{"id":618688,"date":"2026-10-02T18:14:18","date_gmt":"2026-10-02T18:14:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/618688\/"},"modified":"2026-10-02T18:14:18","modified_gmt":"2026-10-02T18:14:18","slug":"what-to-watch-tonight-61-new-shows-and-movies-just-added-to-netflix-hbo-max-hulu-and-more-oct-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/618688\/","title":{"rendered":"What to watch tonight: 61 new shows and movies just added to Netflix, HBO Max, Hulu and more (Oct. 2)"},"content":{"rendered":"

When it comes to deciding what to watch, it can get overwhelming. Fast. There are so many options out there. Even if you keep it to just the best streaming services<\/a>, there are dozens of new shows and movies added every day. Lucky for you, it’s my job to know exactly what’s out there. So I’ve compiled a TV guide on what to watch tonight.<\/p>\n

I’ve gone through everything from Netflix<\/a>, HBO Max<\/a>, Hulu <\/a>etc to see what’s recently landed. I’ve even added some movies you can you stream for free on some of the best free streaming services like Tubi, along with new movies released on streaming (PVOD).<\/p>\n

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So let’s dive into it. Here are all the new shows and movies (and live events) you can stream tonight (October 2), and where to watch them. For more picks, check out the five best new to Netflix movies and shows to stream this week<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Alix is a Senior Streaming Writer at Tom\u2019s Guide, which basically means watching the best movies and TV shows and then writing about them. It\u2019s a dream job for someone who\u2019s been obsessed with storytelling since she first figured out how to work a remote. <\/p>\n

Top picks to stream tonight\u2018Tyler Perry\u2019s Doing Life\u2019 (2026) (Netflix)<\/p>\n

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Genre: Romantic drama movie<\/p>\n

What it’s about: \u201cTyler Perry\u2019s Doing Life\u201d follows Anika (Naomi Baker), a single mother and former prison officer, who reconnects with Carousel (Jay Reeves), a reformed ex-convict who once saved her during a prison riot. As the pair develop an unexpected relationship, they face resistance from those around them while trying to build a new life together.<\/p>\n

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Why you should watch it: This film is worth watching for its emotional performances, particularly from Naomi Baker and Jay Reeves. Tyler Perry writes and directs, while the supporting cast adds plenty of familiar faces. If you enjoy heartfelt Netflix dramas with romance, emotional stakes and an uplifting tone, this looks like an easy weekend watch.<\/p>\n

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\u2018Evil Dead Burn\u2019 (2026) (HBO Max)<\/p>\n

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Genre: Horror movie<\/p>\n

What it’s about: Alice (Souheila Yacoub) is a grieving widow who travels to her in-laws\u2019 secluded home after her husband\u2019s death. But the family reunion takes a horrifying turn when demonic forces possess them one by one, transforming the house into a blood-soaked fight for survival against an increasingly terrifying Deadite threat.<\/p>\n

Why you should watch it: If you\u2019re after horror that goes all-in on blood, gore and nasty practical effects, \u201cEvil Dead Burn\u201d should be on your Halloween watchlist. S\u00e9bastien Vani\u010dek delivers several inventive, wince-inducing set pieces, while Souheila Yacoub leads a committed cast. It\u2019s a particularly brutal entry for fans who like their horror seriously gruesome.<\/p>\n

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Watch “Evil Dead Burn” on HBO Max<\/a> now<\/p>\n

\u2018Coven Academy\u2019 (series premiere) (Hulu)<\/p>\n

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Genre: Supernatural teen drama series<\/p>\n

What it’s about: Three teenage witches and their warlock classmates are at an elite magic boarding school in New Orleans. As they learn to control their powers, the students become caught up in ancient supernatural conflicts, dangerous secrets and forbidden romances, forcing them to protect their city while navigating the challenges of growing up.<\/p>\n

Why you should watch it: \u201cCoven Academy\u201d offers a fast-paced supernatural mystery with witches, vampires, romance and plenty of secrets. Its short, bingeable chapters make it easy to fly through, while the New Orleans setting gives the series a suitably spooky atmosphere. Fans of \u201cWednesday,\u201d \u201cCharmed\u201d and \u201cThe Vampire Diaries\u201d may find plenty to enjoy.<\/p>\n

Watch “Coven Academy” on Hulu<\/a> now<\/p>\n

Your streaming guide: Friday, Oct 2<\/p>\n

Here’s everything coming to streaming today, broken down by streaming service:<\/p>\n

NETFLIX<\/p>\n

“#Love” (Netflix series)”Schumacher \u201994 \u2014 The Birth of a Legend” (2026)”Tyler Perry\u2019s Doing Life” (2026)<\/p>\n

PRIME VIDEO<\/p>\n

“Now You See Me: Now You Don’t” (2025)”Wuthering Heights” (2026)”Prefiero la Muerte” (“I Would Rather Die”) (2026)NWSL: Orlando Pride vs. San Diego Wave (8 p.m. ET)ONE Fight Night 48: Shamil Erdogan vs. Luke Elliott (9 p.m. ET)<\/p>\n

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“Mobland” (season 2 new episode)<\/p>\n

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“Evil Dead Burn” (2026)”Batwheels” (season 3 premiere)”Maine Cabin Masters” (season 13) (Magnolia Network)”Strange: Junji Ito\u2019s Tales for Sleepless Nights” (season premiere)”The Torment” (season premiere) (HBO Original Series)New York Rangers vs. Detroit \u2014 6:30 p.m. ETSt. Louis vs. Dallas \u2014 9:30 p.m. ET<\/p>\n

APPLE TV<\/p>\n

“The Sisters Grimm” (season 2 premiere)”The Last First: Winter K2″ (documentary film)”Dark Matter” (season 2 new episode)Formula 1: 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix weekend (Practice 1: 12:30 a.m. ET, Practice 2: 4:00 a.m. ET)<\/p>\n

HULU<\/p>\n

“Adventure Time: Side Quests” (season 2 premiere)”Coven Academy”\u00a0(season premiere)”The Substance”\u00a0(2024)”Mafia Mamma” (2023)”One Spoon of Chocolate” (2025)”Tokyo Revengers: War of the Three Titans Arc”\u00a0(Hulu original) (premiere)Austin City Limits Music Festival 2026\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Livestream Day One<\/p>\n

DISNEY+<\/p>\n

“Adventure Time: Side Quests” (season 2 premiere)”Coven Academy”\u00a0(season premiere)”Pupstruction” (season 3 premiere)Austin City Limits Music Festival 2026\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Livestream Day One<\/p>\n

PEACOCK<\/p>\n

“How to Fast Train Your Furious Dragon” (premiere) (Peacock exclusive)”The Fog” (1980)”Hannibal Rising” (2007)”The Messengers 2″ (2009)”No One Lives” (2012)”Pulse” (2006)VP Racing SportsCar Challenge \u2014 Road Atlanta #2 (8:25 a.m. ET)World Aquatics Swimming World Cup \u2014 Baku, day 2 (10 10 a.m. ET)Fox Factory 120 \u2014 Road Atlanta (11:35 a.m. ET)IMSA Qualifying \u2014 Road Atlanta (2:15 p.m. ET)Porsche Carrera Cup \u2014 Road Atlanta #2 (3:50 p.m. ET)Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series \u2014 Keeneland Day 1 (4 p.m. ET)Brooklyn FC vs. Fort Lauderdale United FC \u2014 Gainbridge Super League (7 p.m. ET)<\/p>\n

ESPN UNLIMITED<\/p>\n

“Baseball Tonight” (new episode)”Unsportsmanlike with Evan, Canty and Michelle” (new episode)”Fantasy Focus” (new episode)”The Hoop Collective” (new episode)”The Breakdown with Peyton and Kuechly” (new episode)”NBA Today” (new episode)”Pardon the Interruption” (new episode)”E60″ (new episode)College football: Pittsburgh at Virginia Tech (7 p.m. ET)College football: Montana State at Idaho (10:30 p.m. ET)WNBA playoffs: Dallas Wings at Golden State Valkyries (9 p.m. ET)Women’s college soccer: Notre Dame at North Carolina (6 p.m. ET)Men’s college soccer: Virginia Tech at Virginia (8 p.m. ET)<\/p>\n

TUBI<\/p>\n

“Bite Size Terror” (season premiere)”Pusher” (1996)Latvia vs. Montenegro \u2014 UEFA Nations League (4:00 p.m. ET)Belgium vs. T\u00fcrkiye \u2014 UEFA Nations League (6:45 p.m. ET)Saint Lucia vs. Guadeloupe \u2014 CONCACAF Nations League (7:00 p.m. ET)<\/p>\n

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