HBO Max is ready with an entertainment-packed October this year. The upcoming month will see the much-anticipated premiere of It: Welcome to Derry, as well as the release of Tim Robinson‘s new dark comedy series. Just like every month, HBO Max is ready to overload you with great content. So, we’re here to tell you about the five new movies and TV shows coming to HBO Max in October 2025.
Bring Her Back (October 3)
Bring Her Back is an Australian horror film co-directed by Danny and Michael Philippou from a screenplay co-written by Danny Philippou and Bill Hinzman. The 2025 film revolves around two step-siblings who find themselves forced to take part in an occult ritual by their foster mother. Bring Her Back stars Billy Barratt, Sora Wong, Jonah Wren Phillips, and Sally Hawkins.
Smiling Friends Season 3 (October 6)
Smiling Friends is an adult animated surreal dark comedy series co-created by Zach Hadel and Michael Cusack. The upcoming Season 3 of the Adult Swim series will continue the story of the colourful employees as they strive to make people smile. Smiling Friends’ voice cast includes Michael Cusack, Zach Hadel, Marc M., Mike Stoklasa, David Dore, and Erica Lindbeck.
The Chair Company Season 1 (October 12)
The Chair Company is an upcoming dark comedy thriller series co-created by Tim Robinson and Zach Kanin. The HBO series follows William Ronald Trosper, a middle-aged man who goes through an embarrassing incident at his work, which soon leads him to investigate a vast and dangerous conspiracy. The Chair Company stars Tim Robinson, Lake Bell, Sophia Lillis, Will Price, Joseph Tudisco, and Lou Diamond Phillips.
It: Welcome to Derry Season 1 (October 26)
It: Welcome to Derry is an upcoming supernatural horror series co-developed by Andy Muschietti, Barbara Muschietti, and Jason Fuchs. Based on Stephen King’s 1986 novel of the same name, the HBO series is set in the 1960s in Derry, Maine, and it revolves around a newly arrived family as a young body goes missing in the town. It: Welcome to Derry stars Taylour Paige, Jovan Adepo, Chris Chalk, James Remar, Stephen Rider, Madeleine Stowe, Rudy Mancuso, and Bill Skarsgård.
Sorry, Baby (October 30)
Sorry, Baby is an independent dark comedy-drama film written and directed by Eva Victor. The 2025 film follows Agnes, a young woman who went through something traumatic a little while ago, but after a visit from a friend, she realizes that she is still not over it and must resolve her feelings. Sorry, Baby stars Eva Victor, Naomie Ackie, Louis Cancelmi, Kelly McCormack, Lucas Hedges, and John Carroll Lynch.