Fall’s first streaming wave lands with a punch: Lilo & Stitch arrives after a $1 billion box office, A24 titles jump to HBO Max and Apple TV+, and Netflix rolls out a must-see two-parter. This list curates seven verified September drops (dates, platforms included) so you don’t waste a weekend. If you loved summer blockbusters or indie buzzers, here’s what to queue first — and which title might actually dominate watercooler chatter. Which one will you watch first?
7 Fast Facts About September Streams That Will Change Your Watchlist
- Disney’s Lilo & Stitch Debuts On Disney+ Sept 3 After A $1 Billion Global Run.
- Spike Lee’s Highest 2 Lowest Streams Sept 5 On Apple TV+ After Theatrical Run.
- A24’s Friendship Arrives Sept 5 On HBO Max; Domestic Box Office $16M.
- Alex Garland’s Warfare Hits HBO Max Sept 12 After Festival/Summer Release.
- Shudder’s Dangerous Animals Streams Sept 5 After Cannes Praise.
- Netflix Drops Two-Part Aka Charlie Sheen Doc Sept 10; Interviews Include Jon Cryer.
- Hulu/Apple/Paramount Add Multiple Festival Titles Across Late Sept (platform-specific dates).
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Variety confirms Disney’s live-action Lilo & Stitch — Hollywood’s only $1 billion grosser so far in 2025 — lands on Disney+ Sept 3. If you liked the theatrical spectacle, expect huge family viewing numbers; this is the streaming equivalent of a blockbuster parade, perfect for a lazy Sunday watch with kids or nostalgia seekers.
#2 – Highest 2 Lowest: Spike Lee And Denzel’s NYC Crime Twist Arrives Sept 5
Spike Lee’s New York–set reimagining (starring Denzel Washington) moves from a limited theatrical run to Apple TV+ Sept 5, per Variety. It’s a prestige, director-driven crime drama — if you love moral-thriller intensity, queue this early and debate the finale with friends.
#3 – Friendship’s Dark Laughs Come To HBO Max Sept 5 — Is It Your Next Cult Comedy?
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A24’s Friendship, starring Tim Robinson and Paul Rudd, streams Sept 5 on HBO Max after a strong indie box office ($16M domestic). The film’s black-comedy tone is weirdly addictive; if you like cringe humor with bite, this one deserves a late-night watch.
#4 – Warfare Streams Sept 12 On HBO Max: Real-Time Combat Thriller Demands Your Attention
Alex Garland’s Warfare, now on HBO Max Sept 12, blends real-time tension and an ensemble cast. It’s a high-concept war thriller that’s cinematic in scope but bingeable at home — watch if you want a gripping, edge-of-seat two-hour ride.
#5 – Dangerous Animals On Shudder Sept 5: Cannes’ Shark Shock Arrives To Scare You Silly
Shudder’s Dangerous Animals (Sept 5) earned festival praise for its vicious premise and direction. If horror is your thing, this one’s built to provoke and linger — not for the faint-hearted, but ideal for an adrenaline-fueled movie night.
#6 – Aka Charlie Sheen On Netflix Sept 10: A Two-Part Reckoning You’ll Talk About
Netflix’s two-part doc aka Charlie Sheen drops Sept 10, featuring interviews with talking heads from his past. Expect confessional moments and viral soundbites; if you love celebrity long-reads turned visual, this will dominate conversations for days.
#7 – The Wedding Banquet (Paramount+ Sept 8): A Modern Rom-Com With Cultural Bite
Andrew Ahn’s The Wedding Banquet streams Sept 8 on Paramount+, updating Ang Lee’s classic idea with contemporary stakes and queer romance. It’s an engaging dramedy — perfect for viewers wanting heart plus social commentary.
The Numbers That Show Why These 7 Drops Matter In Sept 2025
| Indicator | Value + Unit | Change/Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Lilo & Stitch Box Office | $1,000,000,000 | Biggest 2025 theatrical-to-stream |
| Friendship Domestic Box Office | $16,000,000 | Strong indie-to-stream pipeline |
| Wednesday S2 Part 1 Opening Views | 50,000,000 views | High serialized streaming draw |
Many Sept drops mix big theatrical hits and festival darlings, expanding streaming variety.
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These seven titles blend spectacle, prestige, horror, and confessional TV — meaning your watchlist will be more divisive (and more conversational) than usual. Plan a family night for Lilo & Stitch, a late-night horror slot for Dangerous Animals, and an appointment viewing for the Charlie Sheen doc. Which one will you start tonight — and who will you tweet about it?
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.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-lists/best-movies-fall-2025-1235385697/
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Jessica Morrison is a seasoned entertainment writer with over a decade of experience covering television, film, and pop culture. After earning a degree in journalism from New York University, she worked as a freelance writer for various entertainment magazines before joining red94.net. Her expertise lies in analyzing television series, from groundbreaking dramas to light-hearted comedies, and she often provides in-depth reviews and industry insights. Outside of writing, Jessica is an avid film buff and enjoys discovering new indie movies at local festivals.