Here Are All the New Fantasy Movies & TV Shows Set to Release in October 2025

October is packed with new quests, curses, and creature features—just the way fantasy fans like it. From sword-and-sorcery revivals and spooky animated imports to franchise-building TV premieres, there’s a little something for every corner of the genre. Below, you’ll find the key dates, who’s making what, and what each story is actually about—so you can line up your tickets or set those streaming reminders now.

This guide focuses on titles confirmed for October 2025 and sticks to the facts: release dates, where to watch (for TV), and what each project is about, along with the cast and creative teams behind them. Dive in and plot out your month.

‘DORA: Magic Mermaid Adventures’ (2025)

Nickelodeon’s explorer heads beneath the waves in this limited theatrical compilation of new animated stories, with Dora and Boots transformed into mermaids after strumming a magical charango; they befriend Marisol the Mermaid and her dolphin pal Rosa, then take on an undersea foe—la Sirena Mala—across several linked adventures. The 55-minute event film opens in theaters on October 3, 2025.

Behind the scenes, the theatrical special comes as part of a broader 25th-anniversary Dora rollout from Nickelodeon and Paramount, which also includes new series content and companion projects this year. The synopsis and runtime match theater listings from major chains, with additional confirmations via Rotten Tomatoes and Fandango.

‘The Sisters Grimm’ (2025– )

The classic Michael Buckley books leap to television as an animated Apple TV+ series following orphaned sisters who discover a town populated by storybook heroes and villains—and start sleuthing through fairy-tale mysteries while searching for their missing parents. Premieres October 3, 2025 on Apple TV+. The Apple TV+ press page confirms the date, premise, and principal voice cast (including Ariel Winter, Abubakar Salim, Laraine Newman, and Billy Harris).

Apple’s announcement and trailer drop reiterate the global launch date and the show’s family-friendly fantasy-adventure tone; TV Insider’s October streaming guide also lists the premiere.

‘Deathstalker’ (2025)

Steven Kostanski (‘Psycho Goreman’) remakes the 1983 cult favorite, returning to a sword-and-sorcery realm where the kingdom of Abraxeon is besieged by the Dreadites, heralds of ancient sorcerer Nekromemnon. After recovering a cursed amulet, the titular warrior is hunted by monstrous assassins and must break the curse to face the rising evil. Opens October 10, 2025 (limited).

The new film stars Daniel Bernhardt, Patton Oswalt, Christina Orjalo, Paul Lazenby, and Nina Bergman; it’s written and directed by Kostanski, with Shout! Studios distributing in the U.S. (Raven Banner in Canada). Variety and the film’s pages confirm the creative team and distribution.

‘Exorcism Chronicles: The Beginning’ (2024)

This South Korean adult animated action-horror fantasy adapts Lee Woo-hyeok’s bestselling ‘Toemarok’ novels, following a monk and an excommunicated priest who protect a powerful boy—the next generation of magic—amid a demonic uprising. After festival play and a February 2025 Korea release, the film arrives stateside in theaters on October 17, 2025.

Directed by Kim Dong-chul and written by Lee Dong-ha, the movie features the Korean voice cast of Choi Han, Nam Do-hyeong, Jung Yoo-jung, and Kim Yeon-woo. U.S. release details and synopsis are confirmed via Rotten Tomatoes, The Animation Blog, and theater listings.

‘Thamma’ (2025)

Set in Maddock Films’ expanding Horror-Comedy Universe, ‘Thamma’ is a supernatural romance about star-crossed lovers entangled with vampiric myth and destiny. The Hindi-language feature from director Aditya Sarpotdar stars Ayushmann Khurrana, Rashmika Mandanna, and Nawazuddin Siddiqui, and it releases in cinemas on October 21, 2025 (Diwali).

Produced by Dinesh Vijan and Amar Kaushik, the film continues the studio’s linked universe that includes ‘Stree’ and ‘Bhediya’; Fandango and press coverage confirm the date, with Indian outlets detailing the trailer launch and vampire premise. Post-theatrical streaming is set to land on Prime Video under Maddock’s recent output pact.

‘Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc’ (2025)

MAPPA’s feature continuation of the hit dark-fantasy anime adapts the Reze storyline as Denji meets a mysterious girl whose hidden motives collide with devil-hunting chaos. U.S. theatrical release is October 24, 2025, with IMAX engagements noted; Japan opened in September.

The film is directed by Tatsuya Yoshihara and written by Hiroshi Seko; Crunchyroll (via Sony Pictures Releasing) handles the global rollout outside Japan. Recent box-office and coverage confirm the late-October North American date following the Japanese release.

‘Stitch Head’ (2025)

Based on Guy Bass’s novel, this animated gothic adventure follows a small “almost-alive” creation who secretly keeps a castle’s forgotten monsters out of sight—until a desperate freak-show owner arrives looking for a new star. U.S. theaters: October 29, 2025.

Written and directed by Steve Hudson (with contributions noted from Toby Genkel), the feature’s voice cast includes Asa Butterfield, Joel Fry, Rob Brydon, Alison Steadman, and more; Briarcliff Entertainment is releasing stateside. Trailer coverage and trade press confirm the premise, date, and team.

‘Star Wars: Visions’ (2021– )

The animated anthology returns with a third volume of original, studio-driven Star Wars shorts, each bringing a distinct visual and storytelling style to the galaxy far, far away. Streams October 29, 2025 on Disney+.

Lucasfilm’s official site unveiled the new trailer and creative lineup ahead of launch, while entertainment outlets highlighted striking new imagery teased for Volume 3.

‘The Witcher’ (2019– )

Season 4 finds Geralt (now played by Liam Hemsworth) seeking Ciri while Yennefer rallies mages—continuing the adaptation of Andrzej Sapkowski’s saga and setting up the previously announced final season. Premieres October 30, 2025 on Netflix.

Netflix’s official Tudum confirms the date and teases key additions—including Laurence Fishburne as Regis—while coverage tracks the show’s transition to Hemsworth in the lead. The series page and trades further corroborate the Oct. 30 drop.

‘Vincent Must Die’ (2023)

This genre-bending French title follows an office worker suddenly targeted by strangers compelled to kill him on sight, escalating into a violent, surreal odyssey. A special Halloween double-feature brings it back to U.S. theaters on October 31, 2025, paired nationwide with ‘Hallow Road’ in an AMC Theatres “2 Movies, 1 Ticket” event.

Event coverage confirms AMC’s exclusive Halloween engagement and positions the re-release as a one-night (weekend-long in some markets) showcase for the film; multiple outlets carried the announcement in late September.

‘The Seductress from Hell’ (2025)

Written and directed by Andrew de Burgh, this indie fantasy-horror thriller centers on Zara, a struggling actress whose traumatic night triggers a supernatural transformation as she channels satanic power to pursue revenge. Opens October 31, 2025 (limited).

The cast includes Jason Faunt, James Hyde, Andrew Lauer, Rocio Scotto, Raj Jawa, and Kylie Rohrer. Release plans and plot details are listed by Rotten Tomatoes and further documented across the film’s profiles and festival history.

What are you queuing up first—mermaids, monster hunts, or mythic quests? Drop your October fantasy picks in the comments!