The best movies on Peacock right now are Disclosure Day, Girls Like Girls, and Obsession, plus Minions & Monsters and Kubo and the Two Strings. Peacock, NBCUniversal's streaming service, centers October around new exclusives and Halloween viewing.
According to TV Guide, its ranking of the 17 best Peacock films spotlights Disclosure Day, Girls Like Girls, and Obsession. The list prioritizes recent releases and Peacock exclusives. That focus helps viewers pick current highlights first.
Table of Contents
- Start with the month's biggest exclusive
- Which horror movies fit spooky season?
- What should families watch?
- How long will these movies stay?
Start with the month's biggest exclusive
Steven Spielberg's alien invasion film Disclosure Day premiered exclusively on Peacock on October 9, 2026. According to Peacock, its what to watch for October positions the film as the service's marquee October movie.
Watch it first if you want the most current Peacock conversation. It is the clearest big-budget anchor among October additions. Pair it with one smaller exclusive for contrast.
Which horror movies fit spooky season?
Peacock added Halloween horror films on October 1, including 28 Weeks Later, American Psycho, and The Crazies. Coraline joined the same day as a family-friendly spooky option.
Friday the 13th Parts 1-3 also joined Peacock on October 1. According to Vital Thrills, its October preview connects those films to the Crystal Lake prequel series starring Linda Cardellini as Pamela Voorhees on October 15. Horror fans can watch the early slashers now, then move into the new series.
What should families watch?
Animated film Minions & Monsters streams exclusively on Peacock starting October 28, 2026. It unleashes classic movie monsters on the Minions.
Coraline works for older kids who want light scares without graphic horror. Kubo and the Two Strings offers another animated choice. According to Silver Screen Riot, its best-on-Peacock list names Kubo and the Two Strings from 2016 as a Critic's Pick.
How long will these movies stay?
Peacock's October lineup rotates as titles enter and leave. Silver Screen Riot says its picks rotate monthly for the same reason. Check the Peacock app before planning a movie night.
U.S. viewers need an active subscription, and availability can change after October. Verify the current catalog on the night you watch.