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The biggest animated movie of 2026 just proved it doesn’t need theaters to dominate anymore. Disney+’s newest No. 1 film continues a record-breaking streak that shows absolutely no signs of slowing down. Pixar’s Toy Story 5 maintains its position atop the Disney+ streaming charts in the United States. According to FlixPatroldata for October 6, 2026, the film holds the No. 1 spot on both the platform’s overall and movies rankings.

R. L. Stine’s horror stories are returning to the screen with a new movie centered on a sinister traveling clown troupe. The film will arrive as part of the streaming service’s growing partnership with the bestselling horror author. Tubi announced R.L. Stine’s Afraid of Clowns on Thursday, October 1. The live-action horror movie is scheduled to premiere exclusively on the platform in 2027.

Taylor Swift‘s new album edition has drawn some sharply negative reviews since its September 25 launch. Now, an unnamed source claims Swift has been taking criticism of The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore “very personally.” For those unversed, the deluxe edition dropped on September 25. However, the project’s numbers seemingly tell a different story. Star cited an unnamed source who claimed Swift was taking the criticism “very personally” despite the release’s strong commercial performance.

Sarah Michelle Gellar is returning to vampire-slaying mode ahead of Halloween. The 49-year-old actress has stepped back into the supernatural world for a new vampire-themed video. She is helping Buffalo Wild Wings celebrate Halloween with its new Fright Feast menu. The limited-time offer includes Vampire Hunter Wings, Black Garlic Glaze Cheese Curds, and a Vampirita cocktail.

Thirty-six years after the original outlaw squad first rode across the big screen, Kiefer Sutherland has confirmed that a long-awaited Western reunion is finally moving closer to reality. The actor dropped a major update on Young Guns 3: Dead or Alive, revealing that a completed script is already making the rounds among the original cast.

Ryan Murphy‘s latest series has reached the top of Netflix‘s TV chart with no sign of slipping. The latest season of his anthology series has grown its viewership in its second week on the platform. Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story is the fourth season of the Monster anthology series. It has retained the No. 1 spot on Netflix’s English TV list for a second consecutive week. According to Netflix, the show’s viewership increased 20% week over week.

Harlan Coben‘s fan-favorite crime show is back with its Final Twist Season 2 trailer. This sequel season of the true crime series is set to debut on October 5 on CBS Television Network at 10:00-11:00 PM ET/PT. It will stream live for Paramount+ Premium subscribers and on demand the following day for all other tiers. New episodes will air weekly on Mondays. Harlan Coben’s Final Twist Season 2 unveils yet another twisted narrative and intricate plot from Coben, the world’s best-selling mystery author.

A new crime drama starring Russell Crowe has arrived on Netflix. It brings the story of one of America’s most notorious criminal investigations to life. The film focuses on the manhunt surrounding a figure whose actions remained unresolved for years and whose identity became one of the country’s most infamous mysteries. According to Netflix’s official global Top 10 data, Unabomber debuted at No. 1 on the weekly English film chart with 16.4 million views during its opening frame.

Warner Bros. Discovery has responded to the early critical reviews of Tom Cruise’s Digger. The film is set to hit theaters soon, but its early reviews have been less than favorable, with critics raising various concerns. In a promotional post on X for the movie, Warner Bros. wrote, “Decide for yourself. DIGGER – in theaters and IMAX FRIDAY. Tickets on sale now.” This marketing strategy was a direct appeal to the general audience, without hiding the movie’s intensely polarizing reception.

It won’t be long before Obsession fans get to see director Curry Barker’s next film in theaters. Focus Features and Blumhouse-Atomic Monster have officially announced a release date for Barker‘s upcoming horror-comedy Anything But Ghosts. The film will arrive in theaters on May 7, 2027. Focus will retain worldwide rights for the film, while Universal Pictures International will handle international distribution.