New films debut on October 21

Several films are set to premiere in theaters on October 21. At the Wicker, directed by Alex Huston Fischer and Eleanor Wilson, is an adaptation of the 2008 British novel The Wicker Husband by Ursula Wills-Jones. The story follows a fisherwoman who asks a basket weaver to create a husband, causing tension in their community.

Another debut on October 21

Gradiva, the first feature film by Marine Atlan, also releases on October 21. The film is inspired by the 1903 short story Gradiva by Wilhelm Jensen and follows a group of French high school students on a trip to Naples, reinterpreting the original story’s themes.

Sci-fi film joins the lineup

Klara and the Sun, directed by Taika Waititi, is another film premiering on October 21. It is based on the dystopian science fiction novel by Kazuo Ishiguro, published in France by Gallimard in 2021. The film features Jenna Ortega as Klara, a robot who becomes a companion to a sick teenager.

Netflix releases new season of Lupin

Netflix will release the fourth part of Lupin on October 23. The series continues the story of Assane Diop, played by Omar Sy, who has decided to break with the character of Arsène Lupin. A series of burglaries in Paris point to Assane, who is still in prison.

Prime Video debuts new season

Prime Video will debut the second season of The Terminal List on October 21. The series is adapted from the Jack Carr novel True Believer, a sequel to The Terminal List, which inspired the first season. It follows James Reece, a former Navy Seals commander, played by Chris Pratt.

HBO Max launches new series

HBO Max will release the first season of Yaga on October 23. The series is an adaptation of the play Yaga by Kat Sandler, blending supernatural elements with Slavic folklore. The cast includes Carrie-Anne Moss, Noah Reid, and Clark Backo.