11 Must-Watch Movies & Shows Coming to Netflix in September 2026 (Ranked)

September just hit us right in the feels — you know what that means. Summer is officially dead, the leaves are starting to turn, and Netflix has absolutely gone OFF this month. Whether you're hibernating with your blanket fort or actually going outside for once, there's a whole bunch of stuff to watch.

The Headliner: "Unabomber" — Jacob Tremblay Goes Full Dark

Look, we all remember Jacob Tremblay as the adorable kid in Room. Well, he's 19 now, and Netflix decided to make him play Ted Kaczynski, aka the infamous Unabomber, in a brand-new biographical thriller directed by Janus Metz. Yes, you read that right. Room breakout boy is now domestic terrorist boy. The poster alone is confusing because it features Russell Crowe front and center — turns out Crowe plays the older version of Kaczynski while Tremblay handles the Harvard prodigy era. Also starring Shailene Woodley, Annabelle Wallis, Alexander Ludwig, and Steven Ogg. It drops September 25 on Netflix, so set those reminders now. This one is gonna be intense, and honestly, it's probably the biggest original film Netflix has dropped this month.

True Crime Fever: "Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story" Is Here

If you somehow missed the announcement — Ryan Murphy's Monster anthology has a brand-new season, and this time it's focusing on Lizzie Borden, the notorious axe-murderess from Fall River, Massachusetts. Ella Beatty takes the lead as Lizzie herself, joining returning cast members Charlie Hunnam, Rebecca Hall, and Vicky Krieps. This marks the first female-centric entry in the Monster franchise, and reviews are calling it "campy gothic horror meets sexual melodrama." With eight episodes already available to stream, grab some friends, dim the lights, and dive into one of America's most famous unsolved murders. Murphy's known for making true crime feel like fashion, and Season 4 certainly delivers on that front.

More Good Stuff You Can't Ignore

Beyond those two heavy hitters, September's Netflix lineup packs some serious punches:

• The Gentlemen Season 2 — Back from last month's launch, Guy Ritchie's action-comedy series about aristocratic crime continues. If you caught Season 1 (and you better have), the mystery surrounding Matthew Goode's character deepens in thrilling ways.
• A Different World Revival — Remember Jaleel White's Dwayne "Sinbad" Bartholomew? Well, the beloved '90s HBCU sitcom is getting a full revival on Netflix. Expect Nubia and Dwayne back at Hillman College, and honestly, our inner millennials are already emotional.
• Classic Returns — Yep, Jaws is back on Netflix over 50 years after its original release, plus Alien and Aliens join the party. Ridley Scott's masterpiece and James Cameron's sci-fi/action classic — perfect horror weather material.
• Scarface (1983) — Al Pacino's iconic Tony Montana returns to the platform. Because nothing says fall quite than watching someone accumulate wealth through criminal enterprises.

That's not even everything — there's also a documentary about Olympic boxer Rachael "Raygun" Gunn and several others landing throughout the month. But these five names alone should keep you occupied well into October.

Verdict

September 2026 might be shaping up as one of the strongest months for Netflix originals this year. Between Unabomber, Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story, and the return of Guy Ritchie's The Gentlemen, there's genuinely something for every taste. What are you planning to binge first? Drop it in the comments — or just silently nod along like a responsible adult who knows their screen time. (❤️)