Disney's Coco tops charts; Netflix's The Twits becomes third-most-watched movie
Key Takeaways
- Disney's 'Coco' (2017) tops Disney+ streaming charts in over 20 countries in October 2025.
- Netflix's 'The Twits' became the third-most-watched movie globally on the platform.
- Annemarie Jacir’s 'Palestine 36', about the 1936-1939 Arab Revolt, sold to distributors.
- 'The Last Paradise On Earth' won the Nordic Council Film Prize ($46,811).
- Arrow Film Distributors acquired 'Noise' for distribution in North America, the UK, and Ireland.
Top Stories
Disney's Coco tops streaming charts in over 20 countries.
In October 2025, Disney's 'Coco', originally released in 2017, is leading streaming charts on Disney+ in over 20 countries, driven by the Halloween season. The film previously grossed over $800 million and won Oscars and Golden Globes.
Netflix's 'The Twits' becomes third-most-watched movie.
On October 20, 2025, Netflix's 'The Twits' became the third-most-watched movie globally on the platform. The film received mixed reviews, with a 57% Rotten Tomatoes score.
'Palestine 36' sold to distributors.
On October 20, 2025, Annemarie Jacir’s historical drama 'Palestine 36' was sold to distributors in multiple countries. The film, which premiered at TIFF in September, explores personal stories during the 1936–1939 Arab Revolt.
'The Last Paradise On Earth' wins Nordic Council Film Prize.
On October 21, 2025, Sakaris Stora’s Faroese film, 'The Last Paradise On Earth,' won the Nordic Council Film Prize, worth $46,811. The film explores themes of personal paralysis and ecological crisis.
Arrow Film Distributors acquires 'Noise' for distribution.
On 2025-10-21, Arrow Film Distributors acquired rights to distribute the South Korean horror-thriller 'Noise' in North America, the UK, and Ireland. The film grossed nearly $12 million in South Korea during summer 2025.
Box Office Buzz
'The Conjuring: Last Rites' finale features cameos.
In 2025, Michael Chaves discussed the cameo-filled finale of 'The Conjuring: Last Rites', which includes characters from previous 'Conjuring' movies. The film has grossed $194 million globally.
'The Smashing Machine' nearing box office milestones.
As of October 20, 2025, Dwayne Johnson's 'The Smashing Machine' has grossed $18.5 million worldwide. The film is on track to surpass the box office performance of 'Foxcatcher' and 'The Life of Chuck'.
'Thamma' expected to be a career-defining moment.
On October 21, 2025, Ayushmann Khurrana's film 'Thamma' is receiving critical praise. Trade experts anticipate strong opening day box office collections exceeding Rs. 20 crore.
'Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid' released.
On October 20, 2025, the animation 'Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid: A lonely dragon wants to be loved' was released, grossing $1,222,842 worldwide. The story follows Kanna amidst a war between Chaos and Harmony.
Coming Soon
'40 secondi' to be released in Italian cinemas.
The film '40 secondi', directed by Vincenzo Alfieri, is set to be released in Italian cinemas on November 19, 2025. The film is based on the book by Federica Angeli and explores the 24 hours before the murder of Willy Monteiro Duarte.
Critics' Corner
Review of 'It Doesn’t Get Any Better Than This'.
On October 21, 2025, Cath Clarke reviewed 'It Doesn’t Get Any Better Than This', a DIY found-footage horror film. The film is set to be released in UK cinemas on October 22, 2025.
Genre Spotlight
'Final Dead Blood' becomes a series hit.
On October 20, 2025, a Real Sound article analyzed the success of the horror film 'Final Dead Blood', which became the series' biggest hit. The film, originally not planned for Japanese release, was released due to global demand.