The Films and Shows You Should Be Streaming in September 2025
The heat of the summer blockbuster season is beginning to fade, the days are getting just a little bit shorter, and the siren song of the sofa is growing stronger. September is here, and with it comes that perfect, crisp transition into autumn—a season practically engineered for curling up and diving headfirst into new worlds from the comfort of your living room. In the world of streaming, September is no longer a quiet month. It’s the official start of the prestige television season, the moment when the year’s biggest films make their streaming debuts, and the battle for your attention escalates to a fever pitch.
This September 2025 is an absolute murderer’s row of content. We’re seeing the streaming arrival of the summer’s most anticipated superhero epics, the long-awaited return of television’s most acclaimed post-apocalyptic drama, the final chapter of a beloved Star Wars rebellion, and a host of brand-new series poised to become your next obsession. So, clear your schedule, grab your favorite blanket, and update your watchlists. This is everything you should be streaming this month.
Max: The Superhero and the Apocalypse
This month, Max is leaning into its reputation as the home of premiere, event-level entertainment. It’s delivering a one-two punch of the summer’s most talked-about film and the fall’s most anticipated television series, making a subscription feel absolutely essential.
Film Premiere: Superman
Released in theaters this past July to massive fanfare, James Gunn’s Superman is finally flying onto Max. This isn’t just another superhero movie; it’s the foundational text of the new DC Universe, and the weight of an entire franchise rests on its broad shoulders. From the moment the first trailer dropped, it was clear that Gunn’s vision was a radical departure from the grim, deconstructed heroes of the past decade. This is a return to form, a vibrant and earnest take on the Man of Steel that champions hope, kindness, and truth.
David Corenswet steps into the iconic blue suit, bringing a warmth and gentle strength to Clark Kent that feels both classic and refreshingly modern. He’s joined by Rachel Brosnahan as a sharp, witty, and relentlessly driven Lois Lane, forming the beating heart of the film. The story finds a younger Superman already established in Metropolis, struggling to balance his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing. When a new threat emerges, he is forced to step into the light and become the symbol of hope the world needs. For anyone who has been waiting for a superhero film that inspires awe and optimism rather than cynicism, Superman is an absolute must-watch. It’s the perfect, feel-good blockbuster to kick off the fall season.
Series Premiere: The Last of Us, Season 2
Clear your Sunday nights, because the show that dominated the cultural conversation in 2023 is finally back. After a torturous wait, the second season of The Last of Us arrives on Max, and if you thought the first season was emotionally devastating, you should prepare yourself. This season adapts the sprawling, complex, and deeply controversial narrative of the video game’s sequel, The Last of Us Part II.
The story picks up several years after the fateful events in Salt Lake City, with Joel and Ellie living in relative peace and safety within the Jackson community. However, that peace is violently shattered, sending Ellie on a brutal, cross-country quest for revenge that will challenge her soul and force viewers to question everything they thought they knew about heroism and villainy.
This season introduces the pivotal new character of Abby, a formidable soldier whose own story runs parallel to Ellie’s, creating a stunning and often uncomfortable dual narrative. The show’s creators have promised a faithful adaptation of the game’s core themes, exploring the corrosive nature of hatred, the cycles of violence, and the desperate search for empathy in a world stripped of its humanity. Expect powerhouse performances, breathtaking cinematography, and conversations that will dominate social media for weeks on end. The Last of Us isn’t just a TV show; it’s a cultural event.
Disney+: Marvel’s First Family and a Rebellion’s End
Disney+ is bringing two of its biggest franchise players to the platform this month. One is a highly-anticipated beginning that has been years in the making, while the other marks the end of one of the most celebrated chapters in its universe.
Film Premiere: Fantastic Four
After its theatrical debut in May, the most anticipated—and arguably most important—film of Marvel’s latest phase finally lands on Disney+. For years, fans have waited for Marvel’s “First Family” to get their definitive on-screen treatment, and Fantastic Four delivers a vibrant, cosmic adventure that injects a much-needed dose of fun and wonder back into the MCU.
Leaning into its comic book roots, the film is rumored to be set in the 1960s, giving it a cool, retro-futuristic aesthetic that sets it apart from anything else in the franchise. The story follows four brilliant but disparate individuals—Reed Richards, Sue Storm, Johnny Storm, and Ben Grimm—who find their lives irrevocably changed after a scientific mission goes awry, granting them extraordinary abilities. As they learn to master their powers and function as a dysfunctional family unit, they must confront a cosmic threat that could unravel reality itself. With a stellar cast and a focus on exploration, discovery, and family dynamics, Fantastic Four is a visually spectacular and heartwarming adventure that serves as a perfect entry point for new fans and a satisfying reward for longtime followers.
Series Finale: Andor, Season 2
Prepare to say goodbye to the best Star Wars story in a generation. The second and final season of Andor arrives this month, promising a tense, thrilling, and ultimately heartbreaking conclusion to Cassian Andor’s journey. The first season redefined what a Star Wars show could be, trading lightsabers and space magic for a gritty, grounded spy thriller about the mundane, bureaucratic evil of the Empire and the sparks of rebellion that ignite in the darkest of places.
This final season picks up where the last left off and will chronicle the remaining years leading directly into the events of the film Rogue One. The narrative is structured in blocks, with each block representing a year, showing the critical moments that transformed Cassian from a cynical thief into a dedicated revolutionary willing to give his life for the cause. We will see the formal unification of disparate rebel cells, the tightening grip of the Imperial Security Bureau, and the personal sacrifices that are the true cost of freedom. Andor is prestige television of the highest order, a masterclass in writing, performance, and world-building that transcends its genre. It’s essential viewing, even for those who don’t consider themselves Star Wars fans.
Prime Video: A Return to Middle-earth
Series Premiere: The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, Season 3
After what will have been a two-year wait, Prime Video is finally taking us back to the Second Age of Middle-earth. The third season of The Rings of Power promises to be the most dramatic and consequential yet, as the shadows lengthen and the stage is set for the great conflict to come.
With Sauron’s identity now revealed to the audience, this season will likely see the Dark Lord consolidating his power in the land of Mordor, beginning the construction of his fortress Barad-dûr, and deceiving the remaining Elven-smiths of Eregion. We can expect to see the forging of the remaining Rings of Power and their distribution to the lords of Men and Dwarves, an act of supposed friendship that will ultimately seal their doom.
Meanwhile, the epic saga of the island kingdom of Númenor is poised to take a tragic turn, as internal divisions and whispers of temptation begin to corrupt its proud people. With its breathtaking visuals, epic scale, and a commitment to bringing J.R.R. Tolkien’s lore to life in stunning detail, The Rings of Power is a cinematic experience designed for the biggest screen in your house.
Apple TV+: The High-Concept Mind-Bender
New Original Series: Echo Chamber
Apple TV+ continues its reign as the premier destination for intelligent, high-concept science fiction with its new thriller, Echo Chamber. The series stars Mahershala Ali as Elias Vance, a brilliant but reclusive audio engineer who has spent a decade grieving the unsolved murder of his wife. In his obsessive work, he stumbles upon a revolutionary technology: a device that can isolate and amplify “acoustic imprints,” residual sound waves that have become permanently embedded in physical objects.
He discovers he can listen to conversations from the past that took place in the presence of an old table, a brick wall, or a piece of jewelry. Using this “audio archaeology,” he begins to piece together the last day of his wife’s life, uncovering a conspiracy that goes far deeper than a simple crime. He soon learns that some echoes are better left undisturbed and that his technology has attracted the attention of powerful forces who will stop at nothing to control it. In the vein of Severance and Dark Matter, Echo Chamber is a mind-bending, philosophical, and utterly gripping mystery that will have you questioning the very nature of memory and reality.
Netflix: Binge-Worthy Obsessions
New Docuseries: The Silicon Cipher
Netflix is kicking off the fall with a new true-crime docuseries poised to become a global obsession. The Silicon Cipher delves into the bizarre 2018 disappearance of enigmatic crypto pioneer Kento Nakahara, the creator of a supposedly “unhackable” digital currency called “Eidolon.” On the day Eidolon was set to launch, Nakahara vanished from his high-security home, leaving behind no trace except for a single, impossibly complex encrypted puzzle on his laptop.
The four-part series follows a group of obsessive digital sleuths, investigative journalists, and rival crypto-miners as they race against time and each other to crack the cipher. It’s a race with unimaginably high stakes: it’s believed the first person to solve the puzzle will gain control of Nakahara’s private key, unlocking a crypto wallet containing a fortune now valued in the billions. The series is a fascinating deep dive into the paranoid, high-stakes world of cryptocurrency and a thrilling real-time mystery that will have you hitting “Next Episode” faster than you can say “blockchain.”
Film Premiere: A Knives Out Mystery 3 (Working Title)
Ready for another dose of delightful, star-studded homicide? World-renowned detective Benoit Blanc is back for his third outing in Rian Johnson’s latest installment of the beloved Knives Out series. Following the massive success of Glass Onion, this new chapter takes Blanc to a brand-new, impossibly glamorous location—rumored to be a luxurious ski resort in the Swiss Alps—where he finds himself entangled with yet another group of eccentric and wealthy suspects, all with a motive for murder.
While the plot is being kept under wraps, expect the same razor-sharp dialogue, intricate plotting, and brilliant comedic performances that have become the franchise’s trademark. The ensemble cast is, as always, packed to the gills with A-listers, making for a ridiculously fun and clever whodunnit that is the perfect movie for a cozy night in.
Conclusion
This September is a testament to the incredible breadth and quality of content available at our fingertips. Whether you want to soar through the skies of Metropolis, survive the horrors of a post-apocalyptic wasteland, journey to the heart of Middle-earth, or solve a mind-bending sci-fi mystery, there is a story waiting for you. The golden age of television and film is happening right now in your living room. So, make some popcorn, dim the lights, and get ready for an unforgettable month of streaming.
