Movies in theaters in October 2026
October 2026 offers a rich program for cinema lovers – from Bulgarian and international dramas to comedies, horrors, action and animated adventures. Among the most anticipated titles are the new film adaptation of the popular series Street Fighter, the horror "„Clayface“", the unusual thriller "„In the depths“" and the Bulgarian co-production "„Nina Rosa“.
There will be several more family-friendly titles, comedies, and adventure stories hitting theaters this month. Here are the main films that will be available to watch on the big screen in October.
October 9 – "„Nina Rosa“
„Nina Rosa is a 2026 drama film, a co-production between Canada, Italy, Bulgaria and Belgium, directed by Genevieve Duloud de Sel. The main roles are played by Galin Stoev, Ekaterina Stanina, Sofia Stanina, Svetlana Yancheva, Michel Tsonchev, Elena Atanasova, Nikolay Mutafchiev and Chiara Casselli. The screenplay was also written by Genevieve Duloud de Sel, and the film won the Silver Bear for Best Screenplay at the 2026 Berlinale.
The story follows Mihail, a Bulgarian emigrant who left his homeland decades ago with his daughter Roza. When he returns to Bulgaria, he must confront a past he has long preferred to forget, as well as the consequences of his estranged relationship with his daughter.
Premiere: October 9, 2026.
Director: Genevieve Douloud de Sel
Cast: Galin Stoev, Ekaterina Stanina, Sofia Stanina, Svetlana Yancheva, Michel Tsonchev, Elena Atanasova, Nikolay Mutafchiev, Chiara Casselli
October 9 – "„Don't tell mom.“
„Don't tell mom.“" is a comedy directed by Jeremy Garelik and starring Owen Wilson, Christian Convery, Matt Rife, Kristin Coe, Henry Winkler, and Travis Scott. The screenplay was written by Garelik, and the story was inspired by a real-life experience between the director and his son.
Hank wants to spend more time with his 13-year-old son, Zion, and secretly takes him to the huge hip-hop festival Rolling Loud, despite his wife's ban. When the boy disappears among the tens of thousands of attendees, the father is forbidden from contacting security, lest he expose his own lie. What follows is a chaotic search through the festival crowds, which gradually becomes a story of the relationship between father and son.
Premiere: October 9, 2026.
Director: Jeremy Garelik
Cast: Owen Wilson, Christian Convery, Matt Rife, Christine Ko, Henry Winkler, Travis Scott
October 9 – "„Srdlyo“
„"Sardly" is an animated family adventure directed by Ricard Coussot and Rio Harrington. The film brings the popular book series to the big screen and tells a story filled with humor, fantasy and underwater adventures.
At the center is the perpetually frowning loner Mr. Ribstein, who prefers to stay away from others. However, his life changes when Pip, a new neighbor he didn't want at all, appears next to him. The unexpected friendship between the two sets off an adventure that will confront them with a number of funny and dangerous situations.
Premiere: October 9, 2026.
Directors: Ricard Coussot, Rio Harrington
Cast: animated film
October 9 – "„The other mom“
„The Other Mom is a supernatural psychological horror film directed by Rob Savage, starring Jessica Chastain, Jay Duplass, Ariane Moayed, Karen Allen, Arabella Olivia Clarke, and Sean Kaufman. The film is an adaptation of the novel Incidents Around the House by Josh Malerman.
The story centers on little Bella, who begins to interact with a sinister creature that has appeared in her home. The scariest thing is that it looks almost identical to her mother. Jessica Chastain plays a dual role, turning the familiar image of the mother into a source of increasing fear.
Premiere: October 9, 2026.
Director: Rob Savage
Cast: Jessica Chastain, Jay Duplass, Ariane Moayed, Karen Allen, Arabella Olivia Clarke, Sean Kaufman
October 16 – "„Street Fighter“
„Street Fighter“" is an action-adventure film directed by Kitao Sakurai, based on the legendary Capcom video game series of the same name. The cast includes Jason Momoa, Noah Centineo, Andrew Koji, Kalina Liang, David Dastmalchian, Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson, Roman Reigns, Cody Rhodes, Andrew Schultz, Vidyut Jammwal, and Eric Andre. The screenplay is by Kitao Sakurai and T.J. Fixman, from a story by Dalan Musson and Gary Dauberman.
The story reunites fighters Ryu and Ken Masters, who are drawn into a new World Warrior tournament by the mysterious Chun-Li. As the participants face off against each other, a dangerous conspiracy is revealed behind the tournament. The old rivals will have to face not only their enemies, but also their own pasts.
Premiere: October 16, 2026.
Director: Kitao Sakurai
Cast: Jason Momoa, Noah Centineo, Andrew Koji, Kalina Liang, David Dastmalchian, Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson, Roman Reigns, Cody Rhodes, Andrew Schultz, Vidyut Jamwal, Eric Andre
October 16 – "„In the depths“
„In the depths“" is a dramatic thriller with elements of horror and adventure, directed by Brian Duffield. It stars Austin Abrams, Josh Brolin, Elisabeth Shue, John Ortiz, Jane Levy, and Emily Rudd. The screenplay was written by Brian Duffield and Daniel Kraus, based on Kraus's novel of the same name.
After his father's death, Jay Gardiner goes scuba diving off the California coast in search of his remains. While diving, he is swallowed by a massive sperm whale and finds himself trapped inside its body with limited oxygen. To survive, Jay must use everything he has learned from his father while grappling with the grief of losing him.
Premiere: October 16, 2026.
Director: Brian Duffield
Cast: Austin Abrams, Josh Brolin, Elisabeth Shue, John Ortiz, Jane Levy, Emily Rudd
October 16 – "„Jumbo: The Magical Adventure“
„Jumbo: The Magical Adventure is an Indonesian animated fantasy story directed by Ryan Adriandi. The screenplay was written by Adriandi and Widya Arifianti, and the voice actors include Prince Poetirai, Quinn Salman, Yusuf Özcan, and Graciela Abigail.
The main character is a boy named Don, who is often underestimated and therefore nicknamed Jumbo. His encounter with a ghost named Mary takes him on an unusual adventure involving family secrets and the desire to reunite separated loved ones. Along the way, Don must overcome his own fears and discover the meaning of friendship and family.
Premiere: October 16, 2026.
Director: Ryan Adriandi
Cast: Prince Poetirai, Queen Salman, Yusuf Ozkan, Graciela Abigail
October 23 – "„Scotty“
„Scotty is an adventure family animation directed by Mohammad Pirzadi, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Ali Vallipuri. The English-language version stars Dario Coates, Phil Cornwell, Adam Diggle, William Hope, Joe Jameson, and other actors.
Scotty is a street cat used to relying only on himself. After losing his mother in a fire, he begins to fear people and anything that might take away the last safe place he calls home. His unexpected journey with his house cat Katie gradually makes him rethink loneliness and realize that life with those you love can be more valuable than independence.
Premiere: October 23, 2026.
Director: Mohammad Pirzadi
Cast: Dario Coates, Phil Cornwell, Adam Diggle, William Hope, Joe Jameson, Stuart Milligan
October 23 – "„Clayface“
„Clayface is a DC Comics horror thriller film directed by James Watkins. It stars Tom Rhys Harris as Matt Hagen/Clayface, and also stars Naomi Ackie, Eddie Marsan, Max Minghella, and David Dencic. The screenplay was written by Mike Flanagan and Hossein Amini, with a story by Flanagan.
Matt Hagen starts out as a young man on the streets of Gotham and rises to become a Hollywood star, but a crime boss changes his life forever and leaves him severely disfigured. Desperate, Matt turns to an experimental treatment that restores his appearance but gradually blurs the line between reality and madness. His desire for revenge transforms him into Clayface, a being who loses control of his own identity.
Premiere: October 23, 2026.
Director: James Watkins
Cast: Tom Rhys Harris, Naomi Ackie, Eddie Marsan, Max Minghella, David Dencik
October 30 – "„The Beast“
„The Beast is a dramatic action thriller film directed by Renée Harlin, starring Samuel L. Jackson, Joel Kinnaman, and Guy Burnett. The screenplay was written by Umair Alim.
The story begins with a coordinated coup against the US government by an unknown armed group. The President finds himself in a deadly situation and must reveal the secret capabilities of the top-secret military apparatus "The Beast". Not only his life, but the fate of the country depends on it.
Premiere: October 30, 2026.
Director: Renee Harlin
Cast: Samuel L. Jackson, Joel Kinnaman, Guy Burnett
October 30 – "„Balls“
„"Balls" is a Bulgarian sports comedy directed by Lyubomir Pechev, starring Ivan Savov, Alex Ivanov, Marian Valev, Kitodar Todorov, Snezina Petrova, Alexandra Lashkova and Krastyu Krastev.
The story follows a young woman whose professional football career ends abruptly after a serious injury. As her personal life also falls apart, she unexpectedly finds herself in charge of a provincial men's football team. The new challenge forces her to deal not only with the prejudices of the players, but also with her own sense of loss and failure.
Premiere: October 30, 2026.
Director: Lubomir Pechev
Cast: Ivan Savov, Alex Ivanov, Marian Valev, Kitodar Todorov, Snezina Petrova, Alexandra Lashkova, Krastyu Krastev
The October program brings together quite a variety of offerings – from Bulgarian auteur films and family animations to big Hollywood productions and horror titles. Of particular note are „Nina Rosa“, „Street Fighter“, „In the Depths“ and „Clayface“, which offer completely different genre experiences and will probably be among the more discussed premieres of the month.
