These are the new shows and movies I’m pumped to stream in September
These are the new shows and movies I’m pumped to stream in September
A deadpan teen icon, a new comedy from ‘The Office’ crew, and the best amateur sleuths on TV… September’s gonna be fun.
September’s stacked. We’ve got a few massive releases hitting streaming — including the return of what’s probably my favorite show on TV right now, and a spin-off to one of my favorite shows of all time. There’s crime, comedy, mystery, and even a little chaos on the Italian coast. Hulu is bringing back its all-star trio for more murder-solving mayhem, Netflix is dropping the second half of its gothic teen hit, and Apple TV+ has Jessica Chastain diving into dark web conspiracies. If you’re looking for one great thing to watch on every streamer this month, here’s what I’ve got my eye on.
Top title on each streamer for the month of September 2025:
‘Lilo & Stitch’ | Movie | Disney+
Some of the funniest times Tara and I have had in theaters this year have actually been watching kids’ movies. I missed the live-action remake of “Lilo & Stitch” when it was in theaters, but I can’t wait to finally catch it on Disney+. Premiering Wednesday, Sept. 3, the movie reimagines the classic story of a lonely girl in Hawai‘i who adopts Stitch, an alien “puppy” that turns her world upside down in the best possible way. Between the chaos, comedy, and that core theme of family, this feels like a perfect Disney+ night.
Lilo & Stitch
The wildly funny and touching story of a lonely Hawaiian girl and the fugitive alien who helps to mend her broken family.
‘Friendship’ | Movie | HBO Max
When “Friendship” had its tiny theatrical release, Tara and I were hunting for a screening but never found one. So I’m pretty fired up that it’s landing on HBO Max Friday, Sept. 5. This A24 comedy follows Craig (Tim Robinson), a dad in the suburbs who gets a little too wrapped up in bonding with his magnetic new neighbor, played by Paul Rudd. The setup sounds simple, but it quickly veers into obsession and the kind of messy, uncomfortable comedy that A24 nails. I’m a sucker for a great best-friend comedy, and then when you throw Paul Rudd into the mix? Yeah, I’m all in.
Friendship
Suburban dad Craig falls hard for his charismatic new neighbor Austin, and his attempts to make an adult male friend threatens to ruin both of their lives.
‘The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon’ Season 3 | Series | AMC+
“The Walking Dead” has spawned a whole franchise that, much like the zombies, just refuses to die — and honestly, that’s a good thing. The stories keep finding new life, and they’re still powerful. “The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon” Season 3 premieres Sunday, Sept. 7 on AMC+ and follows Norman Reedus and Melissa McBride as Daryl and Carol fight to make it home. Watching how the Walker apocalypse reshapes each place they pass through gives this spin-off a fresh angle, and it proves why this franchise still has its bite after all these years.
The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon
After washing ashore in France, Daryl struggles to piece together how he got there and why, as he navigates a fractured, walker-infested landscape to find his way home. During his journey, Daryl has to protect a young boy, Laurent, who is seen as a messiah, while facing new, dangerous walker variants and the “Power of the Living” paramilitary group, as the connections he forms along the way complicate his plan to return home.
‘The Paper’ | Series | Peacock
“The Office” is one of my favorite shows of all time, so I’ll be honest — I’m a little nervous for “The Paper.” The trailer had me panicked for a second, but I’m going to give it a real shot when it premieres Thursday, Sept. 4 on Peacock. From the same documentary crew that brought us “The Office,” this new series follows a Midwestern newspaper trying to stay alive, with Domhnall Gleeson leading the way. If the show can capture even one-tenth of the magic of “The Office,” that’s a win in my book.
The Paper
The documentary crew that immortalized Dunder Mifflin’s Scranton branch is in search of a new subject when they discover a historic Toledo newspaper, The Truth Teller, and the eager publisher trying to revive it.
‘The Savant’ | Series | Apple TV+
Jessica Chastain is going undercover to take down online hate groups? Yeah, I’m watching that. “The Savant” is based on a real Cosmopolitan article and follows her as she tracks down domestic extremists before they act. It’s only eight episodes, but it looks intense — full of dark web rabbit holes, radicalization, and real stakes. The whole thing feels super current, and Chastain’s not just starring, she’s producing too. You can tell this one means something to her, and I can’t wait to watch it. If you want more info about the show, I wrote about it here.
‘Only Murders in the Building’ Season 5 | Series | Hulu
Season 4 was my favorite so far, so I’ve been counting down the days for this one. “Only Murders in the Building” is back for Season 5 on Hulu, and our favorite trio — Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez — are once again solving murders and roasting each other in equal measure. This time, the case hits close to home: their longtime doorman, Lester turns up dead, and of course, they can’t leave it alone. Meryl Streep is back (bless), and new guest stars like Téa Leoni, Renée Zellweger, and Christoph Waltz are joining the chaos. I’m expecting laughs, drama, and at least one wildly unhinged Martin Short Broadway reference. The new season premieres Tuesday, Sept. 9.
Only Murders in the Building
Three strangers share an obsession with true crime and suddenly find themselves wrapped up in one.
‘Wednesday’ Season 2, Part 2 | Series | Netflix
I didn’t expect to like “Wednesday” as much as I did, but it totally won me over. The vibe, the mystery, the deadpan stares — it all just works. Now Season 2 is back with Part 2, and I’m ready. The first four episodes dropped earlier this summer, and they set up some wild stuff: deeper Addams Family lore, new powers, and Wednesday actually starting to feel things (barely, but still). The final four episodes hit Netflix on Wednesday, Sept. 3, and if they’re anything like the first half, we’re in for more weird, more murder, and hopefully more Morticia. Jenna Ortega still owns this role, and I’m glad there’s already a Season 3 on the way.
Wednesday
Smart, sarcastic and a little dead inside, Wednesday Addams investigates twisted mysteries while making new friends — and foes — at Nevermore Academy.
‘Tulsa King’ Season 3 | Series | Paramount+
I didn’t think I needed Sylvester Stallone as a mob boss in Oklahoma, but (as my wife likes to say) I was wrong. “Tulsa King” is part gangster drama, part fish-out-of-water comedy, and somehow it just works. Now Season 3 is coming to Paramount+ on Sunday, Sept. 21, and things are getting even messier. Dwight’s crew is growing, the empire’s expanding, and that means more money, more problems, and yeah… more bullets flying. It’s gritty, funny, and way more self-aware than you’d expect — Stallone’s clearly having a blast, and honestly, so am I.
Tulsa King
New York mafia capo Dwight “The General” Manfredi is released from prison after 25 years and exiled by his boss to set up shop in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Realizing that his mob family may not have his best interests in mind, Dwight slowly builds a crew.
‘Hotel Costiera’ | Series | Prime Video
I’m a sucker for a good mystery, and when you set it on the beautiful Italian coast? I’m in. “Hotel Costiera” drops Wednesday, Sept. 24 on Prime Video, with Jesse Williams playing Daniel De Luca — a half-Italian ex-Marine working as a fixer at a luxury hotel in Positano. He’s dealing with spoiled guests on the surface, but secretly digging into the disappearance of the owner’s daughter, who vanished a month ago. Glamorous setting, buried secrets, and a lead who’s clearly in over his head? Feels like my kind of show.
Hotel Costiera
Shortly after Daniel, or DD as everybody knows him, starts working at the hotel, one of the owner’s daughters disappears. He must do whatever it takes to find her and bring her home while still solving the ever-changing problems of the exclusive hotel guests.