October 2026 OTT Releases: Netflix, Prime Video, JioHotstar & ZEE5

October 2026 has started with a strong line-up of movies and web series across India's biggest streaming platforms.

From Dupahiya Season 2 and Sardar 2 to international titles such as East of Eden, the month brings new Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam and English-language content to streaming audiences.

The latest October listings cover Netflix, Prime Video, JioHotstar, ZEE5 and Apple TV, although some dates can still change as platforms update their schedules.

For viewers planning their festive-season watchlist, here are the major titles currently confirmed or reported for October.

October 1: Dupahiya Season 2 Arrives on Prime Video

One of the biggest Hindi releases at the beginning of October is Dupahiya Season 2.

The Gajraj Rao and Sparsh Shrivastava-led comedy returns to Dhadakpur with another round of village chaos.

The new season revolves around a mobile tower becoming the centre of rumours and confusion, while the characters deal with their own personal problems.

Platform: Prime Video
Release date: October 1, 2026

Sardar 2 Starts Streaming on Prime Video

Tamil cinema fans also have a major release to watch.

Sardar 2, starring Karthi, arrives on Prime Video on October 1 after its theatrical release in September.

Karthi returns as the spy character from the first film, while the sequel expands the espionage storyline with a new threat.

The cast includes S. J. Suryah, Malavika Mohanan and Rajisha Vijayan.

Platform: Prime Video
Release date: October 1, 2026

East of Eden Arrives on Netflix

Netflix begins October with East of Eden, a seven-part adaptation of John Steinbeck's classic novel.

Florence Pugh leads the series as Cathy Ames, alongside Christopher Abbott, Mike Faist and Ciarán Hinds.

The story explores family conflict, rivalry, ambition and inherited trauma against the backdrop of California's Salinas Valley.

Platform: Netflix
Release date: October 1, 2026

Ohh My Dog Comes to Netflix

Ohh My Dog, starring Pankaj Tripathi and Pavan Malhotra, is another October 1 release.

The film follows a child searching for his missing dog, eventually uncovering a much larger story involving a missing labourer.

It combines family drama, mystery and an emotional relationship between a child and an animal.

Platform: Netflix
Release date: October 1, 2026

October 2: Pooja Meri Jaan on ZEE5

Pooja Meri Jaan arrives on ZEE5 on October 2.

The psychological thriller stars Mrunal Thakur and Huma Qureshi.

Mrunal plays Pooja, whose life changes dramatically after an obsessive man's death leads to accusations against her.

Huma Qureshi plays the lawyer who takes up her case as conflicting versions of the incident begin to emerge.

Platform: ZEE5
Release date: October 2, 2026

#Love Brings a Modern Romance to Netflix

Tamil romantic series #Love also premieres on October 2.

The story follows two rival dating-app founders who decide to test their competing ideas about relationships and compatibility.

Aishwarya Lekshmi and Arjun Das headline the series, directed by Balaji Mohan.

Platform: Netflix
Release date: October 2, 2026

Bethlehem Kudumba Unit Moves to JioHotstar

Malayalam film Bethlehem Kudumba Unit is also scheduled to begin streaming on October 2.

The romantic comedy stars Nivin Pauly and Mamitha Baiju, with the story focusing on family relationships, romance and social expectations.

The movie originally released in theatres in August before moving to streaming.

Platform: JioHotstar
Release date: October 2, 2026

More Major Releases Are Coming Later in October

The month does not slow down after its opening week.

According to current October schedules, audiences can also expect major international and Indian releases later in the month, including The Diplomat Season 4, Nobody Wants This Season 3, Lupin Part 4 and other returning shows.

Some dates are still subject to official platform confirmation, so viewers should check the respective streaming service before planning around a particular release.

October OTT Release Calendar

The dates above reflect the latest available October schedules; streaming platforms can change release dates or availability by region.

Which OTT Platform Has the Biggest October Line-Up?

There is no single official ranking of platforms by the number or quality of releases.

However, Netflix and Prime Video have particularly visible October schedules, with a mix of Indian productions, international series and returning franchises. JioHotstar and ZEE5 are also bringing several Indian-language titles to streaming audiences.

This variety means viewers have options across genres including comedy, romance, crime, thriller, family drama, anime and international drama.

Dates Can Still Change

One important point for OTT viewers is that release calendars are not always final several weeks in advance.

Some titles already have confirmed platform announcements, while others are based on current industry listings and reports.

For example, reports have specifically noted that certain late-October dates remain subject to confirmation by the streaming service.

Therefore, this calendar should be treated as a living October watchlist, rather than an unchangeable schedule.

Final Thoughts

October 2026 is shaping up to be a busy month for OTT viewers in India.

The month has already started with Dupahiya Season 2, Sardar 2, East of Eden and Ohh My Dog, followed by Pooja Meri Jaan, #Love and Bethlehem Kudumba Unit on October 2.

Later in the month, Netflix and other platforms are scheduled to bring back several popular shows, including The Diplomat, Nobody Wants This and Lupin.

For Indian audiences, the biggest attraction is the mix of Bollywood, South Indian cinema, international series and original streaming productions.

Because platform schedules can change, viewers should verify the final release date directly on the relevant OTT service.

For now, however, one thing is clear: October 2026 is packed with enough new OTT content to keep streaming audiences busy throughout the festive season.