The calendar has turned from August to September, and that means new movies are heading to Netflix.First up is a documentary about one of the biggest tragedies in American history.Next up is an ensemble drama in the memorable Tyler Perry franchise.
The third movie on the list is based on a popular comedy series that features a cameo from a Hollywood A-lister.The fourth movie is a coming-of-age comedy set in the world of dance.Rounding out the list is a crime thriller about the origins of a notorious American criminal.
The movies on this list are presented in release order in the U.S.Turning Point: Generation 9/11 A moment Americans will never forget In 2001, the United States experienced the deadliest terrorist attack in American history: the September 11 attacks.This year marks the 25th anniversary of 9/11.
It’s one of those rare moments when you remember exactly where you were on the day.I was in school, and I remember parents unexpectedly taking their kids out of school to be with them.explores the day that changed the trajectory of the nation.
The documentary features must-watch interviews with the children of people who lost parents on that fateful day.Furthermore, the documentary gets into the War on Terror, the soldiers who served overseas, and the journalists who covered this polarizing campaign.premieres on September 2.
Netflix Subscription with ads Yes, $8/month Simultaneous streams Two or four Visit Netflix Expand Collapse Tyler Perry's Why Did I Get Married Again? A different stage of love This month, Tyler Perry will reprise his role of Tyler in Written and directed by Perry, is the third film in the franchise, and this time around, the spotlight turns to the younger generation.Several couples from the previous movies—including Terry and Dianne (Sharon Leal), Angela (Tasha Smith) and Marcus (Michael Jai White), Sheila (Jill Scott) and Mike (Richard T.Jones)—convene in Italy for the marriage of Angela's daughter Jasmine (Armani Greer) and Roselyn's (Taraji P.
Henson) son Wesley (Everett Osborne).With a Tyler Perry movie, expect some laughter, romance, and melodrama.premieres on September 9.
Why Did I Get Married Again? PG-13 Romance Comedy Drama Release Date September 9, 2026 Runtime 109 minutes Director Tyler Perry Powered by Expand Collapse Call My Agent! The Movie A famous French comedy about show business becomes a movie might hail from France, but it's the perfect replacement for American fans waiting for the next season of is a satirical show about four agents who run the fictional ASK talent agency.The show satirizes show business, with each episode focusing on an agent and their celebrity client.The beloved French show last released a season in 2020, but in 2026, it returns to Netflix as a feature film, .
In the movie, former agent Andréa (Camille Cottin) has turned into a director, and on the eve of her first movie, the lead actor quits.Andréa must now face the harsh challenges that come with being a director, forcing her to reunite with her old team while fighting for custody of her daughter.has been known to attract major stars to make cameos, and the movie will feature a memorable appearance from George Clooney.
premieres on September 10.Call My Agent! The Movie R Comedy Drama Release Date September 10, 2026 Runtime 117 minutes Director Émilie Noblet Powered by Expand Collapse Best of the Best Dance to the beat What I like about Netflix is how it creates a roster of familiar faces that star in their movies and shows.Maitreyi Ramakrishnan is best known for her role in the delightful Netflix coming-of-age comedy .
Now, Ramakrishnan is all grown up and heads to college in .Childhood friends Maya (Ramakrishnan) and Anjali (Priyanka Kedia) attend UCLA together.To break out of their comfort zones, the two joins UCLA's competitive Bollywood-fusion dance team.
The girls quickly realize that being part of the dance team is a full-time commitment, especially if they want to win the championship.feels like and had a baby, but with a new Bollywood twist.It's a coming-of-age story about friendship, a topic that puts a smile on most faces.
premieres on September 18.Best of the Best PG-13 Comedy Release Date September 18, 2026 Director Lena Khan Writers Hasan Minhaj, Prashanth Venkataramanujam Powered by Expand Collapse Unabomber Making a terrorist Was inspired by Robin Williams' monologue in ? All joking aside, there's more to the story of Ted Kaczynski than the fact that he became a domestic terrorist.In , Jacob Tremblay stars as a younger Kaczynski, who studied mathematics at Harvard.
Side note—I can't believe Tremblay, the superb child actor who starred in is now 19.Folks, we're old! At Harvard, Kaczynski studied under Professor Henry Murray (Russell Crowe) and participated in questionable experiments.Did these experiments play a role in shaping the Unabomber's philosophies? The movie also depicts the manhunt to catch Kaczynski.
The two-timeline approach to a complicated story like Kaczynski's is intriguing, but seeing Tremblay in a more serious role is what has my attention.premieres on September 25.Unabomber R Thriller History Crime Release Date September 25, 2026 Director Janus Metz Writers Nelson Greaves, Sam Chalsen Powered by Expand Collapse More movies and shows to watch Netflix is such a great service for thrillers, and this month, watch two classics: and Elsewhere, check out some of the newest movies on streaming, including on Paramount+ and on Apple TV.
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