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The month of October began this Tuesday and promises several new features for series and film fans.

In addition to the awaited releases both on streaming and on the big screen, this is considered the month of horror, as Halloween is celebrated on the 31st. Therefore, lovers of the genre can also look forward to special news.

One of the main highlights of October is Joker: Delirium for Twostarring Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga – who even released an album inspired by the film.

In streaming, the schedule includes highlights such as The well 2, Park Maniac and the Australian version of The Office.

Next, check out the list of Rolling Stone Brazil with the most anticipated productions for the month.

Cinema

Joker: Delirium for Two

Directed by Todd Phillipsthe sequel to the 2019 film opens in Brazilian cinemas this Thursday (3).

In Joker: Delirium for Twothe plot follows the birth of the explosive relationship between Arthur Fleckwho at the end of the first film assumed the identity of Joker and began terrorizing the city of Gotham, and its psychiatrist, Harley Quinnwho ends up madly in love with her patient.

In addition to Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga, the film features names like Zazie Beetz, Brendan Gleeson and Jacob Lofland.

Smile 2

The long-awaited sequel to He used to smilewhich became the highest-grossing horror film of 2022, hits theaters on October 17, 2024.

In the plot, naomi scott plays a successful pop singer, who finds herself involved with the smile curse. Kyle Gallnerfrom the first film, will be back in the sequel, which also features Lukas Gage, Rosemarie DeWitt, Miles Gutierrez-Roley and Peter Jacobson.

The Room Next Door

The long-awaited Pedro Almodóvar – his first in English – hits cinemas on the 24th.

The work is based on the book What Are You Facingfrom Sigrid Nunezand won the Golden Lion at this year’s Venice Film Festival.

In it, the journalist Martha (Tilda Swinton) reconnects with his old friend, the writer Ingrid (Julianne Moore), and they revive old memories. However, Martha asks for a favor that could shake their friendship once again: that Ingrid help her take her own life so that she doesn’t die of cancer.

Venom 3: The Last Round

The third and final film in the trilogy starring Tom Hardy also premieres on the 24th.

The film reveals more about the past of Venom and what brought him to Earth. Furthermore, we also discovered that the symbiote’s creator, Knullis behind her and, therefore, Eddie He needs to help his friend one last time.

Megalopolis

The production directed by Francis Ford Coppola arrives in the country with distribution of O2 Play on the 31st.

In the film, the city of Nova Roma is the scene of an epic conflict between Cesar Catilina (Adam Driver), a genius artist in favor of a utopian and idealistic future, and his opponent, the greedy mayor Franklyn Cicero (Giancarlo Esposito).

Between the two is Julia Cicero (Nathalie Emmanuel), with loyalties divided between his father, Franklyn, and his lover, Cesar, trying to decide what future humanity deserves.

Anora

Another production that hits theaters on the 31st, the feature written and directed by Sean Baker It won the Palme d’Or at this year’s Cannes Film Festival.

Anora tells the story of Ani (Mikey Madison), a stripper in Las Vegas, who ends up falling madly in love with the son of a Russian oligarch. Yura Borisov, Aleksey Serebryakov, Ivy Wolk, Lindsey Normington and Karren Karagulian are also in the cast.

Netflix

Heartstopper (Season 3)

Set to premiere on October 3rd, Heartstopper tells the story of Charlie Spring (Joe Locke) and Nick Nelson (Kit Connor), two British teenagers, who study at an all-boys school. When a new school year begins and they become partners in one of the classes, the young people quickly become friends and develop an even stronger relationship over time.

The Well 2

The sequel to the 2019 hit hits streaming on October 4th and shows the fight for survival in a vertical prison.

The Well takes place in a prison where inmates are fed by a platform, which descends through several levels. Those at the highest levels eat better and often more than they need, leaving only a few crumbs for the prisoners at the lower levels, which results in a riot.

Outer Banks (Season 4, part 1)

Premiering on October 10th, the story of Outer Banks revolves around a group of teenagers who live on a beach in North Carolina. When a hurricane destroys the region, a series of illicit events begin to happen and force a change in the lives of young people.

The Return of Simone Biles Part 2

The production about the American gymnast will have new episodes on October 25th.

The second part of the documentary follows the participation of Simone Biles at the 2024 US Gymnastics Trials. The production will showcase the athlete officially qualifying for the US Olympic team and her performances in Paris, sharing personal thoughts and moments from her journey to becoming the winningest gymnast in history.

The Diplomat (Season 2)

The production sequence hits streaming on October 31st. Starring Keri Russell and Rufus Sewellthe plot follows a US diplomat who has to deal with her career as an ambassador and a troubled marriage with an influential politician in the midst of an international crisis.

Prime Video

The Legend of Vox Machina (Season 3)

Based on the web series’ RPG campaigns Critical Rolethe production premieres on October 3rd.

The series follows a group of eight unlikely heroes, who unite on a risky mission to save the kingdom of Exandria from powerful dark magical forces.

The Morbid House

Another release scheduled for the 3rd, the film follows a chef who opens her first restaurant. In addition to dealing with the difficulties of the enterprise, she needs to face the hauntings of the former owner of the place.

Citadel: Diana

The Italian series will be released on October 10th. Set in 2030, the plot revolves around the secret agent Diana Cavalieriwho ends up trapped behind enemy lines. Eight years later, she finally finds a way to escape and disappear forever. But the only way to do this is by relying on an unexpected ally.

Brothers

The story concerns two criminal twin brothers played by Josh Brolin and Peter Dinklage and arrives in the Prime Video catalog on the 17th.

One of them tries to change his life, but the other continues in the world of crime. They embark on one last difficult mission and need to resolve their differences before one leads the other to destruction.

The Office (Australian version)

Released on October 18th, the remake of The Office Set in Australia, it features a female protagonist for the first time, played by the actress and comedian Felicity Ward.

In the story, Ward plays Hannahhead of a branch of the packaging company Finley Craddick, who is surprised by the news that her office will be closed and everyone will work from home.

Desperate, she goes into survival mode, making promises she can’t keep, just to keep her “work family” together. Now, everyone must endure Hannah’s schemes as they work to achieve impossible goals set for them.

Park Maniac

The film starring Silvero Pereira premieres on October 18th and recalls the real crimes of the motorcycle courier Francisco de Assis Pereiraknown by his macabre nickname for attacking and killing women in São Paulo in the 1990s.

Max

The Vampire Hour

The horror adaptation of Stephen King hits the catalog on the 3rd. Directed by Gary Daubermanthe film follows mysterious events that began to disturb the city Jerusalem’s Lot, after the arrival of three outsiders.

The Franchise

Launching on October 6th, The Franchise addresses the team of a film that struggles to find a place in the film industry, with discussions about the behind-the-scenes of this world and the production of superhero films.

The cast is led by Himesh Patel, Aya Cash, Jessica Hynes, Billy Magnussen, Lolly Adefope, Darren Goldstein and Isaac Powell.

The Horrors of Caddo Lake

The thriller arrives in the Max catalog on the 10th. The plot shows the unfolding of the mysterious disappearance of an eight-year-old girl in Lake Caddo. The story begins to connect with other cases and changes the fate of a family forever.

In addition to Dylan O’Brienthe film stars Eliza Scanlen, Diana Hopper, Caroline Falk, Sam Hennings, Eric Lance and Lauren Ambrose.

Apple TV

Disclaimer

Directed by Alfonso Cuaron and starring Cate Blanchettthe miniseries arrives on the platform on October 11th.

Disclaimer follows the story of a journalist renowned for exposing other people’s mistakes. However, things change when she receives a book from an anonymous author and her darkest secrets are revealed.

Speaking Really (Season 2)

Launching on the 16th, the production starring Harrison Ford and Jason Segel follows a grieving therapist who begins to break the rules and tell patients exactly what he thinks. Ignoring all training and ethics, he causes turmoil and major changes in the lives of other people and himself.

Disney+

Hold your breath

The film premieres on the streaming service on October 3rd. The plot takes place in 1930 in the midst of a terrible season of dust storms. So, a woman played by the actress Sarah Paulson realizes that her family is under threat from a sinister force.

Types of Kindness

The new film Yorgos Lanthimos with Emma Stone will be released on the 10th.

In the film, we follow different stories, such as that of a man who tries to take control of his own life; a police officer desperate because his wife, after disappearing at sea, returned looking like a different person; and a woman determined to find someone destined to become a spiritual leader.