Spooky season is here, and there’s so much to stream this month for your family. Whether you need a break from busy school days or just want to enjoy some cozy time together, we’ve got you covered with some great new releases.
October brings a fresh batch of family-friendly series and movies to your favorite streaming platforms. Look out for the new Netflix special The Bad Guys: Haunted Heist, Wizards Beyond Waverly Place on Disney+ and much more!
Here are our top picks for what new streaming family movies and TV shows to watch this month.
This article was updated on Oct. 7, 2024, by Metro Parent’s Audience Development Manager, Katina Beniaris. Her work included finding the best kid-friendly movies and shows streaming this month. Questions? Please reach out to katina@metroparent.com.
New Streaming for Families This Month
The Bad Guys: Haunted Heist
Streams Oct. 3, 2024
- Where to watch: Netflix
In this exciting adventure, The Bad Guys sneak into the creepy mansion of Reginald E. Scary to steal a mysterious amulet — but things get spookier with every step they take.
Mighty MonsterWheelies
Streams Oct. 14, 2024
- Where to watch: Netflix
Inspired by legendary movie monsters like Dracula and the Mummy, these vehicle heroes come with a monster-sized surprise.
Jurassic World: Chaos Theory: Season 2
Streams Oct. 17, 2024
- Where to watch: Netflix
A new season of this Netflix animated show is roaring back with even more dinosaurs. The Camp Fam goes global on a search for answers.
LEGO Marvel Avengers: Mission Demolition
Streams Oct. 18, 2024
- Where to watch: Disney+
A new Lego Marvel special comes to Disney+ with a young superhero fan accidentally unleashes a powerful new villain looking to rid the world of the Avengers.
Dino Dex
Streams Oct. 20, 2024
- Where to watch:Amazon Kids+ and Prime Video
Dex, a 9-year-old artist and aspiring paleontologist, teams up with his geology-loving neighbor Kayla to reimagine how dinosaurs looked and lived, using his Dino Field Guide to explore and question everything we thought we knew.
Wizards Beyond Waverly Place
Streams Oct. 30, 2024
- Where to watch: Disney+
Remember the Russo family? Adult Justin Russo has a family of his own when his sister Alex brings a talented wizard named Billie. He realizes it’s time to dust off his magical skills and mentor the wizard-in-training.
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