Top 10 Shows And Movies Arriving In September 2025 — What To Watch

What To Stream First This September? 5 Fast Facts You Need

Need To Know

• Lilo & Stitch Hits Disney+ Sept. 3 After Earning $1B Worldwide, Driving mass streaming interest.
• Wednesday S2 Part 2 Drops Sept. 3; Part 1 scored 50M opening-week views on Netflix.
• A24 Titles Friendship and Warfare Stream Early Sept On HBO Max — indie buzz + star power.
• Netflix Streams Live Canelo vs. Crawford Boxing Event Sept. 13 — appointment viewing risk for spoilers.
• Netflix Launches Starry Dramas Black Rabbit (Sept. 18) And House Of Guinness (Sept. 25), shifting prestige TV.

Top 10 Titles That Could Dominate Your September Watchlist

#1 – Lilo & Stitch (Sept. 3, Disney+): The $1B Family Blockbuster You’ll Argue About

Dean Fleischer Camp’s live-action Lilo & Stitch arrives on Disney+ Sept. 3 after grossing $1 billion worldwide — that scale guarantees social chatter. If you loved the original, expect nostalgic hot takes and family streaming spikes; if you hate remakes, you’ll still hear about it. Which side will you defend in the group chat?

#2 – Wednesday Season 2, Part 2 (Sept. 3, Netflix): The Finale Everyone’s Watching For Answers

Part two picks up after a cliffhanger; Part 1 logged 50 million opening-week views for Netflix, so this drop is appointment TV. Fans will be refreshing spoilers and fan theories — you’ll want to watch before feeds spoil the finale.

#3 – Highest 2 Lowest (Sept. 5, Apple TV+): Spike Lee + Denzel, A Festival Hit Lands On Streaming

Spike Lee’s Denzel Washington thriller bowed to Cannes praise and hits Apple TV+ Sept. 5; critics called its third act “sensational.” If prestige crime drama is your crumb trail, this is the must-queue pick for sharp moral dilemmas.

#4 – Friendship (Sept. 5, HBO Max): A24’s Dark Comedy That Took The Spring Box Office By Storm

A24’s Tim Robinson–Paul Rudd comedy grossed $16M domestically and arrives Sept. 5 on HBO Max — expect cult-fan heat and meme-ready scenes. If you like awkward, uncomfortably funny takes, this one rewards rewatching and reaction clips.

#5 – Warfare (Sept. 12, HBO Max): Alex Garland’s Tense Combat Thriller Comes To Streaming

Garland’s real-time combat thriller (ensemble cast) lands Sept. 12 on HBO Max after festival buzz; tension-driven storytelling makes this a late-night binge for thriller fans. Want an adrenaline fix without leaving the couch? This checks that box.

#6 – aka Charlie Sheen (Sept. 10, Netflix): The Two-Part Doc Trending Toward Viral Conversation

Netflix’s two-parter charts Charlie Sheen’s fall and sobriety arc and releases on Sept. 10 — expect sensational interviews and trending debate. If true-crime/celebrity rehab arcs hook you, this will spark reaction threads for days.

#7 – Black Rabbit (Sept. 18, Netflix): Starry Crime Drama With Bateman And Jude Law

Netflix’s new crime drama launches Sept. 18 with Jason Bateman and Jude Law; high-profile casting promises headlines and industry buzz. If you track prestige TV premieres, plan a weekend viewing to stay ahead of critics.

#8 – House Of Guinness (Sept. 25, Netflix): Period Drama From Peaky Blinders Creator Arrives With Pageantry

Steven Knight’s lavish family saga debuts Sept. 25; period dressing and family intrigue mean strong awards-season positioning. If costume drama is your vibe, this is the one to savor slowly.

#9 – Alice In Borderland Season 3 (Sept. 25, Netflix): The Survival Sci‑Fi That Keeps Growing Internationally

Season 3 lands Sept. 25 and continues the high-concept survival games that made the series a global sleeper hit. If you want ambitious genre TV, this season is most likely to spark fan theories and clip culture.

#10 – All Of You (Sept. 26, Apple TV+): Brett Goldstein’s Romance That Might Surprise You

Co-written by Brett Goldstein, this Sept. 26 Apple TV+ romance mixes sharp dialogue with heart; expect bite-sized viral moments and warm-coverage reviews. If you liked Ted Lasso’s emotional center, this could be your next comfort pick.

The Numbers That Shape Your September Watchlist

Why These 10 Drops Will Keep Streaming Feeds Alive — And What To Do Next

These ten releases mix a tentpole blockbuster, festival darlings, prestige TV, and live sports — meaning September will feel like appointment television again. Pick one premiere to watch live (boxing or Wednesday), one A24 title for reaction fodder, and one comfort pick to queue for evenings. Which release will you make a watch-party or meme moment — and who are you dragging with you?

Sources

• https://variety.com/lists/best-movies-streaming-september-2025/
• https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/netflix-september-2025-new-releases-movies-tv-1236356581/
• https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/01/arts/television/movies-tv-shows-september-2025-streaming.html