From action-packed stories to romantic thrillers, it’s time to grab the popcorn.
September is shaping up to be a strong month for screen time, with everything from family-friendly adventures to edge-of-your-seat horror and glossy crime dramas. Whether you’re heading to the cinema for a big-screen fix or settling in for a boxset night at home, here’s what to watch across Netflix, cinemas and streaming platforms this month.
Cinema
How To Rob a Bank: 3 September
Director David Leitch, the filmmaker behind Bullet Train and The Fall Guy, turns his attention to the heist movie with How To Rob a Bank. Nicholas Hoult and Zoë Kravitz lead a crew of tech-savvy bank robbers who broadcast their increasingly daring crimes on social media, inadvertently turning themselves into viral celebrities. Their online notoriety attracts the attention of a veteran FBI agent and a talented software engineer, setting up a contemporary cat-and-mouse thriller built around technology, fame and criminal ambition. The impressive ensemble also features Anna Sawai, Pete Davidson, Rhenzy Feliz, Christian Slater, John C. Reilly and Tati Gabrielle.
By Any Means: 3 September
Historical crime thriller By Any Means brings together an unlikely pairing in 1960s Mississippi. Yahya Abdul-Mateen II stars as a young Black FBI agent tasked with investigating a series of murders targeting civil rights leaders. His investigation forces him into an uneasy alliance with notorious Mafia hitman Gregory Scarpa, played by Mark Wahlberg, as questions of justice, vengeance and institutional failure begin to overlap. Inspired by true events, the film is directed by The Inspection filmmaker Elegance Bratton and written by Sascha Penn. Nicole Beharie, Giancarlo Esposito, Josh Lucas, David Strathairn, Ethan Embry, LisaGay Hamilton and LaChanze round out a strong supporting cast.
Neglected: 3 September
A retirement celebration quickly becomes a nightmare in Neglected, a claustrophobic crime thriller starring Josh Duhamel and Dylan Sprouse. Duhamel plays Detective Shaw, who is called back to the police station on the first day of his retirement when a blood-covered teenager suddenly hands himself in. The young suspect then delivers a horrifying revelation: Shaw’s teenage son has been buried alive, leaving the detective with only a limited amount of time to find him. As the interrogation unfolds, connections to a series of murders begin to emerge and Shaw discovers that his involvement may not be coincidental. Directed by David Lipper, who also appears in the film, Neglected co-stars Til Schweiger, Elena Sanchez and Corbin Pitts.
Practical Magic 2: 10 September
Nearly three decades after Practical Magic became a cult favourite, the Owens sisters are returning. Sandra Bullock reprises her role as Sally Owens alongside Nicole Kidman as Gillian in Practical Magic 2, which once again combines romance, family drama and supernatural mischief. This time, the sisters must confront a dark curse threatening the next generation of their magical family. Susanne Bier directs from a screenplay by Akiva Goldsman, Georgia Pritchett and Kelly Marcel, drawing inspiration from Alice Hoffman’s novel The Book of Magic. Dianne Wiest and Stockard Channing also return, while newcomers include Joey King, Lee Pace, Maisie Williams, Xolo Maridueña and Solly McLeod.
Runner: 10 September
Alan Ritchson and Owen Wilson make an unlikely action pairing in Runner, a fast-paced thriller from director Scott Waugh. Ritchson plays former soldier Hank Malone, who becomes involved in a crucial medical delivery alongside Wilson’s Ben Bishop. What initially appears to be a straightforward mission quickly escalates when the pair become targets of a ruthless cartel, placing them in a race against time to deliver their cargo and save the life of a young girl. The film combines road-movie momentum with gunfights, comedy and survival thrills, with Rodrigo Santoro, Leila George, Peta Sergeant and Kate Box among the supporting cast.
Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom: 10 September
Aardman brings its mischievous flock back to cinemas with Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom, the third feature-length adventure starring the beloved stop-motion character. With Halloween approaching, the residents of Mossy Bottom Farm are preparing for the celebrations until the Farmer accidentally destroys the flock’s prized pumpkin patch. Shaun responds by embracing his inner mad scientist, but his experiments soon spiral out of control. Before long, the Farmer has disappeared, and a mysterious hairy creature is roaming the woods of Mossingham. Steve Cox and Matthew Walker direct the family adventure, with Justin Fletcher returning as the voice of Shaun alongside John Sparkes and Kate Harbour.
The Uprising: 10 September
Paul Greengrass turns to medieval England for The Uprising, an action-driven historical drama inspired by the Peasants’ Revolt of 1381. Andrew Garfield leads an impressive ensemble in a story about ordinary people rising against the rule of the teenage King Richard II as inequality, taxation and political anger push the country towards rebellion. The project provides fertile territory for Greengrass, whose films including United 93, Captain Phillips and the Bourne franchise have often placed individuals inside rapidly escalating political crises. Jamie Bell, Cosmo Jarvis, Thomasin McKenzie, Katherine Waterston, Jonny Lee Miller, Stephen Dillane and Tom Hollander also star.
Resident Evil: 17 September
The Resident Evil movie franchise is being rebooted once again, this time by Barbarian and Weapons filmmaker Zach Cregger. Rather than continuing the previous film series, the new movie tells an original story inspired by the survival-horror spirit of Capcom’s hugely successful video games. Austin Abrams stars as Bryan, a medical courier whose routine delivery becomes a fight for survival when one horrific night descends into chaos. Cregger has indicated that the approach will lean into the tension and immersive horror associated with playing the games rather than the large-scale action that defined some earlier adaptations. Zach Cherry, Kali Reis and Paul Walter Hauser also star.
The Weight: 17 September
Ethan Hawke and Russell Crowe head into the unforgiving American wilderness in The Weight. Set in Oregon during the Great Depression, the period drama follows Samuel Murphy, played by Hawke, a war veteran separated from his young daughter and sentenced to a remote prison camp. Warden Clancy, portrayed by Crowe, offers him an opportunity for early release, but there is a catch. Murphy must join a dangerous group of prisoners and smuggle gold from an isolated mine. What follows is a survival story shaped by greed, betrayal and the lengths a father will go to reunite with his child. Julia Jones, Austin Amelio and Avi Nash co-star.
Series and Streaming
Untold Raygun: Breaking Badly: 1 September (Netflix)
Few moments from the Paris 2024 Olympics generated quite as much conversation as Australian breakdancer Rachael “Raygun” Gunn’s performance. Netflix revisits the viral phenomenon in Untold Raygun: Breaking Badly, charting Gunn’s unlikely journey from academic and competitive breaker to one of the Games’ most discussed figures. The documentary examines what happened after her routine became an overnight meme, triggering global ridicule alongside misinformation and conspiracy theories about how she qualified for the Olympics. Crucially, the film gives Gunn the opportunity to tell the story from her perspective, exploring the personal consequences of suddenly becoming internet-famous for all the wrong reasons.
The Shards: 2 September (Disney+)
Bret Easton Ellis’ provocative novel The Shards receives the television treatment courtesy of executive producer Ryan Murphy. Set amid the wealth and excess of 1980s Los Angeles, the psychological thriller follows Bret, a 17-year-old aspiring writer attending an elite prep school. His carefully controlled world begins to unravel when mysterious newcomer Robert Mallory arrives and a serial killer known as The Trawler stalks the city. Igby Rigney leads the cast as Bret alongside Kaia Gerber, Homer Gere, Hayes Warner, Graham Campbell, Evan Rachel Wood and Wes Bentley. Obsession, privilege and paranoia collide as the distinction between reality and Bret’s imagination becomes increasingly uncertain.
The Gentlemen: 3 September (Netflix)
Guy Ritchie’s The Gentlemen returns for a second season on Netflix, bringing its sharp suits, criminal schemes and dark humour back into play. Set one year after the first season, the story follows Eddie Horniman and Susie Glass as they attempt to expand Bobby Glass’ criminal empire beyond Britain and into Italy. However, questionable decisions from Bobby threaten the operation, forcing Eddie and Susie to decide how far they are willing to go to protect their growing business. Theo James and Kaya Scodelario return alongside Ray Winstone, Daniel Ings, Vinnie Jones and Giancarlo Esposito. New additions include Hugh Bonneville, Benedetta Porcaroli, Michele Morrone, Maya Jama and Chris Eubank Jr.
Earle Meets World: 4 September (Netflix)
TikTok star Alix Earle is swapping vertical videos for television with Netflix reality series Earle Meets World. Having built a vast following through candid “Get Ready with Me” videos and glimpses into her personal life, Earle will now give viewers broader access to the world behind her social media feed. The unscripted series follows the influencer as she balances international travel, friendships and an expanding business empire while navigating life with her blended family. Sister and fellow creator Ashtin Earle will feature prominently alongside Earle’s wider family and friendship group. Rather than simply extending her TikTok presence, the programme promises to explore the less curated and occasionally chaotic moments that rarely reach social media.
Mayday: 4 September (Apple TV)
Apple TV is adding a dose of Cold War chaos with Mayday, an action comedy starring Ryan Reynolds and Kenneth Branagh. Reynolds plays Lieutenant Troy “Assassin” Kelly, a hotshot U.S. Navy pilot sent on a top-secret mission into Russian territory. When the operation goes disastrously wrong, Troy is stranded behind enemy lines and forced to rely on Nikolai Ustinov, a gruff former KGB agent played by Branagh. Their unlikely partnership drives a genre-bending buddy adventure mixing espionage, action and humour. The supporting cast includes Maria Bakalova, Marcin Dorociński and David Morse. Directed by John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein,
The Paper: 9 September (OSN)
The cameras are rolling again at the Toledo Truth Teller as The Paper returns for a second season. Set in the same mockumentary universe as The Office, the comedy follows editor-in-chief Ned Sampson as he attempts to breathe new life into a struggling Midwestern newspaper. Domhnall Gleeson returns as Ned alongside Sabrina Impacciatore, Chelsea Frei, Melvin Gregg, Gbemisola Ikumelo, Alex Edelman, Ramona Young and Tim Key. Oscar Nuñez also reprises his The Office role as Oscar Martinez. Created by Greg Daniels and Michael Koman, the new season promises more newsroom chaos.
Why Did I Get Married Again?: 9 September (Netflix)
Tyler Perry reunites one of his best-known ensembles for Why Did I Get Married Again?, the third instalment in the relationship-focused franchise. This time, Marcus and Angela’s daughter is preparing for her destination wedding, bringing the old friendship group back together after years apart. Predictably, the celebrations soon provide an opportunity to examine their own marriages, mistakes and the examples they have set for their now-grown children. Perry returns alongside Jill Scott, Richard T. Jones, Tasha Smith, Michael Jai White, Lamman Rucker and Sharon Leal, while Taraji P. Henson joins the franchise. Perry once again writes, directs and produces the project, blending romantic comedy with family drama and familiar relationship tensions.
Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story: 17 September (Netflix)
Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan’s Monster anthology turns its attention to its first female subject with Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story. Ella Beatty takes the title role as the Massachusetts woman accused, and later acquitted, of murdering her father and stepmother with an axe in 1892. The eight-part series explores the repression, family tensions and mythology surrounding one of America’s most notorious unsolved crimes. Charlie Hunnam returns to the Monster universe as Lizzie’s father, Andrew Borden, alongside Rebecca Hall as Abby Borden, Billie Lourd as Emma Borden, Vicky Krieps as maid Bridget Sullivan and Jessica Barden as actress Nance O’Neil. Sarah Paulson also joins the cast. Following seasons devoted to Jeffrey Dahmer, the Menendez brothers and Ed Gein, the series lands on Netflix on 17 September 2026.
American Horror Story: 24 September (Disney+)
Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk are returning to familiar territory for the 13th instalment of American Horror Story. The new season brings together one of the anthology’s strongest returning ensembles, including Jessica Lange, Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters, Angela Bassett, Kathy Bates, Emma Roberts, Billie Lourd and Gabourey Sidibe. Familiar characters are also resurfacing, with Constance Langdon, Cordelia Goode, Madison Montgomery, Marie Laveau, Rubber Man, Twisty the Clown and Kai Anderson among those confirmed to appear. Comprised of 13 episodes, the season is designed as a celebration of the franchise’s past while weaving its disparate horrors together.
Dragon Striker: Gorotama Stars: 26 September (Disney+)
Disney’s anime-inspired sporting universe expands with Dragon Striker: Gorotama Stars, a companion series to Dragon Striker. The original animation transports viewers to Asteria, where magic and sport combine through Gorotama, an explosive five-a-side game in which players channel supernatural abilities known as tamas. Gorotama Stars takes a closer look at the players attending the prestigious Kal Asterock academy, breaking down their signature moves, abilities, statistics and match highlights. Featured characters include Knights striker Key Nagatatsu and his powerful dragon tama, midfielder Ameline and her absorption abilities, goalkeeper Ssyelle Tournefeuille, illusion-wielding Odward Stonegarden and jelly-powered stopper Milo Stonegarden.