8 Big September 2025 Premieres That Change Your Watchlist – Here’s What’s New

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By: Jessica Morrison

Excitement meets 8 new streaming hits this September.

They arrive during September 2025 fall previews, crowding weekend lineups and awards chatter.

Variety and Deadline confirm releases like Lilo & Stitch (Disney+) and a candid aka Charlie Sheen doc (Netflix).

Which of these premieres will you binge first – and which will dominate watercooler talk?

Why these 8 September streaming premieres matter for viewers

  • Prime Video drops The Girlfriend on Sept. 10; all six episodes launch at once.
  • Netflix premieres aka Charlie Sheen on Sept. 10; it’s a two-part, first-person documentary.
  • Disney+ debuts Lilo & Stitch on Sept. 3; the live-action film hit $1B worldwide.
  • HBO Max streams Friendship and Warfare on Sept. 5 and Sept. 12 respectively.
  • Multiple platforms add tentpoles across the month, shifting subscribers’ weekend plans.

The 8 picks that will redefine streaming choices this September

1 – Lilo & Stitch (Sept. 3): Why Disney’s $1B remake lands at home

Disney’s live-action Lilo & Stitch arrives on Sept. 3 on Disney+, bringing the studio’s $1 billion grosser to streaming.

If you loved the theatrical spectacle, this is the family watch that screens will replay in your living room.

2 – Highest 2 Lowest (Sept. 5): Spike Lee and Denzel bring a Cannes hit to Apple TV+

Spike Lee’s High-and-Low rework lands on Sept. 5, with Denzel Washington at the moral center of the plot.

Expect critics’ picks and debate fodder – this is the prestige thriller many will stream for performance alone.

3 – The Girlfriend (Sept. 10): Robin Wright’s six-episode Prime Video thriller drops in full

Prime Video releases all six episodes of The Girlfriend on Sept. 10, starring Robin Wright and Olivia Cooke.

If you like slow-burn psychological twists, this series is built to binge – watch the trailer first.

4 – Friendship (Sept. 5): A24’s dark comedy hits HBO Max after a cult theatrical run

A24’s Friendship arrives on Sept. 5, the spring indie hit starring Tim Robinson and Paul Rudd.

This oddball comedy is the kind of title your group chat will either adore or mock – which side will you join?

5 – Warfare (Sept. 12): Alex Garland’s combat thriller moves to HBO Max next week

Garland’s Warfare lands on Sept. 12, a real-time combat film with a stacked ensemble and tense set pieces.

It’s the kind of intense streaming pick you queue when you want to feel on-edge for a night.

6 – aka Charlie Sheen (Sept. 10): Netflix’s two-part tell-all doc promises raw, new details

Netflix drops the two-part aka Charlie Sheen on Sept. 10, a candid chronicle including family interviews.

If you’re drawn to celebrity reckonings, this doc’s access and admissions aim to spark conversation.

7 – Ice Road: Vengeance (Sept. 15): Liam Neeson’s latest lands on Netflix midmonth

Liam Neeson’s Ice Road: Vengeance premieres on Sept. 15 and is poised to top Netflix action charts.

It’s the reliable adrenaline pick when you want stunt-heavy, escape-and-survive thrills this month.

8 – The Surfer (Sept. 25): Nicolas Cage’s Cannes psychological thriller arrives on Hulu

The Surfer streams on Sept. 25 after festival buzz, starring Nicolas Cage in a tense family drama.

Save this one for late-night watching if you want a film that lingers and provokes discussion.

The key figures behind September’s streaming schedule

Metric Value + Unit Change/Impact
Titles debuting 8 titles Heavy September release cluster
Biggest theatrical grosser $1B Lilo & Stitch moves from cinemas to streaming
Full-series drops 6 episodes The Girlfriend’s binge-first strategy

Streaming 8 tentpoles and niche hits reshape fall viewing in the month ahead.

How will these September premieres reshape what you watch in 2025?

Most of these releases are designed to be binged quickly – Sept. 10 alone pairs two stacked debuts.

That means appointment viewing returns: expect weekend watercooler debate, trending social clips, and fast cultural takeovers.

Which premiere will you make the first watch party for – and which will spawn the next reaction meme?

Sources

  • https://variety.com/lists/best-movies-streaming-september-2025/
  • https://deadline.com/2025/08/the-girlfriend-trailer-robin-wright-olivia-cooke-1236484951/
  • https://deadline.com/2025/08/aka-charlie-sheen-premiere-date-trailer-1236485218/

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