October is one of my favorite months for settling in with a good movie, and Paramount+ has plenty of options worth adding to your list this month. Whether you’re looking for a classic, a thriller or something a little more offbeat, the streamer has added several highly rated movies that are easy to overlook among its bigger releases.
To narrow things down, I’ve gone through the movies new to Paramount+ in October 2026 and picked out five that have scored 90% or higher on Rotten Tomatoes. That means you can skip the endless scrolling and get straight to some of the streamer’s most critically acclaimed additions. And with spooky season in full swing, there’s at least one pick here that feels particularly appropriate for October.
The best movies to stream on Paramount+ in October 2026
‘Parasite’ (2019)
“Parasite” is one of those movies that’s difficult to forget once you’ve seen it. Directed by Bong Joon-ho, the 2019 South Korean thriller shifts between dark comedy, suspense and social satire, keeping you guessing as the story unfolds. It also made history at the 2020 Oscars, becoming the first non-English-language movie to win Best Picture, while also earning more than $263 million worldwide. With its gripping story, incredible performances and plenty of unexpected turns, “Parasite” is a modern classic that absolutely deserves the hype.
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