View From the Eeeeeeeek! - Everything Coming to Paramount+ in October 2025

 

Spooky season is here and October is packed with must-see premieres and fan-favorites returning to Paramount+. High-stakes drama Mayor of Kingstown starring Jeremy Renner returns for season 4 and music fans won't want to miss Ozzy: No Escape From Now, a powerful new documentary chronicling the final chapter of Ozzy Osbourne's legendary career. Plus, CBS Primetime Premiere Week brings back beloved series and introduces an epic lineup of new shows such as Boston Blue and Sheriff Country. There's also the return of the hit Peak Screaming collection, offering up all your Halloween favorites and terrifying new titles to explore, including the premiere of the original movie Vicious starring Dakota Fanning. And for sports fans, don't miss all the action on the pitch with UEFA Champions League and the start of the UEFA Women's Champions League.  For a closer look at all of the entertainment coming your way in October, check out this month’s edition of View from the Eeeeeeeek!

IN THE SPOTLIGHT

Tobi Bamtefa and Jeremy Renner in Mayor of Kingstown season 4 "This is a company town, and the business is incarceration." That chilling line from the hit Paramount+ original series Mayor of Kingstown has echoed through every season, capturing the brutal reality of a city built on control, corruption and survival. As the series returns for its fourth season this October, Jeremy Renner reprises his role as Mike McLusky, the embattled power broker caught between law enforcement and criminal factions, whose grip on Kingstown is slipping as new threats arise. With the town in turmoil and loyalties tested, familiar faces like Bunny Washington are stepping into the spotlight. Played with quiet intensity and raw power by British-Nigerian actor Tobi Bamtefa, Bunny has evolved from a lawn-chair philosopher to a pivotal force in the town's power structure. In this exclusive Q&A for View From the Peak, Bamtefa opens up about the emotional depth behind Bunny's stoic exterior, the shifting dynamics with Mike and why season 4 might be his most defining chapter yet. Bunny has always been a commanding presence in Mayor of Kingstown. What aspects of his character are you most excited for fans to see evolve this season?   Last season, we saw him in the midst of an expansion. He takes huge risks which to others might seem like he's biting off more than he can chew. I'm looking forward to seeing fans experience the weight of that and what it means for him and how he grows through it. The relationship between Bunny and Mike has been central to the show since the beginning, and last season we saw that trust tested. How does that dynamic develop or shift this season, especially as new threats emerge?  There's a line in season 2, episode 2 between Bunny and Mike on the rooftop which encapsulates the season for me, "Just when you think this can't get any worse, this MF finds a way." It is in the midst of these ever increasing high stakes that we see why these two people are friends in season 4.   Last season Bunny had to take decisive action against Konstantin's crew, even as tensions with Mike reached a boiling point. How did those choices shape Bunny's mindset going into the new season? What can we expect from his leadership now that the stakes are even higher? The family he had sworn to protect was directly affected by his decisions. That haunts him even in the grimly accepted reality of his life. It forced him to really change how he operates. At first when I read it, he felt colder, guilt ridden and apoplectic. However, when you peel back a layer further, you realize he is actively going through grief but there is an awareness in his position that won't allow him enough time to metabolize the pain so he can only acknowledge and push forward with it. The goal has always been to protect his family. In season 4, it's a MUST. How was it stepping back onto the Mayor of Kingstown set for another season? Did anything about reuniting with the cast and crew feel different this time around, especially with the intensity of where the story is headed?  The last couple of seasons, we have filmed in the winter and personally, I have never experienced winter as shockingly brazen and bracing as Pittsburgh winters and every year despite knowing how cold it gets, it still confounds me like it's the first time. It's not the kind of cold you can brush off. As such, I interact with the weather as if it was a character in its own right because the weather is definitely interacting with me! It's high-stakes weather. There's no time to mess around so it helps me quickly get into a focus that the character Bunny embodies to survive and conquer the unrelenting severity of the environment and society he lives in. Seeing my fellow cast and crew mates again is always fantastic so nothing different there. I always look forward to exchanging stories with everyone. It helps to take the edge off, especially when we have a group outing because it's a tense story we are telling and everyone is giving monumental efforts to tell it. What I also really love is coming back to an environment where everyone is contributing what they have towards the creation of work that we care for and are proud of. To see the positive impact it has on the community that welcomed us makes the experience that much sweeter and meaningful. Go Yinzers!! The streets of Kingstown are calling. Don't miss the chaos when Mayor of Kingstown season 4 premieres October 26, exclusively on Paramount+.

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BEHIND THE SCREAMS

Dakota Fanning in Vicious “The box is my co-star in this film,” said Dakota Fanning, while on-set of the upcoming Paramount+ original horror film Vicious. “On the outside, it’s a simple wooden box until it begins asking for things. It’s very menacing in its simplicity,” Fanning added. Directed and written by Bryan Bertino (The Strangers and The Dark and the Wicked), Vicious takes place in the span of one night as Polly (Fanning) receives a mysterious box from a stranger (Kathryn Hunter) who shows up on her doorstep. The stranger's directions for Polly are clear – place inside the box something you hate, something you need and something you love. The fear driven by the box’s supernatural presence and Polly’s own existential dread culminates in a film about what often scares us the most: ourselves. “The movie is really a story about a woman who, over the course of one night, is forced to confront herself,” said Bertino, who says he drew inspiration for the story at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. “I was stuck with a lot of time on my hands thinking about uncomfortable moments, bad relationships, unhealthy friendships and how so often they were similar in terms of feeling stuck and locked in. I wanted to write a story that explored that in a visceral way.” Upon signing on for the film, Fanning questioned whether she’d feel comfortable shooting a film almost exclusively focused on her character. “I wondered if it would feel lonely or isolating; I’ve never done something that’s pretty much just me,” she said. “Luckily, Bryan and I immediately got along. I [was] able to really lean on him in a way that you hope for as an actor.” Vicious joins a chilling lineup of Paramount+ original horror films including Apartment 7A, Orphan: First Kill and Pet Sematary: Bloodlines, each delivering its own brand of terror. These haunting titles are part of the service’s unmatched horror offering, which leads the annual refresh of the Peak Screaming collection this Halloween season. From psychological thrillers to supernatural scares, Paramount+ is the ultimate destination for horror fans. Open the box if you dare. Then stream Vicious starting October 10, exclusively on Paramount+.

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Fright-filled nights await as the annual Paramount+ Peak Screaming Collection is back, packed with bone-chilling thrills and eerie entertainment for the Halloween season. The hit collection offers over 450 titles this year, spanning iconic horror movies, complete collections of genre-defining franchises and Halloween episodes from fan-favorite series, so there's something for everyone this spooky season. This year’s refreshed collection packs in the scares, screams and seasonal fun with new and returning titles across 25 expertly curated carousels. Sink your teeth into supernatural thrills with the new Witches, Vampires and Werewolves carousel; revisit iconic horror blockbusters in Big Screen's Big Screams; and get your adrenaline pumping with slasher favorites in Slash Hits. Looking for something the whole family can enjoy? Family Fright Night brings spooky fun for all ages with festive favorites and mystery-focused adventures. Subscribers can also explore complete blockbuster franchises for thrillers such as Scream, Paranormal Activity, Smile, A Quiet Place and Pet Sematary offering a full, bingeable lineup. No matter your fright level, there's something waiting to haunt your watchlist in the refreshed Paramount+ Peak Screaming collection.

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HIGH SCORE

Beginning in October, Paramount+ will be the home to both UEFA Champions League, with every match of CBS Sports' coverage streaming live on the service. On the men's side, marquee upcoming matches include Barcelona against reigning champions PSG on October 1 and Real Madrid vs. Juventus on October 22. The women's tournament kicks off on October 7 when defending champion Arsenal hosts Lyon and runner-up Barcelona faces Bayern Munich.  Paramount+ is elevating the live sports experience with the launch of Multiview. The new feature is available now, exclusively with UEFA Champions League, Europa League and Conference League matches. Soccer fans can stream up to four matches at once, customizing layouts, switching audio and staying connected in real time without sacrificing performance. Currently available on web, the feature empowers fans to follow multiple matches, with seamless control via an intuitive in-player carousel. This marks the first phase of a broader rollout, with plans to expand Multiview to include entertainment, news and dynamic enhancements like real-time scores and adaptive formats to make the feature even more personalized.

DID YOU KNOW?

Coming to Paramount+ on October 7, Ozzy: No Escape From Now offers an unflinching look at the final chapter of Ozzy Osbourne's life and career. Directed by BAFTA® winner Tania Alexander and produced in collaboration with the Osbourne family, the feature-length documentary explores the impact of Ozzy's 2019 accident, his battle with Parkinson's and the music that helped him persevere. Featuring candid interviews and behind-the-scenes footage, the film chronicles the making of Ordinary Man and Patient Number 9, his surprise performance at the Commonwealth Games and more. Following Ozzy's passing in July 2025, the documentary now stands as a powerful tribute to his legacy. Paramount+ is teaming up with American Express to offer Platinum Card Members even more entertainment value. As part of the new partnership, eligible cardholders can now use their Digital Entertainment Credit toward a Paramount+ subscription. "We're proud to partner with Amex to bring Paramount+'s exceptional entertainment offering...to an even broader audience," said Domenic DiMeglio, Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Data Officer, Paramount DTC. Get ready for a blue-tastic adventure! The family-friendly animated film Smurfs, from Paramount Animation, is streaming now on Paramount+ in the U.S. and Canada. The film follows Smurfette (Rihanna) and her crew on a daring rescue mission to save Papa Smurf (John Goodman) from the clutches of evil wizards. With an all-star voice cast and high-stakes fun, Smurfs joins a growing lineup of franchise favorites and family hits on the service, including The Smurfs, The Smurfs 2, SpongeBob SquarePants, PAW Patrol, Sonic the Hedgehog, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and more.  Fight or Flight* makes its high-altitude debut on Paramount+ October 1. In this pulse-pounding thriller, exiled American agent Lucas Reyes (Josh Hartnett) must identify a mysterious target known as The Ghost, while trapped on a flight from Bangkok to San Francisco filled with assassins. With danger at 37,000 feet and nowhere to run, survival depends on trust, instinct and a fight for redemption. Paramount+ is beaming into New York Comic-Con October 9-12 with an epic lineup of panels and an immersive activation that fans won't want to miss. Step into the role of cadet-in-training at the Star Trek: Starfleet Academy Interactive Experience where guests tackle hands-on challenges, earn a personalized ID badge and walk away with an exclusive giveaway. Plus, attendees can check out must-see panels including Avatar: The Last Airbender's 20th Anniversary, NCIS: Tony & Ziva, the Star Trek Universe and an exclusive look at The Running Man from Paramount Pictures.

STREAMING SOON

Blake Shelton and Keith Urban in the new CBS Original series The Road    CBS is bringing the drama, laughs and edge-of-your-seat action this October with a powerhouse lineup of new and returning series that Paramount+ Premium subscribers can stream live as they air. New seasons of your favorites are back, including Tracker, Matlock, Elsbeth, Watson, Ghosts, Fire Country, The Neighborhood, NCIS and FBI.  There's no shortage of exciting entertainment with new CBS original series debuting next month, including Morena Baccarin's no-nonsense sheriff keeping the peace in Sheriff Country; Donnie Wahlberg and Sonequa Martin-Green teaming up as unlikely partners in Boston Blue; as well as Harriet Dyer and Tim Meadows leading a hilarious crew of misfits in the workplace comedy DMV. And don't miss the new music competition The Road, from executive producers Taylor Sheridan, Blake Shelton and Keith Urban.  So mark your calendars! CBS Premiere Week** kicks off with something for everyone October 12.

ORIGINALS, EXCLUSIVES, PREMIERES & EVENTS 10/1 Fight or Flight* streaming premiere A mercenary (Josh Hartnett) takes on the job of tracking down a target on a plane but must protect that target when they're surrounded by people trying to kill both of them.  10/5 A GRAMMY® Salute to Cyndi Lauper: Live from the Hollywood Bowl** As she wraps up her farewell tour and 40-year performing career, this all-star concert filmed over two nights at Los Angeles' Hollywood Bowl, celebrates the beloved music of Cyndi Lauper with exclusive performances of some of her most beloved songs.  10/7 Red Alert documentary premiere Created, written and directed by Lior Chefetz, this four-part drama series depicts the harrowing true-life events of the October 7, 2023 attacks in Israel. Drawing from the true experiences of those who survived, the series weaves their courageous personal stories into a cinematic narrative of the devastating terrorist attack that turned southern Israel into a war zone, testing humanity and forging heroism through chaos.  10/7 Ozzy Osbourne: No Escape From Now documentary premiere The feature-length documentary has been produced in collaboration with the Osbourne family and stands as a testament to Ozzy Osbourne's courage, wit, determination and talent - qualities that ensure he remains a hero to millions around the world.  10/10 Vicious original movie premiere  When Polly (Dakota Fanning) receives a mysterious box from an unexpected late-night visitor, it comes with one rule: place inside something you need, something you hate and something you love. When she opens it, she's pulled into a surreal and shifting nightmare where every choice she makes leads to terrifying consequences.  10/26 Mayor of Kingstown season 4 premiere  Mike McLusky (Jeremy Renner) fights to protect his own as new forces converge on Kingstown.  10/28 Don't Date Brandon docuseries premiere  The gripping true-crime docuseries from See It Now Studios follows a modern romance that spiraled into a dangerous game of deception. When Amber starts dating Brandon after meeting him online, he seems like the perfect boyfriend. But when she connects with his ex-wife, everything is turned upside-down as they learn the truth together.  LIBRARY SHOWS October 1 Monster High (season 2)  October 7 The Young and the Restless (season 53)  October 12 Matlock (season 2 premiere)** Elsbeth (season 3 premiere)** October 13 The Neighborhood (season 8 premiere)** DMV (season 1 premiere)** FBI (season 8 premiere)** Watson (season 2 premiere)** October 14 NCIS (season 23 premiere)** NCIS: Origins (season 2 premiere)** NCIS: Sydney (season 3 premiere)** October 16 Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage (season 2 premiere)** Ghosts (season 5 premiere)**  October 17 Fire Country (season 4 premiere)** Sheriff Country (season 1 premiere)** Boston Blue (season 1 premiere)** October 19 Tracker (season 3 premiere)** The Road (season 1 premiere)**  October 22 The Thundermans: Undercover (season 1)  October 29 Love & Hip Hop Atlanta (season 12)  LIBRARY MOVIES Scares. Screams. And Scooby-Doo. The lineup of new movies joining the Paramount+ library in October has it all, featuring films like 30 Days of Night, American Psycho, Beautiful Creatures, Chill Out, Green Room, Hellboy, Hostel, Hostel: Part II, House at the End of the Street, I See You, In Fabric, Lake Placid, Prophecy, Scooby-Doo!, Scooby-Doo and the Alien Invaders, The Evil Dead, The First Purge and so much more.  October 1 30 Days of Night All About the Benjamins American Gigolo (1980) American Psycho American Psycho II: All American Girl Anthropoid* Beautiful Creatures Beowulf Breaking In Chill Out, Scooby-Doo! Chloe Cold Mountain Daddy's Home Death at a Funeral* Deep Impact District 9 Drop Dead Gorgeous Fight Club Fight or Flight* Finding Neverland First Blood Flashdance Frank Miller's Sin City Gangs of New York Good Will Hunting* Green Room Grown Ups Grown Ups 2 Hard Home Heat Hellboy (2004) Hostel Hostel: Part II Hotel Mumbai* House at the End of the Street Hugo I See You Imagine That In Fabric Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle Just Go with It King Kong (1976) Lake Placid Man With No Past Men in Black Men in Black 3 Men in Black II Night Falls On Manhattan Nightcrawler No Country for Old Men Once Upon A Time In Mexico Panic Room Prophecy Proud Mary Rambo III Rambo: First Blood Part II Scary Movie 4 Scary Movie V Scooby-Doo and the Alien Invaders Scooby-Doo and the Legend of the Vampire Scooby-Doo and the Loch Ness Monster Scooby-Doo in Where's My Mummy?​​ Scooby-Doo! Curse of the Lake Monster Scream Scream 2​​ Scream 3 Searching Selena Shadow Land Silence Single White Female Spanglish Swingers Switchback Tabloid* Teen Wolf (1985) The Babysitter The Core The Craft The Evil Dead (1981) The First Purge The Fly (1986) The General's Daughter The Hunted The Last Gunfight The Machinist The Manchurian Candidate (2004) The Menu The Perfect Guy The Prince and Me The Prophecy The Prophecy 3: The Ascent The Prophecy II The Prophecy: Forsaken The Prophecy: Uprising The Shallows The Spiderwick Chronicles The Warriors Urban Legend When the Bough Breaks Zero Dark Thirty October 7 Queen of the Desert* October 18 Fifty Shades of Black* SPORTS 10/1: UEFA Champions League Matchday 2 10/1: UEFA Champions League – Barcelona vs. PSG 10/1: Concacaf W Champions Cup – NJ/NY Gotham FC vs. Washington Spirit 10/1: Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Final – XX vs. XX 10/2: UEFA Europa League Matchday 2 10/2: UEFA Conference League Matchday 1 10/3: EFL Championship – Wrexham vs. Birmingham 10/4: College Football on CBS – Air Force @ Navy* 10/4: Big Ten on CBS – Penn State @ UCLA* 10/5: NFL ON CBS Week 5 (check local listings) 10/5: PBR – Professional Bull Riding* 10/5: Serie A – Juventus vs. AC Milan 10/7-10/8: UEFA Women’s Champions League Matchday 1 10/7: UEFA Women’s Champions League – Arsenal vs. Lyon 10/9: Concacaf World Cup Qualifying – Honduras vs. Costa Rica 10/10: Concacaf World Cup Qualifying – El Salvador vs. Panama 10/11: PBR – Professional Bull Riding* 10/11: Big Ten on CBS* 10/12: NFL ON CBS Week 6 Doubleheader (check local listings) 10/13: Concacaf World Cup Qualifying – Costa Rica vs. Nicaragua 10/14: Concacaf World Cup Qualifying – El Salvador vs. Guatemala 10/15-10/16: UEFA Women’s Champions League Matchday 2 10/15: UEFA Women’s Champions League – Chelsea vs. Paris FC 10/16: UEFA Women’s Champions League – PSG vs. Real Madrid 10/18: NWSL – Washington Spirit vs. Orlando Pride* 10/18: Big Ten on CBS* 10/18: Serie A – Roma vs. Inter 10/18: EFL Championship – Stoke City vs. Wrexham 10/19: NFL ON CBS Week 7 (check local listings) 10/19: SailGP – Switzerland Sail Grand Prix* 10/19: Serie A – AC Milan vs. Fiorentina 10/21-10/22: UEFA Champions League Matchday 3 10/21: UEFA Champions League – Arsenal vs. Atlético Madrid 10/22: UEFA Champions League – Real Madrid vs. Juventus 10/23: UEFA Europa League Matchday 3 10/23: UEFA Conference League Matchday 2 10/25: Serie A – Napoli vs. Inter 10/25: Korn Ferry Presents: TOURBound - The Finals* 10/25: American Cornhole League* 10/25: Big Ten on CBS* 10/25: EFL Championship – Middlesbrough vs. Wrexham 10/26: NFL ON CBS Week 8 Doubleheader (check local listings) 10/28: Serie A – Atalanta vs. AC Milan 10/31: EFL Championship – Wrexham vs. Coventry City Throughout October: English Football League competition Throughout October: Serie A competition Throughout October: NWSL competition Throughout October: Scottish Professional Football League competition Throughout October: Concacaf W Champions Cup competition Throughout October: UEFA Women’s Champions League competition Throughout October: UEFA Champions League competition Throughout October: UEFA Europa League competition Throughout October: UEFA Conference League competition Throughout October: Concacaf World Cup Qualifiers * Title is available to Paramount+ Premium subscribers. ** All Paramount+ Premium subscribers can live stream CBS titles via the live feed on Paramount+. Those titles will be available on-demand to all subscribers the day after they air live. Dates for library titles are subject to change.