The October lineup on Disney+ is packed with movies, series, and specials, plus a steady stream of podcast episodes and sports broadcasts. The platform is offering a curated Halloween collection for the month, with a mix of classics and new titles for anyone who wants to relive old thrills or test out fresh horrors.
The headline grabber is Coven Academy, a supernatural dramedy about three teenage witches-in-training. Set in New Orleans, the series promises a “thrilling, witty blend of magic, mystery and teen drama.”
The Halloween Collection
The October lineup features a curated assortment of movies, series, and specials. The collection is described as a mix of classics and new titles, aimed at anyone who wants to relive old thrills or test out fresh horrors.
Disney+ is also leaning heavily on podcasts this month. We’re Here to Help, a joint production from Disney+ and Hulu, appears multiple times across the schedule, alongside episodes of Dancing with the Stars Official Podcast and Hey Jonas! The Stick to Football and Stick to United with Wayne Rooney podcasts also get repeated airings.
Sports fans will find plenty to watch too. NHL games, including matchups between the Flyers and Devils, Blackhawks and Utah Mammoth, and Sharks and Blues, are scheduled throughout the month. College football broadcasts from College GameDay Built by The Home Depot round out the live offerings.
New Series Arrivals
Coven Academy is the marquee new arrival. The series follows three teenage witches-in-training through their magical education in New Orleans, blending comedy with supernatural intrigue. The show promises a “thrilling, witty blend of magic, mystery and teen drama.”
Other new series premieres include Merry Berry Love, a new animated show that launches Oct. 10, and VisionQuest, which premieres Oct. 14. R.J. Decker returns for a second season on the same day, while Megastorm starts its first season on Oct. 14.
Short-form content is also expanding. Chibi Tiny Tales gets a Season 8 premiere on Oct. 17, and Cartoonified! with Kiff: Shorts starts its second season on Oct. 10. The Locker Diaries: Coven Academy premiere lands on Oct. 17 as well.
Halloween Nightline
For viewers looking to fill a spooky evening, Oct. 7 offers a strong lineup. Marvel’s Spidey and his Amazing Friends gets new episodes, along with Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir Chibi: Shorts. Merry Berry Love delivers a new episode, and VisionQuest rounds out the night with its own new installment.
Earlier in the month, Oct. 7 brings a Halloween special episode of Big City Greens, plus special episodes of Kiff and Phineas and Ferb. Surviving Alaska: Women of the Wild and Vampirina: Teenage Vampire also air on that day.
The schedule is dense enough that a viewer could spend the entire month without seeing everything. Here is a quick look at the key dates:
| Date | Highlights |
|---|---|
| Oct. 2 | Coven Academy Season 1 |
| Oct. 10 | Merry Berry Love Season 1 Premiere |
| Oct. 14 | Megastorm Season 1 Premiere |
| Oct. 17 | Chibi Tiny Tales Season 8 Premiere |
| Oct. 24 | Coven Academy New Episode |
| Oct. 30 | Marvel’s Spidey and his Amazing Friends New Episodes |
Sports and Live Streams
Sports fans get a full slate of NHL games and college football broadcasts. The Flyers face the Devils on Oct. 1 at 7 p.m. ET, followed by the Blackhawks versus Utah Mammoth at 9:30 p.m. ET. On Oct. 8, the Sharks meet the Blues at 8 p.m. ET.
The NHL slate continues with the Flyers facing the Red Wings on Oct. 15 at 7:30 p.m. ET. The Kings play the Islanders on Oct. 22 at 7:30 p.m. ET, while the Utah Mammoth takes on the Seattle Kraken at 10 p.m. ET. On Oct. 29, the Blackhawks face the Red Wings at 7:30 p.m. ET, and the Sabres play the Ducks at 10 p.m. ET.
College football coverage comes from College GameDay Built by The Home Depot, airing on Oct. 10 and again on Oct. 17. The Banana Bowl streams live at 8 p.m. ET on Oct. 10.
The Podcast Marathon
Podcasts dominate the daily schedule. We’re Here to Help appears six times across the month, while Hey Jonas! shows up repeatedly. Dancing with the Stars Official Podcast Season 35 also gets new episodes regularly.
Short-form content is everywhere. Chibi Tiny Tales: Shorts Season 7 airs on Oct. 3, while Su-Purr Adventures: Shorts Season 3 drops new episodes on Oct. 16. Cartoonified! with Kiff: Shorts Season 2 premieres on Oct. 10, and Pupstruction Season 3 begins on Oct. 2.
The sheer volume of short-form releases is notable. Viewers who want to binge small chunks of animation will find plenty to choose from.
What To Watch This Month
The October lineup is ambitious, and there is plenty to see. The platform is adding new series, streaming live sports, and releasing a steady stream of podcasts. Whether you are a horror fan, a sports fan, or a casual listener, there is plenty to choose from.
The reliance on podcasts is a smart move. Short-form audio content is easy to consume during commutes or while doing chores, and the platform is giving listeners a steady stream of new episodes across genres.
The NHL coverage is also a strong draw for sports fans. The schedule spans multiple nights, giving viewers a reason to keep checking the platform even if they are not interested in the regular programming.
The Coven Academy premiere is the clearest highlight. A supernatural dramedy set in New Orleans is exactly the kind of niche content that streaming services thrive on.
For viewers who want to plan their month, the best approach is to pick a few favorites and ignore the rest. The schedule is too full to absorb all at once.
Here is the full breakdown of what to watch on Disney+ in October 2026:
- Oct. 2: Coven Academy Season 1
- Oct. 10: Merry Berry Love Season 1 Premiere
- Oct. 14: Megastorm Season 1 Premiere
- Oct. 17: Chibi Tiny Tales Season 8 Premiere
- Oct. 24: Coven Academy New Episode
- Oct. 30: Marvel’s Spidey and his Amazing Friends New Episodes
There is plenty to watch. The question is whether you can choose.
Source material: “What to Watch on Disney+ in October 2026,” Variety.
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