All the Movies Coming to Disney+ and Apple TV+ in October 2025

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Both Disney+ and Apple TV+ have a lot happening this month, featuring classic favorites, fresh documentaries, and an exciting Marvel show for younger viewers. Here are brief, helpful summaries of each title – including what it’s about, the cast, and the filmmakers – to help you choose what to watch first.

Each entry includes release dates and service information to help with your planning. You’ll also find key plot details, as well as the confirmed cast and crew, all sourced from official studio information, trusted news sources, and film databases-we cut out the extra details and give you just the facts.

‘Something Wicked This Way Comes’ (1983)

The movie based on Ray Bradbury’s work will be available on Disney+ starting Friday, October 3. This dark fantasy tells the story of two boys from Illinois-Will Halloway and Jim Nightshade-who find a creepy carnival led by Mr. Dark, a showman whose carousel has the power to alter people’s ages. The film features Jason Robards as Will’s dad, Charles Halloway, Jonathan Pryce as Mr. Dark, Diane Ladd, Pam Grier as the Dust Witch, Royal Dano as the lightning-rod salesman Tom Fury, and a supporting cast of other talented actors.

The film was directed by Jack Clayton, with a screenplay by Ray Bradbury adapting his own 1962 novel. It was produced by Walt Disney Productions (along with The Bryna Company), and the music was composed by James Horner. Stephen H. Burum was the cinematographer, and Barry Mark Gordon and Art J. Nelson handled the film editing. The central struggle-between good and alluring evil-faithfully reflects the novel’s ideas, and key plot elements like the hall of mirrors, the carousel that spins the wrong way, and Mr. Cooger’s changes are all included in the movie.

‘Marvel’s Spidey and Iron Man: Avengers Team Up!’ (2025)

A special episode bringing together characters from different preschool shows will be available on Disney+ starting Friday, October 17. It features Spidey from ‘Marvel’s Spidey and his Amazing Friends’ joining younger versions of the Avengers. Together with Iron Man, they work to prevent Ultron and Green Goblin from taking control of all the city’s technology. The episode is a production of Disney Jr. and Marvel Studios, in association with Atomic Cartoons.

Marvel has announced two ‘Spidey and Iron Man: Avengers Team Up!’ specials designed for younger viewers, as part of a larger collection of preschool programming. This initial episode will be 22 minutes long and will be the first to air. Details about the show’s production also reveal when it will premiere in the U.S. and be released in English.

‘Brittany Murphy: An ID Mystery’ (2020)

The Investigation Discovery special will be available on Disney+ starting Saturday, October 18. It takes a close look at the events surrounding the death of actress Brittany Murphy, who passed away at age 32, and also explores the similar attention given when her husband, Simon Monjack, died a few months later. The program includes interviews with people who knew Murphy, as well as past video footage, all focused on her life and the unanswered questions surrounding her death.

I recently watched a fascinating one-hour documentary directed by Bryan Gildner – though some releases also credit Christopher Mitchell and Lauren J. Przybyszewski. It was produced for Investigation Discovery and has been widely available since it first came out in 2020. What’s consistent across all the listings – whether you’re checking IMDb, streaming services, or other databases – are the credits and basic details like its TV-14 rating and the studio information. It’s good to see that information is standardized, making it easy to find accurate details.

‘The Lost Bus’ (2025)

Apple TV+ will release the movie on Friday, October 3. The film is a survival drama inspired by the tragic 2018 Camp Fire in California and is based on Lizzie Johnson’s book, ‘Paradise.’ It tells the story of a school bus driver and a teacher as they desperately try to get 22 children to safety through a rapidly spreading wildfire. Matthew McConaughey plays the bus driver, Kevin McKay, and he stars alongside America Ferrera. Yul Vázquez and Ashlie Atkinson are also featured in the cast. Learn more about the real events that inspired the film.

The Apple Original Film, directed by Paul Greengrass and co-written with Brad Ingelsby, has a runtime of about 2 hours and 9 minutes. It premiered at film festivals, had a limited release in theaters, and is now available for streaming on Apple TV+. Critics have praised the film for effectively blending personal stories with impressive scenes of large-scale wildfires.

‘Stiller & Meara: Nothing Is Lost’ (2025)

The documentary, directed by Ben Stiller, will be available to stream on Apple TV+ starting Friday, October 24. It tells the story of comedy partners Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara, following their journey from the 1950s and highlighting their achievements in television, theater, and film, as well as their impact on their family. The film includes interviews with Ben Stiller, Amy Stiller, Christine Taylor, Christopher Walken, Stephen Colbert, and more.

According to Apple’s official statements, Ben Stiller directed the film, which is described as both a deeply personal look at his family and a broader exploration of the comedic legacies of two influential performers who impacted American comedy. Industry news and entertainment reports provide details about the film’s premiere and who attended.

Do you have any shows or movies you’re excited about from this month’s Disney+ and Apple TV+ releases? Share your recommendations (and tell us what you plan to watch first!) in the comments!

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2025-09-30 19:15