From PCMAG · K. Thor Jensen · · 50s
Phony, Companion, Scam Me: Disney+ and Hulu New Releases
New horror doc and AI thriller debut on Disney+ and Hulu this week.
In brief
New horror doc and AI thriller debut on Disney+ and Hulu this week. Disney+ and Hulu add Super Scam Me documentary, Companion thriller, and Phony season 1 to their streaming services this week. Originally reported by PCMAG.
Super Scam Me Documentary
National Geographic documentary explores romance scammers bilking over a billion dollars from victims.
“In 2025, romance scammers bilked ordinary men and women out of over a billion dollars using a variety of crooked tactics”
Companion Thriller
AI horror thriller about a companion robot breaking programming to kill a human in self-defense.
“When one of them is revealed to be a companion robot, and then she breaks her programming to kill a human in self-defense”
Phony Season 1
Black comedy about a teen convinced his mother was replaced by an impostor after a car accident.
“Sometimes it just takes a little nudge to make reality seem less real”
Hulu Premieres
Hulu adds 9-1-1 season 10, Grey's Anatomy season 23, and Heather McMahan: By a Thread this week.
“October 16: Hulu: 9-1-1 - Season 10 Premiere Hulu: 9-1-1: Nashville - Season 2 Premiere Hulu: Grey's Anatomy - Season 23 Premiere Hulu: Heather McMahan: By a Thread (2026)”
Disney+ Premieres
Disney+ adds Chibi Tiny Tales season 8, Locker Diaries: Coven Academy, and CMA Presents Dolly Parton live event.
“October 21: Disney+: CMA Presents I Will Always Love You: A Celebration of Dolly Parton – Streaming Live @ 9 p.m. ET”
What to remember
Disney+ and Hulu add Super Scam Me documentary, Companion thriller, and Phony season 1 to their streaming services this week.
