Netflix's September 2026 Lineup Is Stacked: 'The Gentlemen' Season 2, 'Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story', and More

Netflix's September 2026 Lineup Is Stacked: 'The Gentlemen' Season 2, 'Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story', and More

Fall is officially here, and Netflix is rolling out one of its strongest September lineups in years. Whether you're into Guy Ritchie's sharp-tongued crime comedies, Ryan Murphy's true-crime anthologies, or cozy competition shows inspired by Charlie and the Chocolate Factory — there's genuinely something for everyone this month. We went through the full drop list so you don't have to. Here are the seven shows worth clearing your weekend for.

The Heavyweights: Crime, Chaos, and Ryan Murphy

Kicking things off is The Gentlemen Season 2, already streaming now. Theo James is back as Eddie, running Bobby's international criminal empire alongside Susie (Kaya Scodelario) — and as always, Bobby's "big ideas" keep landing them in increasingly messy situations. It's exactly the kind of stylish, chaotic fun that made Season 1 a sleeper hit.

Then there's the big one: Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story, dropping September 17. Ryan Murphy's anthology series returns with Ella Beatty stepping into the role of Lizzie Borden, the Massachusetts woman tried — and acquitted — in 1892 for the axe murders of her father and stepmother. If Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story is anything to go by, this one's going to dominate the cultural conversation for weeks.

Fresh Faces, Cozy Vibes, and a Mystery on a Mallorcan Island

September also brings some strong newcomers. Crew Girl (September 10) stars Miku Martineau as Teagan, a teen who joins the boys' rowing team after her family's scandal uproots her life — complete with a love triangle between Sam Braun and Kyle Clark. It's the rom-com-adjacent sports drama you didn't know you needed.

If reality TV is more your speed, Earle Meets World follows influencer Alix Earle as she tries to master the ultimate Gen Z challenge: work-life balance. And on the wholesome end, Wonka's The Golden Ticket (September 23) turns Charlie and the Chocolate Factory into a competition show — yes, really.

Two more to circle: A Different World (September 24) returns to Hillman College with Maleah Joi Moon as Deborah Wayne, daughter of the original Whitley and Dwayne. And The Final Problem (September 25) is a locked-island murder mystery set in 1959, starring a retired actor who once played Sherlock Holmes trying to crack a case before the storm lifts.

Oh, and if you need a movie night, Netflix also just added classics like Jaws, Alien, Smile 2, Ready or Not, and Scarface to its September catalog. Your weekend plans are officially sorted.

Final Verdict

Between The Gentlemen's return, Ella Beatty's Lizzie Borden, and the chaos of Wonka's The Golden Ticket, September 2026 might be Netflix's most balanced month of the year. Mark your calendars, grab some popcorn, and pace yourself — this lineup hits all month long.