What's New on Digital, DVD/Blu-ray, TV, & Netflix This Week: October 1-7
At a loss for what to watch this week? From new DVDs and Blu-rays, to what's streaming on Netflix, we've got you covered.
New Video on Demand, Streaming, and Digital
"Ant-Man and the Wasp"
Scott Lang (Paul Rudd) and Hope Van Dyne (Evangeline Lilly) lead the charming "Ant-Man" sequel, which will be available on Digital SD/HD/4K Ultra HD/Movies Anywhere this Tuesday, Oct. 2, and then on Blu-ray/DVD on October 16. Digital exclusives include "10 Years of Marvel Studios: The Art of the Marvel Cinematic Universe" and "Online Close-Up Magic University." Other bonus material on Digital and Blu-ray includes gag reel, outtakes, deleted scenes with commentary from director Peyton Reed, and several behind-the-scenes featurettes on the making of the MCU hit.
"Into the Dark" (Hulu)
This horror event series from Jason Blum’s Blumhouse Television includes 12 episodes, with a new installment released each month inspired by a holiday. Season 1, Episode 1, "The Body" premieres October 5: "A sophisticated hitman with a cynical view on modern society finds his work made more difficult when he has to transport a body on Halloween night, but everyone is enamored by what they think is his killer costume." Check out the trailer.
"The Man in the High Castle" Season 3 (Amazon)
"Fight for the World You Want." Amazon’s dystopian alternative history series returns for its third season this Friday, Oct. 5. Check out the official trailer.
"Maximum Impact"
"A secret summit in Moscow between the US and Russia forces agents from both countries to work together to prevent a full-scale international crisis" in this action comedy arriving on VOD/Digital HD this Tuesday, Oct. 2. The film stars William Baldwin, Eric Roberts, Danny Trejo, Mark Dacascos, Alexander Nevsky, Kelly Hu, Alphonso McAuley, and Tom Arnold.
"Ride"
Bella Thorne, Jessie Usher, and Will Brill star in this thriller arriving in theaters and on VOD/Digital HD this Friday, Oct. 5. "A struggling actor by day, James (Usher) pays his bills by driving people around Los Angeles for a ride sharing service. He can’t believe his luck when he picks up the beautiful Jessica (Thorne), and they immediately hit it off. His next fare, the fast-talking Bruno (Brill), convinces James to go back and invite her to join them for a wild night out. But then things take a shocking turn..."
"Sleep No More"
This horror film from the creator of "Final Destination" and the director of "Dead Awake" arrives on VOD and Digital October 2. Keli Price, Brea Grant, Stephen Ellis, Christine Dwyer, Yasmine Aker, Lukas Gage, James Hoare, and Emily Hart star in the film following five graduate students conducting a study to prove the theory that once you’ve passed 200 hours without sleep, you will never need sleep again. "As the hours tick by and their struggle to stay awake intensifies, they each start to have strange and unsettling experiences..."
New on DVD and Blu-ray
Also, check out what's coming to Redbox in October 2018.
"The Catcher Was a Spy"IFC Films
Get a double dose of Paul Rudd this week between "Ant-Man and the Wasp" and this thriller based on a true story. Rudd stars as Moe Berg in the story of how a professional baseball player became a World War II spy. The film -- which also stars Mark Strong, Guy Pearce, Paul Giamatti, Sienna Miller, Jeff Daniels, Tom Wilkinson, and Giancarlo Giannini -- arrives on DVD and Digital October 2, including deleted scenes.
"Sicario: Day of the Soldado"
Benicio Del Toro and Josh Brolin are back for more cartel drama in the "Sicario" sequel, which arrives on Blu-ray, DVD, and 4K Ultra HD/Blu-ray October 2. Extras include three behind-the-scenes featurettes -- "From Film to Franchise: Continuing The Story," "An Act of War: Making Sicario: Day of the Soldado," and "The Assassin and the Soldier: The Cast and Characters."
"Death Race Beyond Anarchy"
Danny Trejo,'s Goldberg returns for the wildest, bloodiest "Death Race" yet. "Beyond Anarchy" arrives with an "Unrated and Unhinged" version on DVD, Digital, Blu-ray, and On Demand October 2. The release comes with behind-the-scenes bonus features. Also, "Death Race: Complete 4-Movie Collection" is also arriving on DVD on October 2, including all four movies in the remake series.
"The First Purge"
The fourth film in the "Purge" franchise is an origin story showing how it all began. The horror film arrives on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD, and On Demand October 2. "The Purge 4-Movie Collection" also arrives on Blu-Ray and DVD on October 2. "The First Purge" comes with a deleted scene and three making-of featurettes.
TV Worth WatchingBBC America
Fall TV had a ton of premieres last week, and that continues into this week. Here's a rundown of some of the series debuting or starting back up this week.
Monday, Oct. 1
"The Neighborhood," 8 p.m., CBS
"Happy Together," 8:30 p.m., CBS
"Dark Money," 10 p.m., PBSTuesday, Oct 2.
"The Day the Rock Star Died," 8:30 p.m., AXS
"Student Athlete," 10 p.m., HBO
"Trans Am," 10 p.m., DiscoveryWednesday, Oct. 3
"SEAL Team" Season 2, 9 p.m., CBS
"Mysteries at the Museum Special: Zodiac Killer," 9 p.m., Travel
"Criminal Minds" Season 14, 10 p.m., CBSThursday, Oct. 4
"Star Trek: Short Treks," "Runaway,” CBS All Access
"SuperMansion" Season 3, New Episodes, Crackle
"Superstore" Season 4, 8 p.m., NBC
"Man at Arms: Art of War," 8 p.m., El Rey
"Station 19" Season 2, 9 p.m., ABC
"Will & Grace" Season 10, 9 p.m., NBC
"I Feel Bad" Season 1, 43% 9:30 p.m., NBCFriday, Oct. 5
"Fresh Off the Boat" Season 5, 8 p.m., ABC
"Speechless" Season 3, 8:30 p.m., ABC
"Child Support," 9 p.m., ABCSaturday, Oct. 6
"Ghost Adventures: Graveyard of the Pacific," 9 p.m., Travel
"Versailles" Season 3, 10 p.m., Ovation
"Flight of the Conchords: Live at the London Apollo," 10 p.m., HBOSunday, Oct. 7
"Doctor Who" Season 11, 1:45 p.m. ET, BBC America
"Star Wars Resistance" Season 1, 10 p.m., Disney
"Dancing With the Stars: Juniors" Season 1, 8 p.m., ABC
iHeartRadio Music Festival (Part 2), 8 p.m., The CW
"The Walking Dead" Season 9, 9 p.m., AMC
"Shark Tank" Season 10, 10 p.m., ABC
"Madam Secretary" Season 5, 10 p.m., CBS
Monday marks the start of a new month, and you know what that means -- a heap of new titles will be added to Netflix starting October 1, and several more will be leaving. Check out the full list of October 2018 titles.
Here are just a few shows to keep an eye on:
"Private Life"Netflix
Paul Giamatti, Kathryn Hahn, Kayli Carter, Molly Shannon, John Carroll Lynch, Emily Robinson, Desmin Borges, and Francesca Root-Dodson star in this dramedy written and directed by Tamara Jenkins. A couple in their 40s are still struggling to conceive, and feel like they're running out of options - until a sliver of hope arrives in the form of their visiting step-niece. Here's the trailer.
"Big Mouth" Season 2
"Get ready to unleash your inner monster." Yes! Nick Kroll and John Mulaney will bring you back to the super-awkwardness of puberty when Season 2 of this adult animated sitcom premieres Friday, October 5. Check out the trailer.
"Malevolent" (Netflix Film)
Florence Pugh --who is in everything lately, and that's a good thing -- and Ben Lloyd-Hughes star in this very Halloween-friendly suspense thriller streaming October 5. "A brother-sister team who fake paranormal encounters for cash get more than they bargained for when a job at a haunted estate turns very, very real."
"Dancing Queen" (Netflix Original)
Alyssa Edwards of "RuPaul’s Drag Race" now has her own docuseries -- eight episodes premiere October 5. "Snatching trophies. Getting gorgeous. Turning it up. Alyssa Edwards rules the dance studio by day - and the drag world by night."
"Elite"
"When three working class kids were given scholarships to Spain's most elite high school, they thought they were in for their big break. But when one of their classmates turns up dead, everyone is under question. Welcome to Las Encinas." Intruing. The series starts streaming October 5. Check out the trailer.
Also...
• “Monty Python: The Meaning of Life"
• “Monty Python's Life of Brian"
Always look on the bright side of life by watching two of Monty Python's most insightful, hilarious, and viciously satirical films. Both are available for streaming starting October 2.
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