New Movies and TV Shows Streaming This Week: Oct 13–19, 2026 Guide
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In brief
Netflix, Prime Video and JioHotstar added dozens of new titles between October 13 and 19, 2026, led by the Chris Evans-Anya Taylor-Joy thriller "Sacrifice," "The Diplomat" season four and "Love of Your Life." Here is what premiered this week, on which platform, and why each title is drawing attention.
Streaming services released dozens of new movies and series between October 13 and 19, 2026. Netflix alone added 44 titles — 20 films and 24 series — this week, according to the tracking site What's on Netflix. The list below is ordered by premiere date within the week and covers the titles that drew the most attention from streaming platforms and entertainment press, based on cast, franchise status or chart performance.
This week's notable new releases, in order of premiere
"Love of Your Life" (Prime Video, October 14) — a romantic drama directed by Rachel Morrison starring Margaret Qualley as a Boston nurse coping with grief after her husband's COVID-19 death, with Aaron Pierre, Patrick Schwarzenegger and Catherine Keener; it opened in theaters October 7 before moving to Prime Video.
"Koffee with Karan" season 9 (JioHotstar, October 14) — the talk show's final season premiered with Salman Khan as the first guest, joined by Karisma Kapoor on the couch, according to India TV News; host Karan Johar had announced in September that this would be the show's last season.
"The Diplomat" season 4 (Netflix, October 15) — all eight episodes dropped at once, with Keri Russell returning as Ambassador Kate Wyler as the story follows fallout from a nuclear weapon theft plot involving the U.S. president and vice president.
"Sacrifice" (Netflix, October 16) — director Romain Gavras's thriller stars Anya Taylor-Joy as a cult leader and Chris Evans as a kidnapped action star, with an ensemble including Vincent Cassel, Salma Hayek and John Malkovich; What's on Netflix said the film divided critics when it premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival.
"Evil Dead Burn" (Netflix, October 16) — director Sébastien Vaniček's film, starring Souheila Yacoub and Hunter Doohan, follows a widow whose in-laws become possessed by a demonic force unleashed by a cursed book; Rediff described it as the sixth installment in the Evil Dead franchise, and it holds a 74% score on Rotten Tomatoes.
"Love Is Blind" season 11, set in Boston (Netflix, ongoing) — the dating-experiment format relocated to Boston with thirty new singles and returning hosts Nick and Vanessa Lachey; the first five episodes released Wednesday, with further episodes arriving weekly.
"DC" (SonyLIV) — a Tamil-language reimagining of the Devdas story billed as a revenge drama, featuring Lokesh Kanagaraj and Wamiqa Gabbi.
"Enna Vilai" (Netflix) — a Tamil legal drama starring Karunas and Nimisha Sajayan about a fisherman who is falsely accused and fights to clear his name.
"Aasha" (Zee5) — a Malayalam psychological drama centred on an elderly widow and her daughters after one of them files a police complaint.
"Kappi Squad" (JioHotstar) — a series following four friends who launch a café business and run into the realities of running a startup.
Full lineup at a glance
Key new titles this week (Oct 13–19, 2026)
Title
Platform
Release date
Type/genre
Love of Your Life
Prime Video
Oct 14
Film, romantic drama
Koffee with Karan S9
JioHotstar
Oct 14
Talk show, final season
The Diplomat S4
Netflix
Oct 15
Series, political thriller
Sacrifice
Netflix
Oct 16
Film, thriller/dark comedy
Evil Dead Burn
Netflix
Oct 16
Film, horror
Love Is Blind S11 (Boston)
Netflix
ongoing (began Oct 14)
Reality dating series
DC
SonyLIV
this week
Film, Tamil revenge drama
Enna Vilai
Netflix
this week
Film, Tamil legal drama
Aasha
Zee5
this week
Film, Malayalam psychological drama
Kappi Squad
JioHotstar
this week
Series, comedy
Netflix's weekly total also included previously released catalogue titles returning to prominence, such as the horror-comedy "Cocaine Bear," and new documentaries including profiles of comedians Norm Macdonald and Michael Che, per What's on Netflix's weekly tracking.
Questions
What is the biggest new Netflix release this week?
"Sacrifice," the Romain Gavras-directed thriller starring Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Evans, premiered on Netflix on October 16, 2026, alongside the horror film "Evil Dead Burn" and the eight-episode fourth season of "The Diplomat."
What new title is streaming on Prime Video this week?
"Love of Your Life," a romantic drama starring Margaret Qualley and directed by Rachel Morrison, arrived on Prime Video on October 14, 2026, after a theatrical run that began October 7.
Is Koffee with Karan season 9 the show's final season?
India TV News reported that season 9, which premiered October 14 on JioHotstar with Salman Khan and a surprise appearance by Karisma Kapoor, is being presented as the show's final season.
How many new titles did Netflix add this week?
According to What's on Netflix's weekly tracking, Netflix added 44 new titles during the week of October 17, 2026 — 20 movies and 24 series.
Is Evil Dead Burn a sequel in the Evil Dead franchise?
Rediff described it as the sixth installment in the Evil Dead franchise; it was directed by Sébastien Vaniček, stars Souheila Yacoub and Hunter Doohan, and began streaming on Netflix on October 16, 2026.
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