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October 2026
26 events this month
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Donnie Darko returns for its 25th anniversary
Fathom Events
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Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender opens in theaters
Paramount Pictures
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Other Mommy opens in theaters
Universal Pictures
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The festival lineup is announced
Ripcord announced the 50 short films in its online Halloween festival, in seven themed programming blocks.
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Ripcord’s poster giveaway starts
Ripcord’s contest for the festival’s collectible poster by Jim “TAZ” Evans starts October 14. Register for a chance to win a signed poster.
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Crawlers opens in theaters
Roadside Attractions
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Stanley Kubrick Collection preview at Bonhams New York
Bonhams New York, New York, NY, United States
Items offered from the Stanley Kubrick Film Archives, including Jack Torrance's special effects axe from The Shining. The preview closes at noon on October 23. The auction is in London on February 3, 2027.
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Whalefall opens in theaters
20th Century Studios
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Spirited Away returns for its 25th anniversary
Studio Ghibli Fest, Fathom Events
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Ripcord Halloween Film Festival: online festival and voting
The 50 short films screen free on Ripcord. Voting closes at 11:59 PM Pacific on October 22.
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Onslaught props and costume auction: last wave closes
Screen-used props and wardrobe from the A24 film, sold online by VIP Fan Auctions.
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Clayface opens in theaters
Warner Bros. Pictures
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Klara and the Sun opens in theaters
Sony Pictures Releasing
Today
Heritage horror and sci-fi toys auction closes
Heritage Auctions' Horror & Sci Fi Action Figures & Toys Showcase. Online bidding closes at 7 PM Central.
Today
Ripcord filmmaker AMAs
Two filmmaker AMAs a day, between the finalists announcement and the live finale.
Upcoming
Top 10 finalists announced
Upcoming
Goldin Fall Movie Prop & Memorabilia Auction closes
Regular bidding ends at 7 PM Pacific, when extended bidding begins.
Upcoming
Paul Reubens' Big Auction at Julien's
The Groundlings Theatre, Los Angeles, United States
More than 400 items from the estate of Paul Reubens. Live at 10 AM Pacific and online at Julien's Auctions.
Upcoming
Live finale at the TCL Chinese Theatre
TCL Chinese Theatre, Los Angeles, United States
Upcoming
Remaining jury rankings announced
Upcoming
Chiller Theatre Expo
Dolce Hotel, Parsippany, NJ, United States
Upcoming
HallowCon
Hampton Inn, Cleveland, TN, United States
Upcoming
Monster-Mania Con 68
Baltimore Harbor Hilton, Baltimore, MD, United States
Upcoming
Spooky Empire
Hyatt Regency Orlando, Orlando, FL, United States
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Halloween night at Headless Horseman Hayrides
Headless Horseman Hayrides and Haunted Houses, Ulster Park, NY, United States
The last open night of the 2026 season. Hayride, haunted houses and a corn maze on a working farm in the Hudson Valley.