Upcoming Releases: October 2025
Fall is finally here, which means it’s time for sweater weather, pumpkin spice and sports galore. What better way to enjoy the season than with a comic book, video game controller or a star athlete’s card in your hand as you watch a big game? These new pop culture releases will give you the perfect excuse to chill out this October, whether you’re interested in spooky movies or playing a TCG with friends. Here’s what’s coming up this month.
Upcoming Comic Releases
King Spawn #50 – October 15
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Todd McFarlane’s King Spawn series celebrates its 50th issue with an oversized release!
In 2021, comic industry giant Todd McFarlane published the first large-scale expansion of the Spawn Universe with King Spawn #1. The expansion introduced new heroes, villains and settings, growing the Spawn universe by an unprecedented degree. Now, the latest series is celebrating its 50th issue with a bang! Image Comics will be publishing an oversized issue with a story that will cross over into all three of the #50 series issues coming out throughout the rest of the year, including King Spawn, Gunslinger Spawn and The Scorched.
An ancient force — almost as old as time itself — has returned, and it has Spawn in its sights… King Spawn #50 releases on October 15!
Other notable comics releasing in October 2025 include:
- Justice League: The Omega Act Special #1 – October 1
- Harley Quinn x Elvira #1 – October 1
- Incredible Hulk #30 – October 15
- Ultimates #17 – October 22
Upcoming TCG Releases
One Piece TCG: The Best Vol. 2 – October 3
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Guaranteed SR cards await in the second volume of One Piece’s premium booster set!
The One Piece TCG released its first premium booster set — One Piece: The Best — in late 2024. The set remains popular today, since fans can not only pull popular cards from past sets in this one, but they are also guaranteed an SR or above in every box. Now, One Piece is back with a brand-new volume of The Best, this time showing off some popular cards from recent sets! Turn the tide of battle with Uso-Hachi, Crocodile or Black Hole, all available in this set. Or try your luck pulling the brand-new Sanji super alternate art card, which makes its debut in this set. Sanji is accompanied by several other new immersive illustration cards, including Luffy, Shanks and Trafalgar Law.
Get ready to find your treasure when One Piece: The Best Vol. 2 releases on October 3!
Other notable TCGs releasing in October 2025 include:
- Cardfight!! Vanguard: Dragonsoul Resonance – October 24
- Digimon Card Game: Hackers’ Slumber – October 24
- Shadowverse Evolve: Seaside Memories – October 24
- Union Arena – Yu Yu Hakusho: Ghost Files – October 31
Upcoming Sport Card Releases
2025 Panini Mosaic Football – October 24
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The first chromium product of the NFL season is on the way, as the newest set of Panini Mosaic Football cards is scheduled to land in stores and online on October 24!
The annual Mosaic set returns with more of what collectors have come to expect out of the modern classic series, including an extensive Mosaic Prizms rainbow of parallels tied to every base card. Once again, Mosaic features a large base set that showcases current veterans, talented rookies and legends of the past.
In addition to the numerous colorful parallels to chase, football collectors also have various inserts, autographed cards and case hits to tackle. Collectors can expect hobby boxes to contain 150 total cards, with a guaranteed two autographs, five Silver Prizms, 15 Mosaic Prizms and 20 inserts in each box. The end zone isn't far, as the new 2025 Panini Mosaic Football set releases on October 24!
Other notable sports cards releasing in October 2025 include:
- 2025 Panini Black Football – October 8
- 2024 Panini Flawless Football – October 9
- 2025-26 Upper Deck Series 1 Hockey – October 15
- 2025 Donruss WNBA – October 16
- 2025 Topps Update Baseball – October 29
Upcoming Video Game Releases
Pokémon Legends: Z-A – October 16
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Your next Pokémon adventure is about to unfold!
Return to the Kalos region in this all-new adventure, set after the story of Pokémon X and Y. Although Lumiose City is going through a massive urban redevelopment project, the people and Pokémon residing there are still bustling all day and night. As the player, you’ll explore the city and capture Pokémon in real time, using an action battle style instead of turn-based combat. At night, the city changes into a battle royale, where you’ll rack up points to make it to the top of the Z-A Royale challenge!
But there’s other mysteries surrounding Lumiose City’s redevelopment. Pokémon are Mega Evolving randomly, even without a trainer and Mega Ring. Meanwhile, Zygarde — one of Kalos’ legendary Pokémon — has taken a special interest in you…
Get ready — the Pokémon game of the year, Pokémon Legends: Z-A, releases on October 16!
Other notable video games releasing in October 2025 include:
- Ghost of Yotei – October 2
- Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 – October 2
- Battlefield 6 – October 10
- Just Dance 2026 Edition – October 14
- The Outer Worlds 2 – October 29
Upcoming Film Releases
Tron: Ares – October 10
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This time, the Grid is coming to the outside world!
Some time after the events of Tron: Legacy, a new artificial intelligence program — Ares — is born in the digital world. He is given a dangerous task, which requires him to not only traverse the Grid, but also the real world. Ares will facilitate humankind’s first encounter with real, sophisticated A.I. beings. What could possibly go wrong?
Although Tron: Ares is acting as a soft reboot of the classic Tron series, long-time fans have plenty to look forward to in this third installment. Jeff Bridges returns as Kevin Flynn, while Joachim Ronning directs. The film also features the talents of stars such as Jared Leto, Greta Lee and Evan Peters.
Tron: Ares introduces itself in theaters across the United States on October 10!
Other notable films releasing in October 2025 include:
- The Smashing Machine – October 3
- After the Hunt – October 10
- Black Phone 2 – October 17
- Good Fortune – October 17
- Stitch Head – October 29