# 7 Must-See Movies In Theaters This Month That Are Probably Not On Your Radar

> Black, Asian, and Latin films dominate October's theater releases, offering diverse stories you might miss.
- Title: 7 Must-See Movies In Theaters This Month That Are Probably…
- Summary: Black, Asian, and Latin films dominate October's theater releases, offering diverse stories you might miss. Black, Asian, Indigenous, and Latin stories are…
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- Source: BuzzFeed — https://buzzfeed.com/ravenishak/black-asian-and-latin-movies-to-watch-october-2026
- Published: 2026-10-15T20:35:55+00:00
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- Topics: black movies, asian movies, latin movies, theater releases, october 2026, diverse films, movie reviews, buzzfeed, entertainment, culture
## Your Mother
Your Mother is a Muslim hitman film starring Mahershala Ali and John Cho, released in theaters now.

> Director Bassam Tariq and Mahershala were originally supposed to create Marvel's Blade reboot.
## Forgotten Island
Forgotten Island features Filipino culture and references, released in theaters now.

> It's a movie that's filled from beginning to end with filipino culture and references.
## Pan's Labyrinth
Pan's Labyrinth is a 1944 film about a child escaping fascism, released in theaters now.

> This film is what put mexican director guillermo del toro on the american entertainment map.
## Street Fighter
Street Fighter releases October 16 with Japanese American director Kitao Sakurai.

> Campy and action-focused, street fighter centers more on its characters and video game lore.
## La Bola Negra
La Bola Negra releases in New York City and Los Angeles on October 16.

> Based on the reviews, it's already being talked about as one of the year's best films.
## Klara and the Sun
Klara and the Sun is a drama based on Kazuo Ishiguro's novel, releasing October 23.

> Māori director taika waititi has adapted multiple books into films throughout his career.
## Spirited Away
Spirited Away is a Studio Ghibli film about spirits and family, releasing October 17.

> If you don't know, studio ghibli films are highly celebrated for a reason.
## Key takeaway

Black, Asian, Indigenous, and Latin stories are taking center stage in October's theater releases with new and re-releases.