As the nights grow longer, JustWatch unveils the most anticipated horror and thriller series coming to U.S. streaming platforms this fall.

Drawing on user activity across watchlists, trailer views, and engagement data, this exclusive ranking reveals what American audiences are most excited to watch between October and November 2025.

Key Takeaways

• Stephen King Returns to the Small Screen

IT: Welcome to Derry (premiering October 26 on HBO Max) claims the top spot as the most anticipated horror series of the season, fueled by excitement for a chilling new chapter in King’s iconic universe.

 

• Fan-Favorite Franchises Make a Comeback

After years of anticipation, audiences are finally getting the final season of Stranger Things (Season 5) and the long-awaited return of The Witcher (Season 4), both generating major buzz among returning fans.

 

• Thrilling Debuts

Breakout newcomers like Down Cemetery Road and Anne Rice’s Talamasca: The Secret Order are earning early attention.

 

• True Crime Makes a Scene

On the darker side of reality, Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy and Murdaugh: Death in the Family lead the pack as the most anticipated true crime releases this season.

 

Top 10 Most Anticipated Horror & Thriller Series & Documentaries on JustWatch

Rank	Title	Release Date	Platform	Streaming Popularity Score*
#1 #2 #3 #4= #4= #6 #7 #8 #9 #10	IT: Welcome to Derry	Oct 26 Nov 26 Oct 30 Oct 29 Nov 13 Nov 14 Nov 6 Oct 26 Oct 16 Oct 15	HBO Max Netflix Netflix AppleTV+ Netflix Shudder, AMC+ Peacock AMC+ Peacock Hulu, Disney+	95 87 55 36 36 29 27 26 25 24
	Stranger Things (S5)
	The Witcher (S4)
	Down Cemetery Road
	The Beast in Me
	The Creep Tapes (S2)
	All Her Fault
	The Talamasca: The Secret Order
	Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy
	Murdaugh: Death in the Family

 

*US Release dates are current as of October 3rd but subject to change.

**Popularity Score is based on a Normalized Weighted Score of trailer views, watchlist adds, and engagement metrics.

Honorable Mentions — Already Streaming

• Wayward (Netflix)

Currently holding the #1 spot on the U.S. Weekly Streaming Charts, Wayward continues to dominate viewership with its gripping psychological suspense.

 

• Marvel’s Daredevil (Disney+ / Hulu)

Back in the spotlight and sitting at #3, the return of Daredevil has reignited fan excitement across both Disney+ and Hulu.

 

• Monster: The Ed Gein Story (Netflix)

A chilling true-crime addition that’s climbing fast, Monster: The Ed Gein Story has already reached #8 and continues to rise in the rankings.

Methodology

This ranking is based on JustWatch user behavior in the US between August 1 – September 17, 2025, using trailer views, watchlist additions, likelist engagement, and page interactions. These were combined into a Normalized Weighted Score.

Step 1 – Shortlist

We selected the 10 most popular Thriller and Horror titles during the period.

Step 2 – Weighting

• 40% Watchlist Additions
• 30% Trailer Views
• 10% Likelist Additions
• 10% Page Views
• 10% Total Interactions

 

Step 3 – Scoring

• Weighted Score: (Metric Rank × Weight) ÷ Total Weights
• Normalization: (Score – Min) ÷ (Max – Min)

Step 4 – Range

Scores were normalized between 20 (min) and 100 (max) for consistency.

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