The streaming premieres this week, from October 12 to 18, 2026, bring to Spain the fourth season of The Diplomat on Netflix, VisionQuest on Disney+, Crystal Lake on HBO Max, and new films on Prime Video and Apple TV. The calendar also includes the series Vigil and Ludwig on Movistar Plus+, with dates differentiated so you know what to watch each day.
The sharpest concentration of new titles lands between Thursday the 15th and Friday the 16th, although the week opens with documentaries, thrillers, and romantic productions. This guide collects 14 premieres and additions with confirmed Spanish release dates; it does not intend to list every title in the catalogs, but to help you choose without confusing Spain’s launches with those of other countries.
Streaming Releases Calendar from October 12 to 18, 2026
| Date | Premiere | Platform |
|---|---|---|
| October 13 | Tyson | Netflix |
| October 13 | The Trap | Netflix |
| October 14 | Vigil: Arctic Conspiracy (Season 3) | Movistar Plus+ |
| October 14 | The Love of Your Life | Prime Video |
| October 15 | The Diplomat (Season 4) | Netflix |
| October 15 | VisionQuest | Disney+ |
| October 15 | Ludwig (Season 2) | Movistar Plus+ |
| October 15 | Prime Crime: A True Story | Movistar Plus+ |
| October 16 | Crystal Lake | HBO Max |
| October 16 | Making Friends | Prime Video |
| October 16 | Masterplan | Prime Video |
| October 16 | Tenzing | Apple TV |
| October 16 | The Five Star Weekend | SkyShowtime |
| October 16 | Omaha | Filmin |
It is useful to distinguish between the premiere of a new series, the return of a season, and the addition of a film previously shown in other windows. The dates refer to their arrival on the platform indicated in Spain.
Netflix: The Diplomat Returns on October 15
Netflix’s main move this week is The Diplomat, whose Season 4 arrives on Thursday, October 15. Keri Russell returns as Kate Wyler in a storyline that blends international crises, political power, and the strains of her marriage to Hal, played by Rufus Sewell.
Earlier, on Tuesday the 13th, Tyson arrives—a documentary project about the famed boxer—alongside the series The Trap. These are distinct alternatives to political fiction: a non-fiction narrative and a suspenseful option to begin the week.
Disney+ and HBO Max: Marvel and the Friday the 13th Universe
VisionQuest debuts on Disney+ Spain on Thursday the 15th. Paul Bettany returns to portray Vision, the Marvel character attempting to rebuild his identity and memories after the events of WandaVision. Ultron’s comeback provides a direct link to the Avengers film saga. Those who have followed also Agatha, Who Else? will find here a new piece of that story.
On Friday the 16th, it’s Crystal Lake on HBO Max. The prequel to the Friday the 13th universe lands right in the Halloween season: an option for those who prefer serialized terror over standalone movies. The show explores the surroundings of Crystal Lake before the events that made the franchise famous.
Movistar Plus+: Two British Returns and a Film Based on True Events
Vigil: Arctic Conspiracy is available from Wednesday the 14th with its full third season of six episodes. Amy and Kirsten investigate a murder at a remote research station, with political and personal implications. Ludwig returns the following day, Thursday the 15th, to continue the investigations of its peculiar lead—a puzzle-maker turned detective.
Both dates are detailed in Movistar Plus+’s official international-series calendar. Also on Thursday arrives Prime Crime: A True Story, Gus Van Sant’s feature film that reconstructs a kidnapping that occurred in Indianapolis in 1977, when a financial dispute escalated into a media event.
Prime Video, Apple TV, SkyShowtime and Filmin: What to Watch on Friday
Prime Video spreads its bets between romance and other genres. The Love of Your Life, with Margaret Qualley, arrives on Wednesday the 14th. Two days later, Making Friends, with Quim Gutiérrez and Antonio Resines, and Masterplan, with Dakota Johnson and Stanley Tucci, join in. They offer two options for a new film on Friday without starting a new season.
On Apple TV, the new title for October 16 is Tenzing, directed by Jennifer Peedom and centered on Tenzing Norgay, the climber who summited Everest with Edmund Hillary. Tom Hiddleston plays Hillary, while Willem Dafoe is part of the cast.
SkyShowtime adds on Friday The Five Star Weekend, and Filmin adds Omaha. Both expand a calendar that features major franchises but also leaves room for smaller, less-commercial offerings.
What to Watch First This Week Based on Your Tastes
If you’re after a series you can get hooked on right away, the top pick is The Diplomat; for Marvel Universe fans, VisionQuest; and for a fright-filled night, Crystal Lake. If you prefer a self-contained story, Tenzing offers biographical adventure and Masterplan provides a lighter alternative.
British suspense aficionados have a practical edge: the six episodes of Vigil arrive together on Movistar Plus+, allowing a binge without waiting for the next week. And if you still have unresolved new releases, you can check the streaming premieres from October 5 to 11, where Animals and Fury: Part 2 arrived.
This calendar corresponds to the week of Monday, October 12 to Sunday, October 18, 2026 in Spain. Platforms may adjust their schedules, so the relevant date is the release date to each service’s Spanish catalog.
