The week of 30th September to 6th October 2024 brings an exciting lineup of new shows and movies across various streaming platforms and cable networks. No matter how busy the weekly schedule looks like, here's the dose of entertainment everyone wants to have. From psychological thrillers, comedies or fantasy adventures, there’s something for everyone.
The highly anticipated sequel to Joker: Folie a Deux or fresh TV series like Love is Blind and Gremlins: The Wild Batch, the selection is vast and diverse. With multiple releases lined up, it’s the perfect time to refresh the existing watchlist and dive into these new releases.
This week's shows and movies offer a range of genres to suit different tastes. Joker: Folie a Deux takes center stage in the movie lineup while Making it in Marbella and The Legend of Vox Machina return with new seasons.
Exploring a detailed guide on the shows and movies releasing from 30th September to 6th October 2024 and help you decide what’s worth watching this week.
Disclaimer: This article contains spoilers for upcoming TV shows and movies. Reader discretion is advised.
More about the upcoming shows and movies between September 30 to October 6, 2024
The list hereby starts with the movies and next are the TV shows.
1) Joker: Folie à Deux
Release date: October 4, 2024
Following the venerable Arthur Fleck (Joaquin Phoenix) as he battles his dual identity while institutionalized at Arkham State Hospital, Joker: Folie à Deux explores his relationship with fellow prisoner Harleen Quinzel (Lady Gaga). She finally turns into the infamous Harley Quinn.
Together, they reflect their common insanity by living as a musical. Combining a psychological thriller with a musical, the movie explores ideas of love, anarchy and revolt. Fans of the first movie, which came out in 2019, are waiting for its release eagerly.
2) Monster Summer
Release date: October 4, 2024
Following Noah's direction, a group of children discover in Monster Summer their great summer fun disrupted by an enigmatic force. Together, they set out on an adventure to protect their island from the unidentified threat with the direction of a retired policeman.
With lots of laughs and touching scenes along the way, this family-friendly film combines mystery, adventure and teamwork.
3) The Outrun
Release date: October 4, 2024
Amy Liptrot's best-selling memoir inspired The Outrun. After a turbulent life in London, Rona, a woman is returning to her childhood home in Scotland's Orkney Islands. She seeks healing by reconnecting with the wild beauty of her native country while she tries to come to terms with her troubled past.
Emphasizing themes of self-discovery and atonement, the film merges breathtaking photography with a touching story.
4) Frankie Freako
Release date: October 4, 2024
Frankie Freako is a quirky comedy about workaholic yuppie Conor caught in a boring life. One evening, he comes upon an odd party hotline run by Frankie Freako, a dancing goblin.
The film boasts plenty of ridiculous humor and unexpected turns as Conor's life goes colorful and soon becomes a wild adventure.
5) The Problem with People
Release date: October 4, 2024
The Problem with People, which takes place in the gorgeous Irish countryside, is a comedy with two distant cousins who have never met a central focus. One lives in a small Irish town and the other in New York City.
Together, they resolve a long-standing family conflict, but things go differently than expected. With family dynamics, funny misunderstandings and a little bit of sheep-related trouble, this lighthearted film provides a feel-good experience.
6) The Visitor
Release date: October 4, 2024
A mystery refugee washes ashore in London in The Visitor and gets involved with an upper-class family. The visitor fascinates every family member, which causes a dramatic change in their daily routine.
Full of graphic and forceful scenes, the film explores deep psychological ideas of emptiness and desire. Under Bruce La Bruce's direction, this film presents a contemporary interpretation of Teorema by Pier Paolo Pasolini from 1968.
7) Things Will Be Different
Release date: October 4, 2024
Two estranged siblings who have to flee from the police following a robbery are the subject of this thriller. They hide out in a farmhouse that apparently carries them to another era.
Their strained relationship reaches its breaking point as they face a mystery force, resulting in an intense psychological drama with a supernatural turnabout.
8) Intercepted
Release Date: October 4, 2024
Using intercepted phone calls made by Russian soldiers on the battlefield, this documentary explains the terrible facts of the Ukraine-Russia conflict. From disillusionment to cruelty, the voices of these troops expose the emotional toll of war.
Filmed footage of the devastation caused by the war and the resilience of the Ukrainian people accompany Intercepted to provide an honest and unfiltered view of the human side of the conflict.
9) Take Cover
Release Date: October 4, 2024
Scott Adkins staars in this fast-paced thriller about Sam Lorde, a hitman looking to retire following a failing career. His last mission sadly leaves him without allies, without backup and without escape. His enemies are closing in, so he must apply every ability he possesses to survive.
Take Cover offers viewers on the edge of their seats a high-stakes plot and intense action scenes.
10) The Radleys
Release Date: October 4, 2024
Inspired by Matt Haig's book, The Radleys is a comedy-horror film about an apparently normal family with a sinister secret: they are vampire abstainers from blood.
The parents have to face their actual nature, though, when the bloodlust of their teenage children starts to show. This movie aims to mix comedy and horror in a fresh way with a clever script and superb performances by Damian Lewis and Kelly Macdonald.
TV Shows
1) Making it in Marbella season 1
Release Date: October 1, 2024
Where to watch: Netflix
Following Swedish real estate agents in Marbella, Spain, as they negotiate the competitive luxury property market, this unscripted show features glitzy real estate deals, opulent homes and the drama among the agents trying to succeed in one of the most exclusive markets.
As the agents balance personal and professional obligations, expect many amazing features and workplace tension.
2) Love Is Blind season 7
Release Date: October 2, 2024
Where to watch: Netflix
Singles in this hit reality series keep looking for love without ever running across each other personally. Season 7 brings a fresh set of Washington, D.C.-based singles who create emotional ties and challenge whether love is indeed blind.
This season offers more of the drama and romance fans love with surprising turns and emotional reveals.
3) Gremlins: The Wild Batch
Release Date: October 3, 2024
Where to watch: Max
Based on Sam Wing, the future shop owner from the original Gremlins film, and his Mogwai friend Gizmo, this animated series chronicles events in Shanghai during the 1920s.
Sam and Gizmo face danger and adventure as they travel across China battling evil Gremlins and coming upon legendary creatures.
4) The Legend of Vox Machina season 3
Release Date: October 3, 2024
Where to watch: Amazon
Following the misfit group of adventurers known as Vox Machina, they seek to save the realm of Exandria in this animated fantasy series.
New challenges and dark magical forces testing the group's abilities and relationships abound in Season 3. Fans of high fantasy may love this season with its exciting action, humor, and profound character development.
5) Found season 2
Release date: October 3, 2024
Where to watch: NBC
Once a missing person herself, public relations specialist Gabi Mosely oversees a team searching for missing persons — especially those who society sometimes overlooks. But Gabi keeps a terrible secret that might undo all she has worked for. With much suspense and mystery, this riveting drama investigates problems of justice and identity.
6) Law & Order: SVU Season 26
Release Date: October 3, 2024
Where to watch: NBC
The enduring legal drama returns for a 26th season. Investigating horrible crimes in New York City, detective Olivia Benson and her colleagues are bringing victims of sexually-based offenses justice.
As the elite squad handles fresh cases, show fans should expect more passionate courtroom battles and emotional narratives.
7) Heartstopper season 3
Release Date: October 3, 2024
Where to watch: Netflix
In Heartstopper, meek Charlie and rugby-loving Nick confront their surprising love while embracing acceptance and self-discovery.
With the help of their friends, Season 3 follows their path toward learning to be their real selves. With its genuine narrative and portrayal of LGBTQ+ experiences, this coming-of-age drama never fails to attract viewers.
8) The Seven Deadly Sins: Four Knights of the Apocalypse season 2
Release Date: October 6, 2024
Where to watch: Netflix
Percival's quiet life is destroyed in this action-packed fantasy adventure when he meets an enigmatic knight who unveils a startling reality regarding his destiny. Percival sets off on an epic journey this season laden with magic, peril and self-discovery. The Seven Deadly Sins fans may find this fresh chapter exciting and full of surprises.
Be it psychological thrillers or action-packed shows, there are a lot of choices. It's a great time to binge-watch your favorite shows and movies because each of them has interesting plots, along with a wide range of genres.