Black Adam, starring Dwayne Johnson, has got to be one of the most overhyped DC films to date — billed as the one to change the “hierarchy of power” in the universe. The marketing campaign here is nuts, with Warner Bros. pumping out TV spot-fashioned clips, while The Rock makes appearances at random events to plug his Zoa energy drink. Black Adam releases October 21, in cinemas. Following close behind is the Viola Davis-led The Woman King, which sees director Gina Prince-Bythewood resuming action-oriented filmography. The Woman King is set to debut October 14 in theatres.
On the Bollywood end, we've got the Ayushmann Khurrana-led Doctor G, a campus medical comedy that sees Anubhuti Kashyap making her directorial debut. Will she leave a mark as prominent in Indian cinema as her brother Anurag? Find out when it premieres October 14 in theatres. Tere Bin Laden filmmaker Abhishek Sharma forays into the action genre, teaming up with Akshay Kumar to create an adventure film of sorts, in the vein of Indiana Jones. Ram Setu drops October 25, in theatres.
The month of October has even more great titles in store for us that are not listed below, including the latest in the Predator franchise. Disney+ Hotstar will release the film in both English and Comanche dubs, as in the US.
For your convenience, we have curated the biggest October 2022 releases coming to theatres, Amazon Prime Video, which you can check out below.
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When: October 6
Where: Cinemas
Following their troubled romance in George Clooney and Julia Roberts reunite in this rom-com as a divorced couple, who travel to Bali to sabotage their daughter's wedding. Or more specifically, prevent her from committing the same mistake as theirs, 25 years ago. To play the devil's advocate here, Lily's (Kaitlyn Dever) parents have a right to be concerned, seeing as their precious daughter is about to marry off a local, Gede (Maxime Bouttier), whom she just met recently.
And so, putting aside their differences, the pair call a truce, in hopes of tricking her into dumping the guy. This would involve drastic measures such as pocketing the wedding rings, portraying him in a bad light, and above all else, maintaining a not-so-aggressive relationship throughout the trip. A good reference point would be Adam Sandler's 2014 film, Blended, which saw an unlikely middle-aged couple bonding over the course of a vacation, thanks to the fun activities that plague such exotic tourist spots.
Ol Parker — best known for the musical comedy Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again — directs Ticket to Paradise, so maybe we could expect some stellar dance sequences, albeit with licensed TikTok-ish music.
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When: October 6
Where: Prime Video
Here's another wedding-themed title. A devout housewife's public image is shattered when a newly-surfaced rumour threatens to destroy her son's marriage plans. Pallavi Patel (Rajit Kapur) agrees to the engagement, simply because he is smitten with Pallavi and can continue seeing her.
While not clearly specified, the Maja Ma trailer hints that a video with sexual implications surfaces online on the eve of the party, causing turmoil amongst both families. Plans to cancel the engagement are put in motion, which is odd, given the American in-law was clearly sexually attracted to Pallavi. Director Anand Tiwari — star of Go Goa Gone — bases this struggle as the crux of the story, with Dixit's housewife contesting societal norms and establishing her own identity. One that hasn't been imposed upon her by neighbours.
Gajraj Rao, Barkha Singh, Srishti Shrivastava, Sheeba Chaddha, and Simone Singh top out the cast for Maja Ma.
Watch the trailer for Maja Ma, starring Madhuri Dixit

Maja Ma releases October 6, on Amazon Prime Video
Photo Credit: Amazon Prime Video
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When: October 14
Where: Cinemas
Known for her commanding persona, Davis plays General Nanisca, leading the all-female warrior tribe of the Agojie, against foes who threaten to violate their honour, enslave their people, and threaten to destroy everything they have built. Set in 1800s West Africa, this historical drama chronicles the uprising of her unit, as she prepares for an all-out war against the Oyo Empire, who were known for trading slaves off to the Europeans.
Actress Maria Bello (Lights Out) conceived the idea for Denis Villeneuve's Prisoners.
Directed by Prince-Bythewood, the majority of the lead lineup is populated with women, except for John Boyega (Lashana Lynch, Thuso Mbedu, Sheila Atim, Jayme Lawson, and Adrienne Warren.
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When: October 14
Where: Cinemas
Uday Gupta (Delhi Crime), who advises Uday to change his mindset and “lose the male touch.”
Directed by Anubhuti Kashyap, Lust Stories.
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When: October 21
Where: Cinemas
Enslaved and imprisoned in Kahndaq for 5,000 years, Teth-Adam wakes up in the modern world, as the incarnation of Black Adam, hellbent on unleashing his unique form of justice. Harnessing the almighty powers of ancient Egyptian gods, the free anti-hero gets into a scuffle with the Justice Society, shooting jolts of electricity and smacking down anyone who crosses his path.
The film marks Jungle Cruise.
Black Adam would be the first-ever feature film to explore Pierce Brosnan as Doctor Fate, has another figure pulling the strings at the top — Amanda Waller (Viola Davis), who has now established herself in a recurring canon role in the DC Extended Universe.
The film was originally planned for a 2021 release, but the timeline got delayed due to the pandemic. Black Adam also stars Quintessa Swindell as the wind power-honing Cyclone and Shazam to make a cameo. That would be fun!
Black Adam Final Trailer Offers First-Look at the Justice Society

Dwayne Johnson reunites with director Jaume Collet-Serra, following Disney's Jungle Cruise
Photo Credit: Warner Bros.
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When: October 25
Where: Cinemas
In a quest to save the titular Akshay Kumar) embarks on an action-filled odyssey, through hostile jungles, cryptic tunnels, and stellar landmarks, submerged deep within the ocean.
According to the epic Ramayana, the mythical limestone bridge was built by Lord Rama's army, in an effort to reach Sri Lanka and rescue his wife Sita from the clutches of the demon king Ravana. Paired with Jacqueline Fernandez as an unnamed character, the film centres on his obsession to prove its existence, and provide evidence through research that the structure is man-made.
Director Abhishek Sharma has reportedly been trying to create a plot since 2007, as he became aware of a court case involving Ram Setu. The film marks Amazon's first Bollywood production in India, and will naturally end up on its Prime Video streaming platform, following its theatrical run.
Nushrratt Bharuccha and Satyadev Kancharana also the exploratory mission in undisclosed roles.