New Streaming Titles in Canada: What to Watch from Oct. 20-26

Streaming platforms in Canada are gearing up for an exciting week with a variety of new titles premiering from October 20 to 26. Major services such as Crave, Netflix, Paramount+, and Prime Video are introducing fresh content, including anticipated films and series that cater to diverse audiences.

Highlights from Crave

Crave is set to launch several new offerings. The horror series Welcome to Derry premieres on Sunday, October 26. This series serves as a prequel to Stephen King’s renowned novel It, with a storyline that unfolds in the fictional town of Derry, Maine, during the year 1962. Directed by Andy Muschietti, who directed the previous films in the franchise, the series features a talented cast including Taylour Paige and Bill Skarsgård, reprising his role as Pennywise the Clown.

Additionally, The Traitors Canada returns for its next season, hosted by Karine Vanasse, on Wednesday, October 22. This engaging reality competition series promises intrigue and deception as contestants navigate social dynamics over ten episodes.

For viewers interested in subscription details, an ad-free Crave Premium membership costs $22/month, while more economical options include Crave Basic with Ads at $11.99/month and Crave Standard with Ads at $14.99/month.

New Arrivals on Netflix

Netflix Canada is also introducing compelling new titles. On Friday, October 24, the political thriller A House of Dynamite will be available for streaming. Directed by Kathryn Bigelow, this film explores the U.S. government’s urgent quest to identify the source of an unclaimed missile. It boasts a star-studded cast including Idris Elba and Rebecca Ferguson.

Another highlight is the romantic comedy Nobody Wants This, premiering on Thursday, October 23. Created by Erin Foster, this series features an ensemble cast including Kristen Bell and Adam Brody, and follows the evolving relationship of Joanne and Noah.

For documentary lovers, the film Who Killed the Montreal Expos? explores the rise and fall of Canada’s first Major League Baseball team. Directed by Jean-François Poisson, it premieres on Tuesday, October 21 and includes interviews with baseball legends such as Vladimir Guerrero.

Netflix’s subscription options include a Standard with Ads plan for $7.99/month and a Premium option for $23.99/month.

What’s Coming to Paramount+ and Prime Video

On Sunday, October 26, Paramount+ will release its crime thriller Mayor of Kingstown, created by Taylor Sheridan. The series, featuring Jeremy Renner, delves into the challenges faced by the mayor as new threats loom over his city.

Meanwhile, Prime Video is set to debut the survival thriller Eden on Thursday, October 24. Directed by Ron Howard, the film recounts the harrowing true story of settlers on a remote island. It features an impressive cast that includes Jude Law and Vanessa Kirby.

Additionally, the sci-fi action film M3GAN 2.0 will premiere on Friday, October 25, continuing the story of Gemma and Cady as they confront a military robot.

Prime Video subscriptions are available with an Amazon Prime membership for $99/year, with an additional fee of $2.99/month to remove ads.

As viewers prepare for this week’s streaming options, there is no shortage of intriguing titles to explore across these platforms. Whether it’s horror, drama, or comedy, audiences have plenty to look forward to.