Entertainment News Today: 10 Releases and Updates to Catch on October 2

The Watcher is filming a second season

Entertainment news today brings a confirmed TV update: Netflix’s The Watcher has started production on season two. Naomi Watts and Bobby Cannavale are returning, alongside Margo Martindale and Isabel Gravitt.

The production news gives fans a concrete sign that the thriller is moving forward, though the announcement reported today did not give a release date.^[1]

Oasis gets a reunion-tour documentary

The Oasis documentary Oasis: Don’t Look Back in Anger arrives on Hulu and Disney+ on Friday, October 2. It chronicles the band’s 2025 reunion tour, bringing the Gallagher brothers’ long-running story into a new chapter on screen.

For viewers who want the concert experience without a ticket, this is one of the day’s notable streaming releases.^[2]

Pitbull drops a 24-track album

Pitbull’s new album, Pitcoin, is out Friday, October 2. The Associated Press describes the release as a 24-song collection with a long list of collaborators.

That makes it a substantial new music drop for listeners looking for a full-length album rather than a single-track tease.^[2]

Victoria Monét releases Frequency of Love

Victoria Monét’s Frequency of Love arrives Friday, October 2. The Associated Press reports that the 22-track album follows her Grammy-winning Jaguar II, released in 2023.

Monét has also announced a 27-city North American tour beginning in late October, so the new album is the first stop for fans ahead of the live dates.^[3]

Verity opens in U.S. theaters

The thriller Verity is among the theatrical releases dated Friday, October 2. The listed cast includes Anne Hathaway, Dakota Johnson, and Josh Hartnett.

Its arrival gives moviegoers a new wide-release option for the weekend. Check local listings for showtimes.^[4]

Donnie Darko returns for its 25th anniversary

Donnie Darko is back in theaters for a 25th-anniversary release on October 2, according to the domestic release calendar. The limited re-release offers fans a chance to revisit the 2001 sci-fi thriller on the big screen.

It joins several new releases and special screenings arriving in theaters this Friday.^[4]

The Scout arrives in theaters

The Scout, a comedy-drama starring Matt Barats, Mimi Davila, and Jackson Devereux, is scheduled for a wide U.S. release on October 2.

The release calendar lists it at 89 minutes, making it a compact new theatrical pick for viewers browsing this weekend’s options.^[4]

The Beatles’ Rubber Soul gets a special edition

The Beatles’ Rubber Soul is among the music releases dated October 2, arriving as a special edition. The reported edition includes new versions and previously unreleased recordings.

For longtime listeners, the draw is hearing a familiar album alongside material that has not previously been released.^[5]

Miranda Lambert returns with Crisco

Miranda Lambert’s album Crisco is listed among the new releases arriving October 2. It is one of several country and pop records landing on a busy Friday release calendar.

Listeners can add it to a release-day queue alongside the week’s other new albums.^[5]

Quavo’s Qrömelife is out now

Quavo’s Qrömelife is also on the October 2 release slate. The album appears in this Friday’s list of new music alongside records from artists across several genres.

If you’re building a release-day playlist, it’s one of the hip-hop titles to check out.^[5]