David Farnor | On 06, Oct 2026

Sky is dialling up the scares this October, with the debut of supernatural series YAGA and Friday the 13th prequel Crystal Lake. But’s the tension of a relationship gone wrong that really sets the tone for the month, with the arrival of star-studded divorce drama War. (Reminder: Sky includes new HBO Max titles in its Sky Ultimate TV subscription – and, for NOW’s streaming customers, HBO Max Basic with Ads is also included in NOW Entertainment memberships.) For more information on the latest Sky TV packages and pricing, click here.

Sky Cinema’s line-up, meanwhile, features Scream 7, Kiss of the Spider Woman, How to Make a Killing, One Last Shot, The Deb and Splitsville. 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.

Here’s what’s currently confirmed as coming soon to Sky and NOW in October 2026:

 

Entertainment/TV

War (Sky Atlantic, 9pm) – 2nd October

Sky Original series WAR is a bold, new and high-stakes legal drama from George Kay (Lupin, Hijack) following the lives of London’s most powerful lawyers as firms Cathcarts & Sons and Taylor & Byrne clash over a headline-grabbing legal battle, drawing ambitious young lawyer Jonathan “Johnny” Warren (Archie Renaux) into a ruthless world where ambition is currency, betrayal is strategy, and winning is everything. Season one follows the explosive divorce of British tech entrepreneur Morgan Henderson (Dominic West) and international film star Carla Duval (Sienna Miller), as Cathcarts & Sons and Taylor & Byrne stop at nothing to secure victory for their clients. New episodes arrive weekly.

Portrait Artist of the Year 2026 (Sky Atlantic, 9pm) – 7th October

Portrait Artist of the Year returns for its thirteenth series, ushering in a bold new era for the beloved programme with, for the first time in the history of the programme, an entirely refreshed judging panel. Joining our host Stephen Mangan will be three formidable voices from the contemporary art world: Britain’s best-known contemporary Portrait Painter, Jonathan Yeo; Eva Langret, Director of Frieze London; and art historian and broadcaster Katy Hessel. Together, they will challenge, champion and ultimately crown the Sky Arts Portrait Artist of the Year 2026. Episodes arrive weekly.

Grimsburg: Season 3 (Sky One, 11.30pm) – 9th October

Detective Marvin Flute (John Hamm) returns with his entourage of bizarre friends, associates and family members as Grimsburg season three hits our screens. In the premiere episode, a ruggedly handsome, well-dressed stranger passes through Grimsburg and infects the town with a “Zaddy” virus. Episodes arrive weekly.

Rob & Romesh Vs: Season 9 (Sky One, 9pm) – 14th October

From Bollywood to MMA, Heavy Metal to K-Pop, Shakespeare to Hollyoaks, there’s no job too big, no learning curve too steep for Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan. Now returning with a four-episode ninth series, the pair will launch head first into a new range of experiences, as the hapless duo try their hand at something new and do their best not to fail miserably. Episodes arrive weekly.

Crystal Lake (Sky Atlantic 9pm) – 19th October

A prequel to the Friday the 13th franchise, Crystal Lake follows single mother Pam Voorhees (Linda Cardellini) who has been unable to shake her grief after her young, sickly son Jason tragically drowned in the town lake almost a year before. When two strangers arrive at Pam’s door digging into her past, a disturbing chain of events is set into motion, leaving the townspeople of Crystal Lake wondering: just who is Pam Voorhees? All episodes arrive at once on demand.

John le Carré: A New Life (Sky Arts, 9pm) – 21st October

John le Carré: A New Life reveals how espionage, betrayal, family and love shaped John le Carré’s remarkable life, his landmark novels, his love affairs and the films adapted from his work. The documentary explores how David Cornwell, the man behind the John le Carré name, transformed spy fiction by replacing glamour and heroism with moral ambiguity.

The Handel Scandal: The Making of the Messiah (Sky Arts, 8pm) – 27th October

Produced by Brighton’s Factory Films, directed by Lisa Fairbank and executive produced by Julie Heathcote, The Handel Scandal explores the controversial genesis of George Frideric Handel’s sacred oratorio Messiah and its connection to disgraced English performer Susannah Cibber

Golden State Killer: Unmasking a Monster (Sky Crime, 9pm) – 27th October

Exclusive testimony and newly unearthed archive re-examine the crimes of Joseph DeAngelo, the Golden State Killer, asking whether his terror began years earlier and how many victims may remain unidentified – while exposing the dual life of a family man who hid in plain sight.

YAGA (Sky Altantic, 9pm) – 31st October

YAGA follows Rapp (Noah Reid), a private investigator who arrives in a small coastal town to investigate the disappearance of a young heir to a powerful fishery, Henry Park (Hudson Williams). He finds himself at odds with an apprehensive local detective, Carson (Clark Backo), a charismatic university professor with a taste for younger men, Katherine (Carrie-Anne Moss), and a labyrinth of enigmatic suspects, secret lives, and ancient magic. Episode 1 to 3 arrive together, followed by episodes weekly.

Boorman and The Devil (Sky Documentaries, 9pm) – 31st October

After the success of Point Blank and Deliverance, Warner Brothers offered John Boorman the opportunity of a lifetime… the chance to direct a sequel to their smash hit, The Exorcist directed by William Friedkin in 1973.

 

Sky Cinema / Movies

Better Man – 1st October

Better Man is based on the true story of the meteoric rise, dramatic fall, and remarkable resurgence of British pop superstar Robbie Williams, one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Under the visionary direction of Michael Gracey (The Greatest Showman), the film is uniquely told from Robbie’s perspective, capturing his signature wit and indomitable spirit. It follows Robbie’s journey from childhood, to being the youngest member of chart-topping boyband Take That, through to his unparalleled achievements as a record-breaking solo artist – all the while confronting the challenges that stratospheric fame and success can bring.

One Last Shot – 2nd October

A seasoned Navy SEAL ventures into enemy territory to stop a former comrade turned domestic terrorist from taking control of the U.S. missile defense network. Action thriller with Scott Adkins and Dolph Lundgren.

Cold Storage – 3rd October

Teacake (Joe Keery) and Naomi (Georgina Campbell), two young employees of a selfstorage company built on the site of an old US military base, have their wildest night shift ever when a parasitic fungus escapes from the lowest sublevel of the base, where it was sealed by the government decades before. As the temperature rises underground, this highly contagious and rapidly mutating microorganism multiplies and unleashes its brain-controlling, body-bursting terrors on the facility’s inhabitants –
human and otherwise.

The Deb – 4th October

An original musical comedy about two teenage cousins who dig deep to find selfacceptance and a date to the Debutante Ball in a small country town in Australia. Rebel Wilson’s hotly anticipated directorial debut.

Mother’s Pride – 9th October

From the team behind Finding Your Feet and Fisherman’s Friends comes Mother’s Pride, a story about the Harley family who after losing their matriarch, must come together to save their pub and village through the art of beer-brewing.

Mexicali – 10th October

Ex-fighter Joe runs a farm in Mexico, but after taking underground fights to support workers, he’s forced to defend himself and Marco from a gang.

HitPig – 11th October

A bounty hunter pig finds himself trekking the globe with a free-spirited elephant he intended to capture. Starring Jason Sudeikis, Lilly Singh and Rainn Wilson.

Scream 7 – 16th October

When a new Ghostface killer emerges in the quiet town where Sidney has built a new life, her darkest fears are realised as her daughter becomes the next target. Determined to protect her family, she must face the horrors of her past to put an end to the bloodshed once and for all.

Kiss of the Spider Woman – 17th October

Dreamgirls and Beauty and the Beast director Bill Condon returns to the movie musical in this dazzling Technicolor-hued fantasy. Valentín (Diego Luna), a political prisoner, shares a cell with Molina (Tonatiuh), a window dresser convicted of public indecency. The two form an unlikely bond as Molina recounts the plot of a Hollywood musical starring his favorite silver screen diva, Ingrid Luna (Jennifer Lopez). Based on the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical hit.

Racewalkers – 18th October

A struggling racewalking coach and a washed-up pro baseball player with a surprisingly natural stride team up to take on the best walker in the sport.

How to Make a Killing – 23rd October

Disowned at birth by his obscenely wealthy family, blue-collar Becket Redfellow (Glen Powell) will stop at nothing to reclaim his inheritance, no matter how many relatives stand in his way.

Midwinter Break – 24th October

Midwinter Break is a stirring meditation on faith, commitment, and the enduring power of love, as a longtime couple takes a life-changing trip to Amsterdam.

Couples Weekend – 25th October

Trapped in a cozy cabin by a blizzard, two couples ring in the new year with a mysterious cocktail that strips away their inhibitions, turning their romantic getaway into a showdown of secrets, betrayals and rapidly shifting loyalties.

Finnegan’s Foursome – 27th October

Two rival brothers and their adult children head to Ireland to honor their late father’s final wish: scattering his ashes on the coastal golf course he adored. What starts as a clash of egos, old grudges, and comic misadventures becomes a week of unlikely bonding and hard-won warmth. Along the way, the Finnegans learn that family – like golf – takes patience, forgiveness, and a willingness to play through the rough.

Splitsville – 31st October

After Ashley (Adria Arjona) asks for a divorce, good-natured Carey (Kyle Marvin) runs to his friends, Julie (Dakota Johnson) and Paul (Michael Angelo Covino), for support. He’s shocked to discover that the secret to their happiness is an open marriage, that is until Carey crosses the line and throws all of their relationships into chaos.

 

Titles coming soon to Sky and Now in October 2026

1st October The Paper: Season 2, Episode 7 to 8 (finale) Fightland: Season 1, Episode 8 CIA: Season 1, Episode 12 28 Days The Addams Family Addams Family Values Army Of Darkness Better Man Black Christmas (2019) Boy In the Striped Pyjamas Casper A Christmas Carol (1999) The Crow (2024) The Equalizer The Equalizer 2 Evolution The Fog (1980) Hot Fuzz The Hunger Games The Hunger Games: Catching Fire The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2 Insidious: The Last Key It Takes Two (1995) Krampus Monster House Mr Deeds Mrs. Santa Claus (1996) Ouija (2014) Ouija: Origin Of Evil Paul Rugrats Go Wild The Rugrats Movie Shaft (2000) Shaun Of The Dead Sixteen Candles She's Out Of My League White Chicks The World's End

2nd October War: Season 1, Episode 1 Chicago Fire: Season 14, Episode 15 Chicago Med: Season 11, Episode 15 Chicago PD: Season 13, Episode 15 One Last Shot

3rd October Cold Storage

4th October The Deb

5th October Law & Order: Special Victims Unit: Season 27, Episode 20

6th October Gemma Collins: Everything. All At Once.: Season 1, Episode 6

7th October Portrait Artist of the Year 2026: Episode 1 Fire Country: Season 4, Episode 15

8th October CIA: Season 1, Episode 13

9th October Grimsburg: Season 3, Episode 1 War: Season 1, Episode 2 Chicago Fire: Season 14, Episode 16 Chicago Med: Season 11, Episode 16 Chicago PD: Season 13, Episode 16 Mother's Pride

10th October Saturday Night Live UK: Season 2, Episode 4 Mexicali

11th October HitPig

12th October Law & Order: Special Victims Unit: Season 27, Episode 21

13th October Gemma Collins: Everything. All At Once.: Season 1, Episode 7

14th October Portrait Artist of the Year 2026: Episode 2 Fire Country: Season 4, Episode 16 Rob & Romesh Vs: Season 9, Episode 1

15th October CIA: Season 1, Episode 14

16th October Grimsburg: Season 3, Episode 2 War: Season 1, Episode 3 Chicago Fire: Season 14, Episode 17 Chicago Med: Season 11, Episode 17 Chicago PD: Season 13, Episode 17 Scream 7

17th October Saturday Night Live UK: Season 2, Episode 5 Kiss of the Spider Woman

18th October Racewalkers

19th October Law & Order: Special Victims Unit: Season 27, Episode 22 Crystal Lake: Season 1

20th October Gemma Collins: Everything. All At Once.: Season 1, Episode 8 (finale)

21st October Portrait Artist of the Year 2026: Episode 3 Fire Country: Season 4, Episode 17 John le Carré: A New Life Rob & Romesh Vs: Season 9, Episode 2

22nd October CIA: Season 1, Episode 15

23rd October Grimsburg: Season 3, Episode 3 War: Season 1, Episode 4 Chicago Fire: Season 14, Episode 18 Chicago Med: Season 11, Episode 18 Chicago PD: Season 13, Episode 18 How to Make a Killing

24th October Saturday Night Live UK: Season 2, Episode 6 Midwinter Break

25th October Couples Weekend

26th October Law & Order: Special Victims Unit: Season 27, Episode 23

27th October The Handel Scandal: The Making of the Messiah Golden State Killer: Unmasking a Monster Finnegan's Foursome

28th October Portrait Artist of the Year 2026: Episode 4 Fire Country: Season 4, Episode 18 Rob & Romesh Vs: Season 9, Episode 3

29th October CIA: Season 1, Episode 16

30th October Grimsburg: Season 3, Episode 4 War: Season 1, Episode 5 Chicago Fire: Season 14, Episode 19 Chicago Med: Season 11, Episode 19 Chicago PD: Season 13, Episode 19

31st October Saturday Night Live UK: Season 2, Episode 7 YAGA: Season 1, Episode 1 to 3 Boorman and The Devil Splitsville

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