Brief
New streaming picks include Judd Apatow documentary, Tenzing biopic and Castlevania game
The Associated Press' entertainment team highlights a documentary, a biopic and a video‑game entry debuting on major platforms Oct. 16.
By Felo News Desk · Published
The Associated Press' entertainment journalists have compiled a list of new titles arriving on streaming services and consoles on Oct. 16, 2026. Highlights include Judd Apatow’s documentary about Norm Macdonald, Jennifer Peedom’s mountaineering biopic "Tenzing" and a new entry in the Castlevania video‑game series.
What happened
On Oct. 16, Netflix will add "Norm: The Tale of Norm Macdonald," a documentary directed by Judd Apatow that explores the life and lasting online presence of the late comedian. Apple TV will debut "Tenzing," a biopic starring Genden Phuntsok as Tenzing Norgay and Tom Hiddleston as Edmund Hillary, with Willem Dafoe in a supporting role. HBO Max will release "The Death of Robin Hood," starring Hugh Jackman, while a new Castlevania game will launch on the Nintendo Switch.
What the reports add
The AP list notes that the documentary "plays with Macdonald’s still constant ubiquity on social media, where bits and late‑show appearances still regularly flood the feeds of comedy fans," according to the source. The biopic is described as a "historical drama about an often unsung hero of mountaineering" and is said to feature both Phuntsok and Hiddleston in lead roles. The Castlevania entry is identified as a fresh installment in the long‑running series, though the report does not give a title.
What was said
AP film writer Jake Coyle called the Robin Hood film "a brutal telling of the medieval tale" that "drains the blood, and life, out of an old English legend." The same writer highlighted the Katseye pop‑group’s rise, noting that the band debuted in 2023 via a Netflix competition and now has a documentary "Katseye: Wild Heart" on Disney+/Hulu.
How it came about
The selections reflect recent trends in streaming, where legacy content and new original productions are launched simultaneously. Earlier this month, Felo News covered the 40th anniversary of the Castlevania franchise, noting upcoming releases and concerts, which ties into the new game mentioned here.
Key facts
- Netflix will stream Judd Apatow's documentary "Norm: The Tale of Norm Macdonald" on Oct. 16, 2026. (independent.co.uk)
- Apple TV will debut the mountaineering biopic "Tenzing" starring Genden Phuntsok and Tom Hiddleston on Oct. 16, 2026. (independent.co.uk)
- A new Castlevania video‑game will launch for Nintendo Switch on Oct. 16, 2026. (independent.co.uk)
- HBO Max will release "The Death of Robin Hood" starring Hugh Jackman on Oct. 16, 2026. (independent.co.uk)
- AP film writer Jake Coyle described the Robin Hood film as "a brutal telling of the medieval tale." (independent.co.uk)
Sources
- [1] independent.co.uk — originally reported as “What to Stream: Katseye, 'VisionQuest,' 'Tenzing' and a new 'Castlevania' game”
