Hulu's Best Fall 2026 Movies and Shows, Plus How to Get Hulu With DIRECTV
Sweater weather is here, and so is Hulu's annual Huluween lineup. This October, Hulu is adding a stack of modern horror hits, a new season of American Horror Story, cozy Halloween classics and a creepy true-story documentary, while Freeform's 31 Nights of Halloween returns to live TV on October 1.
Below are the fall titles worth queuing up, when they arrive, and the easiest ways to get Hulu alongside your DIRECTV service, including plans where Hulu is already built in.
New horror and Halloween movies on Hulu this October
Hulu's October 2026 schedule leans hard into genuine scares. Here are the headline movie arrivals and their Hulu dates:
- Barbarian (2022): October 1
- Soulm8te (2026): October 1
- The Substance (2024): October 2
- Hereditary (2018) and Midsommar (2019): October 3
- Hokum (2026): October 10
- Companion (2025) and Wolf Man: October 18
- Last Breath (2025): October 25
Family-friendly fall favorites
Not everyone in the house wants nightmares. On October 1, Hulu also adds a batch of lighter spooky-season and movie-night picks:
- Ghostbusters (1984), Ghostbusters II and Ghostbusters: Answer the Call
- Edward Scissorhands
- Hotel Transylvania and Hotel Transylvania 2
- The Night at the Museum trilogy
Later in the month, all five Hunger Games films arrive on October 14, and Family Guy: Happy Hell-o-ween premieres on Halloween, October 31.
Fall TV to binge on Hulu
- FX's American Horror Story: 13 (Hulu Original): the anthology's 13th season premieres October 1 with three episodes, drops new episodes on Thursdays and wraps with finale episodes on October 29.
- Coven Academy (Season 1): a new series about three teenage witches at an elite magic school. The complete season streams October 2 on Disney+ and Hulu.
- Clown Panic (Hulu Original): a documentary revisiting the wave of creepy clown sightings that swept the U.S. in 2016. It premieres October 12.
Hulu's October schedule also brings new seasons of ABC favorites, including Abbott Elementary Season 6 (October 8) and Grey's Anatomy Season 23 (October 16).
Freeform's 31 Nights of Halloween on DIRECTV
If you would rather flip on live TV than scroll, Freeform's 31 Nights of Halloween kicks off Thursday, October 1 and runs through Halloween. Opening day includes Edward Scissorhands, The Addams Family, Addams Family Values and Hocus Pocus, followed by the Coven Academy series premiere at 8 p.m. ET/PT. Staples like Beetlejuice, Casper, Monsters, Inc. and the Ghostbusters films return throughout the month, and a Tim Burton marathon airs October 16.
Freeform is channel 311 on DIRECTV satellite and is included starting with the ENTERTAINMENT package. Set your DVR and you can record the whole month. Need Freeform in your lineup? Call 1-855-690-9884.
How to get Hulu with DIRECTV
DIRECTV gives you a few ways to add Hulu without juggling an extra bill:
- MyEntertainment Genre Pack: DIRECTV's entertainment-focused streaming plan includes the ad-supported versions of Hulu and Disney+, plus HBO Max and AMC+, along with 60+ live channels.
- Signature packages with a Gemini device: DIRECTV includes the Disney+, Hulu bundle (with ads) and ESPN Unlimited at no extra cost for Signature customers streaming on a Gemini device. You activate the benefit from your DIRECTV account.
- Keep your own subscription: the Hulu app runs on DIRECTV's Gemini devices, so you can sign in to an existing Hulu account and keep everything in one place.
Timing matters: Disney raised Hulu's standalone prices on September 23, 2026. Hulu with ads is now $12.49 per month and Hulu Premium (no ads) is $21.49 per month for new subscribers. Getting Hulu through a DIRECTV plan can make more sense than paying Disney directly.
Not sure which plan includes Hulu at your address? Call American TV at 1-855-690-9884 and we will walk you through it.
More ways to stretch your fall watchlist
- Families can get Disney+ included with the DIRECTV MyKids Genre Pack.
- New customers who choose a Genre Pack and add a Gemini device can get a year of Netflix. Here is how to get Netflix free on DIRECTV.
- Every DIRECTV customer can also stream free ad-supported channels through MyFree DIRECTV.
Ready to build a fall lineup with Hulu included? Compare DIRECTV options at your address or call 1-855-690-9884.
Frequently asked questions
When does American Horror Story: 13 come out on Hulu?
American Horror Story: 13 premieres on Hulu on October 1, 2026, with three episodes. New episodes follow on Thursdays, with the finale episodes on October 29.
What horror movies are coming to Hulu in October 2026?
Highlights include Barbarian and Soulm8te (October 1), The Substance (October 2), Hereditary and Midsommar (October 3), Hokum (October 10), Companion and Wolf Man (October 18) and Last Breath (October 25).
Does DIRECTV include Hulu?
Yes, in some plans. The MyEntertainment Genre Pack includes Hulu (with ads), and Signature customers who stream on a Gemini device get the Disney+, Hulu bundle (with ads) at no extra cost once activated.
What channel is Freeform on DIRECTV?
Freeform is channel 311 on DIRECTV satellite. Its 31 Nights of Halloween event starts October 1.
Details reviewed September 28, 2026. Release dates, prices, channel lineups and included streaming services are set by the providers and may change. Taxes may apply. Hulu, Disney+, DIRECTV and related marks belong to their respective owners. American TV is an independent dealer and resource site.