From a TIFF-premiered horror remake to the streamer's first Canadian NBA season, here is what is arriving, what is leaving, and which dates are worth marking.
The Prime Video Canada October 2026 lineup is one of the streamer’s busiest monthly slates in recent memory, pairing a high-profile Stephen King adaptation with a major expansion of live sports. Leading the month is director Mike Flanagan’s reimagining of Carrie, which held its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival and arrives on the service on October 7.
Steven Spielberg’s Disclosure Day follows on October 10, one day after The Death of Robin Hood. Meanwhile, the first Canadian season of NBA on Prime tips off October 23, joining a weekly NHL package and an extended run of NWSL soccer.
Flanagan’s Carrie Brings a TIFF Premiere Home on October 7
Carrie is the clear headline of the month. It is a Prime Original, which means Canadian subscribers get it as part of the core service rather than through an add-on channel. Its arrival just weeks after its TIFF debut gives Canadian audiences a quick path from festival buzz to living-room viewing.
Flanagan has built a reputation in horror television and film, and a fresh take on one of King’s best-known novels is a natural fit for an October release. The timing places it squarely in the run-up to Halloween, when horror viewing traditionally peaks.
Other details about the production, including cast and running time, were not specified in the lineup announcement.
Spielberg’s Disclosure Day and a Crowded Second Week of Films
The second week of October is where the film side of the catalogue gets most competitive. The Death of Robin Hood lands on October 9, and Spielberg’s Disclosure Day arrives the very next day, October 10.
Earlier in the month, two other notable titles set the pace:
- Kill Jackie (October 2): A Prime Original that opens the month’s slate of new releases.
- Tuner (October 5): The first narrative feature from Canadian filmmaker Daniel Roher, a director previously known for documentary work.
Later additions include Hayley Kiyoko’s Girls Like Girls on October 17, I Love Boosters on October 23 and Tony on October 26. The month closes on October 30 with Apocalypse Z: New World and the animated Minions & Monsters.
Why Daniel Roher’s Tuner Matters for Canadian Film
For a Canadian audience, Tuner is arguably the month’s most interesting smaller release. Roher’s move from documentary into scripted storytelling marks a new phase for a homegrown filmmaker, and a streaming debut puts the film in front of viewers far beyond the festival and cinema circuit.
It also arrives in a lineup that leans on domestic programming in other places. Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent season four is available from October 1 through the Citytv+ channel, giving the slate a second notable Canadian-made entry. Readers tracking homegrown screen culture can follow more in our weekly roundup of trending pop culture news.
Returning Series: Red Queen, The Terminal List and Tulsa King
Several established series return with new seasons, which is likely to drive much of the month’s repeat viewing:
- Red Queen season two (October 2): The fantasy series returns early in the month.
- Tulsa King season four (October 16): Carried through the Paramount+ channel.
- The Terminal List season two (October 21): The action series comes back in the second half of October.
- Dexter: Resurrection season two (October 30): Also available via the Paramount+ channel.
Unscripted fans have the Korean chef competition Final Table on October 24, while family viewers get Peppa Pig seasons one and two on October 15. The complete seven-season run of Station 19 lands on October 12 for anyone looking for a long binge.
NBA on Prime Makes Its Canadian Debut on October 23
The biggest structural change this month is in sports. October 23 marks the start of the first Canadian season of NBA on Prime, with a doubleheader that night:
- New York Knicks vs. Boston Celtics: 7 p.m. ET
- Houston Rockets vs. San Antonio Spurs: 9:30 p.m. ET
A second doubleheader follows on October 30, with both games tied to the Emirates NBA Cup. The Knicks face the Philadelphia 76ers at 7:30 p.m. ET, followed by the Los Angeles Lakers against the Golden State Warriors at 10 p.m. ET.
For Canadian basketball fans, the arrival of a streaming home for national NBA games is a notable shift in how the sport is distributed in this country. It reflects a broader trend of leagues spreading rights between traditional broadcasters and streaming platforms.
Wednesday Night Hockey Keeps Canadian Teams in the Spotlight
Hockey remains the backbone of Prime Video’s Canadian sports offering. Wednesday Night Hockey runs throughout October, and the schedule is heavy on Canadian clubs. The opening game technically lands on September 30, when the New York Islanders visit the Toronto Maple Leafs at 7 p.m. ET.
| Date | Matchup | Start time |
|---|---|---|
| September 30 | New York Islanders vs. Toronto Maple Leafs | 7 p.m. ET |
| October 7 | Colorado Avalanche vs. Winnipeg Jets | Not specified |
| October 14 | Montreal Canadiens vs. Washington Capitals | Not specified |
| October 21 | Florida Panthers vs. Ottawa Senators | Not specified |
| October 28 | Calgary Flames vs. Edmonton Oilers | 8 p.m. ET |
The October 28 Battle of Alberta between Calgary and Edmonton is likely to be the month’s most-watched regular-season hockey night on the platform, closing out October with one of the sport’s fiercest rivalries.
NWSL Stretch Run and ONE Championship Round Out the Sports Slate
Prime Video is also adding more NWSL matches as the women’s soccer league heads into the final stretch of its season:
- October 2: Orlando Pride vs. San Diego Wave, 8 p.m. ET
- October 16: Boston Legacy FC vs. Racing Louisville (time not specified)
- October 23: Portland Thorns vs. NC Courage, 10 p.m. ET
Combat sports fans get ONE Fight Night 48: Erdogan vs. Elliott on October 2 at 9 p.m. ET. Taken together, October 23 is the single busiest night on the sports calendar, with two NBA games and an NWSL match stacked back to back.
Rocky, Bond, Jurassic Park and The Lord of the Rings Join the Library
Beyond new releases, the catalogue gets a significant boost from established franchises. On October 1 alone, subscribers gain the full Rocky series from the original through Rocky V, including the director’s cut of Rocky IV: Rocky vs. Drago, plus all three Creed films.
The same day brings five James Bond titles: A View To A Kill, Diamonds Are Forever, Licence To Kill, Skyfall and No Time To Die. Other October 1 additions include:
- Science fiction: Blade Runner and Blade Runner 2049
- Comedy and classics: Spaceballs, Thelma & Louise, Catch Me If You Can, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and Moulin Rouge
- Family: Despicable Me one through three
- Recent drama: House of Gucci and American Fiction
Dubbed versions of all three Lord of the Rings films arrive October 26. On October 31, the service adds The Lost World: Jurassic Park, Jurassic Park III, Jurassic World and Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, along with Last Call. For viewers upgrading their home setup for a month of blockbusters, our look at why JBL speakers are drawing Canadian audio enthusiasts covers the sound side of the equation.
Add-On Channel Premieres From Crave, Apple TV+ and Paramount+
A good share of the month’s new titles come through Prime Video Channels, the add-on subscriptions sold inside the app. As general context, these typically require a separate subscription on top of a standard Prime membership; pricing was not specified in the lineup.
| Date | Title | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| October 5 | Signora Volpe S3 | Acorn TV |
| October 5 | Marshals S2 | Paramount+ |
| October 6 | NCIS: NY | STACKTV |
| October 8 | Cupertino | STACKTV |
| October 9 | Matchbox | Apple TV+ |
| October 13 | Ludwig S2 | BritBox |
| October 15 | Crystal Lake | Crave |
| October 18 | Maigret S2 | PBS Masterpiece |
| October 23 | Yaga | Crave |
| October 30 | Nocturne | Apple TV+ |
Also arriving without a listed channel are The Bay on October 5, Helluva Boss season three and Love Of Your Life on October 14, and Drive – The Pretenders on October 28.
Titles Leaving Prime Video Canada in October
As usual, some content is departing. Viewers partway through any of these should plan accordingly:
- October 7: Arodon
- October 8: Carolina Marin season one and The Prisoner
- October 19: Big Love and The Yellow Duck
- October 20: Fever Pitch: Rise Of The Premier League season one and Totally Under Control
- October 27: Kamsi
- October 31: Arctic Drift and Day Zero
What the October Slate Signals About Streaming in Canada
The month’s mix shows how Prime Video is positioning itself in the Canadian market. Original films like Carrie and Kill Jackie provide exclusives, franchise libraries fill out the catalogue, and live sports give subscribers a reason to open the app on a fixed night each week.
The NBA launch is the most significant piece. Adding national basketball alongside Wednesday Night Hockey gives the platform two major North American leagues on its Canadian schedule, strengthening its pitch to sports households that have traditionally relied on cable.
With cooler weather on the way, as outlined in our Canada fall forecast, the timing suits a season when more viewing moves indoors. The key dates to watch are October 7 for Carrie, October 10 for Disclosure Day, October 23 for the NBA debut and October 28 for the Flames and Oilers.
