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If you love deep dives into music icons, nature documentaries, and meaty MCU series, @DisneyPlusZA has you covered in October.
Here's what's heading to home screens this month.
Here's what's heading to home screens this month.
October 2026 highlights on Disney+
No tricks, only treats – both familiar and fresh – on Disney+ this October. Our top pick in a packed month is VisionQuest, which caps off the story started in pioneering MCU series WandaVision.
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October 6, 2026 at 8:30 AM
If you love deep dives into music icons, nature documentaries, and meaty MCU series, @DisneyPlusZA has you covered in October.
Here's what's heading to home screens this month.
Here's what's heading to home screens this month.
Let's get dangerous!
And also caught up on important pop culture news of the past few week: rAge 2026, the Xbox Reset, animated movies on the horizon, and the return of Darkwing Duck.
And also caught up on important pop culture news of the past few week: rAge 2026, the Xbox Reset, animated movies on the horizon, and the return of Darkwing Duck.
News Round-up: 14 September – 04 October 2026
Back to regular scheduled programming. We’ve got three weeks of pop culture news to catch up on, and here you'll find the return of Darkwing Duck, rAge Nation news, and more.
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October 5, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Let's get dangerous!
And also caught up on important pop culture news of the past few week: rAge 2026, the Xbox Reset, animated movies on the horizon, and the return of Darkwing Duck.
And also caught up on important pop culture news of the past few week: rAge 2026, the Xbox Reset, animated movies on the horizon, and the return of Darkwing Duck.
The first week of spooky month is starting strong on the series front, with Mike Flanagan's Carrie, and horror-thriller Below.
Here are all our notable home entertainment debuts.
Here are all our notable home entertainment debuts.
Stream Scene – 2 October 2026
We get two big literary adaptations this week in the form of Mike Flanagan's TV series version of Stephen King's Carrie and the Florence Pugh-led miniseries rendition of John Steinbeck's East of Eden. Plus, there's the VOD debut of dinosaur blockbuster The End of Oak Street, and more!
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October 2, 2026 at 10:00 AM
The first week of spooky month is starting strong on the series front, with Mike Flanagan's Carrie, and horror-thriller Below.
Here are all our notable home entertainment debuts.
Here are all our notable home entertainment debuts.
The scariest thing in October? Not having anything to watch.
Fortunately @NetflixSA is ensuring there's no entertainment shortage this month, with the return of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners and The Diplomat, all-star movie Animals and the latest creepy fishing village thriller, Below.
Fortunately @NetflixSA is ensuring there's no entertainment shortage this month, with the return of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners and The Diplomat, all-star movie Animals and the latest creepy fishing village thriller, Below.
New on Netflix – October 2026
October is a bumper month on Netflix, with a huge variety of new movies and series, plus the return of some stalwart favourites for new season.
www.pfangirl.com
October 2, 2026 at 8:31 AM
The scariest thing in October? Not having anything to watch.
Fortunately @NetflixSA is ensuring there's no entertainment shortage this month, with the return of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners and The Diplomat, all-star movie Animals and the latest creepy fishing village thriller, Below.
Fortunately @NetflixSA is ensuring there's no entertainment shortage this month, with the return of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners and The Diplomat, all-star movie Animals and the latest creepy fishing village thriller, Below.
Dig deep.
Four very different but all intriguing new movies arrive in South African cinemas this Friday – including Tom Cruise in Digger, and Colleen Hoover adaptation Verity.
Four very different but all intriguing new movies arrive in South African cinemas this Friday – including Tom Cruise in Digger, and Colleen Hoover adaptation Verity.
Big Screen Releases – 2 October 2026
New movies keep arriving in South African cinemas in jumbo servings. This week the smorgasbord includes a satirical drama, twisty thriller, heartfelt romance, and unhinged slasher.
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October 1, 2026 at 1:21 PM
Dig deep.
Four very different but all intriguing new movies arrive in South African cinemas this Friday – including Tom Cruise in Digger, and Colleen Hoover adaptation Verity.
Four very different but all intriguing new movies arrive in South African cinemas this Friday – including Tom Cruise in Digger, and Colleen Hoover adaptation Verity.
Judge, Jury. Maybe Executioner?
Sam watches Coyote vs. Acme, and weighs in on whether the latest big screen Looney Tunes caper lives up to the hype that saved the live-action-animated film from being shelved unseen.
Sam watches Coyote vs. Acme, and weighs in on whether the latest big screen Looney Tunes caper lives up to the hype that saved the live-action-animated film from being shelved unseen.
Coyote vs. Acme review – Gag order
Given its tumultuous path to release, every movie-loving underdog wants hybrid live-action and CGI-animated comedy Coyote vs. Acme to achieve critical and commercial success. The question, though, is whether the latest big screen Looney Tunes caper is deserving of such an uptick in fortune?
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October 1, 2026 at 1:18 PM
Judge, Jury. Maybe Executioner?
Sam watches Coyote vs. Acme, and weighs in on whether the latest big screen Looney Tunes caper lives up to the hype that saved the live-action-animated film from being shelved unseen.
Sam watches Coyote vs. Acme, and weighs in on whether the latest big screen Looney Tunes caper lives up to the hype that saved the live-action-animated film from being shelved unseen.
The best thing you can say about Marvel's Wolverine is that it looks great, with Insomniac Games' signature attention to detail.
Other than that, though, this super-powered PS exclusive is disappointingly just fine.
Our review.
Other than that, though, this super-powered PS exclusive is disappointingly just fine.
Our review.
[Review] Marvel’s Wolverine Is Beautiful, Brutal, And Surprisingly Forgettable
Marvel's Wolverine isn't the worst PS5-exclusive, but it is an easily forgettable entry in an otherwise stellar portfolio of titles developed by Insomniac Games.
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October 1, 2026 at 1:18 PM
The best thing you can say about Marvel's Wolverine is that it looks great, with Insomniac Games' signature attention to detail.
Other than that, though, this super-powered PS exclusive is disappointingly just fine.
Our review.
Other than that, though, this super-powered PS exclusive is disappointingly just fine.
Our review.
NICE! That's the best way to describe long-awaited prequel Gears of War: E-Day, which brings smart refinements to a winning formula for a satisfying experience on multiple fronts.
Our campaign review. #gearsofwareday
Our campaign review. #gearsofwareday
[Review] Gears of War: E-Day Knows Exactly What Makes Gears So Good
Gears of War: E-Day doesn't mess with a winning formula, but it does improve on it with thoughtful changes, beautifully brutal visuals, and combat that'll leave your armpits soaked once the final bullet has been fired.
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October 1, 2026 at 1:17 PM
NICE! That's the best way to describe long-awaited prequel Gears of War: E-Day, which brings smart refinements to a winning formula for a satisfying experience on multiple fronts.
Our campaign review. #gearsofwareday
Our campaign review. #gearsofwareday
Fun. Clever. Jaw-dropping...
It's impossible to capture all the cosplay of @comicconafrica, but here are four days of costumes, including award-winning creations, that stood out for us on the show floor during 2026.
It's impossible to capture all the cosplay of @comicconafrica, but here are four days of costumes, including award-winning creations, that stood out for us on the show floor during 2026.
Spotlight on the spectacular cosplay of Comic Con Africa 2026
Comic Con Africa 2026 brought out every kind of cosplayer, from families and friends enjoying fun shared dress-up, to master's level artists competing to represent South Africa on the global stage. Here you'll find them all.
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October 1, 2026 at 1:15 PM
Fun. Clever. Jaw-dropping...
It's impossible to capture all the cosplay of @comicconafrica, but here are four days of costumes, including award-winning creations, that stood out for us on the show floor during 2026.
It's impossible to capture all the cosplay of @comicconafrica, but here are four days of costumes, including award-winning creations, that stood out for us on the show floor during 2026.
The Emmy Awards used to single out the same shows and stars every year. Did the Television Academy voters buck the trend in 2026?
Yes and no, as this year's winners of the Primetime Emmy Awards reveal.
Yes and no, as this year's winners of the Primetime Emmy Awards reveal.
All the winners of the Primetime Emmy Awards 2026
As predicted, it was a case of Widow's Bay versus The Pitt at the 2026 Emmy Awards, as the two TV series competed for the most accolade wins.
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September 15, 2026 at 1:37 PM
The Emmy Awards used to single out the same shows and stars every year. Did the Television Academy voters buck the trend in 2026?
Yes and no, as this year's winners of the Primetime Emmy Awards reveal.
Yes and no, as this year's winners of the Primetime Emmy Awards reveal.
A little spooky with a serving of resurgent StarCraft.
That's a summary of the past week's pop culture news, which you can catch up on here.
That's a summary of the past week's pop culture news, which you can catch up on here.
News Round-up: 8 – 13 September 2026
It's been a pretty quiet week in terms of pop culture news, with a smattering of new trailers. BlizzCon has stepped up, though, during the same period with notable game announcements.
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September 14, 2026 at 11:00 AM
A little spooky with a serving of resurgent StarCraft.
That's a summary of the past week's pop culture news, which you can catch up on here.
That's a summary of the past week's pop culture news, which you can catch up on here.
Stream Scene – 11 September 2026
While there are no new movie releases this week, series fans still have plenty to keep them entertained with the return of Slow Horses, anthology series Monster tackling the Lizzie Borden story, and the premiere of Reacher spinoff Neagley.
While there are no new movie releases this week, series fans still have plenty to keep them entertained with the return of Slow Horses, anthology series Monster tackling the Lizzie Borden story, and the premiere of Reacher spinoff Neagley.
Stream Scene – 11 September 2026
While there are no new movie releases this week, series fans still have plenty to keep them entertained with the return of Slow Horses, anthology series Monster tackling the Lizzie Borden story, and the premiere of Reacher spinoff Neagley.
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September 11, 2026 at 10:01 AM
Stream Scene – 11 September 2026
While there are no new movie releases this week, series fans still have plenty to keep them entertained with the return of Slow Horses, anthology series Monster tackling the Lizzie Borden story, and the premiere of Reacher spinoff Neagley.
While there are no new movie releases this week, series fans still have plenty to keep them entertained with the return of Slow Horses, anthology series Monster tackling the Lizzie Borden story, and the premiere of Reacher spinoff Neagley.
It's been almost 30 years , but midnight margaritas are back on the menu 🍹
Practical Magic 2 is sure to ride 90s nostalgia to box office dominance, but the Owens sisters have some competition from testosterone-driven action comedy Runner.
Practical Magic 2 is sure to ride 90s nostalgia to box office dominance, but the Owens sisters have some competition from testosterone-driven action comedy Runner.
Big Screen Releases – 11 September 2026
It's a case of witches versus action heroes at South African cinemas this weekend as Practical Magic 2 releases alongside Runner and The Fix.
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September 10, 2026 at 12:01 PM
It's been almost 30 years , but midnight margaritas are back on the menu 🍹
Practical Magic 2 is sure to ride 90s nostalgia to box office dominance, but the Owens sisters have some competition from testosterone-driven action comedy Runner.
Practical Magic 2 is sure to ride 90s nostalgia to box office dominance, but the Owens sisters have some competition from testosterone-driven action comedy Runner.
Some of the most elegantly designed environmental puzzles of the year are waiting in The Alighieri Circle: Dante’s Bloodline.
The bite-size psychological thriller for grown-up gamers is out today from @oneoonegames and @EntaltoStudios
The bite-size psychological thriller for grown-up gamers is out today from @oneoonegames and @EntaltoStudios
[Review] The Alighieri Circle: Dante’s Bloodline – A visually-striking Hellscape with devilishly elegant puzzles
Lovers of environmental puzzles and mature-minded narrative games talk note. Out today for PC and consoles is The Alighieri Circle: Dante’s Bloodline, from ONE O ONE GAMES and Entalto Publishing.
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September 10, 2026 at 10:02 AM
Some of the most elegantly designed environmental puzzles of the year are waiting in The Alighieri Circle: Dante’s Bloodline.
The bite-size psychological thriller for grown-up gamers is out today from @oneoonegames and @EntaltoStudios
The bite-size psychological thriller for grown-up gamers is out today from @oneoonegames and @EntaltoStudios
Howzit!
In today's pop culture news recap, you'll find a glut of TV stories, the latest Comic Con Africa 2026 announcements, and a special greeting to South Africa from The Uprising star Andrew Garfield.
In today's pop culture news recap, you'll find a glut of TV stories, the latest Comic Con Africa 2026 announcements, and a special greeting to South Africa from The Uprising star Andrew Garfield.
News Round-up: 1 – 7 September 2026
For whatever reason, it’s predominantly been about TV news this past week on the pop culture front. From early Emmy Award wins to show cancellations and new season trailer drops, you'll find these stories and more.
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September 8, 2026 at 9:30 AM
Howzit!
In today's pop culture news recap, you'll find a glut of TV stories, the latest Comic Con Africa 2026 announcements, and a special greeting to South Africa from The Uprising star Andrew Garfield.
In today's pop culture news recap, you'll find a glut of TV stories, the latest Comic Con Africa 2026 announcements, and a special greeting to South Africa from The Uprising star Andrew Garfield.
For families, @DisneyPlusZA is serving up Toy Story 5 and The Mandalorian and Grogu in September.
Meanwhile, for steel-nerved adults only, American Horror Story is back with its 13th "Greatest Hits" season.
Learn more about our top picks for the month here.
Meanwhile, for steel-nerved adults only, American Horror Story is back with its 13th "Greatest Hits" season.
Learn more about our top picks for the month here.
September 2026 highlights on Disney+
Shared family time is sorted in September thanks to Disney+ bringing two of its biggest midyear movie blockbusters to the small screen. We're talking The Mandalorian and Grogu, and Toy Story 5.
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September 4, 2026 at 12:45 PM
For families, @DisneyPlusZA is serving up Toy Story 5 and The Mandalorian and Grogu in September.
Meanwhile, for steel-nerved adults only, American Horror Story is back with its 13th "Greatest Hits" season.
Learn more about our top picks for the month here.
Meanwhile, for steel-nerved adults only, American Horror Story is back with its 13th "Greatest Hits" season.
Learn more about our top picks for the month here.
You want stars in your streaming line-up? You got it!
Just check out the coming week's new movie and series releases.
Just check out the coming week's new movie and series releases.
Stream Scene – 4 September 2026
Ryan Reynolds/Kenneth Branagh action thriller Mayday, the hotly anticipated relaunch of The Grand Tour, and Guy Ritchie's star-studded new heist flick In The Grey lead this week's streaming releases.
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September 4, 2026 at 10:00 AM
You want stars in your streaming line-up? You got it!
Just check out the coming week's new movie and series releases.
Just check out the coming week's new movie and series releases.
This week at the movies is all about survival. We're talking surviving climbing accidents, 60's Deep South racism, toxic parents, and devilish rich kids.
Learn more about what's coming to the big screen here.
Learn more about what's coming to the big screen here.
Big Screen Releases – 4 September 2026
It's another lively week at the movies, as four new feature films debut. These include historical action thriller By Any Means, survival tale Fall 2: Deadpoint, and multi-award-winning local drama Landmyn.
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September 3, 2026 at 12:00 PM
This week at the movies is all about survival. We're talking surviving climbing accidents, 60's Deep South racism, toxic parents, and devilish rich kids.
Learn more about what's coming to the big screen here.
Learn more about what's coming to the big screen here.
It's been a while (20 years in fact!), but it's time to once more slice your way through a fantasy version of Feudal Japan, with Onimusha: Way of the Sword.
Here's our review of Capcom's latest franchise revival, and 2026 title release.
Here's our review of Capcom's latest franchise revival, and 2026 title release.
[Review] Onimusha: Way of the Sword finds its edge in brilliant combat
By asking you to commit everything to the blade, Onimusha: Way of the Sword, the fifth mainline entry in the Onimusha franchise, rewards you with best-in-class combat, boss fights full of over-the-top spectacle, and a scenic tour of Japan.
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September 3, 2026 at 8:34 AM
It's been a while (20 years in fact!), but it's time to once more slice your way through a fantasy version of Feudal Japan, with Onimusha: Way of the Sword.
Here's our review of Capcom's latest franchise revival, and 2026 title release.
Here's our review of Capcom's latest franchise revival, and 2026 title release.
Gomu gomu no September line-up!
@NetflixSA is bringing the spring energy with everything from a LEGO One Piece special, and a new instalment in the Monster anthology series, to the highly anticipated return of Guy Richie's The Gentlemen.
Plan your viewing now.
@NetflixSA is bringing the spring energy with everything from a LEGO One Piece special, and a new instalment in the Monster anthology series, to the highly anticipated return of Guy Richie's The Gentlemen.
Plan your viewing now.
New on Netflix – September 2026
Netflix clearly has spring energy this September. This month you'll find everything from animated LEGO specials to adults-only crime series, star-packed movies and documentary deep dives into famous (and infamous) figures.
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September 2, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Gomu gomu no September line-up!
@NetflixSA is bringing the spring energy with everything from a LEGO One Piece special, and a new instalment in the Monster anthology series, to the highly anticipated return of Guy Richie's The Gentlemen.
Plan your viewing now.
@NetflixSA is bringing the spring energy with everything from a LEGO One Piece special, and a new instalment in the Monster anthology series, to the highly anticipated return of Guy Richie's The Gentlemen.
Plan your viewing now.
Cool game reveals from gamescom. And the return of Ali G.
But the past week in pop culture will probably go down in history for the three entertainment legends who left us. RIP.
But the past week in pop culture will probably go down in history for the three entertainment legends who left us. RIP.
News Round-up: 24 – 31 August 2026
The past week in pop culture news will probably be best remembered for the sad passing of three very different entertainment legends.
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September 1, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Cool game reveals from gamescom. And the return of Ali G.
But the past week in pop culture will probably go down in history for the three entertainment legends who left us. RIP.
But the past week in pop culture will probably go down in history for the three entertainment legends who left us. RIP.
GIVEAWAY! Win double tickets to attend Comic Con Africa on Friday, 25 September.
To enter: Reply with your favourite fandom (e.g. Star Wars, DCU etc.).
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GIVEAWAY: Win tickets to Comic Con Africa 2026 - Pfangirl.com
Get yourself two tickets to attend Comic Con Africa 2026 on Friday, 25 September. Simply enter our social giveaway for a chance to win.
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August 31, 2026 at 9:41 AM
GIVEAWAY! Win double tickets to attend Comic Con Africa on Friday, 25 September.
To enter: Reply with your favourite fandom (e.g. Star Wars, DCU etc.).
For a bonus entry, repost and follow @pfangirlreviews
Entries close midnight, 6 September.
T&Cs: www.pfangirl.com/competitions...
To enter: Reply with your favourite fandom (e.g. Star Wars, DCU etc.).
For a bonus entry, repost and follow @pfangirlreviews
Entries close midnight, 6 September.
T&Cs: www.pfangirl.com/competitions...
The Gentlemen, Dark Matter and Chad Powers all kick off sophomore seasons this week.
Meanwhile The Mandalorian and Grogu fans should circle 2 September.
Find out why now.
Meanwhile The Mandalorian and Grogu fans should circle 2 September.
Find out why now.
Stream Scene – 28 August 2026
The Mandalorian and Grogu have arrived on streaming from a galaxy far, far away! Along with the Star Wars blockbuster, this week's release schedule also includes the return of Guy Ritchie's The Gentlemen, the digital debut of Evil Dead Burn, the second season of sci-fi adaptation Dark Matter, Gal Gadot's The Runner, and more!
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August 28, 2026 at 10:00 AM
The Gentlemen, Dark Matter and Chad Powers all kick off sophomore seasons this week.
Meanwhile The Mandalorian and Grogu fans should circle 2 September.
Find out why now.
Meanwhile The Mandalorian and Grogu fans should circle 2 September.
Find out why now.
Spiders, animated Peruvian mummies, and Ridley Scott's The Dog Stars come to South African cinemas this Friday.
Watch the trailers and learn more about each new movie here.
Watch the trailers and learn more about each new movie here.
Big Screen Releases – 28 August 2026
It's another lively week at South African cinemas with three new feature releases, including the latest from fan-favourite filmmaker Ridley Scott. This is in addition to a selection of speciality screenings.
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August 27, 2026 at 8:30 AM
Spiders, animated Peruvian mummies, and Ridley Scott's The Dog Stars come to South African cinemas this Friday.
Watch the trailers and learn more about each new movie here.
Watch the trailers and learn more about each new movie here.
The dated return of Blue Eye Samurai, gamescom hype, and the latest batch of Comic Con Africa 2026 guest announcements feature in today's pop culture news recap.
Catch up now with these stories and more.
Catch up now with these stories and more.
News Round-up: 17 – 23 August 2026
No shock celebrity deaths this past week. But plenty of good news for adult animation fans, and Comic Con Africa 2026 attendees.
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August 24, 2026 at 10:35 AM
The dated return of Blue Eye Samurai, gamescom hype, and the latest batch of Comic Con Africa 2026 guest announcements feature in today's pop culture news recap.
Catch up now with these stories and more.
Catch up now with these stories and more.