It’s going to be a fantastic month for lovers of queer cinema and TV
BY NIC CROSARA, IMAGE BY MUBI
Attention all lesbian, queer and trans+ screenbuffs! It’s that time of the month when we all get excited about LGBTQIA+ releases coming to cinemas and streaming platforms in the month ahead. You’ll get to see what queer stories and talent you have to look forward to. Keep your eyes peeled for these releases made by or featuring queer characters, talent or icons.
Teenage Sex And Death At Camp Miasma
Didn’t get the chance to see this horror sensation on the big screen this August? Fear not! Now you can see the trans and sapphic slasher from the comfort of your own home as it’s coming to MUBI this spooky season. You’ll swoon watching Gillian Anderson (Sex Education) and Hannah Einbinder (Hacks) share a screen.
Available to stream on MUBI from 2 October
Strictly Come Dancing 2026
We’re already head over heels with the pairing of House Of The Dragon’s Bethany Antonia and professional dancer Nancy Xu. We can’t wait to watch their “journey” on this instalment of the staple British show.
Watch live every Saturday night on BBC One and BBC iPlayer, with the results show airing every Sunday
Avatar: Seven Havens
Fourteen years ago, fans met Aang’s successor, Korra. The wait is finally over to see who will be following in the bisexual waterbender’s footsteps. In Seven Havens, Pavi, a young earthbender, discovers she is the new Avatar – a title that once meant humanity’s protector. Times have certainly changed. It’s now believed to symbolise the destruction of humanity. While navigating her new role, Pavi winds up on the run from human and spirit enemies alike. Can she uncover her mysterious origins and save the world?
Available to stream from 9 October from Paramount+
VisionQuest
Our cover star T’Nia Miller will have you on the edge of your seat with her portrayal of Jocasta in this one. And she’s not the only familiar face you can look forward to seeing. Former cover star Emily Hampshire will also be playing E.D.I.T.H. Suffice to say, we will be seated.
Available to stream on Disney+ from 14 October
TRY
Want to see more T’Nia Miller this month? You’re in luck! In this short film, Sam finds himself alone at a wake, with just the mother of his recently passed boyfriend. Her son was closeted and she has no idea who Sam is. Newcomer Jamie Coll and award-winning actor T’Nia Miller offer up intimate performances. TRY is a character-driven drama full of feeling that will stay with you long after the final scene.
TRY will screen during the opening night of this year’s Iris Prize LGBTQ+ Film Festival on 12 October. Find out more below.
Love queer cinema? Check out these film festivals coming to a city near you…
Iris Prize LGBTQ+ Film Festival (12-18 October): For 20 years, Iris has been celebrating LGBTQIA+ filmmakers and global queer storytelling.
BFI London Film Festival (17-18 October): This year’s programme offers a range of must-see queer films, like In A Whisper by director Leyla Bouzid.
Scottish Queer International Film Festival (SQIFF) (19-24 October): SQIFF is a charity on a mission to showcase diverse queer cinema. Prepare to be immersed in wonderful filmmaking
More upcoming releases:
Challengers (1 October) on MUBI: Not seen this sweaty, sporty queer flick before? Now you can stream from home.
Helluva Boss: Season 3 (14 October) on Prime Video: The wait is finally over for this beloved adult animated musical-comedy series.
Grey’s Anatomy: Season 23 (15 October) on Disney+: Prepare your tissues, your favourite medical drama is coming back to screens.
The Diplomat: Season 4 (15 October) on Netflix: This addictive show is back for its fourth instalment.
Love physical media? On 30 October, there are a lot of exciting DVD and BluRay releases:
- The Morning Show: Season 3
- Heated Rivalry: Season 1
- I Want Your Sex
- Abbott Elementary: Season 5
ICYMI: Here are some more queer AF releases that came out in September
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