Every Movie Coming to Disney+ and Apple TV+ in October 2025

There’s a solid mix of classics, true-story dramas, superhero fun, and a high-profile documentary landing across Disney+ and Apple TV+ this month. If you’re plotting your queue, these picks cover everything from Ray Bradbury’s small-town nightmare to an all-ages Avengers crossover, plus a wildfire survival epic with an A-list cast and a heartfelt family portrait from Ben Stiller.

Below, you’ll find quick, useful rundowns of each title—who made them, who stars, and what they’re about—along with the exact day they arrive and which service they’re on. No fluff, just the details you need to hit play.

‘Something Wicked This Way Comes’ (1983)

Ray Bradbury adapts his own 1962 novel in this dark fantasy about two boys in a Midwestern town who cross paths with a sinister traveling carnival led by the enigmatic Mr. Dark. Directed by Jack Clayton, the film stars Jason Robards as librarian Charles Halloway, Jonathan Pryce as Mr. Dark, Diane Ladd, and Pam Grier, with a score by James Horner. It arrives on Disney+ on Friday, October 3, 2025.

Produced by Walt Disney Productions with a screenplay by Bradbury, the story blends coming-of-age chills with supernatural bargains as the carnival tempts townsfolk with their deepest desires. Cinematography is by Stephen H. Burum, and the film runs 95 minutes; it’s long been noted for its moody visuals and literary roots.

‘Marvel’s Spidey and Iron Man: Avengers Team Up!’ (2025)

This all-new, 22-minute Disney Jr./Marvel Studios crossover special brings together characters from ‘Spidey and His Amazing Friends’ and ‘Iron Man and His Awesome Friends’ as the Avengers team with Spidey to stop Ultron and Green Goblin from hijacking the city’s devices. It comes to Disney+ on Friday, October 17, 2025.

Developed in association with Atomic Cartoons, the special features kid-friendly versions of Marvel heavy hitters in a self-contained adventure designed for younger viewers. The premise, cast listing, and crossover details are drawn from Disney and Marvel’s official announcements.

‘Brittany Murphy: An ID Mystery’ (2020)

This Investigation Discovery special revisits the sudden 2009 death of actor Brittany Murphy, compiling timeline details and interviews while also addressing the death of her husband, Simon Monjack, five months later. Directed by Bryan Gildner, the program includes appearances by commentators such as Larry King and others from the true-crime and entertainment spheres. It lands on Disney+ on Saturday, October 18, 2025.

The documentary lays out the key events and lingering questions surrounding Murphy’s final days, drawing on archival material and new interviews common to ID’s forensic-style format. Episode information credits Gildner as director and places the special within Investigation Discovery’s prestige one-offs.

‘The Lost Bus’ (2025)

Inspired by real events surrounding the 2018 Camp Fire, this survival drama follows a determined father and a dedicated teacher who fight to shepherd 22 children to safety as wildfire closes in. Directed by Paul Greengrass and co-written with Brad Ingelsby (from Lizzie Johnson’s nonfiction book ‘Paradise: One Town’s Struggle to Survive an American Wildfire’), the film stars Matthew McConaughey and America Ferrera. It begins streaming on Apple TV+ on Friday, October 3, 2025.

Apple’s listing describes a tense, character-driven thriller; behind the camera, Greengrass brings his procedural intensity while James Newton Howard provides the score and Pål Ulvik Rokseth serves as cinematographer. Additional cast includes Yul Vazquez and Ashlie Atkinson.

‘Stiller & Meara: Nothing Is Lost’ (2025)

Ben Stiller directs a personal documentary about his parents—comedy icons Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara—tracing their early days as a duo, their individual careers, and their lasting cultural impact. The film features Amy Stiller, Christine Taylor, Christopher Walken, and Stephen Colbert, among others. It streams on Apple TV+ on Friday, October 24, 2025.

Apple’s official synopsis highlights how the project explores creativity, family, and legacy, with Stiller turning the camera on his own story to examine generational lessons. Recent coverage notes the fall streaming date and the roster of participants contributing memories and context.

Tell us which of these you’re cueing up first—and why—in the comments!