Just in time for spooky season, I wanted to share an exclusive preview of our latest JustWatch study uncovering the most anticipated horror and thriller titles hitting streaming platforms this fall — based on insights from nearly 20 million monthly U.S. JustWatch users and their streaming and watchlist activity.
Here’s a sneak peek (before things get too chilling):
🩸 Stephen King Returns
IT: Welcome to Derry floats to the top as the most anticipated horror series of the season. Premiering October 26 on HBO Max, this new prequel to King’s IT invites fans back to Derry, Maine, for another terrifying chapter in the Pennywise saga.
⚡ Fan Favorites Resurrected
After years of anticipation, Stranger Things (Season 5) and The Witcher (Season 4) rise again. Fans have been eagerly waiting for both — and early engagement shows excitement is already off the charts.
👻 Thrilling Debuts
Fresh nightmares await with Down Cemetery Road (Apple TV+), The Beast in Me (Netflix), and Talamasca: The Secret Order (AMC+). These breakout newcomers are already giving audiences goosebumps with their mystery-filled trailers and early buzz.
🔪 True Crime Makes a Scene
Reality is often scarier than fiction. Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy (Peacock) and Murdaugh: Death in the Family (Hulu / Disney+) top the charts for the most anticipated true-crime releases, promising deep dives into infamous real-world darkness.
Top 10 Most Anticipated Titles
- IT: Welcome to Derry (HBO Max, Oct 26)
- Stranger Things S5 (Netflix, Nov 26)
- The Witcher S4 (Netflix, Oct 30)
- Down Cemetery Road (Apple TV+, Oct 29)
- The Beast in Me (Netflix, Nov 13)
- The Creep Tapes S2 (Shudder / AMC+, Nov 14)
- All Her Fault (Peacock, Nov 6)
- Talamasca: The Secret Order (AMC+, Oct 26)
- Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy (Peacock, Oct 16)
- Murdaugh: Death in the Family (Hulu / Disney+, Oct 15)
Honorable Mentions — Already Streaming:
Wayward (Netflix) continues to dominate the charts with psychological suspense, while Marvel’s Daredevil (Disney+ / Hulu) swings back into action. Monster: The Ed Gein Story (Netflix) also chills true-crime fans as it climbs fast through the ranks.
So, grab your popcorn and maybe a nightlight — fall 2025 is shaping up to be a thriller-lover’s dream and a scaredy-cat’s worst nightmare.
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