ohh My Dog — Netflix
Directed by Amit Rai, Ohh My Dog is an investigative comedy-drama starring Pankaj Tripathi and Pavan Malhotra. The film follows two parallel mysteries involving a missing dog and a missing young labourer, whose stories gradually become connected. After its theatrical release in August, the film began streaming on Netflix on October 1.
East of Eden — Netflix
Netflix's adaptation of John Steinbeck's classic novel East of Eden arrives as a seven-episode limited series. Starring Florence Pugh, Christopher Abbott and Mike Faist, the series follows the Trask family across generations, with Pugh playing Cathy Ames. All seven episodes began streaming globally on October 1.
Romanchakam — Netflix
The Telugu romantic comedy Romanchakam follows an entrepreneur who hopes to make money through romance but unexpectedly falls in love. When the woman blocks him on social media, he attempts to reignite their relationship. Starring Sumanth Prabhas and Ananathika Sanilkumar, the film arrived on Netflix on October 1 with audio options including Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada.
#Love — Netflix
Directed by Balaji Mohan, #Love is a Tamil romantic drama centred on rival dating-app founders Tara and Matthew. Played by Aishwarya Lekshmi and Arjun Das, the two put their opposing ideas about love and compatibility to the test through a 60-day challenge. The film arrived on Netflix on October 2.
Bethlehem Kudumba Unit — JioHotstar
The Malayalam romantic comedy Bethlehem Kudumba Unit, starring Nivin Pauly and Mamitha Baiju, makes its OTT debut on JioHotstar on October 2. The film follows a romance that creates complications within a close-knit community and explores relationships, family dynamics and social expectations.
Animals — Netflix
Ben Affleck and Kerry Washington star in this political thriller about an LA mayoral candidate and his wife whose son is kidnapped, forcing them to make difficult choices while trying to raise the ransom. Animals arrives on Netflix on October 9.
Take Charge of My Heart — Netflix
This Korean romantic comedy series follows a corporate heir with an artificial heart who meets a woman with a unique electrical ability. Kim Young-kwang and Chae Soo-bin lead the series, which is based on a web novel. Take Charge of My Heart premieres on Netflix on October 9.
100 Days of Deception — Netflix
This South Korean period espionage series is set in 1932 Gyeongseong during the Japanese colonial period. It follows a skilled pickpocket who assumes a false identity to infiltrate the Japanese Government-General of Joseon as part of an independence mission. Kim You-jung and Park Jin-young lead the series, which begins streaming on Netflix on October 10.
The Diplomat Season 4 — Netflix
Netflix's political drama The Diplomat returns for its fourth season on October 15. Keri Russell reprises her role as US diplomat Kate Wyler, whose diplomatic assignment continues amid another international political crisis. The fourth season consists of eight episodes, which are scheduled to be available on Netflix from October 15.
Masterplan — Prime Video
Masterplan is a crime comedy about a legendary thief who recruits two young strangers for an ambitious heist involving the Mona Lisa, only to reveal that they are his long-lost children. Stanley Tucci, Simona Tabasco and Victor Belmondo lead the cast. Directed by Thomas Vincent, the film arrives on Prime Video in India on October 16.
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 — Netflix
The standalone second season of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners returns to Night City with a new group of characters and mercenaries. The new 10-episode story follows a fresh crew and introduces a different narrative within the world of Cyberpunk 2077. Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 premieres on Netflix on October 20.
The Terminal List Season 2 — Prime Video
Chris Pratt returns as Navy SEAL Commander James Reece in the second season of The Terminal List. Based on Jack Carr's novel True Believer, the new season expands Reece's story into a globe-spanning espionage thriller involving a conspiracy that reaches from Moscow to Langley. All eight episodes premiere on Prime Video on October 21.
Lupin Part 4 — Netflix
Omar Sy returns as Assane Diop in the fourth part of Netflix's French crime thriller Lupin. Following the events of Part 3, Assane remains in prison while trying to keep a promise to his son. All eight episodes of Lupin Part 4 arrive on Netflix on October 23.
The One About Matthew Perry — Netflix
The One About Matthew Perry is a documentary series exploring the life and legacy of the Friends star through testimonies from people close to him. Netflix describes the series as covering Perry's Hollywood career, advocacy and death through the perspective of his inner circle. It arrives on Netflix on October 27.
Final Thought
October 2026 brings a varied mix of Indian films and series, international dramas, Korean romances, anime and returning global franchises to streaming platforms. From Dupahiya Season 2 and Sardar 2 to The Diplomat Season 4, The Terminal List Season 2 and Lupin Part 4, the month's lineup covers a wide range of genres and languages. With new releases arriving throughout the month, viewers have plenty of options to add to their streaming watchlist.
