Fresh Entertainment News: 8 Releases and Moments to Know From October 2–3

Tom Cruise’s new satire lands in theaters

Fresh entertainment news includes the arrival of Digger, Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s comedy starring Tom Cruise as an oil tycoon facing a disaster tied to his own making. Riz Ahmed, John Goodman and Sandra Hüller also star. The film opened in U.S. theaters on Friday, October 2.^[1]

Anne Hathaway and Dakota Johnson lead the thriller Verity

The screen adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s novel Verity opened wide October 2. Anne Hathaway plays an incapacitated bestselling author whose secrets come under scrutiny when a writer, played by Dakota Johnson, is hired to finish her book series. Josh Hartnett also stars.^[1]

Owen Wilson takes a festival detour in Rolling Loud

Rolling Loud brings a family comedy to theaters, with Owen Wilson playing an overprotective father who takes his son to a music festival and then loses him in the crowd. Travis Scott is among the cast. The movie had a limited U.S. release on October 2.^[1]

Oasis’ reunion gets the documentary treatment

Oasis: Don’t Look Back in Anger chronicles the band’s 2025 reunion tour and is among the new entertainment picks highlighted by the Associated Press. The documentary was slated to arrive on Hulu and Disney+ on Friday, October 2, giving fans a behind-the-scenes look at the comeback.^[2]

Pitbull’s new album joins the week’s music releases

A new album from Pitbull is among the fresh music releases flagged by the Associated Press in its October 2 streaming guide. The roundup also points listeners toward new television, film and game releases, making it a handy snapshot of what arrived across entertainment this week.^[2]

Troye Sivan returns with a fourth album

Troye Sivan’s fourth album is another of the new music releases highlighted in the AP’s October 2 guide. The outlet describes the Australian singer as continuing to evolve from his debut-era sound, making the album one to check out for listeners tracking contemporary pop.^[2]

Phoebe Bridgers shares a song from Primetime

Phoebe Bridgers released “On Video,” a track connected to the Primetime soundtrack, according to an October 2 music-news roundup. It adds a new soundtrack release to a busy Friday for film and music fans.^[3]

Madonna scores another Dance Airplay No. 1

Madonna earned her 10th No. 1 on Billboard’s Dance Airplay chart with “Danceteria,” RTTNews reported on October 3. The chart milestone stands out among the day’s entertainment headlines as a notable win for the pop veteran.^[3]