The Ed Gein Story’ + More

There’s almost too much to watch this weekend, there are just so many great titles arriving to streaming on every platform. On Netflix, we’re excited for the latest season of Ryan Murphy’s Monster series, this time about serial killer Ed Gein. You can catch Matthew McConaughey in The Lost Bus, now out on Apple TV+ after its theatrical release, and on Peacock, you can watch Aubrey Plaza and Margaret Qualley team up in Honey Don’t!

Not sure which new releases to check out? Let us here at Decider help you figure out what to watch this weekend and where to stream it.

New Movies & Shows To Stream This Weekend: Monster: The Ed Gein Story, The Lost Bus, Honey Don’t + More

Psycho killer, qu’est-ce que c’est indeed. Netflix’s Monster series, the one about the most notorious killers of our time, is back this week with Monster: The Ed Gein Story starring Charlie Hunnam as one of the most depraved and creepy killers of the 20th century. On Apple TV+, the real-life story of a bus driver tasked with saving a load of children from a deadly wildfire is brought to life in The Lost Bus, co-starring Matthew McConaughey and America Ferrera. And on Peacock, check out Honey Don’t!, the Ethan Coen-directed film which is streaming exclusively on the platform.

It’s October and we’re officially in the midst of spooky season, so why not watch a series about a man who single-handedly inspired onscreen killers like Norman Bates in Psycho, Leatherface in The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, and Buffalo Bill in The Silence of the Lambs? Netflix’s Monster: The Ed Gein Story stars Charlie Hunnam as the American serial killer who not only murdered his victims, but robbed graves and kept bones, skin and other body parts as mementos. The series, produced by Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan, co-stars Suzanna Son, Laurie Metcalf, Tom Hollander and Vicky Krieps.

New on Apple TV+ October 3: The Lost Bus

Directed by Oscar-winner Paul Greengrass, The Lost Bus is based on the 2021 book Paradise: One Town’s Struggle to Survive an American Wildfire by Lizzie Johnson. The film tells the true story of a school bus driver named Kevin McKay, played by Matthew McConaughey and school teacher Mary Ludwig (America Ferrera), who heroically saved a bus full of children when they became caught in the middle of the deadliest wildfire in California history.

Penned by Ethan Coen and Tricia Cooke, Honey Don’t! stars Margaret Qualley as a private detective named Honey O’Donahue who is working a murder case that involves a religious cult. The case is also being investigated by police officer MG Falcone (Aubrey Plaza) and sparks fly as the two work together. Honey Don’t! co-stars Chris Evans, Charlie Day and Kristen Connolly. It’s exclusive to Peacock as of this week.

Full List of New Movies and Shows on Streaming This Weekend:

The options above only scratch the surface, so you know that this weekend’s full lineup will have amazing options for what to watch this weekend! For the full breakdown of the best movies and shows to stream now, or if you’re still undecided on what to stream this weekend, then check out the complete list below:

New on Netflix – Full List

Released Thursday, October 2

Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story

Dudes (DE) *NETFLIX SERIES

Rockstar: DUKI from the End of the World (AR) *NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY

The Game: You Never Play Alone (IN) *NETFLIX SERIES

The Martian

Released Friday, October 3

Genie, Make a Wish (KR) *NETFLIX SERIES

Monster: The Ed Gein Story *NETFLIX SERIES

Old Dog, New Tricks (ES) *NETFLIX SERIES

Rhythm + Flow France: After the Beat (FR) *NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY

Steve (GB) *NETFLIX FILM

The New Force (SE) *NETFLIX SERIES

Released Saturday, October 4

Angel Has Fallen

Night of the Living Dead

Ranma1/2: Season 2 (JP) *NETFLIX SERIES

Released Sunday, October 5

Despicable Me 3

Ip Man

Ip Man 2

Ip Man 3

Ip Man 4: The Finale

New on Prime Video – Full List

Released Thursday, October 2

Thursday Night Football

A Star Brighter Than The Sun

Released Friday, October 3

Sanda

NWSL on Prime

ONE Fight Night on Prime

New on Hulu – Full List

Released Thursday, October 2

Abbott Elementary: Season 5 Premiere (ABC)

History’s Most Shocking: Complete Season 1

Hunting History with Steven Rinella: Complete Season 1 

Mafia Mamma (2023)

Married at First Sight: Complete Season 18

Married at First Sight: Afterparty: Complete Season 1

Shifting Gears: Season 2 Premiere (ABC)

The Murky Stream – New Episodes *Hulu and Disney+ Original

Released Friday, October 3

LOL Live with Justin Silva (2025)

LOL Live with Lea’h Simpson (2025)

The Happening (2008)

The Murky Stream – New Episodes *Hulu and Disney+ Original

The Sixth Sense (1999)

Werewolves (2024)

Released Saturday, October 4

90 Day Fiance: Complete Season 11

Fire Force: Season 3, Episodes 1-12 (DUBBED) (Crunchyroll)

Ghost Adventures: Complete Season 13

Halloween Wars: Compete Season 1-3

My Hero Academia: Final Season Premiere (SUBBED) (Crunchyroll)

Natalie Wood: An American Murder Mystery: Complete Season 1

Paranormal Lockdown: Complete Season 3

Sister Wives: Complete Season 1

Spy x Family: Season 3 Premiere (SUBBED) (Crunchyroll)

The Bachelorette: Complete Seasons 18-19 (ABC)

Released Sunday, October 5

Digimon Beatbreak: Season 1 Premiere (SUBBED) (Toei)

New on HBO Max – Full List

Released Thursday, October 2

Air India Crash: Declassified (Discovery, 2025)

E.B. White’s Charlotte’s Web, Season 1

Mysteries of the Abandoned, Season 12 (Discovery)

The Friday the 13th Murders, Season 1 (ID)

The Real Murders on Elm Street, Season 2 (ID) 

Released Friday, October 3

Bring Her Back (A24)

Where We Call Home, Season 4 (Magnolia Network) 

New on Disney+ – Full List

Released Friday, October 3

Marvel’s Spidey and his Amazing Friends (Season 4) – New Halloween Episode

Something Wicked This Way Comes

The Balloonist – Premiere *Disney+ Original

The Murky Stream – New Episodes *Hulu and Disney+ Original

Released Saturday, October 4

College GameDay (ESPN, ESPNU, ESPN+) – 9am ET

Halloween Wars (Three Seasons)

Released Sunday, October 5

Kiff (Season 2) – New Halloween Episode

Traveling with Snow Man: New Episode *Disney+ Original

New on Apple TV+ – Full List

Released Friday, October 3

The Lost Bus

New on Starz – Full List

Released Friday, October 3

The Couple Next Door: Episode 203

New on Paramount+ with Showtime – Full List

Released Sunday, October 5

A GRAMMY® Salute to Cyndi Lauper: Live from the Hollywood Bowl

New on Peacock – Full List

Released Thursday, October 2

Chicago Fire, Season 14 – Premiere (NBC)

Chicago Med, Season 11 – Premiere (NBC)

Chicago PD, Season 13 – Premiere (NBC)

City No Limits Max, Season 1 (LEGO)

Released Friday, October 3

Honey Don’t – Premiere (Peacock Exclusive)*

The Real Housewives of Miami, Season 7 – Reunion Part 1, Extended & Uncensored (Bravo)

Released Sunday, October 5

Earth Odyssey With Dylan Dreyer, Season 8 – Premiere (NBC)

Forever Young with Dr. Pablo Prichard, Season 1 – Premiere (NBC)

Love Island Games, Season 2 – Finale 60 min (Peacock Original)*

Mutual Of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom Protecting The Wild, Season 3 – Premiere (NBC)

Saturday Night Live, Season 51 – Premiere (NBC)

Tails Of Valor, Season 1 – Premiere (NBC)

Wild Child, Season 6 (NBC)

New on Tubi – Full List

Released Friday, October 3

Match *Tubi Original

What Else Is Streaming New This October?

What you see above is just a portion of the new movies and shows you can watch this month if you’ve got more than one streaming service subscription. We update our guides to the new releases on the most popular streaming platforms every month, so you can stay on top of the freshest titles to watch. Here are full lists, schedules, and reviews for everything streaming:

Liz Kocan is a pop culture writer living in Massachusetts. Her biggest claim to fame is the time she won on the game show Chain Reaction.