What’s Worth Streaming in September 2025: Top Picks on Netflix, Hulu, Max, Disney+, Prime Video, and More
Los Angeles, CA – August 31, 2025
As summer fades and fall TV heats up, September 2025 delivers a stellar lineup of must-watch content across major streaming platforms. From the long-awaited conclusion of Netflix’s Wednesday Season 2 to Hulu’s mob-infused Only Murders in the Building Season 5, there’s something for every mood—be it binge-worthy thrillers, cozy romances, or family-friendly animations. We’ve curated the best new releases and returning favorites, focusing on highly anticipated titles with strong buzz from critics and audiences. Whether you’re craving horror, comedy, or drama, these picks will keep your queue packed. Below, find our top recommendations by service, plus full calendars for easy planning.
Netflix: A Mix of Thrillers, Rom-Coms, and Returning Favorites
Netflix’s September slate is packed with originals and licensed hits, blending high-stakes action with heartfelt stories. Highlights include the final episodes of Wednesday Season 2 and the intense Alice in Borderland Season 3.
Top Picks:
- Wednesday Season 2 Part 2 (Sept. 3): Jenna Ortega returns as the sharp-witted Addams teen, unraveling more mysteries at Nevermore Academy. With Enid’s fate hanging in the balance and a zombie twist, this four-episode drop ties up Season 2’s cliffhanger. Critics praise its gothic charm and Ortega’s star power—perfect for fans of dark fantasy. (RT: 92%)
- Black Rabbit (Limited Series, Sept. 18): Jude Law and Jason Bateman star as estranged brothers in this tense crime thriller set in New York. Law’s restaurateur faces chaos when Bateman’s character returns, blending family drama with high-stakes intrigue. Early reviews call it “gripping and unpredictable.”
- Alice in Borderland Season 3 (Sept. 25): The survival thriller returns with Arisu and Usagi facing deadlier games. Based on the manga, it’s a pulse-pounding ride of strategy and twists—ideal for Squid Game fans. (RT: 89%)
- The Wrong Paris (Sept. 12): Miranda Cosgrove stars in this rom-com about an aspiring artist mistaking Paris, Texas, for France on a dating show. Lighthearted and funny, it’s a fresh take on mistaken identities.
- House of Guinness (Sept. 25): Anthony Hopkins leads this drama about the iconic beer family’s rise and fall. Rich in history and drama, it’s a must for period piece lovers.
Full Netflix Calendar:
- Sept. 1: 8 Mile, The Amazing Spider-Man (1 & 2), Billy Madison
- Sept. 4: Countdown: Canelo v Crawford (docuseries), Pokémon Concierge S1 Pt. 2
- Sept. 5: Inspector Zende (film)
- Sept. 7: Love Con Revenge (docuseries)
- Sept. 8: The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity (anime)
- Sept. 9: Stolen: Heist of the Century (doc), Daddy’s Home (1 & 2)
- Sept. 10: aka Charlie Sheen (doc), The Dead Girls, Love Is Blind: Brazil S5, Love Is Blind: France
- Sept. 11: Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret, Diary of a Ditched Girl, Kontrabida Academy, Tyler Perry’s Beauty in Black S2, Wolf King S2
- Sept. 12: Beauty and the Bester (doc), Maledictions, Ratu Ratu Queens, The Wrong Paris, You and Everything Else
- Sept. 13: Canelo Álvarez vs. Terence Crawford (live event)
- Sept. 14: Ancient Aliens S11, Moving On
- Sept. 15: Call the Midwife S14, Nashville S1-6, S.W.A.T. S8
- Sept. 17: 1670 S2, Matchroom: The Greatest Showmen, Next Gen Chef
- Sept. 18: Black Rabbit, Platonic: Blue Moon Hotel, Same Day with Someone
- Sept. 19: Billionaires’ Bunker, Cobweb, Haunted Hotel, She Said Maybe
- Sept. 22: Blippi’s Job Show S2
- Sept. 23: Cristela Alonzo: Upper Classy (special)
- Sept. 25: Alice in Borderland S3, House of Guinness, Wayward
- Sept. 26: Ángela, French Lover, Pokémon Horizons S2 Pt. 4, Ruth & Boaz
- Sept. 28: 10 Things I Hate About You, Idiocracy, Sweet Home Alabama
- Sept. 30: Earthquake: Joke Telling Business (special), Interview with the Vampire S2, Nightmares of Nature: Cabin in the Woods
Hulu: Murder Mysteries, Rom-Coms, and Family Fun
Hulu shines with cozy fall vibes, led by Only Murders in the Building S5 and the football comedy Chad Powers. It’s a great mix of originals and next-day network episodes.
Top Picks:
- Only Murders in the Building Season 5 (Sept. 9): Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez investigate the Arconia doorman’s murder, tangled in mob intrigue. With Meryl Streep back and guests like Renée Zellweger, it’s witty and twisty. (RT: 95%)
- Chad Powers (Sept. 30): Glen Powell stars as a disgraced QB disguising himself for college ball. This football comedy blends sports drama with laughs—perfect for fall.
- Futurama Season 13 (Sept. 15): The sci-fi animated classic returns with 10 bingeable episodes of absurd humor. A treat for long-time fans.
- Swiped (Sept. 19): Lily James as Bumble founder Whitney Wolfe Herd in this dating app biopic. Empowering and timely.
- The Man in My Basement (Sept. 26): Corey Hawkins and Willem Dafoe in a tense thriller based on Walter Mosley’s novel. Atmospheric and gripping.
Full Hulu Calendar:
- Sept. 1: America’s Next Top Model S16, The Bob’s Burgers Movie, Call Me By Your Name, Clueless
- Sept. 5: Memphis to the Mountain (docuseries), Ballpark Blast!, I Love You, Beth Cooper, LOL Live with Brandi Denise, O Brother, Where Art Thou?, Parental Guidance, Sacramento, There’s Something About Mary
- Sept. 9: Only Murders in the Building S5 (3 eps), Jeopardy! S42, Wheel of Fortune S43, Sister Midnight, Uncle Drew
- Sept. 10: Tempest (3 eps), Court Cam S6, I Survived… S5, Oceanfront Property Hunt S1, Alone: An Inside Look, Disappearance at Clifton Hill, Color Out of Space, The Man Who Killed Hitler and Then the Bigfoot, Paradise Hills, Settlers, The Square, Swallow, Werewolves Within, Would You Rather?, The Rental
- Sept. 11: Himouto! Umaru-chan S1, Insomniacs After School S1, Dead Poets Society, Drumline, I Don’t Understand You
- Sept. 15: Tracker S2, Botched Bariatrics S1, Death by Fame S3, Murder Under the Friday Night Lights S4, The OceanGate Disaster S1
- Sept. 16: Reasonable Doubt S3, Food Wars! The Second Plate S1, I Survived… S9, Alone, Fugitive Hunters Mexico
- Sept. 19: Swiped (film)
- Sept. 23: Valiant One
- Sept. 24: Doc S2, The Lowdown (2 eps), Murder in a Small Town S2
- Sept. 26: The Most Heretical Last Boss Queen S1, The Man in My Basement, Ghostbusters: Answer the Call
- Sept. 30: Bloody Axe Wound, Chad Powers (2 eps)
Max (HBO): Crime Dramas, A24 Films, and Documentaries
Max delivers prestige TV with Task and A24 gems like Friendship. It’s ideal for quality over quantity.
Top Picks:
- Task (Sept. 7): Mark Ruffalo leads this Mare of Easttown creator’s crime drama about an FBI task force hunting violent robbers. Tense and character-driven. (RT: 91%)
- Friendship (Sept. 5): Tim Robinson and Paul Rudd in this A24 dark comedy about obsessive neighbors. Cringe-humor gold. (RT: 88%)
- Warfare (Sept. 12): Alex Garland’s intense war thriller with Joseph Quinn and Will Poulter. Gripping and realistic. (RT: 93%)
- Seen & Heard: The History of Black Television (Sept. 9): Two-part doc on Black TV’s evolution. Insightful and essential viewing.
- Peacemaker Season 2 (Ongoing): John Cena returns in James Gunn’s DC comedy-action series. Fun and chaotic.
Full Max Calendar:
- Sept. 1: Mr. District Attorney, The Last Wright S1, Beachfront Bargain Hunt Renovation S11, Bugs Bunny Builders S2F, Friendship, House Hunters International V9 S204, Live Aid: When Rock ‘n’ Roll Took On The World, Most Wanted: Teen Hacker, My Lottery Dream Home S17
- Sept. 4: Billionaire Boys Club, The Last Wright S1
- Sept. 5: Maneet’s Eats S1
- Sept. 7: Magnolia Table: At The Farm S1, Task, We Baby Bears S2D, Have I Got News For You S3
- Sept. 9: 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way S7, Contraband: Seized at the Border S7, Seen & Heard: The History of Black Television
- Sept. 10: The Tech Bro Murders
- Sept. 11: Dylan’s Playtime Adventures S1C, Flipping 101 with Tarek El Moussa S3B
- Sept. 12: 100 Day Dream Home S7, Built in the Bronx, Truck Dynasty S1, Warfare
- Sept. 15: Signs of a Psychopath S10, Truck U S21
- Sept. 16: Chopped V4 S62, Halloween Baking Championship S11
- Sept. 18: Bea’s Block S1D, Destruction Decoded S1, Sin City Rehab S1, Who Killed Our Daughter?
- Sept. 20: Scariest House in America S2
- Sept. 21: Greatest Mysteries Ever S2
- Sept. 22: Halloween Wars S15
- Sept. 23: American Prince: JFK Jr., The Kim Kardashian Heist S1, Seeking Sister Wife S6, The Devil Is Busy, The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper: Sports Betting
- Sept. 24: Hustlers Gamblers Crooks S2
- Sept. 25: Help! I Wrecked My House S5, On The Case with Paula Zahn S28, Jesse & Joy: Lo que nunca dijimos S1
- Sept. 26: Quiet In Class, The Graft S1
- Sept. 27: 90 Day Diaries S7, Ready to Love S10
- Sept. 29: Sister Wives S20, Two Guys Garage S24, Women Wearing Shoulder Pads: English Dub
- Sept. 30: Eva Longoria: Searching For Spain, Good Cop/Bad Cop S1, My Happy Place, Prime Minister
Disney+: Family Adventures and Marvel Updates
Disney+ focuses on family-friendly content, with Lilo & Stitch live-action and Marvel spin-offs.
Top Picks:
- Lilo & Stitch (Live-Action, Sept. 3): The beloved animated classic gets a live-action reboot with Maia Kealoha as Lilo. Heartwarming and fun for all ages.
- Marvel Zombies (Limited Series, Sept. 24): Animated undead Marvel heroes in a horror twist. Gory and thrilling for comic fans.
- Project Runway S21 (Ongoing): Fashion competition with new challenges. Creative and inspiring.
Full Disney+ Calendar:
- Sept. 3: Lilo & Stitch (live-action)
- Sept. 7: Project Runway S21 Ep. 7
- Sept. 24: Marvel Zombies (limited series)
- Sept. 25: Random Rings: Shorts S4
Prime Video: Sports, Thrillers, and Romances
Prime Video leans into action and drama, with Gen V S2 and football tie-ins.
Top Picks:
- Gen V Season 2 (Sept. 17): The Boys spin-off returns with more supe chaos at God U. Bloody, satirical fun. (RT: 94%)
- The Girlfriend (Sept. 10): Olivia Cooke in a twisty thriller about obsession. Tense and unpredictable.
- The Runarounds (Sept. 1): YA music drama about post-grad friends forming a band. Catchy and relatable.
Full Prime Video Calendar:
- Sept. 1: The Runarounds S1
- Sept. 10: The Girlfriend
- Sept. 17: Gen V S2
- Sept. 24: Hotel Costiera S1
- Ongoing: NFL Thursday Night Football
Other Services: Quick Highlights
- Peacock: The Paper (Sept. 4, The Office spin-off), Botched Presents: Plastic Surgery Rewind S1 finale (Sept. 3), Ninjago Dragons Rising S3 (Sept. 4).
- Paramount+: Tulsa King S3 (Sept. 21), A Grammy Salute to Earth, Wind & Fire (Sept. 13).
- Apple TV+: Slow Horses S5 (Sept. 24), The Savant (Sept. 26, Jessica Chastain thriller).
In conclusion, September 2025 is a streaming goldmine, with Wednesday S2 Pt. 2 and Only Murders S5 leading the pack for binge-worthy drama. The takeaway? Prioritize originals like Black Rabbit and Task for fresh stories—mix in family picks like Lilo & Stitch for balanced viewing. Happy streaming!