#Whattowatch: Movies and Performances to Watch This Month

It’s a month packed with classics, from iconic stories returning to the big screen to beloved productions taking the stage once again.

1. Verity

Based on Colleen Hoover’s bestselling psychological thriller, Verity brings its dark and twisted tale of obsession, secrets and deception to the big screen.

Lowen Ashleigh, a struggling writer, receives a career-altering offer from Jeremy Crawford: finish the remaining books in the mega-bestselling series written by his wife, Verity, who is bedridden and non-verbal following a horrific car accident.

Lowen moves into the Crawfords’ secluded estate to sort through Verity’s notes. While searching her office, Lowen discovers an unpublished manuscript—a terrifying autobiography revealing Verity’s dark obsession with Jeremy and shocking confessions about the tragic deaths of their two young daughters.

As Lowen secretly reads the disturbing pages, a forbidden romance sparks between her and Jeremy. Simultaneously, eerie occurrences around the house make Lowen suspect Verity’s condition is a sinister act. Caught in a web of paranoia and attraction, Lowen must uncover the truth before it destroys them all.

Cast: Anne Hathaway, Dakota Johnson and Josh Hartnett

Release Date: 1 October 2026

2. Shaun The Sheep: The Beast Of Mossy Bottom

When spooky noises and mysterious occurrences disrupt Mossy Bottom Farm, Shaun and the flock become convinced a terrifying monster is lurking in the shadows. As panic spreads across the farm, Bitzer tries to maintain order while Shaun leads a hilarious investigation to uncover the truth behind the “Beast.”

Filled with Aardman’s signature dialogue-free slapstick humour, clever pop-culture references, and heartwarming chaos, this Halloween special follows Shaun and his friends as they unravel the spooky mystery—only to discover that things aren’t always as terrifying as they seem.

Release Date: 1 October 2026

3. The Social Reckoning

More than 15 years after The Social Network took audiences behind the rise of Facebook, the story continues with The Social Reckoning. This gripping new chapter turns its attention to the social media giant’s darker side.

Inspired by true events, the film follows young Facebook engineer Frances Haugen, who teams up with The Wall Street Journal reporter Jeff Horwitz to expose some of the platform’s most closely guarded secrets. What follows is a high-stakes David-and-Goliath battle that raises bigger questions about the power and influence social media holds over our lives.

Release Date: 8 October 2026

4. Street Fighter

The iconic fighting game that generations of fans know and love is finally making its way to the big screen.

Estranged martial artists and former training partners Ryu and Ken Masters are thrust back into combat when Chun-Li recruits them for the prestigious World Warrior Tournament—a brutal showdown featuring fighters from around the globe.

But there’s more to the tournament than meets the eye. Beneath the battles lies a deadly conspiracy that forces Ryu and Ken to confront each other, face the demons of their past, and stop a threat that could put the entire world at risk.

Cast: Noah Centineo, Andrew Koji, Callina Liang, Joe “Roman Reigns” Anoa’i, David Dastmalchian, Cody Rhodes, Eric André, Andrew Schulz, Vidyut Jammwal, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, and Jason Momoa

Release Date: 15 October 2026

5. Sense And Sensibility

Jane Austen’s beloved literary classic Sense and Sensibility returns to the big screen in a fresh new adaptation, bringing its timeless story of love, heartbreak and sisterhood to a new generation.

The story follows sisters Elinor and Marianne Dashwood, played by Daisy Edgar-Jones and Esmé Creed-Miles, whose lives are turned upside down after the death of their father forces their family to leave their estate and adjust to a more modest life. While practical and reserved Elinor leads with reason, passionate and impulsive Marianne follows her heart—especially when it comes to love.

Directed by Georgia Oakley and adapted for the screen by Diana Reid, the new Sense and Sensibility explores romance, loss, social expectations and the enduring bond between two very different sisters, with a cast that also includes George MacKay, Caitríona Balfe, Frank Dillane and Fiona Shaw.

Release Date: 29 October 2026

6. CATS the Musical

Since making its London debut in 1981, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s CATS has become one of the world’s most iconic musicals, captivating more than 77 million people across 54 countries and 23 languages.

Inspired by T.S. Eliot’s Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats, the legendary production brings together unforgettable music, electrifying dance and whimsical storytelling. From its spectacular choreography and striking costumes to the larger-than-life set, audiences are transported into the magical world of the Jellicle Cats and their extraordinary Jellicle Ball.

A record-breaking success on both the West End and Broadway, CATS has collected Olivier, Grammy and Tony Awards along the way. And, of course, no introduction would be complete without “Memory”—the musical’s timeless anthem and one of musical theatre’s most recognisable songs.

Whether you’re revisiting an old favourite or experiencing it for the first time, consider this your invitation to step into the Jellicle world and discover why CATS has remained a global phenomenon for more than four decades.

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7. Male Pattern

Male Pattern is a thought-provoking theatre production that takes a witty, candid look at modern masculinity and the expectations that shape what it means to be a man today.

Blending humour with moments of honesty and vulnerability, the production explores identity, relationships and the pressures men often face but rarely talk about. Through its sharp observations and relatable storytelling, Male Pattern challenges familiar stereotypes while opening up a wider conversation about masculinity.

Funny, insightful and refreshingly honest, this is a theatre experience that entertains while giving audiences plenty to think about long after the curtain falls.

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8. Singapore Symphony Orchestra’s Seven-city Tour

This October, the Singapore Symphony Orchestra (SSO) embarks on a historic seven-city China tour from 13 to 25 October 2026, marking its return after 15 years and Music Director Hannu Lintu’s inaugural international tour with the ensemble. Presented in partnership with Temasek Foundation, the tour opens at Jaguar Shanghai Symphony Hall before travelling to Wuhan, Beijing, Changsha, Guangzhou, Shenzhen and Xiamen.

Before departing, local audiences can preview the tour repertoire at two Pre-Tour Concerts at the National University of Singapore’s University Cultural Centre. On 8 October, Chloe Chua & Hannu Lintu – Jewel and Titan sees Singapore violin prodigy Chloe Chua perform Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto, alongside Wang Chenwei’s The Sisters’ Islands and Mahler’s First Symphony. On 9 October, Mozart’s Sinfonia Concertante and Mahler’s Titan brings Chua together with fellow Menuhin Competition alumnus He Ziyu for Mozart’s Sinfonia Concertante, before Mahler’s monumental First Symphony closes the evening under Lintu’s baton.

Both programmes will then travel across China, with Chua performing in five cities and He Ziyu joining the orchestra in Wuhan and Beijing. Limited tickets remain for the Singapore preview concerts and are eligible for redemption under the SG Culture Pass.

And if you happen to be in China this October, it’s also the perfect opportunity to catch the SSO on tour and show some support for Singapore’s very own orchestra.

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