LOS ANGELES — Horror is taking over American streaming screens as Steven Spielberg’s Disclosure Day and Mike Flanagan’s Carrie debut at No. 1 on the latest JustWatch U.S. Streaming Charts for October 5–11, 2026.
The latest rankings reveal a strong appetite for supernatural thrillers, psychological suspense and classic horror franchises, with five horror titles appearing among the 10 most popular movies and three making the television top 10.
Meanwhile, The Social Network has returned to the movie rankings as its follow-up, The Social Reckoning, arrives in theaters.
Disclosure Day Claims No. 1 on the Movie Chart
Steven Spielberg’s alien thriller Disclosure Day made an immediate impact following its exclusive Peacock debut, claiming the top position on the JustWatch U.S. movie streaming chart.
The film pushed Backrooms into second place, while Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma secured the No. 3 position.
Peacock also maintained another strong showing with Obsession, which held fourth place.
The results reflect the growing popularity of science-fiction mysteries and horror-driven entertainment as audiences move deeper into the Halloween season.
Netflix’s Animals rounded out the top five, followed by Evil Dead Burn, Halloween and Tuner.
One of the week’s notable developments was the return of The Social Network at No. 9, coinciding with the theatrical arrival of The Social Reckoning.
Top 10 Streaming Movies in the United States
JustWatch Rankings | October 5–11, 2026
| Rank | Movie | Streaming Platform |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Disclosure Day | Peacock |
| 2 | Backrooms | HBO Max |
| 3 | Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma | MUBI |
| 4 | Obsession | Peacock |
| 5 | Animals | Netflix |
| 6 | Evil Dead Burn | HBO Max |
| 7 | Halloween | Fubo, Philo and others |
| 8 | Tuner | Prime Video |
| 9 | The Social Network | Tubi, Philo and others |
| 10 | Project Hail Mary | Prime Video, Fubo, Philo and others |
Source: JustWatch U.S. Streaming Charts. Platform availability reflects the supplied rankings and may include subscription, rental or ad-supported options.
Carrie Takes the Television Crown
On the television side, Mike Flanagan’s adaptation of Stephen King’s Carrie debuted at No. 1 on Prime Video.
The eight-episode series arrived with its complete season available to stream, giving audiences the opportunity to watch the entire adaptation immediately.
Flanagan, known for his work in supernatural storytelling, brings another Stephen King property to television as horror continues to attract viewers across major streaming platforms.
Lanterns followed at No. 2 on HBO Max, while Netflix’s East of Eden claimed third place.
Netflix also secured the fourth position with Below.
Apple TV maintained a significant presence in the rankings with Ted Lasso at No. 5 and Slow Horses at No. 6.
HBO Max’s War finished seventh, while MobLand, American Horror Story and Small Prophets completed the top 10.
Top 10 Streaming TV Shows in the United States
JustWatch Rankings | October 5–11, 2026
| Rank | TV Show | Streaming Platform |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carrie | Prime Video |
| 2 | Lanterns | HBO Max |
| 3 | East of Eden | Netflix |
| 4 | Below | Netflix |
| 5 | Ted Lasso | Apple TV |
| 6 | Slow Horses | Apple TV |
| 7 | War | HBO Max |
| 8 | MobLand | Fubo, Paramount+ and Spectrum |
| 9 | American Horror Story | Hulu, Prime Video, Fubo and others |
| 10 | Small Prophets | Apple TV |
Source: JustWatch U.S. Streaming Charts, October 5–11, 2026.
Horror Dominates the October Streaming Landscape
With Halloween approaching, horror has emerged as one of the strongest genres in the latest rankings.
Five of the top 10 streaming movies fall within the horror category:
- No. 2 — Backrooms
- No. 3 — Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma
- No. 4 — Obsession
- No. 6 — Evil Dead Burn
- No. 7 — Halloween
Television audiences are also embracing darker storytelling, with Carrie at No. 1, Below at No. 4 and American Horror Story at No. 9.
Combined, these eight titles account for 40% of the 20 positions across the two charts.
The strong showing highlights the seasonal appeal of horror programming and the continued popularity of established franchises alongside new releases.
The rankings also illustrate how streaming services are competing for attention through a mixture of original programming, adaptations and recognizable entertainment properties.
The Social Network Returns as The Social Reckoning Hits Theaters
Another notable development is the return of The Social Network to the streaming top 10.
The film, which chronicles the founding of Facebook and the disputes surrounding its creation, climbed back into the spotlight at No. 9.
Its renewed appearance coincides with the theatrical release of The Social Reckoning, bringing fresh attention to the earlier film.
With The Social Network available through free, ad-supported streaming options including Tubi, audiences have an accessible way to revisit the story.
The development demonstrates how theatrical releases can generate renewed interest in related films on streaming platforms.
Free Streaming: Golden Arm Leads the Rankings
Subscription services aren’t the only platforms attracting audiences.
JustWatch’s latest free and ad-supported streaming chart shows Golden Arm claiming the No. 1 position for the October 5–11 reporting period.
The animated fantasy Coraline ranked second, while Seeking Persephone finished third.
Obsessed secured fourth place, followed by Survivor at No. 5.
The chart includes a mixture of movies and television series available through free or advertising-supported streaming services, giving viewers alternatives to paid subscriptions.
Top 10 Free and Ad-Supported Streaming Titles
JustWatch U.S. Rankings | October 5–11, 2026
| Rank | Title | Streaming Platform |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Golden Arm | Amazon Freevee / Amazon ad-supported TV |
| 2 | Coraline | The Roku Channel |
| 3 | Seeking Persephone | The Roku Channel |
| 4 | Obsessed | Kanopy |
| 5 | Survivor | Pluto TV |
| 6 | Hannibal | Plex |
| 7 | Halloween | Plex |
| 8 | X | The Roku Channel |
| 9 | Reacher | Prime Video |
| 10 | Oldboy | Kanopy |
Source: JustWatch Free and Free-with-Ads U.S. Streaming Chart, October 5–11, 2026. Free availability may depend on the service, subscription eligibility or advertising-supported access.
Streaming Competition Heats Up Ahead of Halloween
The October rankings illustrate several trends shaping the entertainment industry.
First, horror continues to be a major attraction during the fall season. From Stephen King adaptations to classic slasher films, viewers are demonstrating strong interest in suspense and supernatural storytelling.
Second, major streaming services remain competitive across both movies and television. Peacock secured the week’s leading movie with Disclosure Day, while Prime Video captured the top television position with Carrie.
Netflix, HBO Max and Apple TV also placed multiple titles in the rankings, highlighting the increasingly competitive market for audience attention.
Finally, free and ad-supported streaming platforms continue to offer viewers an alternative to subscription-based entertainment. Services such as Pluto TV, Plex, Kanopy and The Roku Channel remain part of the broader streaming landscape.
As October continues, horror programming is positioned to remain a prominent part of streaming entertainment, particularly with Halloween approaching.
Whether audiences are watching Spielberg’s latest science-fiction thriller, revisiting Stephen King’s Carrie or discovering classic horror movies through free streaming services, the latest JustWatch rankings show that suspense is driving considerable viewer interest.
About the JustWatch Streaming Charts
JustWatch tracks streaming popularity based on activity from users of its streaming discovery platform. The charts reflect user engagement and interest in titles, rather than official viewership totals released by streaming services.
The rankings featured in this report cover the United States for October 5–11, 2026.
Source: JustWatch U.S. Streaming Charts, including Top 10 Movies, Top 10 TV Shows and Free/AVOD rankings.
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