The first weekend of October 2026 brings a significant shift in streaming availability, as some of the summer’s most talked-about theatrical releases move to digital platforms alongside new seasonal horror debuts. Viewers now have access to a mix of premium digital rentals and new additions to major subscription libraries, including the long-anticipated home release of Coyote vs. Acme.
Premium Digital Releases: ‘Coyote vs. Acme’ and ‘The Uprising’
Two of the year’s major cinematic developments are now available for digital purchase and rental as of September 29, 2026.
Coyote vs. Acme, a film that garnered significant industry attention after transitioning from a potential studio write-off to a theatrical success, is now available on Premium Video on Demand (PVOD) platforms. The hybrid live-action/animated film enters the streaming market following a theatrical run that grossed approximately $110 million globally. The film currently holds a 96% critical rating on Rotten Tomatoes, marking a successful “rescue” for the Looney Tunes property.
Joining it on PVOD is The Uprising, the latest historical epic from director Paul Greengrass. The film stars Andrew Garfield as the leader of the 1381 Peasants’ Revolt in England. Known for his visceral, documentary-style filmmaking, Greengrass depicts the medieval conflict through a modern lens, focusing on the socio-political tensions of the era. Both Coyote vs. Acme and The Uprising currently require a separate purchase or rental fee and are not yet available on standard subscription tiers.
New on Subscription Services: Max, Netflix, and Hulu
For viewers looking to utilize existing subscriptions, several high-profile titles premiered between October 1 and October 2, 2026, coinciding with the start of the Halloween season.
- Evil Dead Burn (Max): Premiering on October 2, this latest installment in the horror franchise is now available to all Max subscribers. The release is timed to lead the platform’s “Scream Stream” programming for the month.
- Tyler Perry’s Doing Life (Netflix): Released on October 2, this new drama from Tyler Perry is a major addition to the Netflix library, expanding Perry’s ongoing creative partnership with the streamer.
- Soulm8te (Hulu): This Blumhouse-produced horror film debuted on October 1. It serves as a spiritual successor or expansion of the techno-horror themes seen in previous Blumhouse hits, focusing on the intersection of artificial intelligence and domestic companionship.
While Coyote vs. Acme remains a rental-only title for the moment, its arrival on digital platforms marks the first time audiences can view the film outside of theaters. Historically, films on PVOD typically move to a specific subscription service within 45 to 90 days, though no specific streaming date for a platform like Max or Netflix has been confirmed for the Looney Tunes hit.
