What’s coming soon to Sky and NOW in October 2025?

VOD News | On 04, Oct 2025

Sky is serving up spooky entertainment this October, with the debut of IT: Welcome to Derry and the return of The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon. For more information on the latest Sky TV packages and pricing, click here.

Don’t have Sky? You can also stream all of the above live and on-demand through NOW, Sky’s contract-free VOD service, which costs £9.99 a month for an Entertainment Membership.

Sky Cinema’s line-up, meanwhile, boasts Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy and a double-bill of Steven Soderbergh. Plus, for Sky Cinema subscribers on Sky platforms, there’s the added bonus of Paramount+ titles being included for free. For more information on getting Sky Cinema, click here. Again, if you don’t have Sky, you can also stream Sky Cinema’s movie catalogue live and on-demand through NOW, for £11.99 a month.

Here’s what’s coming soon to Sky and NOW in October 2025:

TV/Entertainment

Portrait Artist of the Year 2025 (Sky Arts, 8pm ) – 1st October

Portrait Artist of the Year returns for its 12th edition, as another set of brilliant artists take on the challenge of capturing a veritable rogue’s gallery of famous faces in pursuit of the top prize – a commission from a leading exhibitor worth £10,000.

The Essex Murders: Who Killed Goldfinger? (Sky Documentaries) – 4th October

On June 24th, 2015, one of Britain’s most notorious criminals, John “Goldfinger” Palmer was found dead in his Essex garden. While police originally believed he died of natural causes, they eventually confirmed the case was being treated as a professional hit. 28 years earlier, Palmer had been acquitted for his part in the infamous Brink’s-Mat robbery, where he melted down millions worth of gold from the £26 million raid to sell on. All 3 episodes arrive together.

Saturday Night Live: Season 51 (Sky Comedy) – 5th October

Get ready for a fresh batch of hosts and musical guests… Live from New York, it’s Saturday Night! Stretching into its second half-century, the US late-night comedy institution returns to Sky ahead of the launch of the highly anticipated UK edition next year. Episodes arrive weekly.

Never Mind the Buzzcocks: Season 5 (Sky Max, 9pm) – 7th October

Drop a beat and start humming that intro… Never Mind the Buzzcocks is back for series five! Host Greg Davies returns as the ringmaster of rock n’ roll, joined by team captains Noel Fielding and Sophie Willan, regular panellist Jamali Maddix, and, back by popular demand, special themed episodes featuring guest captains. Episodes arrive weekly.

Forensics: Catching the Killer: Season 5 (Sky Crime, 9pm) – 9th October

A look at how forensic science can help police solve serious crimes where the truth seems impossible to uncover. As the various twists and turns of each case unfold, the role of forensic science in providing answers is highlighted and examined. Episodes arrive weekly.

Revival (Sky Max, 10pm) – 12th October

On one miraculous day in rural Wisconsin, the recently deceased suddenly rise from their graves. But this is no zombie story as the “revived” appear and act just like they once were. When local officer and single mother Dana Cypress is unexpectedly thrown into the center of a brutal murder mystery of her own, she’s left to make sense of the chaos amidst a town gripped by fear and confusion where everyone, alive or undead, is a suspect. All episodes arrive together.

The Chair Company: Season 1 (Sky Comedy, 9pm) – 13th October

Former SNL writers Tim Robinson and Zach Kanin – the creators of I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson – are back with a new labyrinthine mystery-comedy. After an embarrassing incident at work, William Ronald “Ron” Trosper (Robinson) finds himself investigating a far-reaching conspiracy. Also starring Lake Bell, Sophia Lillis, Will Price and Lou Diamond Phillips. Episodes arrive weekly.

Witches of Essex (Sky History, 9pm) – 14th October

Rylan Clark teams up with anthropologist Professor Alice Roberts to investigate one of the darkest and most harrowing chapters in British history – the murder of hundreds of women accused of witchcraft. All 3 episodes arrive together.

The Iris Affair (Sky Atlantic, 9pm) – 16th October

When enigmatic genius Iris Nixon (Algar) cracks a string of complex online puzzles, she’s led to a piazza in Florence where she meets charismatic entrepreneur Cameron Beck (Hollander). He invites her to come and work for him to unlock a powerful and top-secret piece of technology. Her curiosity piqued, she accepts. But when Iris discovers its dangerous potential, she steals the journal containing the device’s activation sequence – and vanishes. The first four episodes arrive over two days, followed by episodes weekly.

The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon: Season 3 (Sky Max, 9pm) – 24th October

The Walking Dead universe returns to our screens for the third instalment of Daryl Dixon’s post-apocalyptic odyssey. Season three follows Daryl (Norman Reedus) and Carol (Melissa McBride) as they continue their journey to somehow return home and to the ones they love. As they struggle to find their way back, the path takes them farther astray, leading them through distant lands with ever-changing and unfamiliar conditions as they witness the various effects of the Walker apocalypse. All episodes arrive together.

IT: Welcome To Derry (Sky Max, 9pm) – 27th October

The Sky Exclusive drama series is set in the world of Stephen King’s “IT” universe, IT: Welcome to Derry is based on King’s “IT” novel and expands the vision established by filmmaker Andy Muschietti in the feature films “IT” and “IT Chapter Two. Episodes arrive weekly.

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Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy – 3rd October

Bridget Jones navigates life as a widow and single mum with the help of her family, friends, and former lover, Daniel. Back to work and on the apps, she’s pursued by a younger man and maybe – just maybe – her son’s science teacher.

Code 3 – 4th October

A pair of overworked, underpaid paramedics face a wild 24-hour shift when one quits and must train his rookie replacement. What begins as a routine day spirals into a chaotic ride full of emergencies, absurd encounters, and unexpected truths about life on the front lines. Starring Rainn Wilson (The Office US) and Lil Rel Howery (Get Out).

It Feeds – 5th October

A young girl insists that a malevolent entity is feeding on her, and her anguished father desperately struggles to protect his own daughter. To save the girl before she is consumed completely, a clairvoyant therapist must confront her own personal demons. Supernatural horror starring Ashley Greene (Twilight) and Shawn Ashmore (X-Men: Days of Future Past).

Grow – 10th October

GROW is a heart-warming tale of pumpkins, sabotage, and unlikely family bonds. A no-nonsense farmer in the self-proclaimed ‘Pumpkin Capital of the World’ takes in her estranged niece Charlie, who decides to enter the local pumpkin growing competition. As Charlie uses her unusual plant powers to nurture her pumpkin “Peter”, she grows closer to the town, the farm, and her new way of life.

Presence – 11th October

A couple and their children move into a seemingly normal suburban home. When strange events occur, they begin to believe there is something else in the house with them. The presence is about to disrupt their lives in unimaginable ways. Starring Lucy Liu and Julia Fox, from director Steven Soderbergh.

The Stranger in My Home – 12th October

Ali and her daughter Katie have a perfect life – until a stranger appears from nowhere, claiming to be Katie’s father. As secrets unravel, his obsession turns dangerous, pulling them into a web of lies and fear. Mystery starring Sophia Bush (One Tree Hill) based on the bestselling novel.

Black Bag – 17th October

From director Steven Soderbergh, Black Bag is a gripping spy drama about legendary intelligence agents George Woodhouse and his beloved wife Kathryn. When she is suspected of betraying the nation, George faces the ultimate test – loyalty to his marriage or his country.

Lake George – 18th October

Tasked by mobsters with putting an end to Phyllis'(Carrie Coon) life, Don (Shea Wigham) is unable to pull the trigger, and instead, the two set off on a road trip that evolves into something much more. Phyllis has designs of her own and proposes a little tag team action to Don: combine forces with the aim to steal all the money from the people who want her dead.

Ick – 19th October

Science teacher Hank’s life changes when he reconnects with his first love, all while facing an alien threat in their town.

Dog Man – 24th October

When a faithful police dog and his human police officer owner are injured together on the job, a harebrained but life-saving surgery fuses the two of them together and Dog Man is born. Dog Man is sworn to protect and serve – and fetch, sit and roll over.

Psycho Therapy – 25th October

Masquerading as a marriage counsellor, a serial killer teaches his methods to a desperate writer trying to find inspiration and save his marriage. Dark comedy starring Steve Buscemi.

Y2K – 26th October

On the last night of 1999, two high school juniors crash a New Years Eve party, only to find themselves fighting for their lives in this dial-up disaster comedy. Starring Jaeden Martell, Rachel Zegler, Julian Dennison and Fred Durst.

Companion – 31st October

During a weekend getaway at a secluded lakeside estate, a group of friends finds themselves entangled in a web of secrets, deception, and advanced technology. As tensions rise and loyalties are tested, they uncover unsettling truths about themselves and the world around them.

Titles coming soon to Sky and Now in October 2025

1st October
Portrait Artist of the Year 2025, Episode 1
Doc: Season 1, Episode 3
Fire Country: Season 3, Episode 10

2nd October
Brassic: Season 7, Episode 2
FBI: Season 7, Episode 9
FBI: International: Season 4, Episode 9

3rd October
Peacemaker: Season 2, Episode 7
Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy

4th October
The Essex Murders: Who Killed Goldfinger?

5th October
SWAT: Season 8, Episode 12
Saturday Night Live: Season 51, Episode 1

6th October
Task: Season 1, Episode 5

7th October
Romesh: Can't Knock the Hustle: Episode 3
FBI: Most Wanted: Season 6, Episode 9
Never Mind the Buzzcocks: Season 5, Episode 1
Art's Most Horrific: Episode 2

8th October
Portrait Artist of the Year 2025, Episode 2
Doc: Season 1, Episode 4
Fire Country: Season 3, Episode 11

9th October
Brassic: Season 7, Episode 3
FBI: Season 7, Episode 10
FBI: International: Season 4, Episode 10
Forensics: Catching the Killer: Season 5, Episode 1

10th October
Peacemaker: Season 2, Episode 8 (finale)

11th October
Presence

12th October
SWAT: Season 8, Episode 13
Saturday Night Live: Season 51, Episode 2
Revival: Season 1
The Stranger in My Home

13th October
Task: Season 1, Episode 6
The Chair Company: Season 1, Episode 1
Law & Order: Criminal Intent: Season 3 to 10

14th October
Romesh: Can't Knock the Hustle: Episode 4
FBI: Most Wanted: Season 6, Episode 10
Never Mind the Buzzcocks: Season 5, Episode 2
Art's Most Horrific: Episode 3 (finale)
Witches of Essex: Season 1

15th October
Portrait Artist of the Year 2025, Episode 3
Doc: Season 1, Episode 5
Fire Country: Season 3, Episode 12

16th October
Brassic: Season 7, Episode 4
FBI: Season 7, Episode 11
FBI: International: Season 4, Episode 11
Forensics: Catching the Killer: Season 5, Episode 2
The Iris Affair: Season 1, Episode 1

17th October
The Iris Affair: Season 1, Episode 2 to 4
Black Bag

18th October
Lake George

19th October
SWAT: Season 8, Episode 14
Saturday Night Live: Season 51, Episode 3
Ick

20th October
Task: Season 1, Episode 7 (finale)
The Chair Company: Season 1, Episode 2
Happy Town Pumpkin Party

21st October
FBI: Most Wanted: Season 6, Episode 11
Never Mind the Buzzcocks: Season 5, Episode 3
Britain's Most Evil Killers: Season 10, Episode 1

22nd October
Portrait Artist of the Year 2025, Episode 4
Doc: Season 1, Episode 6
Fire Country: Season 3, Episode 13

23rd October
Brassic: Season 7, Episode 5
FBI: Season 7, Episode 12
FBI: International: Season 4, Episode 12
Forensics: Catching the Killer: Season 5, Episode 3

24th October
The Iris Affair: Season 1, Episode 5
The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon: Season 3
Tales of the Walking Dead: Season 1
Dog Man

25th October
Psycho Therapy

26th October
SWAT: Season 8, Episode 15
Saturday Night Live: Season 51, Episode 4
Y2K

27th October
The Chair Company: Season 1, Episode 3
IT: Welcome To Derry: Season 1, Episode 1

28th October
FBI: Most Wanted: Season 6, Episode 12
Never Mind the Buzzcocks: Season 5, Episode 4
Britain's Most Evil Killers: Season 10, Episode 2
29th October
Portrait Artist of the Year 2025, Episode 5
Doc: Season 1, Episode 7
Fire Country: Season 3, Episode 14