As the (albeit condensed) fall TV season kicks off, it’s Disney+ who will lead the way with a pair of heavily anticipated premieres! The streamer will say hello to October with both the series premiere of “Goosebumps,” which will have its first five episodes drop fittingly on Friday, Oct. 13, it will also welcome the return of the God of Mischief for the Season 2 premiere of fan favorite “Loki.”
From the streaming premiere of this year’s”Haunted Mansion” to the finale of the much-buzzed-about “Star Wars” series “Ahsoka,” there are plenty of options to choose your own adventure. Check out The Streamable’s top 5 picks for what’s coming to Disney+ in October!
What are the 5 Best Shows and Movies Coming to Disney+ in October 2023?
“Star Wars: Ahsoka” (Finale) | Tuesday, Oct. 3
Since its Aug. 22 premiere, the latest “Star Wars” franchise series “Ahsoka” quickly became one of the most streamed programs of the year, setting Disney+’s record for the most watched title during the week of its launch. Now, the series will wrap up its eight-episode arc this Tuesday, Oct. 3. Rosario Dawson leads the series, reprising her as Ahsoka Tano from “The Mandalorian.” In it, the former Jedi Padawan, and apprentice to Anakin Skywalker is investigating an emerging threat to the galaxy following the fall of the Empire. Natasha Liu Bordizzo, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Ray Stevenson, Ivanna Sakhno, Diana Lee Inosanto, David Tennant, and others join Dawson in the on-camera and voice casts.
Watch the trailer for “Star Wars: Ahsoka”:
“Haunted Mansion” | Wednesday, Oct. 4
The day after the “Ahsoka” finale, it’s another big day for Rosario Dawson: Disney’s latest live-action comedy feature “Haunted Mansion” will make it streaming debut following its theatrical run. Inspired by the classic theme park attraction, Dawson stars as Gabbie, a single mom who hires a tour guide, a psychic, a priest, and a historian to help exorcise her newly bought mansion after discovering it is inhabited by ghosts. LaKeith Stanfield, Tiffany Haddish, Owen Wilson, Danny DeVito, Rosario Dawson, Dan Levy, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Jared Leto also lead the all-star ensemble cast.
Watch the trailer for “Haunted Mansion”:
“Loki” Season 2 | Thursday, Oct. 5
The God of Mischief is back to cause more trouble. The critically acclaimed “Loki” will return for its much-anticipated Season 3 this Thursday, Oct. 5 with new episodes available each Thursday beginning at 6 p.m. PT. The six-episode sophomore season will pick up as Loki (Tom Hiddleston) finds himself in a battle for the soul of the Time Variance Authority. Along with Mobius (Owen Wilson), Hunter B-15 (Wunmi Mosaku), and a team of characters old and new, the God of Mischief must navigate “an ever-expanding and increasingly dangerous multiverse in search of Sylvie, Judge Renslayer, Miss Minutes, and the truth of what it means to possess free will and glorious purpose.” The series also stars Sophia Di Martino, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Eugene Cordero, Rafael Casal, Tara Strong, Kate Dickie, Liz Carr, and Neil Ellice. Additionally, Season 2 will also feature recent Oscar winner Ke Huy Quan.
Watch the trailer for “Loki” Season 2:
“Goosebumps” | Friday, Oct. 13
Disney+ will ring in Friday the 13th with the premiere of “Goosebumps,” inspired by R.L. Stine’s worldwide bestselling books. The new series, which will debut its first five episodes on Oct. 13, followed by one new episode each Friday, will follow a group of five high school students “as they embark on a shadowy and twisted journey to investigate the tragic passing three decades earlier of a teen named Harold Biddle…while unearthing dark secrets from their parents past.” Justin Long, Ana Yi Puig, Miles McKenna, Will Price, Zack Morris, Isa Briones, Rachael Harris, and Rob Huebel will lead the series opposite venerated villain Slappy the Dummy.
Watch the trailer for “Goosebumps”:
“Mickey and Friends Trick or Treats” | Monday, Oct. 2
Ring in Halloween month with Mickey and his friends in this latest Disney Junior animated special! While on a trick-or-treating adventure, Donald spies the spookiest mansion he’s ever seen, and with the belief that the spookiest house gives out the best treats, he convinces the gang to take a risk. However, the owner of the mansion is instead a witch who casts a spell on them.
Watch the trailer for “Mickey and Friends Trick or Treats”:
What Shows and Movies Are Coming to Disney+ in October 2023?
October 1
- Toy Story Funday Football (Livestreaming at 9:30 a.m. ET)
October 2
October 3
- Dancing with the Stars (Season 32 - Episode 2)
- Star Wars: Ahsoka (Episode 8/Finale)
October 4
- Haunted Mansion
- Hailey’s On It! (Season 1 - 5 episodes)
- Kiff (Season 1 - 1 episode)
- SuperKitties (Season 1 - 3 episodes)
- The Villains of Valley View (Season 2 - 4 episodes)
October 5
- Loki (Season 2 - Premiere)
October 6
- Bobi Wine: The People’s President
- Camping Out
- Chips Ahoy
- Fiddling Around
- Inferior Decorator
- Old MacDonald Duck
- When the Cat’s Away
- Wyken, Blyken and Nod
October 10
- Dancing With the Stars (Season 32 - Episode 3)
October 11
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- Alice’s Wonderland Bakery (Season 2 - 7 episodes)
- Broken Karaoke (Shorts) (Season 2 - 3 episodes)
- Criss Angel Mindfreak (Season 5)
- My Ghost Story (Seasons 2–3)
- The Simpsons (Season 34 - 22 episodes)
- Heartland Docs, Dvm (Season 5 - 12 episodes)
- 4EVER (Premiere - All Episodes Streaming)
The Simpsons
Set in Springfield, the average American town, the show focuses on the antics and everyday adventures of the Simpson family; Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie, as well as a virtual cast of thousands. Since the beginning, the series has been a pop culture icon, attracting hundreds of celebrities to guest star. The show has also made name for itself in its fearless satirical take on politics, media and American life in general.
“The Simpsons” was ranked the best sitcom of all time by Rolling Stone in 2021.
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October 12
- Loki (Season 2 - Episode 2)
October 13
- Betty and Coretta
- Grumpy Cat: The Worst Christmas Ever
- Harry & Meghan: A Royal Romance
- Harry & Meghan: Becoming Royal
- Wrapped Up in Christmas
- Goosebumps (Premiere - Episodes 1–5 Streaming)
October 17
- Dancing with the Stars (Season 32 - Episode 4)
October 18
- PJ Masks: Power Heroes Music Videos (Shorts) (Season 1 - 10 episodes)
October 19
- Loki (Season 2 - Episode 3)
October 20
- Werewolf by Night in Color
- Goosebumps (Episode 6)
October 24
- Dancing with the Stars (Season 32 - Episode 5)
October 25
- Big City Greens (Season 4 - 5 episodes)
- Running Wild with Bear Grylls: The Challenge (Season 2 - 7 episodes)
- Theme Song Takeover (Shorts) (Season 3 - 7 episodes)
- Primal Survivor: Extreme African Safari (Season 1 - 6 episodes)
October 26
- Loki (Season 2 - Episode 4)
October 27
- Explorer: Lake of Fire (Special)
- LEGO Marvel Avengers: Code Red (Special)
- Goosebumps (Episode 7)
October 31
- Dancing with the Stars (Season 32 - Episode 6)
Disney+
Disney+ is a video streaming service with over 13,000 series and films from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, The Muppets, and more. It is available in 61 countries and 21 languages. It is notable for its popular original series like “The Mandalorian,” “Ms. Marvel,” “Loki,” “Obi-Wan Kenobi,” and “Andor.”