October delivers Tubi’s most impressive lineup yet for October 2025, combining spine-chilling horror for the Halloween season with acclaimed cinema classics. Full October 2025 schedule!
1. American History X
Edward Norton delivers a powerhouse performance in this unflinching drama about a former white supremacist trying to prevent his younger brother from following the same path. Tony Kaye’s directorial debut remains a vital and challenging examination of racism and redemption.
2. Ex Machina
Alex Garland’s intelligent sci-fi thriller starring Oscar Isaac, Domhnall Gleeson, and Alicia Vikander explores artificial intelligence and consciousness with stunning visual effects and thought-provoking themes. This Oscar-winning film is essential viewing for anyone interested in technology’s future.
3. Chungking Express (October 13)
Wong Kar-wai’s beloved romantic drama captures the loneliness and connection of urban life in Hong Kong through two interconnected stories. This visually stunning film is a masterpiece of international cinema that influenced countless filmmakers.
4. The Ring
Gore Verbinski’s American remake of the Japanese horror classic “Ringu” remains one of the most effective horror films ever made. Naomi Watts stars in this terrifying tale of a cursed videotape that kills viewers seven days after watching it.
5. Paris Is Burning
Jennie Livingston’s groundbreaking documentary explores New York’s ballroom culture and drag scene in the 1980s. This influential film introduced mainstream audiences to voguing and ball culture while highlighting the struggles of LGBTQ+ people of color.
6. Always Lady London (October 10)
Tubi’s new three-part documentary offers an intimate look at rapper Lady London’s journey to create her debut album while facing personal and professional pressures. This behind-the-scenes access provides insight into the modern music industry’s challenges.
7. Annihilation
Alex Garland’s mind-bending sci-fi horror starring Natalie Portman follows a biologist who ventures into a mysterious zone called “The Shimmer.” This visually stunning film combines body horror with philosophical themes about self-destruction and change.
8. The Color Purple
Steven Spielberg’s powerful adaptation of Alice Walker’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel follows Celie’s journey from abuse to empowerment in early 20th century Georgia. Whoopi Goldberg’s breakout performance anchors this emotionally devastating and ultimately uplifting drama.
9. Green Room
Jeremy Saulnier’s intense thriller traps a punk rock band in a venue with violent white supremacists. Starring Anton Yelchin and Patrick Stewart, this claustrophobic survival horror delivers relentless tension and brutal violence.
10. Big Trouble in Little China
John Carpenter’s cult classic action-comedy starring Kurt Russell blends martial arts, supernatural horror, and screwball comedy into an endlessly entertaining adventure. This wildly imaginative film about ancient Chinese magic in modern San Francisco has gained appreciation over time.
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