5 new Netflix movies to watch in September

Credit: Lucas Gouveia/How-To Geek Published Sep 1, 2026, 11:00 AM EDT After graduating from Marist University with a degree in communications and journalism, Dan Girolamo has over 10 years of experience writing about entertainment and sports. Dan's work can be seen in various publications, including Digital Trends, SportsCasting, and Tom's Guide. Throughout his career, Dan has interviewed several high-profile filmmakers and creatives, including Brendan Fraser, Jamie Lee Curtis, Caitriona Balfe, Frank Grillo, Miranda Cosgrove, Jai Courtney, Chris Columbus and James Cameron. Dan joins How-To Geek as a Senior Editor. When he's not writing about entertainment, Dan is either watching a movie or praying for the New York Knicks to win a championship. Sign in to your How-To Geek account 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. Turning Point: Generation 9/11 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. Turning Point: Generation 9/11 premieres on September 2. Subscription with ads Yes, $8/month Simultaneous streams Two or four 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 Why Did I Get Married Again? Written and directed by Perry, Why Did I Get Married Again is the third film in the franchise, and this time around, the spotlight turns to the younger generation. Quiz 8 Questions · Test Your KnowledgeNew to Netflix in September 2026Trivia challenge From Hawkins to the Borden house — test how much you know about Netflix's biggest September 2026 arrivals. True CrimeRevivalsMoviesDramaThrillers Begin Which real-life figure is the subject of Netflix's Unabomber movie arriving in September 2026? ATimothy McVeighBTed KaczynskiCEric RudolphDDavid Berkowitz Correct! Ted Kaczynski, known as the Unabomber, conducted a nationwide mail bombing campaign between 1978 and 1995 targeting universities and airlines. He was ultimately caught after his brother recognized his writing style in his published manifesto. Not quite. The Unabomber movie focuses on Ted Kaczynski, the Harvard-educated mathematician who retreated to a Montana cabin and mailed bombs to targets for nearly two decades. His case became one of the most expensive investigations in FBI history. Continue Tyler Perry's Why Did I Get Married Again is a sequel to which 2007 film? AWhy Did I Get Married?BAcrimonyCThe Family That PreysDDaddy's Little Girls Correct! Why Did I Get Married Again picks up the story from Tyler Perry's 2007 ensemble drama Why Did I Get Married?, which followed four couples on an annual retreat dealing with infidelity and relationship struggles. The original film was a major box office success for Perry. Not quite. Why Did I Get Married Again is the sequel to Tyler Perry's 2007 hit Why Did I Get Married?, which starred Janet Jackson and Jill Scott as part of an ensemble navigating marital turmoil. Perry has returned to these beloved characters for the new Netflix installment. Continue Lizzie Borden was famously accused of murdering which family members in 1892? AHer husband and his brotherBHer mother and her uncleCHer father and stepmotherDHer sister and her father Correct! Lizzie Borden was accused of killing her father Andrew Borden and her stepmother Abby Borden in their Fall River, Massachusetts home in August 1892. Despite the gruesome nature of the crime, she was acquitted at trial, and the case has fascinated true crime enthusiasts ever since. Not quite. Lizzie Borden stood trial for the axe murders of her father, Andrew Borden, and her stepmother, Abby Borden, in Fall River, Massachusetts. Though she was acquitted, the case inspired one of history's most enduring nursery rhymes and countless retellings, including Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story. Continue Call My Agent is a critically acclaimed workplace comedy-drama originally produced in which country? AItalyBSpainCFranceDBelgium Correct! Call My Agent, known in French as Dix pour cent, is a French series set inside a Parisian talent agency. It ran for four seasons and became a major international hit on Netflix, even inspiring official remakes in the UK, India, and Italy. Not quite. Call My Agent originated in France under the title Dix pour cent, meaning 'ten percent' — a nod to the standard agent's commission. The show's blend of workplace comedy and celebrity cameos made it a global sensation, and Call My Agent The Movie brings the beloved cast back together. Continue A Different World, which is being revived for Netflix, was originally a spin-off of which classic sitcom? AFamily MattersBThe Fresh Prince of Bel-AirCLiving SingleDThe Cosby Show Correct! A Different World debuted in 1987 as a spin-off of The Cosby Show, following Denise Huxtable as she attended the fictional Hillman College. The show became a cultural landmark in its own right, tackling race, identity, and social justice during its six-season run. Not quite. A Different World began as a spin-off of The Cosby Show, originally centered on Lisa Bonet's character Denise Huxtable. After Bonet's departure, the show found its true identity under producer Debbie Allen, becoming a celebrated portrait of Black college life that ran until 1993. Continue Guy Ritchie's The Gentlemen TV series, which arrives on Netflix in September 2026, is based on his 2019 film of the same name. Which streaming service originally aired the show's first season? AHBO MaxBNetflixCAmazon Prime VideoDDisney+ Correct! The Gentlemen TV series first aired on Netflix in 2024, where it became a massive global hit. The show expanded on Ritchie's film universe with a new cast led by Theo James as an aristocrat who inherits a marijuana empire hidden beneath his family's estate. Not quite. The first season of Guy Ritchie's The Gentlemen was actually a Netflix original that debuted in early 2024 to strong viewership numbers. The show transplanted Ritchie's stylish crime aesthetic to the English countryside with an entirely new story connected to the film's world. Continue Stranger Things: Tales from '85 is described as a spinoff anthology set in which fictional Indiana town from the original series? ALakeviewBHawkinsCMillfieldDCastle Rock Correct! The original Stranger Things is set in Hawkins, Indiana, a small town sitting atop a terrifying interdimensional gateway known as the Upside Down. Tales from '85 returns to Hawkins to explore new stories set within the same supernatural universe, set one year after Stranger Things 4. Not quite. Hawkins, Indiana is the iconic fictional setting of Stranger Things and serves as the backdrop for the spinoff Tales from '85. The town became synonymous with 1980s nostalgia, government conspiracy, and Demogorgon attacks over the course of the original series. Continue Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story is part of Netflix's Monster anthology franchise. Which real-life killer was the subject of the first Monster installment in 2022? AJohn Wayne GacyBTed BundyCJeffrey DahmerDRichard Ramirez Correct! Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story premiered on Netflix in September 2022, starring Evan Peters as the Milwaukee serial killer who murdered 17 victims between 1978 and 1991. The series became one of Netflix's most-watched shows ever, sparking widespread debate about the ethics of true crime dramatizations. Not quite. The Monster anthology launched with Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story in 2022, which starred Evan Peters and was created by Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan. The show's enormous success led Netflix to expand the anthology, with Lizzie Borden becoming a subject in the September 2026 installment. See My Score Challenge CompleteYour Score / 8 Thanks for playing! Try Again 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. Why Did I Get Married Again? premieres on September 9. Why Did I Get Married Again? Release Date September 9, 2026 Runtime 109 minutes Director Tyler Perry Call My Agent! The Movie A famous French comedy about show business becomes a movie Call My Agent! might hail from France, but it's the perfect replacement for American fans waiting for the next season of The Studio. Call My Agent! 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, Call My Agent! The Movie. 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. Call My Agent! has been known to attract major stars to make cameos, and the movie will feature a memorable appearance from George Clooney. Call My Agent! The Movie premieres on September 10. Call My Agent! The Movie Release Date September 10, 2026 Runtime 117 minutes Director Émilie Noblet 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 Never Have I Ever. Now, Ramakrishnan is all grown up and heads to college in Best of the Best. 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. Best of the Best feels like Step Up and Pitch Perfect 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. ​​​​​​​ Best of the Best premieres on September 18. Best of the Best Release Date September 18, 2026 Director Lena Khan Writers Hasan Minhaj, Prashanth Venkataramanujam Unabomber Making a terrorist ​​​​​​​ Was Unabomber inspired by Robin Williams' monologue in Good Will Hunting? All joking aside, there's more to the story of Ted Kaczynski than the fact that he became a domestic terrorist. In Unabomber, 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 Room, 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. Unabomber premieres on September 25. Unabomber Release Date September 25, 2026 Director Janus Metz Writers Nelson Greaves, Sam Chalsen More movies and shows to watch Netflix is such a great service for thrillers, and this month, watch two classics: Nightcrawler and The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. Elsewhere, check out some of the newest movies on streaming, including Scary Movie on Paramount+ and Mayday on Apple TV.