4 new Netflix documentaries to watch in September

Published Sep 2, 2026, 2:30 PM EDT T.M. Amrita is a writer and tech enthusiast with experience as a news reporter covering technology, artificial intelligence, and gadgets. A journalist at heart, she found a soft spot for technology reporting during her tenure as a reporter at The Hindu Businessline, where she covered topics like the economy, data, and personal finance. She has published more than 250 news stories, tech guides, and opinion articles. Outside of technology, she is a passionate poet and brings her interest in learning new things to her work as a writer. Amrita is also a student of design and interface development, and likes to take on passion projects in her free time. Netflix is bringing a particularly varied lineup of documentaries this September, covering everything from a viral Olympic controversy to the long shadow of 9/11. Some stories revisit major moments in history, while others uncover events most people may have never heard of. If you're planning to add a few documentaries to your watchlist this month, these four upcoming releases are worth keeping an eye on. Here is all you need to know about them and when you can watch them. Untold Raygun: Breaking Badly The story behind one of the Olympics' most viral moments Rachael "Raygun" Gunn became one of the most talked-about athletes at the 2024 Paris Olympics, though probably not for the reason she had hoped. Her unconventional breakdancing performance went viral, sparking an avalanche of memes and questions online about how she qualified for the Olympic stage in the first place. Quiz 8 Questions · Test Your KnowledgeSummer 2026's hottest new documentariesTrivia challenge From Wall Street scandals to pop legends — how much do you know about this summer's must-watch docs? True CrimeMusicSportsHollywoodFinance Begin Paramount+'s The Real Wolf of Wall Street focuses on which convicted fraudster at the center of the Stratton Oakmont scandal? ABernie MadoffBJordan BelfortCIvan BoeskyDFrank DiPascali Correct! Jordan Belfort, the self-styled 'Wolf of Wall Street,' ran Stratton Oakmont and was convicted of fraud and money laundering. The Paramount+ documentary revisits his story beyond what was depicted in Martin Scorsese's famous 2013 film. Not quite. The documentary centers on Jordan Belfort, the notorious stockbroker whose Stratton Oakmont firm bilked investors out of hundreds of millions of dollars. Bernie Madoff and Ivan Boesky were separate high-profile Wall Street criminals. Continue In The Real Wolf of Wall Street, Stratton Oakmont was notorious for using which illegal sales practice to inflate stock prices? AInsider tradingBPonzi schemingCPump and dumpDFront running Correct! Stratton Oakmont used a classic pump-and-dump scheme, artificially inflating the price of penny stocks through aggressive sales tactics before selling their own shares at the peak, leaving investors with near-worthless holdings. Not quite. The firm's signature crime was the pump-and-dump scheme, in which brokers hyped up cheap penny stocks to unsuspecting investors, drove the price up, then sold their own shares for enormous profit. Ponzi schemes and insider trading are distinct types of securities fraud. Continue The Real Wolf of Wall Street documentary on Paramount+ includes testimony from which type of key sources to help reexamine the Stratton Oakmont story? AFictional dramatizations and actorsBSurviving victims, former brokers, and investigatorsCOnly journalists and academicsDExclusively Jordan Belfort himself Correct! The documentary draws on accounts from surviving victims of the fraud, former Stratton Oakmont brokers, and law enforcement investigators, giving a fuller and more grounded picture of the scheme than Belfort's own self-promotional memoir. Not quite. The film incorporates perspectives from victims who lost money, former brokers who worked at the firm, and the investigators who brought it down — offering a counterpoint to the glamorized version of events that Belfort himself has often promoted. Continue HBO Max's Marc by Sofia is a documentary about fashion designer Marc Jacobs directed by which filmmaker? ASofia CoppolaBSofia VergaraCSofia AlaouiDSofia Bohdanowicz Correct! Sofia Coppola, the acclaimed director behind films like Lost in Translation and The Virgin Suicides, directed Marc by Sofia, offering an intimate portrait of her longtime friend and fashion icon Marc Jacobs. Not quite. The documentary is directed by Sofia Coppola, the Oscar-winning filmmaker known for her visually lyrical style. Her personal friendship with Marc Jacobs gave the film an unusually candid, behind-the-scenes quality. Continue Marc by Sofia on HBO Max primarily explores Marc Jacobs through which lens? AA courtroom drama about his legal battlesBAn intimate portrait of his creative process and personal evolutionCA financial history of his fashion empireDA retrospective narrated entirely by celebrity clients Correct! The documentary offers an intimate look at Marc Jacobs' creative process and personal journey, including his struggles with addiction and recovery, his identity, and what drives his singular artistic vision in fashion. Not quite. Rather than focusing on business or legal matters, Marc by Sofia takes a deeply personal approach, exploring Jacobs' inner world, his sobriety journey, and the emotional fuel behind his influential career in fashion. Continue Netflix's Chris & Martina: The Final Set documents the legendary rivalry between Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova. How many times did the two face each other in their careers? A37 timesB60 timesC80 timesD53 times Correct! Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova faced each other an extraordinary 80 times over their careers, making it one of the greatest rivalries in tennis history. The Netflix documentary revisits their competitive and personal relationship as both faced serious health challenges. Not quite. The two icons met a remarkable 80 times in their careers, with Navratilova holding the edge in their head-to-head record. The Netflix doc frames their rivalry through the lens of friendship and mutual support as both women confronted cancer diagnoses. Continue Netflix's Michael Jackson: The Verdict examines public and legal reactions to the allegations against Jackson. What major legal moment does the documentary reference as a turning point in his legacy? AHis 1993 civil settlementBHis 2005 criminal trial acquittalCThe posthumous 2019 release of Leaving NeverlandDA 2001 congressional inquiry into his finances Correct! Jackson's 2005 criminal trial, in which he was acquitted on all counts of child molestation, is a central legal moment the documentary examines. The film explores how that verdict shaped public perception and the ongoing debate about his legacy. Not quite. The documentary focuses heavily on the 2005 criminal trial acquittal as a defining legal moment, while also weighing it against the renewed allegations brought by the 2019 documentary Leaving Neverland and the court of public opinion. Continue Peacock's documentary Lorne is a profile of which legendary television producer? ALorne GreeneBLorne MichaelsCLorne BalfeDLorne Cardinal Correct! Lorne Michaels, the Canadian producer who created Saturday Night Live in 1975 and has shepherded it for nearly five decades, is the subject of Peacock's documentary simply titled Lorne. The film digs into the enigmatic figure behind one of TV's most enduring institutions. Not quite. The Peacock documentary profiles Lorne Michaels, the famously private and influential creator of Saturday Night Live. Despite shaping American comedy for generations, Michaels has rarely spoken openly about himself — making this documentary a rare glimpse behind the curtain. See My Score Challenge CompleteYour Score / 8 Thanks for playing! Try Again As part of Netflix's extensive sports documentary series of films, Untold Raygun: Breaking Badly will revisit the controversy from Gunn's perspective, looking beyond the virality to explore her journey as an academic and competitive breakdancer, as well as the intense public reaction that followed her Olympic debut. The documentary will also examine what happens when a single viral moment begins to overshadow the years of work that came before it. Untold Raygun: Breaking Badly is now streaming. If you are a fan of the Untold series, you're in for a double treat: another installment arrives this month: Untold Mr. T: I Pity The Fool. This documentary will look back at the life and rise of cultural icon Mr. T, going behind his signature look and iconic status as a pop culture icon to explore his life. Turning Point: Generation 9/11 The world was never the same Twenty-five years after the September 11 attacks, Turning Point: Generation 9/11 will look at how the massive tragedy shaped the people who grew up in its wake. Without only revisiting the attacks, the documentary turns the spotlight on the generation(s) whose reality was shaped by the aftermath. The new September movie will explore the lasting impact of 9/11 through personal stories, including children who lost parents in the attacks, journalists whose careers began during the War on Terror, and young people in Afghanistan who experienced the consequences of America's military involvement firsthand. As part of Netflix's Turning Point documentary series, Generation 9/11 looks set to offer a diverse perspective on the defining disaster, featuring stories from orphaned children, War on Terror journalists, young Afghans, and U.S. Marines. Turning Point: Generation 9/11 is now streaming. Teenage Wasteland A high school investigation with consequences Credit: Netflix Teenage Wasteland revisits a curious story from the early 1990s where a group of high school students finds themselves researching something beyond their usual school project. Working with an unconventional teacher, the students uncover a local scandal involving toxic waste and organized crime through a student film, setting off a domino effect. The documentary brings to light the people involved, combining archival footage, interviews, and student diaries to examine the investigation and its aftermath. From filmmakers Jesse Moss and Amanda McBaine, whose previous work includes Boys State, the story offers an interesting perspective on documentary-making and student storytelling. Teenage Wasteland begins streaming on September 4. The Widower: ’Til Death Do Us Part The trail only gets more bloody down the road Credit: Lucas Gouveia/How-To Geek For true crime lovers, here is something to look forward to this month. The Widower: 'Til Death Do Us Part centers around a sprawling investigation involving suspicious deaths and a charming man who repeatedly finds himself at the epicenter of tragedy. The documentary follows a journalist and detective duo as they work through an old trail of evidence connected to this charismatic figure who hides an unsettling pattern of relationships and tragedy. With three decades of history to unpack, The Widower: 'Til Death Do Us Part is shaping up to be one of September's most thrilling releases. The long timeline also gives the investigation plenty of ground to cover and nuances to explain for those who love engrossing themselves in the details. The Widower: 'Til Death Do Us Part begins streaming on September 30. Find new titles beyond the Home page Do you want to stay on top of Netflix's newest releases? You can use Netflix's New and Popular tab to learn about new titles. You can also find specific titles by using Netflix's secret codes and narrow them down by specific genres, subgenres, and tropes. Subscription with ads Yes, $8/month Simultaneous streams Two or four Stream licensed and original programming with a monthly Netflix subscription. Live TV No Price Starting at $8/month