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What’s Coming to HBO Max in October: Lanterns Finale, Evil Dead Burn, Get Jiro, and More!

Hey everyone! As we head into the spooky Halloween season, HBO Max has a stacked lineup lined up for October. If you’re looking for what to watch next month, IGN has shared the highlights.

Here is a quick rundown of the major releases and highlights coming this October:

  • Lanterns Season 1 Finale — October 4
    • The latest gritty, detective-style DCU series is wrapping up its first season with a big finale in the primetime slot. It will be followed later in the month by a three-part documentary, The Pet Cemetery Murders: A Ghost Story.
  • Get Jiro Premiere — October 4
    • Based on the graphic novel co-written by the late Anthony Bourdain and Joel Rose, this stylish, ultra-violent animated series follows a stoic sushi chef caught in a chef gang war in post-apocalyptic Los Angeles. New episodes stream on HBO Max following their Adult Swim premieres on Saturdays.
  • Evil Dead Burn — October 5
    • Perfect for Halloween! Following 2023’s Evil Dead Rise, the latest entry in the franchise is making its streaming premiere on HBO Max. Get ready for classic zombie scares mixed with the ultimate horror: staying with your in-laws!
  • The Invite — October 23
    • From A24 and directed by Olivia Wilde, this critically acclaimed domestic comedy-drama focuses on two couples in a San Francisco apartment dealing with relationship tensions and awkward moments.

What are you planning to stream on HBO Max this October? Are you checking out the Evil Dead streaming premiere or tuning into the Lanterns finale?