Weekly International Movie & TV Show News Roundup
The week of 5–9 October 2026 has brought major announcements from Marvel, HBO, Netflix, Disney+ and international cinema. New superhero projects were revealed at New York Comic Con, several long-awaited trailers arrived, and the weekend box office delivered a strong result for horror.
Here is this week’s international movie and TV news roundup, including new releases, casting updates, trailers, streaming picks and a spotlight on Indian cinema.
Releases
VisionQuest arrives on Disney+
Marvel’s VisionQuest makes its Disney+ debut on 14 October 2026, following a surprise first-episode screening at New York Comic Con attended by star Paul Bettany.
The series continues Vision’s story after his reboot, with the character hiding from people who want to use him as a weapon. While searching for a new purpose, Vision encounters different artificial intelligence personas within his programming, including Ultron.
The story also introduces Thomas Shepherd, a mysterious boy who may be connected to Vision’s past. Disney describes the series as a science-fiction drama with superhero elements, giving it a more thoughtful and mysterious tone than a straightforward action show.
Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man season 2 gets a date
The animated Marvel series Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man returns for season 2 on 13 January 2027.
The show follows Peter Parker as he begins his journey towards becoming Spider-Man, with a visual style inspired by the character’s early comic-book history. Season 1 explored Peter’s school life, his first days as a hero and his growing relationship with Norman Osborn.
Disney+ has confirmed the new season’s release date, giving fans a clear date to add to their calendars.
Streaming releases available today
There are several new titles to watch from 9 October:
- Matchbox: The Movie arrives on Apple TV+, starring John Cena, Jessica Biel, Sam Richardson and Teyonah Parris. The action comedy follows an undercover CIA agent who reconnects with childhood friends before they become involved in an international mission.
- Animals is now available on Netflix. Ben Affleck directs and stars alongside Kerry Washington in the crime thriller.
- Haunted Hotel season 2 opens its doors on Netflix. The animated comedy returns to the haunted Undervale Hotel, with Will Forte, Eliza Coupe, Skyler Gisondo, Natalie Palamides and Jimmi Simpson among the voice cast.
Netflix’s official Haunted Hotel update confirms the new season’s worldwide release.
Casting News
HBO orders Crazy Rich Asians series
HBO has officially greenlit a Crazy Rich Asians drama series based on Kevin Kwan’s books.
Constance Wu and Henry Golding will return as Rachel Chu and Nick Young, while Michelle Yeoh is back as Eleanor Young. Ronny Chieng is also expected to reprise his role as Eddie Cheng.
The series will continue after the events of the 2018 movie rather than acting as a direct remake. Adele Lim, who co-wrote the original film, will serve as showrunner and executive producer.
The return of the original cast gives the project a strong connection to the movie, which was widely praised for its representation of Asian characters and families in a major Hollywood production.
Read the Los Angeles Times report on the HBO series.
Scarlett Johansson appears in The Exorcist: Martyrs
The first look at Scarlett Johansson in The Exorcist: Martyrs has been revealed.
Directed by Mike Flanagan, the new film follows a New York homicide detective and single mother whose investigation leads her towards a disturbing supernatural case. Johansson plays Julie Miller, while John Leguizamo appears as Father Sunday.
The film is scheduled for a 12 March 2027 cinema release. The first look suggests that the film will combine police investigation elements with psychological and supernatural horror.
Read more about the first look in Esquire Singapore.
Trailers and New Announcements
Marvel unveils Zodiac
Marvel Television used New York Comic Con to announce Zodiac, a new live-action spy thriller planned for Disney+ in 2028.
Filming is expected to begin in spring 2027. Details about the cast and story are still being kept quiet, but the title and spy-thriller description point towards a more grounded Marvel project.
The announcement adds another style of series to Marvel’s growing television slate. Alongside superheroes, the studio is now exploring espionage, crime, animation and darker supernatural stories.
The official Marvel NYCC announcement has more details.
Marvel Zombies becomes an annual special event
Marvel also confirmed that Marvel Zombies will return as three separate annual specials:
- Marvel Zombies: The Winter Soldier, 2027
- Marvel Zombies: The Fist of Khonshu, 2028
- Marvel Zombies: The Last Guardian, 2029
Each title will explore a different part of the undead Marvel universe. The specials will give the studio a chance to experiment with darker stories while keeping the releases tied to a yearly Halloween season.
Daredevil: Born Again season 3 will be the final chapter
Marvel confirmed that Daredevil: Born Again season 3 will be the show’s final season, arriving in 2027.
A new trailer shown during the NYCC presentation features Matt Murdock behind bars and teases a reunion of the Defenders. The trailer has already created plenty of discussion among fans, particularly around how Matt ended up in prison and whether old alliances can survive the show’s increasingly dangerous world.
Making season 3 the final chapter should allow the series to build towards a proper conclusion for Charlie Cox’s version of Daredevil.
For the full Marvel announcements, visit the Marvel Television and Animation NYCC recap.
New trailer for The Altruists
Netflix has released the trailer for The Altruists, a limited series about the rise and collapse of the FTX cryptocurrency empire.
Julia Garner plays Caroline Ellison, while Anthony Boyle portrays Sam Bankman-Fried. The trailer presents the pair as ambitious young idealists who believe they can change the financial system. Their personal and professional relationship eventually leads to one of the biggest financial scandals of the decade.
Netflix describes the couple as a modern “Bonnie and Clyde”, though this time the story involves cryptocurrency, billions of dollars and a global technology empire.
All eight episodes arrive on Netflix on 19 November 2026.
Watch the official The Altruists trailer update from Netflix Tudum.
Ranabaali trailer arrives
The trailer for Indian period action film Ranabaali has also arrived ahead of its 16 October premiere.
Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna lead the film, which is set during India’s struggle against the British Empire. The trailer promises large-scale action, political conflict and a dramatic historical backdrop.
The film is expected to attract international attention as Indian cinema continues to produce ambitious period films for audiences around the world.
Box Office and International Spotlight
Horror led the weekend box office, with Other Mommy opening to more than $20 million. The film stars Jessica Chastain and follows a family facing a sinister shape-shifting presence that resembles a mother.
Aaron Sorkin’s The Social Reckoning had a much quieter opening, landing at around $6–8 million. The film follows a new story connected to the world of social media and Silicon Valley.
Guillermo del Toro’s Pan’s Labyrinth also returned to cinemas for its 20th anniversary. The re-release gives audiences a chance to see the acclaimed fantasy film on the big screen once again.
Read the latest box-office breakdown from Deadline.
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Which story are you most excited about this week: VisionQuest, Daredevil: Born Again, The Altruists, Ranabaali or the return of Crazy Rich Asians?