In September, there’s an abundance of chilling cinema experiences on the big screen and spine-tingling television premieres, with a busy schedule to boot. Over this period, nine movies are set to debut in U.S. theaters, while three TV shows will release new episodes, specials, or even full seasons, all ranging from September 3 to September 26.
You can find the titles along with their U.S. release dates, streaming platforms, main creative teams, and quick plot summaries below. Use this guide to help you manage your watchlist and stay organized during this particularly packed month. Enjoy planning your viewing schedule!
‘Wednesday’ (2022– )
In Netflix on September 3, you’ll find the second part of season 2. Filming shifted to Ireland for this season, taking place at Ashford Studios and various locations across County Wicklow, Dublin, and Offaly. Alfred Gough and Miles Millar remain as executive producers, with Tim Burton returning as director alongside other familiar faces. Jenna Ortega is the lead actor, joined by Catherine Zeta-Jones, Luis Guzmán, Emma Myers, Hunter Doohan, Joy Sunday, and Isaac Ordonez. Additionally, Steve Buscemi joins the cast as the principal of Nevermore, along with other newcomers.
This summer and fall, Netflix will release Season 2 of the show in two instalments: the first half in summer, followed by the second, final part with episodes 5-8 in early fall. The storylines will continue seamlessly from where Part 1 left off, featuring a larger presence of the Addams family, and new antagonists and allies emerging as Nevermore Academy approaches its academic year’s end.
‘The Conjuring: Last Rites’ (2025)
The latest installment of the franchise will hit U.S. cinemas and IMAX screens on September 5, distributed by Warner Bros. and New Line. Directed by Michael Chaves, Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson reprise their roles as Lorraine and Ed Warren. Joining them are Mia Tomlinson portraying Judy Warren, Ben Hardy as Tony Spera, Steve Coulter as Father Gordon, along with Rebecca Calder, Elliot Cowan, Kíla Lord Cassidy, Beau Gadsdon, John Brotherton, and Shannon Kook.
This chapter delves into the Smurl family’s story, which unfolded in West Pittston, Pennsylvania, during the mid-80s. The movie carries an R rating for its depiction of intense fear and graphic violence, with a runtime of approximately two hours and fifteen minutes. Its worldwide release commences earlier in the week, and initially, it will only be screened in North American cinemas upon launch.
‘The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon’ (2023– )
The third season of the show will debut on AMC and AMC+ on September 7th at 9:00 PM Eastern Time. This time, the story moves from France to Spain, with shooting taking place in Madrid and notable locations such as Belchite. David Zabel is back as the show’s producer, while episodes are directed by established directors from the franchise.
I’m excited to be part of the story as we follow Daryl and Carol, played by Norman Reedus and Melissa McBride respectively, in the ongoing European arc. AMC has confirmed that this will be a four-season journey, with the fourth and final season on the horizon. This new installment promises to lead us towards an epic conclusion while delving deeper into the Spanish survivor groups we’ve encountered this year and introducing fresh locations for our characters to explore.
‘The Long Walk’ (2025)
On September 12, Lionsgate will premiere the theater adaptation that Francis Lawrence directs. This movie is scripted by JT Mollner, who based it on the novel published under Richard Bachman, the pen name of Stephen King. The film has an R rating and runs approximately one hour and forty-eight minutes.
The narrative focuses on an annual competition, in which a hundred teenage boys are required to maintain a consistent speed to avoid immediate punishment. The ensemble includes Cooper Hoffman, David Jonsson, Garrett Wareing, Mark Hamill, Judy Greer, Charlie Plummer, Roman Griffin Davis, and Tut Nyuot. Francis Lawrence, Roy Lee, Cameron MacConomy, and Steven Schneider serve as the producers for this production.
‘Rabbit Trap’ (2025)
beginning on September 12, Magnolia Pictures starts the screening of the movie, initially launched in a restricted theater setup following its midnight debut at Sundance in January; Bryn Chainey is responsible for both writing and directing the film, with Dev Patel and Rosy McEwen taking lead roles, while Jade Croot plays a significant part. The production companies involved include SpectreVision, Bankside Films, Align, and Mad As Birds.
1970s Wales serves as the picturesque backdrop for this tale about a couple of musicians, bound by matrimony and music, whose recording sessions seem to disrupt the local legends connected to the mystical Tylwyth Teg fairy circles. The production boasts original tunes by Lucrecia Dalt, visually captivating cinematography from Andreas Johannessen, sound design by Graham Reznick, and Brent Kiser overseeing it all as supervising sound editor.
‘Traumatika’ (2025)
Saban Films schedules a limited U.S. premiere for the movie on September 12. Directed and co-written by Pierre Tsigaridis along with Maxime Rançon, it stars Rebekah Kennedy, Emily Goss, Ranen Navat, AJ Bowen, Sean O’Bryan, Susan Gayle Watts, and Sean Whalen. The film lasts approximately 81 minutes.
In 2024, the movie first appeared at various film festivals dedicated to its genre. The plot revolves around a boy who starts experiencing his night terrors in the real world, coinciding with his mother exhibiting signs of being possessed by a demonic entity. Some materials of this release do not carry an age rating from the MPA, while it seems there will be a limited release in select markets for theater screenings.
‘The Jester 2’ (2025)
In simpler terms, the follow-up is scheduled for a two-day screening as part of a Fathom event in cinemas on September 15 and September 16. This event is in collaboration with Dread. Colin Krawchuk takes up directorial duties, and the running time is approximately two hours, but may vary depending on the specific listings for each venue.
On the eerie backdrop of Halloween, I find myself immersed in a thrilling tale where I, a teen magician named Max, confront the elusive supernatural jester. This unique experience comes packed with an exclusive sneak peek behind the scenes, featuring cast interviews and raw production footage that is only available during this special, limited-time showing.
‘HIM’ (2025)
On September 19, a horror film produced by Monkeypaw Productions under Universal’s distribution is set to hit theaters. Justin Tipping serves as the director for this project, with a screenplay co-written by Zack Akers, Skip Bronkie, and himself. The film boasts Marlon Wayans portraying an aging football star, while Tyriq Withers plays the talented newcomer invited to train at a secluded facility. Supporting roles are filled by Julia Fox, Tim Heidecker, and Jim Jefferies. Bobby Krlic provides the musical score, and Kira Kelly takes on cinematography duties. The film is approximately ninety-six minutes long.
In the storyline, a promising athlete undergoes recovery from a severe head wound, receiving guidance from his idol in an enclosed environment focusing on influence and excellence, which is depicted in a movie produced by Jordan Peele, Win Rosenfeld, Ian Cooper, and Jamal Watson under their production house Monkeypaw. The film will initially be screened exclusively in theaters upon its release.
‘Dirty Boy’ (2025)
On September 19, U.S. cinemas will have a limited screening, following an earlier theatrical release in the U.K. this month. Making his feature film directorial debut is Doug Rao, who has assembled a talented cast that includes Stan Steinbichler, Susie Porter, Honor Gillies, and Graham McTavish. The movie was shown at the Raindance Film Festival, garnering numerous nominations, and it runs for approximately one hour and thirty-eight minutes.
The narrative revolves around Isaac, a man secluded due to his upbringing in a restrictive religious sect. He starts to suspect that the cult’s leaders are falsely accusing him of committing sacrificial killings. The story unfolds amidst picturesque mountain landscapes, boasting production backing from companies involved in the film’s festival screenings and subsequent theater releases.
‘Compulsion’ (2025)
On September 19, Neil Marshall’s latest thriller, produced by Saban Films, will be screened in select American theaters as well as made available digitally. Marshall shares directing duties with Charlotte Kirk, who also co-writes the script, and stars alongside Anna-Maria Sieklucka, Zach McGowan, Cinzia Monreale, and Giulia Gorietti. The film carries an R rating due to explicit sexual content, nudity, disturbing visuals, strong language, brief drug use, and intense bloody violence. It runs approximately one hour and forty-five minutes in length.
In the island nation of Malta, the plot unfolds around two female protagonists who find themselves entangled in a series of murders that initiate at a stepfather’s beachfront villa. The film was filmed on location throughout Malta and initially showcased at various film festivals before ultimately securing both cinema and video-on-demand distribution for a simultaneous release.
‘Haunted Hotel’ (2025– )
The horror comedy series for adults, produced by animation studio Titmouse, debuts on Netflix on September 19 with a complete season of ten episodes. Matt Roller is the creator and showrunner, while Dan Harmon, Chris McKenna, Steve Levy also serve as executive producers. The voice cast includes Will Forte as Nathan, Eliza Coupe as Katherine, Skyler Gisondo as Ben, Natalie Palamides as Esther, and Jimmi Simpson as Abaddon.
The series revolves around a single mother who unexpectedly inherits a hotel, Undervale, which turns out to be haunted. Surprisingly, her long-lost brother reappears as a ghost and assists her. Each episode lasts approximately 30 minutes and the show combines supernatural mischief with a family comedy atmosphere.
‘The Strangers: Chapter 2’ (2025)
On September 26, Lionsgate releases the sequel following its debut at Fantastic Fest earlier in the month. Renny Harlin is the director for this installment, with Madelaine Petsch reprising her role as Maya. Gabriel Basso and Ema Horvath are among the prominent actors in the cast. The movie runs approximately ninety-eight minutes long and picks up the narrative right where the last chapter left off.
The new trilogy was filmed consecutively in Slovakia, where this part resumes Maya’s confrontation with her masked adversaries yet again. In the United States, distribution will be handled by Lionsgate and it will premiere exclusively in cinemas.
Why not start a conversation by mentioning the TV show or movie you’re considering watching initially, so other enthusiasts can chime in with their choices too and compile an exciting lineup for September!
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